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Blue Dolphin Liveaboard Diving Review Thailand Similan Islands
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Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard does not offer diver training courses.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetFree WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
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Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Blue Dolphin liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Thailand; 8. Pay for your Blue Dolphin liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Blue Dolphin Liveaboard is a 28m (92f) Thailand Similan Islands boat for up to 16 guests enjoying 6 cabins and 8 bathrooms. This Thailand liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10 and is not rated (SDE Lux Rating 71%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 71% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a Thailand liveaboard diving safari, you might like to choose the Blue Dolphin diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Thailand diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Blue Dolphin liveaboard has not yet been reviewed out of 10, and and customers have rated the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard "Not rated".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 8 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 7 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 4 out of 7, Food Luxury: 7 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 6 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 37 out of 52, or 71% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Thailand Blue Dolphin Liveaboard costs from £118 per day ($144/€135)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard include: no diving courses.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Blue Dolphin liveaboard is 28 metres (92 feet) long, has 6 cabins and 8 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 16 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard include: 5 Days/4 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Blue Dolphin).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
Discover MoreTo find out more or book the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard you can do this here: Blue Dolphin
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard, please visit this link: Blue Dolphin.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Thailand Blue Dolphin liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the Blue Dolphin dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Blue Dolphin, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Blue Dolphin.
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Thailand dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Blue Dolphin Liveaboard has 37 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 71%) possible benefits and features. This total of 71% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Blue Dolphin liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (89%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: YES; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Blue Dolphin liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (78%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Blue Dolphin liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Blue Dolphin liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (57%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Blue Dolphin liveaboard has 7 out of 11 'Food Features' (64%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: YES; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Blue Dolphin liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Drink Features' (67%) and include: Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Blue Dolphin liveaboard has yet to receive a customer review, and as soon as it does this article will be updated.
Customer Review
Customer Review Byfrom: scored the Blue Dolphin out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Blue Dolphin.
Customer Review Byfrom: scored the Blue Dolphin out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Blue Dolphin.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Blue Dolphin Liveaboard departs and returns from the port . Please click here: Blue Dolphin to find out how to get from to join the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard's departure port .
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Blue Dolphin liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Blue Dolphin dive boat.
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 14 times in total on the Blue Dolphin liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Blue Dolphin liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Thailand, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Blue Dolphin liveaboard for your dive trip to Thailand, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Blue Dolphin liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 3-5 logged dives: YES; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Thailand liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Thailand liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard in Thailand might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Frogfish, Glassfish, Groupers, Longfinned Banner Fish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pegasus Fish, Pipefish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Trigger Fish, White Eyed Moray Eels.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Banded Sea Snakes, Barrel Sponges, Cuttlefish, Hard Corals, Harlequin Shrimp, Jellyfish, Mantis Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Sea Snakes, Soft Corals, Squid, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins.
Video TitleUnderwater Richelieu Rock, Similan, Thailand
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £118/Day ($144/€135) for booking the Blue Dolphin liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Hotel Transfer, Internet, Night Dives, Port Fees, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee, Travel Insurance.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Blue Dolphin liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Nitrox, Private Dive Guide.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Blue Dolphin liveaboard: National Park Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length28 metres (92 feet).
Maximum Guests16
Cabins and BathroomsThe Blue Dolphin dive boat has 6 cabins and 8 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Blue Dolphin has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, quad cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: YES.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Blue Dolphin liveaboard has 3 out of 3 (i.e. 100%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving YES; Tech Diving: YES.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Blue Dolphin liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Blue Dolphin liveaboard has 2 out of 17 (i.e. 12%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Blue Dolphin liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Blue Dolphin liveaboard has 4 out of 6 (i.e. 67%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: YES; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Blue Dolphin liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English, Thai.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 14 dives on the Blue Dolphin Thailand liveaboard from £118/day ($144/€135) & rated 0 + SDE Lux Rated 71%. Up to 16 divers on a 28m 92f dive boat with 6 cabins, 8 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click Blue Dolphin for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Blue Dolphin diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Thailand you can do this here: Blue Dolphin. But if you want to compare this Thailand liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Thailand, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard, please visit this link: Blue Dolphin.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Blue Dolphin Thailand Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Blue Dolphin Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Blue Dolphin Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Thailand liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Blue Dolphin liveaboard above if you've already dived in Thailand from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
Blue Dolphin Liveaboard Diving Review Thailand Similan Islands
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
