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Liveaboard
vessels have been
taking care of divers in Thailand
for over two decades. It was born and raised on Phuket Island
during the latter part of the 1970's, now its a very mature
business with services being offered at Krabi and on the
islands of Koh Lanta, Phi Phi and Koh Samui in the Gulf
of Thailand.
Services, standards and levels of comfort available on excursions
vary from boat to boat, and Thailand is able to boast a
very extensive range of vessels from budget excursions up
to spacious motor yachts designed around comfort, luxury
and diving. One thing all the boats seem to have in common
is that they must be providing a satisfactory service as
there are literally thousands of repeat customers year after
year.
Resources onboard vary between the different classes of
trips offered, for instance not all the boats have air conditioning,
and fresh water can be restricted, (especially if the trip
is full to capacity). Camera gear and dive computers do
however get the privilege of their own rinse tanks!
In some instances the privacy of the sleeping arrangements
can be limited as not all cabins cater for individual passengers
or travelling companions. Check the availability of private
cabins before booking.
Meals tend to have the day’s diving juggled around them
but there are complimentary snacks, such as fruit, cakes,
biscuits and tea and coffee. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
are generally not included in the trip price.
On the whole liveaboards in Thailand, are generally great
value compared with other diving and snorkelling destinations
found elsewhere.
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