MV Jovanna A New Similan Island Liveaboard
MV Jovanna only started operations in 2023. A brand new custom built liveaboard that has received extremely good feedback so we’ve decided to offer it to our guests for 2024 onwards. Lots of great features make this vessel one of the most diver friendly and comfortable boats in the Andaman Sea.
A maximum of 26 divers in 13 air-conditioned, spacious and comfortable cabins spread over two decks is a generously low number for a vessel of this size. The 8 cabins on the upper deck have huge windows so you can enjoy the views in air-conditioned comfort if the tropical sun is a bit hot for you. The 5 lower deck cabins don’t have windows but are priced much cheaper and represent great value for money.
Each cabin has air-conditioning, ensuite toilet and hot shower, life jackets, beach towels, hand towels, hairdryer, soap and shampoo.
The communal areas on MV Jovanna are packed with great features. The air-conditioned lounge has a large tv and a PS5 along with a library of movies. The upper sun deck has sun loungers, a shaded lounge area and even a jacuzzi! Photographers have the rare luxury of a dedicated camera room.
They’ve done a great job with the tender, it’s extremely diver friendly and very easy for divers to get in and out of the water. A necessary evil after a Similan Island rule change a few years back.
All of the usual suspects in the Similan and Surin Islands will be visited by MV Jovanna. Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai and the clear blue waters around the Similan islands so why not do it in style at a great price.
More Info
4 Day/4 Night Itinerary
Check in Day
6.00 PM – Start Check-in & Cabin allocation on Liveaboard at Thaplamu Pier – Khao Lak
7.00 PM – General boat briefing
7.30 PM – Dinner onboard
8.00 PM – Equipment set up
Day 1
6:00 Wake up call
6:30 Dive Briefing
7:00 Dive 1 Similan
8:00 Breakfast
10:30 Dive 2 Similan
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Dive 3 Similan
15:00 Light Meal
17:00 Dive 4 (Sunset or Night Dive)
19:00 Dinner
Day 2
6:00 Wake up call
6:30 Dive Briefing
7:00 Dive 1 Similan
8:00 Breakfast
10:30 Dive 2 Koh Bon
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Dive 3 Koh Bon
15:00 Light Meal
17:00 Dive 4 Koh Tachai
19:00 Dinner
Day 3
6:00 Wake up call
6:30 Dive Briefing
7:00 Dive 1 Surin
8:00 Breakfast
10:30 Dive 2 Richelieu Rock
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Dive 3 Richelieu Rock
15:00 Light Meal
17:00 Dive 4 (Sunset or Night Dive)
19:00 Dinner
Day 4
6:00 Wake up call
6:30 Dive Briefing
7:00 Dive 1 Boon Sung Wreck
8:00 Breakfast
10:30 Dive 2 Harley
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Dive 3 Tor.13
15:00 Light snack and return to Taplamu pier
15:30 Drop off Khao Lak area
Included
Accommodation onboard
Professional dive guide
All meals, snacks, fruit
Drinking water, tea, fresh coffee and soft drinks
Transfer from your hotel/resort Phuket & Khao Lak
Nitrox for nitrox certified divers
Excluded
Beer THB 60 per can
Dive computer 300 per day
15L tank 300 per day
National Park Fee THB 2,300 (per trip)
Equipment Rental THB 2,000 (per trip)
MV Jovanna Price Per Person 2024/25
| 4 day/4 Night Diver | Non Diver |
|---|---|
| Master Cabin Upper THB 43,000 Twin Upper THB 39,000 Twin Upper Front THB 36,000 Master Lower THB 34,500 Twin Lower THB 33,500 | Master Cabin Upper THB 40,000 Twin Upper THB 36,000 Twin Upper Front THB 33,000 Master Lower THB 31,500 Twin Lower THB 30,500 |
*Not Including National Park Fees or equipment
*FREE NITROX!
Schedules 2024 – 2025
October
| Trip No. | Depart | Return | Destination | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JV01 | 17th Oct 24 | 21st Oct 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV02 | 22nd Oct 24 | 26th Oct 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV03 | 27th Oct 24 | 31st Oct 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
November
| Trip No. | Depart | Return | Destination | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JV04 | 02nd Nov 24 | 06th Nov 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV05 | 07th Nov 24 | 11th Nov 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV06 | 12th Nov 24 | 16th Nov 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV07 | 18th Nov 24 | 22nd Nov 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV08 | 23rd Nov 24 | 27th Nov 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV09 | 28th Nov 24 | 02nd Dec 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
December
| Trip No. | Depart | Return | Destination | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JV10 | 04th Dec 24 | 08th Dec 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV11 | 09th Dec 24 | 13th Dec 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV12 | 14th Dec 24 | 18th Dec 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV13 | 19th Dec 24 | 23rd Dec 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV14 | 24th Dec 24 | 28th Dec 24 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV15 | 29th Dec 24 | 02nd Jan 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
January
| Trip No. | Depart | Return | Destination | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JV16 | 03rd Jan 25 | 07th Jan 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV17 | 09th Jan 25 | 13th Jan 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV18 | 14th Jan 25 | 18th Jan 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV19 | 19th Jan 25 | 23rd Jan 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV20 | 24th Jan 25 | 28th Jan 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV21 | 29th Jan 25 | 02nd Feb 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
February
| Trip No. | Depart | Return | Destination | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JV22 | 03rd Feb 25 | 07th Feb 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV23 | 08th Feb 25 | 12th Feb 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV24 | 14th Feb 25 | 18th Feb 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV25 | 19th Feb 25 | 23rd Feb 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV26 | 24th Feb 25 | 28th Feb 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
March
| Trip No. | Depart | Return | Destination | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JV27 | 01st Mar 25 | 05th Mar 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV28 | 06th Mar 25 | 10th Mar 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV29 | 12th Mar 25 | 16th Mar 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV30 | 17th Mar 25 | 21st Mar 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV31 | 22nd Mar 25 | 26th Mar 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV32 | 27th Mar 25 | 31st Mar 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
April
| Trip No. | Depart | Return | Destination | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JV33 | 02nd Apr 25 | 06th Apr 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV34 | 07th Apr 25 | 11th Apr 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV35 | 12th Apr 25 | 16th Apr 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV36 | 17th Apr 25 | 21st Apr 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV37 | 22nd Apr 25 | 26th Apr 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV38 | 27th Apr 25 | 01st May 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
May
| Trip No. | Depart | Return | Destination | Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JV39 | 02nd May 25 | 06th May 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
| JV40 | 08th May 25 | 12th May 25 | Thailand – Similan – Richelieu | 15 |
