MV VANORA LIVEABOARD
What is Vanora
Vanora is an extraordinary 52-meter luxuxy liveaboard built with an aluminum hull for ensured safety and stabilized ride. We’re the fastest liveaboard operating in Thailand with a cruising speed of 20 knots. Less travel time means more productive sleep time.
We embraced modern onboard technology. Utmost priority is placed on safety and comfort.
Opulence is defined amidst the soft, neutral tone décor enhanced by convenience of posh amenities. Relax in spacious suites and cozy beddings after an eventful day of diving.
Guests are treated to culinary delights with variety of gourmet cuisines specially prepared. Our chef uses the best ingredients. We also have a vast wine, champagne, and alcoholic beverage collection onboard.
Our pride is the unparalleled service you will receive from our 14 highly dedicated crew members. With a maximum of 22 guests, pampering is an understatement.
Dive decks are equipped with rain showers and individual diving locker stations for easy access to scuba equipment and photo gears. There’s more time for you to enjoy your diving.
Suiting up on the dinghy can’t be more convenient. We specifically designed ours for ease and comfort. And with three dinghies at your service, you’ll be in the water in no time.
We pride ourselves in the superb skills of our 14 highly trained crew professionals. With a maximum of 20 guests, you will receive unparalleled service and attention worthy of being pampered guests.
Guests will be treated to culinary delights with variety of gourmet cuisines specially prepared using premium ingredients. We also have a vast wine, champagne, and alcoholic beverage collection onboard.
Destination
From October to May, our base of operations is in the captivating locale of Phuket, offering two enticing route options: North Andaman and South Andaman.
The North Andaman route promises to immerse you in breathtaking underwater landscapes, with crystal clear waters embracing Similan Island, Bon Island, Tachai Island, and remarkable underwater rock formation known as Richilieu.
The South Andaman route will lead us to the southernmost point of Thailand of Lipe Island and the renowned 8-mile marker. Here, you'll encounter the legendary underwater rock formations of Hin Muang and Hin Daeng, adorned with exquisite soft corals and the possibility of thrilling encounters with majestic marine giants like whale sharks and manta rays. Be prepared for awe-inspiring silhouette photos against the backdrop of Haa Island's captivating underwater caves.
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MV VANORA LIVEABOARD SERVICES
Experience a tranquil night’s rest on our ultra-comfortable beds, adorned with plush, luxurious bedding that envelopes you in opulent comfort. Each room features individual temperature control and a nightly infusion of fresh oxygen to ensure a restful slumber. Slip into the provided bathrobes and slippers for added coziness and indulge in on-demand movies on large, high-definition in-room TVs. Savor the convenience of having your own Nespresso machine, offering the perfect cup of coffee for your first morning dive.
Our precisely designed bathrooms showcase the designated wet and dry zones, complete with air-conditioning for your ultimate comfort. Smart glass in the shower stalls provide privacy, enabling two individuals to use the bathrooms simultaneously. To further enhance your convenience, our toilets are equipped with high-tech vacuum suction systems akin to those found on airplanes. Plush bathing towels are replenished every two days to ensure your ongoing comfort and Dyson hair dryers are provided in every room to manage your hair effortlessly.
Diving
Over half of our crew are certified dive leaders with over 10 years experience. For guests looking to elevate their diving skills, we offer convenient certification packages for Advanced Open Water and Nitrox diving. Furthermore, certified Nitrox divers can relish the added benefit of complimentary Nitrox throughout the duration of their trip.
In our commitment to diver well-being, we have thoughtfully crafted spa treatments as part of our Diver Wellness Care program. As a gesture of appreciation, each guest is entitled to a complimentary 30-minutes spa treatment. For those seeking additional pampering, bookings can be arranged for extra spa treatments.
Water Activities
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Free - SUP, kayak, swimming pool
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Extra charge activity - Jetsurf, dive scooters (complimentary 15-min for all guests)
Terms and Conditions:
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Only valid for use on Vanora liveaboard
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Guest can redeem only one (1) voucher per trip
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Cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash in part or in full
Massage service
Complimentary massage (30 mins) and jetsurf or water scooter (15 mins)
Terms and Conditions:
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Only valid for use on Vanora liveaboard
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Guest can redeem only one (1) voucher per trip
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Cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash in part or in full
Celebrity chef onboard
Our chef has earned numerous accolades for his culinary expertise during his 15-year tenure in the food industry. He has honed his craft at over five (5) top-rated hotels across Phuket. Born and raised in Phattalung, a charming southern province of Thailand, he brings a wealth of regional culinary knowledge to our kitchen.
Considerable thought and care has been invested in curating the finest dining experience for your journey, from fine dining entrees to comfort food dishes reminiscent of mom’s cooking. Our chef regularly works with a team of food consultants to conceive new menus to please our guests’ palates. In addition to our delectable cuisine, we offer delightful all day happiness items like unlimited gelato and bingsu.
