At Sunrise Divers, we believe that liveaboards are the best way to dive, and the best way to reach the top dive sites in Asia. We have been operating in Phuket, Thailand since 1999. Phuket is the centre of dive operations for Thailand liveaboards to the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. The Similans have become very popular in the last 20 years with boats to suit all budgets. Also operating from Thailand there are a smaller number of liveaboards heading to the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar. Komodo in Indonesia is experiencing a surge of interest right now with a large number of liveaboards available and many boats are now also diving in Raja Ampat.
To get started, we suggest you make a LIVEABOARD SEARCH
As Asia’s top locally based independent liveaboard booking specialists, and with 25 years of local diving experience behind us, you can trust Sunrise Divers to carefully select the best liveaboards in all price classes. If you want to experience the best diving in Thailand, Burma or Indonesia, you’re in the right place. Please do contact Sunrise Divers! We hope to hear from you very soon.
Thailand liveaboard diving safaris are the best way to the best dive sites at the Similan Islands and Surin Islands. Most tours are 4 diving days and 4 nights long. We recommend the newly built Mandarin Queen for the 2024/2025 season. The Mandarin [...]
Similan Islands Liveaboards began operating from Phuket in the 1990s with diving tours heading to the main Similan Islands, with Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock further to the north. Over the years some boats changed their departure port t [...]
Similan Islands Liveaboards started becoming popular in the 1990s with tours heading to the main Similan Island chain, plus Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock further to the north. As Phuket was more developed, most boats departed from Phuket [...]
Sunrise Divers offers the best luxury liveaboards in Thailand and Myanmar. Top quality charter yachts with superb service, with the most comfortable cabins, lots of relaxation space and experienced crews who will look after all your diving an [...]
If you are looking for a very nice liveaboard boat, but at the same time you are looking for something a little below the luxury price level, try one of these boats. Liveaboards in this price range often have a range of cabins, so you c [...]
Thailand has long been a popular place for lower budget travelers, and there are quite a lot of low budget Similan liveaboard boats here. We have selected what we think are the best of the low price liveaboards which all run trips to the [...]
For the 2024/2025 season we have The Phinisi with some trips to Myanmar (Burma) available! Liveaboards to Myanmar are usually available from 5 to 10 days. The diving is a little more advanced than the Similan Islands. There are not many boats [...]
Indonesia is a huge and varied country above and below water. Within it's borders, Indonesia boasts more than 15,000 islands, most of them uninhabited, and many barely explored. The vast expanses of island dotted tropical ocean are now very popul [...]
This brief introduction should give you an idea of which liveaboards and which destination might suit your preferences and budget. We know it's a big world with so many diving options, so if you have any questions please do contact us and we can provide you with any extra information you might need. Every year, we look out for new liveaboards - if you know of a great boat that you think should be included on our web site, please let us know!
Liveaboards are also available for Full Boat Charters if you plan ahead. If you have a large group of divers or a dive club why not book the whole boat? This gives you more freedom to choose dive sites and times, and more flexibility in your itinerary. Whatever your diving needs - liveaboards, PADI courses, day trips... Just ask Sunrise Divers!
Sunrise Divers is not just a website. We are right here to help you with a SSI Training Center dive shop, helpful and experienced staff, quality rental equipment and plenty of local knowledge. We hope to meet you in person!
Sunrise Divers has been operating in Phuket, Thailand since 1999 logging thousands of dives all over the region. We know the area, we know the dive sites, we know the boats. Let us help you find the right trip!
We advertise all trips at the official rates agreed with the boat operators. If you are offered the same trip on the same liveaboard at a lower price, tell us! We promise to get you the best trip at the best possible price!
With our many years of experience, booking with Sunrise Divers is quick and easy. Got a question? We'll answer! Need to talk? Call us! Online credit card payment with no fees is possible for most trips. We know the boats and the area better than anyone. See you here!
The Thailand diving high season is from October to May. Many Thailand liveaboard schedules are online for the season 2023 - 2024. Our Phuket dive center is also open during low season for day trips and Diving Courses. Start planning your dive trip now! Liveaboard Diving in Thailand is as popular as ever - early booking is highly recommended, especially for the more popular boats, though you can sometimes find last minute trips. There are also several boats with trips into the remote Mergui Archipelago in Burma (Myanmar).
Indonesia (Komodo and Raja Ampat) liveaboard schedules are also online right through 2023. Komodo is the best place to dive during the summer May - October. Raja Ampat is the best Indonesia option from November - April. If you are looking for a liveaboard in Thailand, Burma or Indonesia, we hope to hear from you soon!
The famous Similan Islands National Park and Richelieu Rock (part of the Surin Islands National Park) are the most popular destinations for Thailand liveaboards with some trips also covering Hin Daeng and the Phi Phi Islands.
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Liveaboards visit 2 main areas among the many islands of Indonesia - Komodo, famous for it's dragons and Raja Ampat which is called the 'Cradle of Biodiversity'. Diving is spectacular, marine life anything from pygmy seahorses to manta rays!
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The Mergui Archipelago is largely uninhabited, with hundreds of islands stretching 400km up the West coast of Myanmar. You might not even see another dive boat during your trip - dive Myanmar now before it really opens up to mass tourism!
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