The Smiling Seahorse - Andaman Sea Liveaboard
The Smiling Seahorse is an eco & photo friendly liveaboard
Dive cruises in Thailand & Burma
Dive off the beaten track at the most beautiful sites of Thailand and Myanmar! We are a reef-responsible dive operator respectful of nature and particularly well suited to accommodate underwater photographers.
Located on the Thailand / Burma border, at the port of Ranong, The Smiling Seahorse offers diving cruises in the Andaman Sea. From the Mergui Archipelago in Burma to Koh Lipe in the south of the Andaman Sea in Thailand, close to the Malaysian border , passing through the Surin and Similan Islands.
Operating since 2012…
We organize day trips and liveaboard dive cruises from 5 to 9 days from Ranong, Khao Lak and Phuket in Thailand. Every cruise includes breathtaking sites, flawless onboard service, outstanding local and international cuisine 4 times a day, and lifelong memories. We are extremely proud to be recognized as one of the best in the area. Share our love of the sea with a tight-knit community of equally passionate divers.
Diving in Thailand is particularly exceptional, in the national parks of the Surin and Similan Islands where we only visit the best sites. We like to go to the Surin Islands, which are much less visited; as well as Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, the best dive sites north of the Similans.
In the part south of Phuket, we visit the national parks of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta (Hin Daeng Hin Muang, Koh Ha), Taruato (including Koh Lipe, the most famous island of the park).
Diving in Burma, a new adventure…
Burma, now known as Myanmar, offers an off-the-beaten-track playground for adventure seekers.
One of the reasons why we love to dive there so much is the diversity of the underwater life in Myanmar. Well as the Diversity of the dive sites of the Mergui Archipelago and the secrets of the Burma Banks on the edge of the continental shelf where you will not see. no other dive boat for days.
Are you curious about what other magnificent creatures you can find while diving in Burma? Check out our page dedicated to Diving in Burma
New exclusivity for advanced divers!
Although we have now heard of Blackwater diving for a few years. It is not yet developed in Thailand and I only tried it for the first time 2 years ago from our boat in the Similan Islands ( Thailand). And guess what? … we loved it!
We now invite you to try this new way of night diving with us …
Introducing The MV Smiling Seahorse: The ultimate reef-friendly liveaboard for underwater photographers in Thailand and Myanmar!
WHAT WILL YOU EAT ON THE MV SMILING SEAHORSE?
We take you to the best dive sites and offer you the most comfortable cabins. But our chef is probably what brings back the most raving reviews! French and Thais are both very serious about good food. We combined our forces to offer both Thai and International cuisine for everyone’s enjoyment.