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Liveaboards in Thailand: only operators with a confirmed program

Operators 24Published prices 24Regions 6Official sources 19

About this list

When you look for liveaboards in Thailand, the first problem is telling whether an operator actually runs it. This page lists only the 24 operators in Thailand on Maptlantis whose structured activity data confirms a liveaboard program. Operators that turned up only because a word in their name or description happened to match are left out. They span Bangkok dive centers, Koh Lipe & Tarutao, Phuket, Ranong & North Surin and Khao Lak & the Similan Islands. All 24 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Oct–May, Nov–Apr and Nov–May among them. There is no single season for Thailand, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. 18 are listed as open to beginners and 7 as open to children. Operators with structured encounter data list coral, seahorse, nudibranch, moray eel and shark as target species. Ways to meet them: scuba diving. 19 operators are backed by an official source or a government registry. Each operator page shows the address, opening hours and source links, and how to contact the operator.

24 listed operators

Liveaboards by region in Thailand

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Frequently asked questions

How many operators run liveaboards in Thailand?

24 are listed now. Only operators whose liveaboard program is confirmed by the structured activity classification are included; ones that merely mention the word in their description are not.

Can I see prices for liveaboards in Thailand before I book?

All 24 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown.

When is a good time for liveaboards in Thailand?

Operators list different seasons, Oct–May, Nov–Apr and Nov–May among them. There is no single season for Thailand, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates.

Where in Thailand can you find liveaboards?

Operators are listed in Bangkok dive centers, Koh Lipe & Tarutao, Phuket, Ranong & North Surin and Khao Lak & the Similan Islands. Each region page shows only that region's operators.

Can beginners or children join?

On record, 18 accept beginners and 7 accept children. Age limits and requirements differ by operator, so check before you book.