Liveaboards – The best way to dive!
At Sunrise Divers, we believe that liveaboards are the best way to dive, and the best way to reach the top dive sites in Asia. We have been operating in Phuket, Thailand since 1999. Phuket is the centre of dive operations for liveaboards to the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. The Similans have become very popular in the last 15 years with boats to suit all budgets. Also operating from Thailand there are a number of liveaboards heading to the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar.
Komodo in Indonesia is experiencing a surge of interest right now with a large number of liveaboards available and many boats are now also diving in the old “Spice Islands” of Raja Ampat. On this page you’ll find brief destination information with links to each destination.
As one of Asia’s top independent liveaboard booking specialists, and with many years of local experience behind us (we’ve been here since 1999!), you can trust Sunrise Divers to carefully select the best liveaboards in all price classes. If you want to experience the best diving in Thailand, Burma and Indonesia, you’re in the right place. We hope to hear from you soon!
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Phuket and Khao Lak are the main ports for Thailand liveaboards with trips and boats to suit all budgets. The most popular destinations for Thailand liveaboard dive trips are the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Hin Daeng. Use this pa [...]
Liveaboards to Myanmar are at least 5 - 7 day trips, and the diving is a little more advanced than the Similan Islands. There are not many boats diving in Burma - you may not see another liveaboard for days. Use this page to make a quick comparis [...]
Indonesia is a huge and varied country above and below water. Within it's borders, Indonesia boasts more than 15,000 islands, most of them uninhabited, and many barely explored. The vast expanses of island dotted tropical ocean are now very popul [...]
Sunrise Divers offers the very best luxury liveaboards you can find in Thailand, Myanmar and Indonesia. Top quality boats with superb service, with the most comfortable cabins, lots of relaxation space and experienced crews who will look afte [...]
If you are looking for a very nice liveaboard boat, but at the same time you are looking for something a little below the luxury price level, try one of these boats. Liveaboards in this price range often have a range of cabins, so you c [...]
Thailand has long been a popular place for lower budget travelers, and there are quite a lot of low budget Similan liveaboard boats here. We have selected what we think are the best of the low price liveaboards which all run trips to the [...]
This brief introduction should give you an idea of which liveaboards and which destination might suit your preferences and budget. We know it's a big world with so many diving options, so if you have any questions please do contact us and we can provide you with any extra information you might need. Every year, we look out for new liveaboards - if you know of a great boat that you think should be included on our web site, please let us know!
Liveaboards are also available for Full Boat Charters if you plan ahead. If you have a large group of divers or a dive club why not book the whole boat? This gives you more freedom to choose dive sites and times, and more flexibility in your itinerary. Whatever your diving needs - liveaboards, PADI courses, day trips... Just ask Sunrise Divers!
If you are planning a dive trip in the near future we suggest you bookmark our website for easy future reference. Sunrise Divers is the place to look for a liveaboard! We wish you happy travels!
Sunrise Divers has been operating in Phuket, Thailand since 1999 logging thousands of dives all over the region. We know the area, we know the dive sites, we know the boats. Let us help you find the right trip!
Sunrise Divers is not just a pretty website. We are right here to help you with a PADI 5 Star shop, helpful and experienced staff, quality rental equipment and plenty of local knowledge. We hope to meet you in person!
We advertise all trips at the official rates agreed with the boat operators. If you are offered the same trip on the same liveaboard at a lower price, tell us! We promise to get you the best trip at the best possible price!
With our many years of experience, booking with Sunrise Divers is quick and easy. Got a question? We'll answer! Need to talk? Call us! Easy online booking with credit card payment is possible for most trips. We know the liveaboards and the area better than anyone!
The Thailand liveaboard high season is from October to May. All liveaboard schedules are online for the coming season from mid October 2017 up to May 2018. Our Phuket dive center is also open during low season for day trips and PADI courses. Start planning your dive trip now! Liveaboard diving in Thailand is as popular as ever - early booking is highly recommended, especially for the more popular boats, though you can sometimes find last minute trips. There are also several boats with trips into the remote Mergui Archipelago in Burma (Myanmar).
Indonesia (Komodo and Raja Ampat) liveaboard schedules are also online right through 2018. Komodo is the best place to dive during the summer May - October. Raja Ampat is the best Indonesia option from November - April. If you are looking for a liveaboard trip in Thailand, Burma or Indonesia, we hope to hear from you soon!
The famous Similan Islands National Park and Richelieu Rock (part of the Surin Islands National Park) are the most popular destinations for Thailand liveaboards with some trips also covering Hin Daeng and the Phi Phi Islands.
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Liveaboards visit 2 main areas among the many islands of Indonesia - Komodo, famous for it's dragons and Raja Ampat which is called the 'Cradle of Biodiversity'. Diving is spectacular, marine life anything from pygmy seahorses to manta rays!
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The Mergui Archipelago is largely uninhabited, with hundreds of islands stretching 400km up the West coast of Myanmar. You might not even see another dive boat during your trip - dive Myanmar now before it really opens up to mass tourism!
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