Cruisng around the Similan Islands and Surin Islands represent the best diving that Thailand has to offer. No other region offers such a number of excellent sites and such wonderful Scuba Diving as can be found in these protected National Parks. The Similans and Surins are a chain of tiny and verdant islands fringed with white sand beaches and surrounded by some of the area's richest waters. Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai and Koh Bon are famous sites for diving with Whale Sharks.
MV Hallelujah will take you around this picturesque scenery stopping at the choicest sites to allow Divers to explore at their leisure all the marine life that abounds: Leopard Sharks, White-tip and Black-tip Reef Sharks, Batfish, Moray Eels, Snappers, Barracudas, Triggerfish, Surgeonfish and Unicornfish.
Welcome to the pride of the Big Blue Fleet, M.V.Hallelujah. She is a custom built 35 metre steel-hulled motor yacht designed for stability and comfort, this boat has a large Dive Deck and Diving Platform, with plenty of storage space for ease and convenience.
The boat can accommodate up to 25 Divers on 4 Night Liveaboard Diving Charters to the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. While not diving, guests can relax in the air-conditioned Saloon/Dining area with its entertainment and sound system. Sun worshippers can head upstairs to the huge Sun Deck which spans the length of the boat and is equipped with chairs and loungers. This is also a great place to enjoy panoramic views of the beautiful tropical islands and watch the sun set over the turquoise sea.
All the air-conditioned guest cabins are spacious and have private en-suite bathrooms and sea views. They also have doors that open on to the outside of the boat for a cooling breeze. The whole vessel is stylishly furnished with wood panelling throughout the interior. MV Hallelujah is a superb choice for top quality accommodation and great diving made easy while cruising on this Similan liveaboard. The Hallelujah has a great reputation for her level of service and the crew is outstanding. But of course it would be! They are all Big Blue Staff!
You won't go hungry on this Similan liveaboard as there is always plenty of delicious food served buffet-style. Both Thai and International dishes are served and cooked fresh daily. Buffet-style service in the Saloon or open-air, Pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch and dinner, with snacks in between, Coffee, tea, drinking water, fruit, toast, biscuits and cake are provided free of charge, Soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase, All dietary requirements can be catered for, please send prior notice, Dining begins with Dinner on the first evening of the charter. Sample meals: Massaman Curry (with a delicious veggie version!), Spaghetti Bolognese, home-made French fries and battered onion rings.
Our Staff realize how lucky they are to live and work here. They love their jobs and look forward to coming to work. They are able to have fun while being strongly committed to all elements of safety. The frequency with which these guys get complimented by our Divers is abnormal - because these guys do do a great job! Their enthusiasm is infectious and consequently the atmosphere they generate increases the profitability of the business.
Our aim is to supply you, our Holidaymakers and Divers, with an enjoyable and safe experience & memories that will last a lifetime. Our business is to make you happy!
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