| Daranee is the lowest priced liveaboard trip that we offer to you. This boat has been very popular with divers for many years due to the low price and friendly staff. The boat has a very relaxed atmosphere, and attracts many young divers from all over the world.  Length: 24 meters / 79 foot
Beam: 5 meters / 17 foot
Cruise: 9 knots
Divers: 18
The boat was completely redesigned in the year 2000, and all of the cabins were made larger, leading to a higher guest comfort level. With each cabin containing a large ocean view window, the cabins feel very light and airy, and are a great place to relax after a hard days diving. The best thing about Daranee is her crew; they really make you feel at home with their warm Thai hospitality, and professional attitude. The boat is Thai owned, and as you will learn, food is a very important part of Thai culture, and this is evident onboard, with the resident chef cooking up a feast three times a day. Cabin and Bathroom Facilities.
There are 7 Twin Share cabins on the main deck and a 4 Share cabin also located on the main deck.
Cabin Facilities: - Air Conditioning
- Bedding and Blankets
- Towels
- Reading Lights
- Ocean View Windows
- Dressing Table with mirror
- Power Outlets – 220 Volts AC and 24 Volts DC
There are 3 Bathrooms all containing fresh water showers for use by the guests. Facilities and Food
Crew
Daranee has an excellent crew including: - 3 Divemaster’s
- Captain
- Cook
- Engineer
- 2 Deck Hand
Onboard Facilities - Dive Deck
- Dive Platform
- Large Sun Deck
- TV, DVD, Stereo
- Extensive Library, containing Fish Guides, Dive Magazines and general titles.
- 3 Toilets
- 3 Showers
- 4.2 meter Dingy – Used to pick up divers and also take people on to the islands to explore
Food and Drink
All Meals are served on the upper deck and are served as a buffet. - Western Breakfasts.
- Thai and International Cuisine for Lunch and Dinner.
- Fresh Fruits available all day.
- Water, Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate is available free of charge.
- Toast and biscuits are also provided throughout the day.
- Soft Drinks and Beer is also available on board for a small charge.
As with all liveaboard’s the food is of a very high standard, and if there is one thing for certain, it is that you will not go hungry.
Note: If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know when booking.
Boat Specs and Safety
Technical Specifications - Built in year 1981, re-designed in 2000
- Size — 24m x 5m
- Top speed — 12 knots
- Cruising speed — 9 knots
- 2 x 380 HP Hino EK100 engines
- 2 x generators
- 2 x Bauer Mariner dive tank compressors
- Electricity 220V & 24V — 24 hours per day
- Water capacity — 9,000 litres
- Fuel capacity — 6,000 litres
Safety Features - 4.2 meter Dinghy
- Ship to ship radio
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Sounder
- Mobile telephone
- Medic First Aid Box
- Oxygen
- Life jackets in bow
- Fire extinguishers
Boat Layout  | | Schedule MV. Daranee 2010 -2011 | | | October 2010 | | No.Trip | Departure | Arrival | Destination | Days | Available | Price | Remark | | ST 01 | 22/10/10 | 26/10/10 | Phi Phi - Hindeang | 4 | 18 | 19,900 | click here to book | | ST 02 | 27/10/10 | 31/10/10 | Phi Phi - Hindeang | 4 | 18 | 19,900 | click here to book |  | | February 2011 | | No.Trip | Departure | Arrival | Destination | Days | Available | Price | Remark | | ST 22 | 03/02/11 | 07/02/11 | Similan - Richelieu | 4 | 18 | 19,900 | click here to book | | ST 23 | 08/02/11 | 12/02/11 | Similan - Richelieu | 4 | 18 | 19,900 | click here to book | | ST 24 | 13/02/11 | 17/02/11 | Similan - Richelieu | 4 | 18 | 19,900 | click here to book | | ST 25 | 18/02/11 | 22/02/11 | Similan - Richelieu | 4 | 18 | 19,900 | click here to book | | ST 26 | 23/02/11 | 27/02/11 | Similan - Richelieu | 4 | 18 | 19,900 | click here to book | | | MV. Daranee Price 2010 -2011 | | | 4 Days / 4 Nights | Price = 19,900 Baht | | Please note that due to special requests from large groups the above schedule may be altered.
The price is 19,900 Baht per diver for 4 days / 4 nights.
Includes accommodation, all meals, tanks, weights and dive guide.
Departure time 17.00 & Arrival time 17.00 *****The national park fee at the Similans, soft drinks and beer are not including. ***** | |