As part of our healthy choice, we’ve procured ACAI STORY bowls with premium fresh fruit and organic superfood toppings. The acai berries, with high antioxidant properties, come from the Amazon rainforest to maintain their taste and quality. Aside from fresh fruits, the bowls may contain home ground peanut butter with no additives, homemade chocolate fudge with 100% French cocoa and granola roasted with coconut sugar. It’s a perfect snack for vegan, dairy free, halal, and kosher consumers. And believe us, they taste as great as they look.
MV VANORA LIVEABOARD The vessel
The name “VANORA” originates from the Old Welsh language meaning “white wave”. Our mission is to establish a new benchmark in hospitality at sea, aspiring to lead in enhancing the level of luxury service for our esteemed guests, similar to our yacht creating waves as we cruise through the pristine waters of Thailand’s coastlines. On this note, all of our suites are named after “waves” in various languages.
Completed in October 2023, our yacht spans an impressive 52 meters in length and boasts an aluminum hull, ensuring both sturdiness and agility. Safety is paramount to us, and we proudly maintain a classification as a Lloyd’s Register (LR) vessel. With the power of two robust Cummins KTA-50 engines, we acheive a cruising speed of 20 knots, making us one of the fastest yachts navigating the Thai waters.
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Accommodation
VANORA Vinka Suite
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Tranquility bed with 400-thread count linens
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Two pillows (standard and firm)
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Complimentary still and sparkling Acqua Panna water
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Thann toiletries
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Daily maid service
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Rainforest shower
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43” flat screen HDTV with on-demand movies
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Writing desk/ camera prep table
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Individualized room temperature controls
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Plush cotton towels, robes and slippers
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In-room safe
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Enclosed closet with hangers
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Ensuite bathroom with separate dry/wet zone
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Vacuum system toilet
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A/C in bathroom
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Belgian chocolates with turndown service
Step into instant tranquility and elegance as you enter The Vinka Suites (12-13 sq. m) on the main deck. Our soothing neutral tones seamlessly integrate with the stunning scenery outside your window. Each room offers ample storage space to ensure your utmost comfort.
VANORA Onda Suite
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Tranquility bed with 400-thread count linens
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Two pillows (standard and firm)
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Complimentary still and sparkling Acqua Panna water
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Thann toiletries
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Daily maid service
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Rainforest shower
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43” flat screen HDTV with on-demand movies
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Writing desk/ camera prep table
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Individualized room temperature controls
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Plush cotton towels, robes and slippers
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In-room safe
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Enclosed closet with hangers
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Ensuite bathroom with separate dry/wet zone
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Vacuum system toilet
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A/C in bathroom
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Belgian chocolates with turndown service
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Panoramic view
The meticulous attention to detail is apparent upon walking into The Onda Suites (13 sq. m) located on the main deck. These spacious rooms flawlessly combine comfort with contemporary designs while providing panoramic sea views.
VANORA Aalto Suite
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Tranquility bed with 400-thread count linens
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Two pillows (standard and firm)
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Complimentary still and sparkling Acqua Panna water
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Thann toiletries
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Daily maid service
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Rainforest shower
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43” flat screen HDTV with on-demand movies
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Writing desk/ camera prep table
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Individualized room temperature controls
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Plush cotton towels, robes and slippers
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In-room safe
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Enclosed closet with hangers
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Ensuite bathroom with separate dry/wet zone
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Vacuum system toilet
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A/C in bathroom
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Belgian chocolates with turndown service
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Personal Nespresso Machine
Being the most spacious guest room, the majestic Aalto Suites (15 sq. m) unveils a new level of luxury and sense of exclusivity. Located on the private upper deck, be mesmerized by the serene environment that offers much desired rejuvenation.
VANORA LIVEABOARD 5D/4N 14Dive
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu-Surin (Oct 16 ~ May 13)
LIVEABOARD ITINERARY
Day 1 – Night Departure ( Phuket CoCo Pier-Ao makam)
06:00 PM – 06:30 PM – Transfer to Liveaboard at CoCo Pier, Boarding & Cabin allocation.
