“Fantastic dive spots like Richelieu rock! ”
Highlights
Catering to just 14 divers, the MV Camic liveaboard explores the best sites that the Similan and Surin Islands offer from November to April each year. She caters to just 14 guests in 7 cabins. Three Master cabins have double beds, and 4 twin cabins have bunk beds. All feature AC, storage space, and en-suite bathrooms. Eco-friendly products are provided in the showers so as not to pollute the reefs. The upper deck has an indoor lounge area with LCD TV, DVD, VCD, and MP3 player. Three delicious meals are served at the outdoor dining area: Thai and international dishes and snacks, tea, coffee, and water throughout the day. There is also a spacious sun deck, perfect for relaxing between dives.
The MV Camic offers 4 or 5-night itineraries to Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock in the Similan & Surin Islands. Dive at world-famous dive sites such as West of Eden, Richelieu Rock, and the Boonsung Wreck. The spacious dive deck at the back of the boat ensures ample space for kitting up and is equipped with rinse tanks and freshwater showers.
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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Local Flights, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (1,000-1,800 THB per item).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (300 THB per day), Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages (60 THB per item), Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner (60 THB per item), Nitrox (300 THB per tank), Nitrox Course (7,200 THB per item), Private Dive Guide (1,500 THB per day), Rental Gear (500 THB per day), Scuba Diving Courses (7,200 THB per item).
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Cabin Types
Camic Reviews
- 9.0 Superb
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Vessel
7.6
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Crew
9.4
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Food
9.6
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Diving
9.2
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Value
9.0
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Christina B
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Norway
Ticks all the boxes!
This was our first liveaboard, and we are so happy we chose this boat! The crew was fantastic, the food was amazing and the dive sites where fantastic. The guides and crew always tried to make sure we where in the water at different times than the other boats, so we where mostly alone on the dive sites. Overall a really really good experience!
- Recommended for
- The dive sites. The crew. The food.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Benjamin L
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United Kingdom
Fun diving
The diving was great. The boat was comfortable for the sleeping and breaks between dives, and had nice food.
- Recommended for
- Great diving, fast turnarounds between dives. Wonderful spaces to rest/chat between dives. Food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- WING SHING L
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Hong Kong
Enjoyable Liveaboard experience
Excellent
- Recommended for
- Diving sites. Crew service. Dive guide.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Rick F
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United States
Priceless 😊
Best decision for a live aboard dive trip. The crew was dedicated to the divers and the dive guide was an awesome guide and a very professional. It was a pleasure traveling with this group.
- Recommended for
- The Crew. The Dives. The Food.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Charmaine T
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Singapore
Would recommend for first timers! Great food, great people.
I had a blast on the trip. This was my first liveaboard and i have to say it'll definitely not be my last. The good: 1) food was great considering how small the kitchen was. Asian and western options and all were delicious. I was stuffed! 2) cabins were cleaner than expected. Read past reviews on cockroaches but i didnt see any throughout my trip. Another diver found one in the common bathroom but thats about it. I did find mosquitos in my room on the first day tho. But after spraying citronella around the room, i didnt see them anymore. 3) service crew (those handling the tanks) were very helpful 4) the main dive guide, Golf, was very communicative and helpful. Itinerary was well planned. 5) rooms are nicely renovated with airconditioning and ensuite bathroom for every room. The bad: 1)Common bathroom was really really stinky given how many people (crews and sometimes divers) were using it. And its at the entrance of the common walkway. Sometimes the smell would travel up to the dining area via the gap for the stairs. It was better after they cleaned it but probably need to be cleaned more often given its along a common walkway😅 2) there was no entertainment, apart from music. i would suggest bringing board games or something. I had fun chatting about everything with fellow divers, but would have been fun with games. Would be nice if they added beanbags on the roof deck to chill. Currently its empty so theres nothing to lounge on. And most of us end up spending most of our time on the dining area as it was the only place that had seats. 3) beds werent very comfortable for my back. They were very hard and stiff mattresses. (I was in a double bunk). Pillow and blanket were fine. 4) they give only 1 bath towel throughout the trip. So the same one you dry yourself with when u get up from the sea is the same one you shower with lol. Would be nice to have 2. 5) toilet flushes were a problem in most cabins- they didnt work. Mine ultimately did when i lifted up the top and pressed the button inside, rather than the actual button. All in all, i would recommend it if its your first time trying a liveaboard or if you're not too fussed. I was lucky to have the entire room to myself as most others felt like the cabins were too small to share.
