Blue Dolphin Liveaboard, Thailand
9.7 Exceptional
- Free Internet
- Nitrox available
“Loved the boat, loved the crew, loved the dives, and loved the food! ”
Highlights
The Blue Dolphin is a brand-new boat built in 2022 and is 27.5 meters / 90 feet long, providing plenty of space for guests to enjoy their time on board. There are 4 different types of air-conditioned cabins available, including the Upper Deck Master Cabin with an ensuite bathroom, a Kingsize bed (or 2 single beds), and stunning views of the sea. The Main Deck Master Cabin is also ensuite and offers a large double bed (or 2 single beds) and direct access to the main deck. Standard Twin and Quad shared Cabins don't have ensuite facilities, but they share 4 bathrooms between them. There is a spacious dive deck so divers can kit up comfortably. The food is served in buffet style and is a mix of local and western cuisine.
The Similan Islands are home to some of the most beautiful corals and marine life in the world, making them a true haven for scuba divers and nature lovers alike. The Blue Dolphin offers 4-day trips that include stops at Similans, Koh Bon, Tachai, Richelieu, and Seachart. Visited dive sites include West of Eden, Shark Fin Reef, Boulder City, Elephant Head Rock, Turtle Rock, North Point, Three Trees, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai Pinnacle, the famous Richelieu Rock, and Boonsung Wreck.
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Included: VAT, Travel Insurance, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (2,300 THB).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Private Dive Guide (2,500 THB per day), Rental Gear, Snorkeling Guide (2,000-2,500 THB).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Cabin Types
Blue Dolphin Reviews
- 9.7 Exceptional
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Vessel
9.6
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Crew
9.9
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Food
9.9
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Diving
9.6
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Value
9.6
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ariel V
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United States
Memorable trip on Blue Dolphin
This was a very fun trip. Got to see a big Manta Ray. The crew went out the way to make this trip memorable.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Dive sites. Meeting cool people.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kelli M
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United States
Dive, eat, sleep, repeat!
This liveaboard exceeded our expectations. The crew went above and beyond to give us the best trip possible, even with some crummy weather. Pit was an awesome dive master and helped us get our advanced cert - and then we added on our nitrox cert too. One big perk of this boat is the small diving groups - my husband and I were just with Pit. The food was sooooo good and I loved the warm towel and drink after every dive. Boots and Sam ran a safe and organized boat, and then were fun to chat with after dinner. We loved our trip and highly recommend the Blue Dolphin!
- Recommended for
- All of the crew were friendly and so helpful. Fabulous dive sites. Good vibes 😀.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ravi V
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United States
Great liveaboard, great people.
Although some of the diving wasn’t the greatest (bad visibility at Richelieu for example), our guide Will and the rest of the crew more than made up with their helpfulness and expertise.
- Recommended for
- Will House, our guide. Alex, the manager. The rest of the super helpful crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Margaret V
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United States
Amazing first time!
This was our first Liveaboard and it was a great experience. The crew puts safety first, friendliness and comfort was also addressed. I thought the number of guests on board was perfect.
- Recommended for
- Diveguide Will, and the sites we went to.. The crew was very attentive and friendly.. The food was very good..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ilan M
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United States
Great liveaboard with Blue Dolphin!
Great liveaboard experience. Rooms are comfortable. The service and staff were amazing. You definitely don’t loose weight as the food is superb!! They are detailed oriented - like when you finish a dive they have hot little towels waiting for you. They also have detail items for cameras - like special towels for cameras and air to dry them. Dives were great. Everyone on the boat has a smile and is making sure that everyone is happy. Highly recommend. We are seasoned divers and have done multiple liveaboards- and this one stood out for us.
- Recommended for
- Service & Staff. Details and special touches. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Haley N
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United States
Fantastic Experience
Seeing the beautiful nature of the dive sites and the safety of the dive guides. Can’t wait to go again.
- Recommended for
- Wildlife, the guides, and food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Karen W
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United States
Can't Find a Con
I've never felt so honored to write a review. Coming from the USA to SE Asia for the first time, my friend and I were unsure what to expect aboard the Blue Dolphin. Specifically, I was uncertain they'd be able to accommodate my vegan+ gluten friendly diet, but I was so ignorant! The Blue Dolphin and her crew were the perfect balance of kindness and fun. They were extremely professional, but were able to enjoy laughs and stories all together. The ship is as large and spread out as I could hope. Plenty of room for quiet reading or sharing of fish tales. The rooms were kept so clean and cool. After each dive, the crew handed us a fresh drink and warm towel which became the only good part of getting out of those beautiful waters. To top it all off, I think I can say with full honesty that the stuffed me to the brim with some of the best food I've had in my entire life. Traveling through asia as a gluten free vegan was not easy, or not until I boarded the Blue Dolphin. I'm still thinking about those curries a month later. My review wouldn't be complete without a heartfelt thank you to Bri, our lovely guide. There were only 12 drivers aboard, and Bri + my buddy and I had our own unique dive each time. Bri's energy and excitement helped us embrace the beauty of this area, and she's extremely knowledgeable about the sea and its critters! Wow, what a great crew, and a trip to remember. Thank you, Big Blue!
- Recommended for
- Food, crew, reef
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Aaron G
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United States
Excellent choice for Thai liveaboard, they do a good job with everything
Lots of choice of food, crew takes care of gear and needs.
- Recommended for
- Helpful crew, good itinerary, nice crowd
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mo S
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United States
Great Liveaboard onBlueDolphin
Marble ray, sea horse, dancing shrimp, camaraderie
- Recommended for
- Dive team & crew, diving, boat amenities
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jennifer L
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United States
Absolutely stunning boat and trip!
The boat was just redone and completely beautiful! All the amenities and the bathrooms were especially nice. Loved the boat, loved the crew, loved the dives, and loved the food! Thanks again Boots and crew for an amazing trip! X
- Recommended for
- modern boat/cabin, crew, food
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