MV Stingray Overview
MV Stingray is the ideal choice for guests who want a short liveaboard experience, but with a very private environment in the evenings. It is a twin-engine twin-hull vessel as big as most liveaboard cruise boats. At 23 metres long and 7 metres wide she can cruise around the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock safely and smoothly. Stingray used to operate day trips for up to thirty divers on busy days, but has now been completely renovated to be a flexible liveaboard boat. Flexible liveaboards stay out at sea all season, and guests are transported out from Khao Lak by speedboat. This enables you to choose which day of the week you start your cruise, and for how long you stay on board. Most people join for 2D/1N, getting 6 dives at different dive spots. But if you want to stay for longer, you can. Stingray doesn't stay in the same place. It cruises around the world-famous Similan Islands for five days of the week, but in different spots. Then on Mondays it goes to Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, which are wonderful dive sites, with some special marine life. Then every Tuesday Stingray is at Richelieu Rock, the best dive site in Thailand.
There are just four air-conditioned cabins, each with its own private bathroom and bunk beds. You can join alone or with friends, couples or siblings.
Stingray has a massive dive deck and several places for entering or exiting the water. 
The communal areas for relaxing or socializing when not underwater are expansive and varied. There’s always somewhere to sit and relax alone or chat in small groups.
During the day, there will be more divers on board. This is just from 9.30am to 3.30pm and the two middle dives of the day. But at night there are no more than eight lucky guests on board, making for a very private and personal experience.
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MV Stingray Facilities, Layout & Specifications
| MV Stingray Specifications | |
| Type: | Catamaran. |
| Length: | 23m. |
| width: | 7m. |
| Launched: | 2003. |
| Engines: | 2x MAN diesel engines. |
| Navigation: | GPS, radar and depth sounder. |
| Safety: | Telephone, first Aid kit, oxygen unit. |
MV Stingray Itinerary
Guests are collected from local hotels and resorts in the morning and taken to a transfer speedboat waiting at Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak.
Depending on hotel location, pickups are at 6.45-7.45am. The speedboat departs at 8.30am.
You arrive at Stingray at 9.30am for a light breakfast, dive briefing and then you're in the water for approximately 10.30am.
Your second dive of the day is at 1.30pm.
There's a sunset or night dive after the day trip divers have left.
On your second day you will dive at 7.00am, then 10.30, then 1.30 and then return to Tab Lamu in Khao Lak.
If you stay on board for 3D/2N (three days and two nights) your middle day has four dives.
MV Stingray Transfer Details
Free transfers from (and back to) most hotels and resorts in Khao Lak.
Pickup & drop off time depend on the location of the guest, but tend to be within 45-60 minutes of departure/return.
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 Stingray Schedule & Prices
| Destinations | Duration | Bunk Bed cabin |
|---|---|---|
| Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock ( 6 dives) | 2D / 1N | Bunk Bed cabin 16,500 THB |
| Richelieu Rock, Similan Islands ( 6 dives) | 2D / 1N | Bunk Bed cabin 16,500 THB |
| Similan Islands ( 6 dives) | 2D / 1N | Bunk Bed cabin 16,500 THB |
| Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai ( 6 dives) | 2D / 1N | Bunk Bed cabin 16,500 THB |
| Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Similan Islands ( 10 dives) | 3D / 2N | Bunk Bed cabin 24,500 THB |
| Richelieu Rock, Similan Islands ( 10 dives) | 3D / 2N | Bunk Bed cabin 24,500 THB |
| Similan Islands ( 10 dives) | 3D / 2N | Bunk Bed cabin 24,500 THB |
| Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai ( 10 dives) | 3D / 2N | Bunk Bed cabin 24,500 THB |
| Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock ( 10 dives) | 3D / 2N | Bunk Bed cabin 24,500 THB |
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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 Stingray is very simple & convenient. Firstly, ask us to reserve a space on your preferred dates. This is comittment free. When you are ready to confirm, we ask for 30% of the trip price as a deposit. This payment is most-commonly made via domestic bank transfer in many currencies, or by credit card through PayPal, and there are no hidden or extra fees. The 70% trip balance is due 21 days before the trip.
Extras, such as national marine park fees and maybe equipment hire or other items, can be paid when you arrive in Khao Lak or on board the boat.
Cancellation policy:
The management of Stingray are both considerate & flexible whenever possible regarding customer cancellations.
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