MV Peter Pan Overview
One of the most popular diving liveaboard boats to sail around the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock is Peter Pan. At 27 metres long and 6.5 metres wide, this boat offers its 20 guests lots of space to move around and socialize or find a quiet spot to sleep, sunbathe, read a book, or just relax. Every cabin is clean, air-conditioned and furnished tastefully. There is a wide range of cabin options to choose from, starting with the budget cabins, which offer fantastic value for those who want twin beds or a double bed to share. On the main deck, there are two more levels of comfort, all with sea view windows. Here, the centerpiece is the master cabin. A large window overlooks the front of the boat and the large bed is surrounded by plenty of space. The master cabin has its own en suite shower. The main-deck twin cabins share bathrooms with hot and cool water. Unlike most other Thailand liveaboards in the Similan Islands, Peter pan also has upper deck standard twin cabins. There's also multimedia entertainment and social areas. Here, guests get to know one another between dives and share stories of what has happened under water.
Peter Pan has recently been refurbished, ensuring that the quality and cleanliness that she is known for continues for the coming season. The staff and crew do an excellent job of taking care of everyone on board, be they divers or not, as well as ensuring safety and privacy.
Peter Pan has a simple schedule, with most trips going for 4 days and 5 nights to the Similan Islands, also sailing north to Richelieu Rock & Surin Islands, stopping off at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, then three wreck dives on the final day. You get four full diving days and five nights on board. You disembark in the morning, meaning that you can fly the same day. There are also some 3D/3N trips which skip The Similans and go directly to Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, richelieu Rock, The surin Islands and local wrecks. Be careful when comparing websites, because some other show the same trips to be 6D/5N and 4D/3N. We prefer to be more clear. The trips are the same, whoever you book though.
MV Peter Pan Facilities, Layout & Specifications
MV Peter Pan Layout | |
1. Outdoor dining area. 2. Andaman Media Room. 3. Sea Sky room bunk bed. 4. Wheel room. |
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5. Diving area. 6. Shower room. 7. Kitchen Andaman. 8. Sea of Love standard cabin. 9. Master Cabin. 10. Dive stand. 11. Stairs & deck. |
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12. Storage. 13. Fuel tank. 14. Engine room. 15. Generator house. 16. Water supply tank. 17. Staff room. 18. Deep Blue Sea cabin. |
MV Peter Pan Specifications | |
Built: | 2002 / Regularly Refurbished. |
Length: | 27 metres. |
Beam: | 6.5 metres. |
Engines: | 2 x 345 Hp Hino engines. |
Generators: | Hino 100 kw 220 V (3 phase, 50Hz). |
Crusing speed: | 10 Knots. |
Max speed: | 12 Knots. |
Water Storage: | 20,000 Litres. |
Electricity: | Voltage 380 , 220 V, 50hz ,12v , 24v DC. |
Navigation: | Radar Furuno, GPS Furuno color video plotter, GPS Furuno color video plotter. |
Communication: | VHF lcom Radio telephone, HF super star SS-2400 MK ll, SSB |
Safety: | Life Raft 25-persons auto inflate, 30 life vests, Fire Extinguishing in engine room and common areas, Oxygen Two Dan portable, First aid Comprehensive first aid kits available on board, Emergency Power Lighting ,ship communication and navigation system, |
Support Boat: | 4.0 metre 30 HP Yamaha outboard. |
Compressors: | Electric Bauers mariner M II E,3500-psi |
Crew: | 8. |
MV Peter Pan Courses
Not only is MV Peter Pan a great-value Similans liveaboard to do fun dives from, it is also one of the best to take part in a diving course while on board. There is a wide selection of diving courses that can be completed while you enjoy your cruise around the tropical waters of the Similan and Surin Islands.
Please note that the dives are not ‘extra to the cruise.’ They are part of your chosen cruise package, but you will be taught by a qualified and experienced PADI instructor for that many of your Peter Pan liveaboard cruise dives.
MV Peter Pan Itinerary
The 4D/5N trips (shown elsewhere on the internet as 6D/5N) start in the evening and give you four full diving days and up to 15 dives. On the final day you disembark in the morning, after breakfast.
The 3D/3N (4D/3N) trips also start in the evening, but on the final day you get three dives and then leave the boat in the late afternoon.
More-detailed itineraries are listed below.
The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.
MV Peter Pan Transfer Details
Peter Pan guests can enjoy free scheduled pickup/drop off from/to hotels and resorts in Phuket & Khao Lak to the dive centre, and then the boat at Tab Lamu Pier.
These transfers usually begin mid-afternoon for pickup, arriving early evening for an evening departure.
After the trip, guests can tell the staff where they would like to be taken (for free) around most of Phuket & Khao Lak.
For customers who would like a private taxi please see below for details.
(Click below for a rough guide to the rates you can expect to pay ‘per vehicle,’ not ‘per person’.)
MV Peter Pan Schedule & Prices
Destinations | Duration | Budget Twin | Budget Double | Standard Twin | Master |
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Boat Schedule and prices coming soon |
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7 Reasons to Book with us:
- Best-price guarantee, AND get FREE gifts.
- We don’t ask for any payment or your card details until you are ready to confirm your booking.
- For safety reasons, it’s impossible to complete a booking instantly online , as some other websites claim to offer. We always check first as each boat has a different criteria regarding diver details & experience .
- We offer each boat’s booking & payment policy (below). Some other websites have standardised terms, asking for full payment but many boats’ payment terms are a 20-30% deposit, and the balance paid on arrival.
- Our Thailand-based staff are experts about logistics, the dive sites & all the boats . Take a look at the reviews on our site & tripadvisor.
- Our team are always online to answer your questions. We always respond the same day , usually within a few minutes
- Customer service is everything!
For example, if a trip is cancelled, we will ensure you can choose between an alternative similar trip or a full & unconditional refund .
The booking process for MV Peter Pan is very simple & convenient. Firstly, ask us to reserve a space in the cabin of your on the date/trip that you would like to join. We are happy to do this for free, and without any commitment from you. When you are ready to confirm, we ask for 30% of the cruise price as a deposit. This payment can be made in a number of ways, including domestic bank transfers in many currencies or with a credit card through PayPal, and there are no fees at all for you. You don't even need a Paypal account, although PayPal do encourage you to open one. The 70% balance is due a month before the trip. Extras such as park fees, transfers and any equipment rental and/or courses can be paid when you arrive in Khao Lak.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation fees depend on the time and reason for cancelling. Please contact us for details. The management of MV Peter Pan are both considerate & flexible whenever possible regarding customer cancellations.
Late cancellations usually cause the customer to forfeit their paid deposit, which Similan Diving Tours pass on to the boat's owners. However, we try to avoid having to do this and always refund as much as we can to customers who have to cancel. MV Peter Pan is owned and run by a small, local and experienced team, so the policies are more friendly and flexible than some others.
Most travel insurance policies can protect you from unforeseen cancellation penalties.
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