Diving on a Budget – The MV Dive Race

Looking for a comfortable Thailand Liveaboard experience on a budget, the MV Dive Race is your ticket. Renovated in 2007, she offers modern, comfortable accommodations for short trips (4-5 day trips) to the Similan Islands, including sites at Koh Bon, Tachai, and Richelieu Rock, all north west of Phuket.

MV Dive Race

The Dive Race was originally launched in October of 2002 and then completely renovated in 2007 to ensure she remains state of the art. She measures 25.5 meters long, with a beam of 5.5 meters wide and carries 12 guests. On charters she can take a maximum of 18 passengers

The Dive Race offers 2 master cabins, one with a double bed and the other with twin bunk beds. In addition there are 3 deluxe cabins, one with a double bed and twin bunk beds, the other two have twin beds and all 5 have in suite bathrooms.

On the upper deck there are 2 standard cabins with a shared bathroom and both the interior and exterior dining with a nice partially shaded sundeck over as the roof. The interior dining area also serves as the lounge, equipped with T.V. & DVD, and ice maker. The ship is air-conditioned throughout carrying a full compliment of safety equipment.