Marco Polo Liveaboard, Thailand

Vibrant and sociable liveaboard offering expertly-run dive cruises to the Similan Islands

from$274 /day

per person

Overview

Operated by the highly-regarded Sea Bees dive centre
Sociable atmosphere on board, with emphasis on communal spaces
Choose of itinerary durations, ranging from three to seven-days
Up to four dives a day and free nitrox for certified divers

Marco Polo is a welcoming liveaboard whose itineraries showcase the very best of Thailand’s Andaman Sea. Owned and operated by the well-established Sea Bees dive centre, this vessel builds on many years of experience throughout its operations, guaranteeing a superior service that is safe, professional, and most of all, fun. Accommodating just 12 guests, Marco Polo is a sociable liveaboard, welcoming divers and non-divers alike in its comfortable communal areas - including a playfully nicknamed ‘party deck’ - and whisking them away on epic Andaman Sea adventures.

Number of cabins:6
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:4:1
Group booking discounts

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21Feb 2025
3D / 2N
Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
10 dives
from $948
Overview
Length of trip 3 days / 2 nights
Number of dives 10
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
21 Feb 2025
08:00 AM
Tap Lamu
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
23 Feb 2025
05:00 PM
Tap Lamu
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Night dives
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - THB2100 per trip
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 90%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - THB750
Highlights
Circular trip diving the 3 most iconic sites of Thailand’s Andaman Sea
Encounter manta rays at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai
Dive the famous Richelieu Rock in search of whale sharks and more
Dive one of the only wall dives in Thailand - known for manta rays
Night dive is included

Day 1:
Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels. Arrival on board MV Marco Polo, equipment check and boat briefing. Set sail around 09.00, ready for your first dive at Koh Bon at around 11.00. After lunch, you will dive Koh Bon once more, followed by 2 dives at Koh Tachai - one of which will be a night dive.

Day 2:
Enjoy 3 dives at Richelieu Rock, followed by a sunset or night dive at either Richelieu Rock or Koh Tachai

Day 3:
Make the most of 2 more dives at Koh Tachai and Koh Bon, followed by the final dive of the trip at the Boonsung Wreck. Arrive at the pier at around 18.00 to disembark and transfer to Khao Lak hotel.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 21 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 21 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
More than 45 days prior to arrival date no cancellation fee
45 days to 30 days prior to arrival date 25%
29 days to 15 days prior to arrival date 50%
14 days prior to arrival of arrival or “no-show” 100%
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Per person, diving included
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23Feb 2025
5D / 4N
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
15 dives
from $1,362
Overview
Length of trip 5 days / 4 nights
Number of dives 15
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
23 Feb 2025
08:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
27 Feb 2025
05:00 PM
Tap Lamu
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Night dives
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - THB2300 per trip
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 90%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - THB750
Highlights
Concise circular itinerary diving the best sites of the Similan Islands
Encounter manta rays at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai
Dive the famous Richelieu Rock in search of whale sharks and more
Dive one of the only wall dives in Thailand - known for manta rays
Night dive is included

Day 1:
Free scheduled pick up from Phuket & Khao Lak hotels & Phuket airport at set times. Arrival on board MV Marco Polo. Equipment check and boat briefing followed by dinner on board.

Day 2:
Conduct 3 dives around the Similan Islands, before enjoying a beach visit at Donald Duck Bay, Island 8. A night dive will also be offered. Dinner on board.

Day 3:
The first dive of the day will be within the Similan Islands, followed by 2 dives at Koh Bon and a sunset dive at Koh Tachai. Dinner on board.

Day 4:
Start the day with a dive at the Surin Islands, before heading to Richelieu Rock for 3 more dives. Dinner on board.

Day 5:
Enjoy 2 more dives at Koh Bon or Koh Tachai, before the final dive of the trip at the Boonsung Wreck. Disembark in Khao Lak and make the most of a free transfer to Khao Lak and Phuket hotels.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 21 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 21 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
More than 45 days prior to arrival date no cancellation fee
45 days to 30 days prior to arrival date 25%
29 days to 15 days prior to arrival date 50%
14 days prior to arrival of arrival or “no-show” 100%
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $1,362 /guest
Per person, diving included
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28Feb 2025
3D / 2N
Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
10 dives
from $948
Overview
Length of trip 3 days / 2 nights
Number of dives 10
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
28 Feb 2025
08:00 AM
Tap Lamu
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
02 Mar 2025
05:00 PM
Tap Lamu
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Night dives
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - THB2100 per trip
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 90%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - THB750
Highlights
Circular trip diving the 3 most iconic sites of Thailand’s Andaman Sea
Encounter manta rays at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai
Dive the famous Richelieu Rock in search of whale sharks and more
Dive one of the only wall dives in Thailand - known for manta rays
Night dive is included

Day 1:
Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels. Arrival on board MV Marco Polo, equipment check and boat briefing. Set sail around 09.00, ready for your first dive at Koh Bon at around 11.00. After lunch, you will dive Koh Bon once more, followed by 2 dives at Koh Tachai - one of which will be a night dive.

Day 2:
Enjoy 3 dives at Richelieu Rock, followed by a sunset or night dive at either Richelieu Rock or Koh Tachai

Day 3:
Make the most of 2 more dives at Koh Tachai and Koh Bon, followed by the final dive of the trip at the Boonsung Wreck. Arrive at the pier at around 18.00 to disembark and transfer to Khao Lak hotel.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 21 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 21 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
More than 45 days prior to arrival date no cancellation fee
45 days to 30 days prior to arrival date 25%
29 days to 15 days prior to arrival date 50%
14 days prior to arrival of arrival or “no-show” 100%
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $948 /guest
Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Bunk bed cabin
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

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Marco Polo Liveaboard, Thailand

Overview

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Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock

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Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock

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Optional Extras

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Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Bunk bed cabin

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