MV Bunmee 4

Bunmee 4 is a very special boat for several reasons, some of which are tangible, but others need to be experienced to be appreciated. This purpose-built diving liveaboard was new in 2016, and can comfortably take up to 20 lucky guests on scuba diving safaris to all of the best dive sites in Thailand. From the accommodation, to the communal areas, service and organisation, Bunmee 4 is a great choice.

Starting with the communal areas, Bunmee 4 has plenty of space for up to 20 guests to relax and socialise. This includes finding some privacy in the shade or sun, as well as getting to know your fellow guests or dive staff over a dinner or a drink. There are sundecks at the front and on top of the boat where you can top up your tan. The diving platform of Bunmee 4 is located at the rear of the main deck, and this area is large and well designed. A spacious dive deck is very important for incident-free diving safaris. At the rear of the upper deck is the main dining and relaxing area. This is covered but outside, so everyone is sheltered from the sun or any rain, but you can still enjoy the sea breeze and views. Here there are four large dining tables and lots of sofa benches. There’s plenty of space for guests to dine together or away from others. This area is also where Bunmee 4’s unique dive briefings are given. Instead of using a portable whiteboard like most other Similan liveaboard diving boats, the staff on Bunmee 4 use a video presentation to better show and explain what divers are likely to see underwater.

There are 10 cabins on Bunmee 4 in two levels of luxury. On the main deck there are 8 cabins with private en suite bathrooms. Most can be arranged to have twin or double beds, and two at the back are fixed bunks. On the upper deck are two more cabins that are also twin or double, and these two cabins use a bathroom that is specially designated for these guests, and nobody else. All of Bunmee 4’s cabins have air conditioning, storage space & sea-view windows. Although the ten cabins can accommodate up to twenty guests, the management of Bunmee 4 are not greedy. They prefer to have fewer very happy guests than a full boat of ‘quite happy’ guests. Other nice touches are things like the pre-ordered breakfasts that guests can order before going to bed. Most other Similan liveaboards only serve buffet meals. The food is a delicious blend of western & Thai cuisine that is very tasty and not too spicy. Of course, vegetarians and other dietary needs can be catered for, but please let us know in advance.

Finally, unlike most other boats in the area, Bunmee 4 offers trips to the Southern Andaman Islands (Phi Phi, Hin Daeng & Koh Haa) as well as to the Similans. And you can combine north and south trips to make a supercruise!

Prices & Schedule

Bunmee 4 has four similar but different itineraries which are listed below.
Please check carefully the itinerary for the trip(s) that you are interested in.

3D/3N trips go to Koh Phi Phi, Hin Daeng, Koh Haa and leave from & return to Phuket.

The 4D/4N, 4D/5N & 5D/5N trips visit the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock, but sometimes leave from and return to different piers.

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