MV Smiling Seahorse Myanmar

MV Smiling Seahorse Myanmar

7 Days/6 Nights From THB 57,000

MV Smiling Seahorse In Myanmar Takes a Whole Lot of Experience But Not a Whole Lot of Guests

If the the Mergui Archipelago wasn’t remote enough for you, the MV Smiling Seahorse only takes 16 guests on its fabulous Myanmar trips. It’s very likely that you’ll not see another scuba diving liveaboard on your Myanmar safari that can last from 7 to 9 days.

After a 3 year hiatus due to covid and civil unrest, MV Smiling Seahorse will once again be visiting the wonderfully isolated Myanmar dive sites. For 8 years the team have been exploring the dive sites to try and find the best possible itineraries. Special sightings are a guarantee, in can be anything from harlequin shrimps to enormous whale sharks.

The MV Smiling Seahorse doesn’t just explore Myanmar’s wonderful underwater world, some of the 800+ uninhabited islands have also been checked out. So those who need to get their feet on dry land for a couple of hours, can get that chance on pristine beaches. The beauty of Mergui Archipelago doesn’t just extend under the waves.

The Cabins

Very well thought out! There are eight cabins on MV Smiling Seahorse – 2 Master, 4 Deluxe and 2 Standard. All have air-con and master and deluxe cabins have en-suite bathrooms. The standard cabins share two communal toilets so you should never have to wait very long. Beds are designed in such a way that deluxe and standard cabins can be twin or double bed configuration.

For Photographers

Most Thailand/Myanmar liveaboards don’t cater very well for photographers. The MV Smiling Seahorse is an exception, a dedicated camera room with lots of power points so keen photographers can easily take care of and prepare camera equipment.

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Itinerary 7 day/6 Night

7 Day/6 Night Itinerary

Day 1

9:00 to 11:50am – Meet at Ranong dive center
2:00pm – Immigration office for border crossing formalities into Myanmar
3:00pm – Board MV Smiling Seahorse and head out to sea
7:00pm – Dinner onboard

Day 2

4 dives at South Twin Island

Day 3

4 dives around Shark cave

Day 4

4 dives at North Twin
or
4 dives at Black Rock

Day 5

4 dives at Western Rocky
or
4 dives at North Twin

Day 6

4 dives at Seafan Forest and Western rocky

Day 7

2 dives at the volcano
3:00pm – Return to Ranong for immigration formalities and disembarkation

Itinerary 8 day/7 Night

8 Day/7 Night Itinerary

Day 1

9:00 to 11:50am – Meet at Ranong dive center
2:00pm – Immigration office for border crossing formalities into Myanmar
3:00pm – Board MV Smiling Seahorse and head out to sea
7:00pm – Dinner onboard

Day 2

4 dives at South Twin Island

Day 3

4 dives around Shark cave

Day 4

4 dives at Black Rock

Day 5

4 dives at North Twin

Day 6

4 dives at Seafan Forest

Day 7

4 dives at Western Rocky

Day 8

2 dives at the volcano
3:00pm – Return to Ranong for immigration formalities and disembarkation

Itinerary 9 day/8 Night

9 Day/8 Night Itinerary

Day 1

9:00 to 11:50am – Meet at Ranong dive center
2:00pm – Immigration office for border crossing formalities into Myanmar
3:00pm – Board MV Smiling Seahorse and head out to sea
7:00pm – Dinner onboard

Day 2

4 dives at South Twin Island

Day 3

4 dives around Shark cave

Day 4

4 dives at Black Rock

Day 5

4 dives at North Twin

Day 6

4 dives at Burma Banks
or
4 dives north of Black Rock

Day 7

4 dives at Seafan Forest

Day 8

4 dives at Western Rocky

Day 9

2 dives at the volcano
3:00pm – Return to Ranong for immigration formalities and disembarkation

Includes/Excludes

Included

Full accommodation and board (Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon bites, Dinner)
All soft drinks, drinking water, fresh coffee & tea
Fresh fruits, yogurt & snacks all-day
12 L scuba tank, Weights & Weight Belt
PADI Professional Dive Guide (for up to 4 divers)
Towels, reef-friendly amenities
Sea kayak and hammock ​

Excluded

You will have to apply for an E-visa for Myanmar, cost: 50$, port of entry: Kawthaung, link to apply
Myanmar entry fees and visa 280 USD *subject to government’s change​
2,000 THB donation for Thailand Manta Project

COMPULSORY IF YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR OWN:
PERSONAL INSURANCE
(General Travel insurance is highly recommended)
Computer rental 300 THB/day
​​Equipment rental 600 THB/ day​
15L Tank 250 THB / day or 2,000 THB for the whole cruise
Nitrox : 250 THB/tank or 5,700 THB for the whole cruise
Private guide 3,000 THB/day ​​
Optional Blackwater dive 500 THB/ dive
Transfers to and from the boat on-demand
​Alcoholic drinks and cigarettes
Gratuity/ tips (1000 THB / day /pers is common practice)

Price Per Person

7 Day/6 Night 8 Day/7 Night 9 Day/8 Night
Master THB 63,000
Deluxe THB 60,000
Standard THB 57,000
Master THB 68,000
Deluxe THB 65,000
Standard THB 63,000
Master THB 76,000
Deluxe THB 72,000
Standard THB 68,000

*Not Including National Park Fees or equipment

MV Smiling Seahorse Schedule 2023-2024

October 2023

October

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
SSM01 14th Oct 23 20th Oct 23 Myanmar – Mergui Archipelago 18
SSM02 28th Oct 23 03rd Nov 23 Myanmar – Black Rock 22

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November 2023

November

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
SSM03 29th Nov 23 07th Dec 23 Undiscovered Mergui 29

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December 2023

December

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
SSM04 09th Dec 23 17th Dec 23 Undiscovered Mergui 29

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March 2024

March

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
SSM05 05th Mar 24 12th Mar 24 Undiscovered Mergui 25

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April 2024

April

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
SSM06 20th Apr 24 28th Apr 24 Myanmar Manta Expedition 29
SSM07 30th Apr 24 07th May 24 Myanmar Exploration 25

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May 2024

May

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
SSM08 09th May 24 15th May 24 Myanmar Manta Expedition 22

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