However, if you are willing to brave the conditions and want to see and dive with Manta Rays, you can still go
on a liveaboard from May to October.
You can go
on liveaboards from Koh Lanta to Hin Daeng, and also liveaboards from Phuket visit Hin Daeng (although they tend to be more focussed on going to the Similan Islands).
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No pictures
from in the water though, as our GoPro broke during our last dive
on the
liveaboard trip with ProDive Cairns earlier that week.
One of its key attractions is Komodo National Park, usually visited
on a day trip
from Labuan Bajo, Kanawa or Seraya islands, or as a stop
on the Lombok - Sumbawa - Flores
liveaboards.
Relatively easily visited
from Labuan Bajo or one of the islands in the Flores Sea such as Kanawa
on either a daytrip or overnight
liveaboard, the majority of visitors approach the park to see both the dragons and to enjoy the beaches and snorkelling.
We have been around longer and have more than 100 trip reports
on liveaboards and resorts which show in great detail what you can expect
from our own first - hand staff experience!
Because of the remote location and size of the Komodo Islands National Park the best way to explore these world class dive sites is
on a Komodo
Liveaboard safari departing
from Bali or Labuanbajo.
We are able to attract and keep a high calibre of staff
on board both vessels and this shows through in your guests feedback
from their dive trips with Mermaid
Liveaboards.»
From our one star «camping at sea» adventure cruises
on Blackbeard's Cruises, to our 5 star luxury scuba diving
liveaboard, Aqua Cat (Bahamas).
There really is an option for everyone
on this budget class
liveaboard,
from singles
on a budget to friends traveling in a group.
For trips departing
from Bali Benoa Harbor, en - route to Komodo, guest should plan
on an over night stay in Bali the day before
liveaboard departure.
If you're looking to board a
liveaboard directly
from Bali and travel to Komodo, most depart
from Bima and Benoa, taking
on sites in Lombok and Komodo National Park.
There is a choice of three different local day dive trips
from Khao Lak: Bangsak Wreck, Thai Muang Wreck and the Khao Nayak House Reef, plus, if you would like to visit the Similan Islands but don't have the time for a
liveaboard trip, it is possible to visit the Similan Islands
on a one day trip.
Pick up and transportation to your
liveaboard can be arranged
from the Phuket Airport (
on the day of
liveaboard departure), and
from Phuket or Khao Lak hotels and resorts.
Depending
on the
liveaboard trip selected a one way domestic flight
from Denpasar (DPS) to Labuanbajo (LBJ), or a round trip domestic flight
from Denpasar (DPS) to Labuanbajo (LBJ) be required.
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liveaboard trip report
from Thailand.
There will be transfer service provided to and
from your
liveaboard and Labuanbajo airport or
from the Denpasar international airport, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta Beach, Seminyak, Benoa, or Sanur Beach
on Bali.
Komodo
liveaboard trips will depart directly
from Benoa Harbor
on Bali or
from Labuanbajo Harbor
on Flores Island.
3 star accommodation — 5 star diving join our experienced crew
on a 3 day 3 night
liveaboard trip
from townsville, which visits both the great barrier reef and the ss yongala wreck.
Dive operators in Khao Lak can reach both the Similan and the Surin Islands
on day trips and there are a few short
liveaboards that depart
from here to the islands.
From Cairns,
Liveaboards can reach the ribbon reefs
on a three day sailing.
Diving in Indonesia can be either
from land based resorts or by
liveaboards depending
on the location.
Managed and operated by one of the most experienced and professional crews
on the Andaman Sea you can rest assured you will receive outstanding service
from this Thailand and Burma
Liveaboard newcomer.
With three cabin classes to choose
from the Raja Manta is truly a
liveaboard for divers
on any budget.
Add to this the WWII wreck diving possibilities, plus reef dives where bullets, shells and artillery
from 1944 lie amid pristine fields of hard coral, and you can see why a week
on a
liveaboard in Palau is a «must do» for so many scuba enthusiasts!
