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MV Aqua liveaboard
MV Aqua liveaboard boat
MV Aqua Liveaboard
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MV Aqua liveaboard (officially registered as MV Tapana) cruising the Andaman Sea on a calm day.

MV Aqua Liveaboard: Similan Islands & Andaman Diving

Discover the Andaman Sea in style aboard the newly renovated MV Aqua, now operated by the Smile Dolphin family. Our itineraries cover everything from the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock in the north to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang in the south.

Comfort is paramount: every cabin features a private en-suite bathroom and individually controlled air-conditioning. Guests enjoy a choice of Master, Deluxe, or Standard rooms, with sea views.

Topside, relax on the sundeck or enjoy the massive 85-inch media system in the saloon. Built for divers, our 32m steel hull ensures stability, while the deck includes Free Nitrox and camera rinse tanks. Our highly experienced crew and Chef deliver safe navigation and exceptional Asian and Western meals to fuel your adventure.

Cabin Types

MV Aqua Master Cabin photo

Master Cabin

Ensuite Bathroom / Air conditioning / Main deck / Sea view

MV Aqua Deluxe Cabin photo

Deluxe Cabin

Ensuite bathroom / Air conditioning / Main deck / Sea view

MV Aqua Lower Deck Standard Cabin photo

Lower Deck Standard Cabin

Ensuite bathroom / Air conditioning / Lower deck 

MV Aqua Standard Cabin photo

Standard Cabin

Ensuite bathroom / Air conditioning / Main deck / Sea view

Upcoming MV Aqua Trips

03
FEB 2026
Similan & Richelieu Rock
MV Aqua 5D/4N 14 dives
ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT
from ฿33,500
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08
FEB 2026
Similan & Richelieu Rock
MV Aqua 5D/4N 14 dives
FULL
from ฿33,500
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12
FEB 2026
Similan & Richelieu Rock
MV Aqua 5D/4N 14 dives
FULL
from ฿33,500
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17
FEB 2026
The Best of Andaman
MV Aqua 6D/5N 18 dives
FULL
from ฿43,500
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24
FEB 2026
Similan & Richelieu Rock
MV Aqua 5D/4N 14 dives
FULL
from ฿33,500
Inquire Now

Guest Reviews

Google 5.0
40 Google reviews

Had an exceptional experience getting my Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certifications. The staff are kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. Food was amazing, gear in great condition, and the dive sites were beautiful.

Sophia Irvin
us USA Dec 2025

Excellent trip. Amazing staff, delicious food, great dive masters and diving. Highly recommend this boat!

Fiona Roy
ca Canada Dec 2025

Trip was amazing, staff on the boat caters ever needs and anticipates all your needs. Food was impressive with a wide variety. Special shout out to my dive guide Arm and also Tum who waited on our every needs.

Mathan Raju
sg Singapore Dec 2025
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Pricing Per Person

Cabin Type4D/3N
11 Dives		5D/4N
14 Dives		6D/5N
18 Dives		7D/6N
22 Dives
Master ฿ 34,500 ฿ 42,500 ฿ 52,500 ฿ 62,500
Deluxe ฿ 31,500 ฿ 39,500 ฿ 49,500 ฿ 59,500
Standard ฿ 28,500 ฿ 36,500 ฿ 46,500 ฿ 56,500
Lower Deck Standard ฿ 25,500 ฿ 33,500 ฿ 43,500 ฿ 53,500
What's included in the price?
  • All meals, snacks & soft drinks
  • Tanks, weights, and weight belts
  • Professional divemaster guide
  • Wi-Fi Internet
  • Hotel and Airport Tranfers
  • Nitrox Fills
What's not included in the price?
  • National Park fees
  • Dive equipment rental
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Satellite Internet

Prices are in Thai currency (Baht), per person. Itineraries are subject to change due to logistics or weather conditions.

Vessel Specifications & Deck Plans

Detailed deck plan of the MV Aqua liveaboard dive boat displaying the Upper, Main, and Lower decks.
Length
31.5 m
Beam
6.5 m
Draft
3.2 m
Cruising Speed
7 Knots
Capacity
24 pax
Year Renovated
2023

Meet Your Permanent Crew

Captain Pon smiling in the wheelhouse of the MV Aqua liveaboard, sitting in the captain's chair and making a friendly finger heart gesture.
Captain

Pon

20+ Years Experience
From Trang, Thailand. With over 20 years of dedicated experience captaining liveaboards, Captain Pon is one of the most seasoned navigators in the... Read More
Liveaboard Navigation
Head Chef Pom arranging a fresh salmon sashimi and sushi platter onboard the MV Aqua liveaboard.
Chef

Pom

20+ Years Experience
From Chumphon, Thailand. With a background in luxury hotels and elite 6-star liveaboards in Indonesia, Pom brings true high-end culinary standards to the... Read More
Sushi and Sashimi
Butler Tum serving a signature pink cocktail with a smile on the MV Aqua liveaboard.
Butler

Tum

20+ Years Experience
From Phuket, Thailand. With over two decades of experience exclusively on this vessel, Tum is the heart of our hospitality. Guests frequently marvel... Read More
Intuitive Hospitality
Chief Engineer Ning standing on the deck of the MV Aqua, ready to secure the boat.
Engineer

Nid

11 Years Experience
From Phetchaburi, Thailand. With 11 years of experience, Nid is the mechanical heart of the MV Aqua. Known as the man who can... Read More
Mechanics & Mooring
Dinghy driver Nueng giving a shaka sign on the MV Aqua, ready for diver pickup.
Dinghy Driver

Nueng

20+ Years Experience
From Phuket, Thailand. Widely recognized as one of the top 3 dinghy drivers in the entire Similan Islands, Nueng is a master of... Read More
Precision Pickups
Dinghy driver Lip smiling and keeping a lookout on the deck of the MV Aqua.
Dinghy Driver

Lid

10+ Years Experience
From Krabi, Thailand. With over 10 years of experience on the water, Lid is famous for his "full-service" pickups. He doesn't just drive;... Read More
Diver Assistance
Deck hand Keng smiling on the dive deck of the MV Aqua, ready to provide Nitrox service.
Deckhand

Keng

10 Years Experience
From Suphan Buri, Thailand. Keng brings 10 years of deck experience and a contagious smile to the MV Aqua. As our compressor specialist, he... Read More
Compressor Operations
Portrait of Dan, a lively deck hand from Nakornpanom, standing on the dive boat deck wearing a navy staff shirt and black cap, smiling.
Deckhand

Den

6 Years Experience
From Nakornpanom, Thailand. Den is the reliable muscle behind our deck operations. Originally from Nakornpanom, he specializes in making the hard work look... Read More
Diver Support

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