- Recommended for
- The food was great. Fellow divers on board were really fun. Boat was cleaner than expected.
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- 7.6 Good
- Dumas V
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United States
You get what you pay for
This review is of a 4D/N trip on the MV Camic, April 2024. Before you read any further, if you have a problem with small roaches on the boat, stop reading now and finds another boat. First, the good: • Food was excellent, however there were no desserts (cakes, pies, pastries, etc.) • AC in the room worked well. No other AC on the boat. • The rental equipment was good although several divers had the tank slide out of their BCD during the dive. • The crew was very helpful. • Cold beer is available for 70 THB. • The ensuite is a wet bath with plenty of hot water. • The dive briefings covered all the essentials without being boring. • The crew rinses and hangs your skins/wetsuit after each dive. • Good ice machine. • The hotel pickup and dropoff service was very good. Now, the not so good: • The boat is relatively clean, but looks tired. Needs some cosmetic work. • No place to store your luggage. I shared my bunk with my suitcase. • The bottom bunk is literally on the floor. If you have difficulty getting up and down, this may be a problem. The mattress is thin and not comfortable. Provided a nice pillow and blanket. • Your given one towel for the trip. • After the dive briefing, the first group has about 10 minutes before entering the water or inflatable raft. No time for another cup of coffee or even a bathroom visit. Seemed very rushed to me. I’m older so I naturally move a little slower but mistakes are made when being rushed. If you like moving slow, ask to be assigned to the second group. • On the 5 previous liveaboard trips I’ve taken, there was always a time of introducing the crew and guests. Not on this trip; I never saw the Captain. • The upper deck is partially-covered, but there are no chairs. There are foam mats on the floor which is where some of the crewmembers sleep at night. The only place to sit on the boat is in the dining area. There is an old adage that you get what you pay for. This is certainly applicable to the Camic. It is a good trip for the budget-minded but manage your expectations and you won’t be disappointed.
- Recommended for
- Food
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- 9.2 Superb
- Greg P
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United Kingdom
Great diving, great food!
The diving was excellent. Richelieu rock is a very special place! But all of the dives were good. Just note that you'll dive some of the sites multiple times, which won't be for everyone. Pan was a great guide, and it was nice to be with people with similar air consumption. The staff are vey friendly and the food is fantastic (assuming you like Thai food) — the best of any of the five liveaboards I've been on. The only negatives really relate to the boat itself. The dining setup is weird — rather than having one big area where everyone sits together, there are lots of small tables, so people can be siloed, which isn't ideal. There's also no indoor communal space, although this wasn't really a problem as it was quite a short trip. The cabins each have AC and have beds with very firm mattresses, but they were fine. Very good value, so definitely recommended!
- Recommended for
- Diving, food, price
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Noe I
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Switzerland
Fantastic
Fantastic dive spots like Richelieu rock! Nice, helpful and competent crew! Delicious food! Especially Chloe with her empathic teaching and Yui for the fun dives and Pam for the good briefings and Gobi for the beautiful photographs!
- Recommended for
- Crew, Food, Dives
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- 9.2 Superb
- Rachel W
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United Kingdom
Great trip
- food (Thai/Chinese/western/fresh fruit, non-meat eater well cooked after with tofu etc.) - the dives (4 divers in my group plus our leader, dive time 50 minutes) - shared photos
- Recommended for
- Small number of divers; Great food; Super dive group leader
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- ashley L
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Australia
Great diving trip!
Smaller boat, enough room to move, great food and service. Almost all dives were fantastic (on did not have good visibility unfortunately). Unfortunately no Mega fora or sharks this trip but thats down to luck and timing. If all the boats got together they may be able to time water entry so that some dive sites could be less crowded. Please try to look after the sites, with this many divers it would be a shame for them to get too badly damaged.
- Recommended for
- Lots of diving, great sites, great people