Setting a new standard of luxury for Maldivian
liveaboards the Carpe Vita will quickly become a favorite among discerning divers
from Asia, Europe, and America who are looking to pamper themselves
on a truly unforgetable
liveaboard expedition which offers up to 4 dives per day.
Setting a new standard of luxury the Ocean Hunter III has quickly become a favorite among discerning divers
from Asia, Europe, and America who are looking to pamper themselves
on a truly unforgetable
liveaboard expedition which offers up to 5 dives per day.
Pick up
from the Phuket International Airport, or your local hotel in Phuket or Khao Lak
on the day of
liveaboard departure and transfer to your Similan Islands
liveaboard.
Setting a new standard of luxury for Maldivian
liveaboards the Carpe Vita has quickly become a favorite among discerning divers
from Asia, Europe, and America who are looking to pamper themselves
on a truly unforgetable
liveaboard expedition which offers up to 4 dives per day.
The best place to be at this time of year is
on one of the
liveaboard dive boats where light sea breezes bring some relief
from the heat.
If you are embarking
on a
liveaboard cruise boat then you don't need the info in this section as transport to and
from your boat will be arranged for you.
For those who want to get away
from it all and dive in a remote paradise but not compromise
on comfort then Raja Ampat
liveaboards are the choice for you.
Using the knowledge we have gained
from our time
on liveaboards ships, we plan our
liveaboard schedule at the right time.
A fellow guest collapses
from heat exhaustion
on your
liveaboard dive boat.
As such a
liveaboard is the only option
from which to reach this area and enjoy diving
on the Great Barrier Reef here.
* Explore the Sinai cost
from Taba to the South of Dahab with 3 days of
Liveaboard Safari
on MV Coral Dreams, the last word
on intimate and luxurious
liveaboards.
Experience a life changing event
on the Great Barrier Reef and book a tour to swim with giant Humpback whales
on the southern reefs or snorkel with Dwarf Minke Whales
from Port Douglas
on a day tour or join a
liveaboard dive trip to the Ribbon Reefs and spend some extra time in the water with these highly inquisitive animals
Deep Sea Divers Den accommodates guests for the number of nights of their choosing, offers five dives per day,
on two different dive sites
from their
liveaboard Ocean Quest which is moored permanently
on the outer reef.
We have some fantastic
liveaboard itineraries
on offer that cover a multitude of amazing dive sites
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There are plenty of dive sites within reach of a day trip
from Phuket (and nearby Khao Lak, Krabi and Koh Phi Phi) but if you want to go further afield to the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock then you will need to book a few days
on a
liveaboard.
Accessible only by
liveaboard (about 12 hour sailing
from Puerto Princesa
on Palawan Island)
from mid-March to mid-June when the seas are calm, even then, the currents can be strong and unpredictable.
You can choose between
liveaboard cruises that run to and
from Bali, or trips that concentrate only
on the sites within the park.
Choose your diving experience
from either the plush line - up of Fiji resorts, or lose yourself
on a diving safari aboard an amazing Fiji
liveaboard.
During our dive season we regularly go out
on our
liveaboard diving tours, while starting
from Ranong, Koh Phayam and Koh Chang:
On a
liveaboard to Lighthouse reef atoll there are an array of dive sites to choose
from.
From here the most popular way to reach the dive sites is by diving
on an Indonesian
liveaboard.
These sites are reached by
liveaboards from Phuket such as Giamani
on short weekend diving tours.
The best way to get to Phi Phi is
on a Thailand
liveaboard trip
from Phuket.
In February 2008 I went
on the MSY Seahorse's 11 day diving
liveaboard from Raja Ampat to Triton Bay, exploring the amazing underwater world of western Papua.
It is possible to dive this site
on a day trip
from Khao Lak or during a
liveaboard cruise.