07.00 PM – General boat briefing
07.30 PM – Equipment Set up
08.00 PM – Dinner Onboard
Day 2 – Koh Similan – 04 Dive
07.00 AM – Wake up call
07.30 AM – Safety/Dive Briefing
07.45 AM – Dive briefing #1 “Similan Islands”
09.00 AM – Breakfast
11.30 AM – Dive briefing #2 “Similan Islands“
01.00 PM – Lunch
03.30 PM – Dive briefing #3 “Similan Islands”
05.00 PM – Snacks
06.15 PM – Dive briefing #4 “Night Dive – Similan Islands”
08.00 PM – Dinner
Day 3 – Koh Bon – Koh Tahai - 04 Dive
06.00 AM – Wake up call
06.30 AM – Dive briefing #5 “Koh Bon, West Ridge or Tachai Pinnacle”
08.00 AM – Breakfast
10.30 AM – Dive briefing #6 “Koh Bon, West Ridge or Tachai Pinnacle”
12.15 PM – Lunch
01.45 PM – Dive briefing #7 “Koh Bon, West Ridge or Tachai Pinnacle”
03.30 PM – Snacks
05.30 PM – Dive briefing #8 “Tachai Pinnacle”
07.30 PM – Dinner
Day 4 – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock - 04 Dive
06.00 AM – Wake up call
06.30 AM – Dive briefing #9 “Tachai Pinnacle”
08.00 AM – Breakfast
10.30 AM – Dive briefing #10 “Richelieu Rock”
12.15 PM – Lunch
01.45 PM – Dive briefing #11 “Richelieu Rock”
03.30 PM – Snacks
05.30 PM – Dive briefing #12 “Richelieu Rock”
07.30 PM – Dinner
Day 5 – Arriver CoCo Pier (Phuket)
06.00 AM – Wake up call
06.30 AM – Dive briefing #13 “Koh Bon Pinnacle”
08.00 AM – Breakfast
10.15 AM – Dive briefing #14 “Similan Islands”
12.15 PM – Lunch & Departure briefing
01.00 PM – Return to the pier
05.00 PM – Transfer to the check out lounge
05.30 PM – Transfer to Your Hotel
VANORA LIVEABOARD 5D/4N 14Dive
Koh Haa-Hin Muang-Hin Dang-Lipe (Oct 16 ~ May 13)
LIVEABOARD ITINERARY
Day 1 – Night Departure ( Phuket CoCo Pier-Ao makam)
06:00 PM – 06:30 PM – Transfer to Liveaboard at CoCo Pier, Boarding & Cabin allocation.
07.00 PM – General boat briefing
07.30 PM – Equipment Set up
08.00 PM – Dinner Onboard
Day 2 – Koh Ha – Koh Rok - 04 Dive
07:00 a.m. – Wake-up call
07.30 a.m. – Safety/Dive Briefing
07.45 a.m. – Dive briefing #1 “Koh Haa Lagoon”
09.00 a.m. – Breakfast
11.30 a.m. – Dive briefing #2 “Koh Haa Cathedral”
01.00 p.m. – Lunch
03.30 p.m. – Dive briefing #3 “Koh Haa Chimney”
05.00 p.m. – Snacks – Travel To Koh Rok
06.15 p.m. – Dive briefing #4 “Night Dive – Koh Rok”
08.00 p.m. – Dinner
Day 3 – Early morning departure for HD & HM Koh Haa- 04 Dive
06:00 a.m. – Wake-up call
06:30 a.m. – Dive briefing #5 “Hin Daeng #1”
08:00 a.m. – Breakfast
10:30 a.m. – Dive briefing #6 “Hin Muang”
12:15 p.m. – Lunch
01:45 p.m. – Dive briefing #7 “Hin Daeng #2”
03:30 p.m. – Snacks – Travel to Koh Haa
05:30 p.m. – Dive briefing #8 “Koh Haa Chimney”
07:30 p.m. – Dinner
Day 4 – Early morning departure for Koh Phi Phi- 04 Dive
06:00 a.m. – Wake-up call
06:30 a.m. – Dive briefing #9 “Bida Nok or Bida Nai
08:00 a.m. – Breakfast
11:15 a.m. – Dive briefing #10 “Bida Nok or Bida Nai
12:30 p.m. – Lunch
03:00 p.m. – Dive briefing #11 “Phi Phi Leh”
03:30 p.m. – Snacks – Travel to Koh Phi Phi
05:30 p.m. – Dive briefing #12 “Phi Phi Leh”
07:30 p.m. – Dinner
Day 5 – Arriver CoCo Pier (Phuket)
06.00 AM – Wake up call
06.30 AM – Dive briefing #13 “Bida Nok or Bida Nai”
08.00 AM – Breakfast
10.15 AM – Dive briefing #14 “King Cruiser or Shark Point”
12.15 PM – Lunch & Departure briefing
01.00 PM – Return to the pier
03.00 PM – Transfer to the check out lounge
03.30 PM – Transfer to Your Hotel
VANORA LIVEABOARD 4D/3N 10 Dive
PhiPhi-Koh Haa-King curiser-Shark Point (Jun 01 ~ Oct 15)
LIVEABOARD ITINERARY
Day 1 – Night Departure ( Phuket CoCo Pier-Ao makam)
06:00 PM – 06:30 PM – Transfer to Liveaboard at CoCo Pier, Boarding & Cabin allocation.
07.00 PM – General boat briefing
07.30 PM – Equipment Set up
08.00 PM – Dinner Onboard
Day 2 – Koh Ha – Koh Rok - 04 Dive
07:00 a.m. – Wake-up call
07.30 a.m. – Safety/Dive Briefing
07.45 a.m. – Dive briefing #1 “Koh Haa Lagoon”
09.00 a.m. – Breakfast
11.30 a.m. – Dive briefing #2 “Koh Haa Cathedral”
01.00 p.m. – Lunch
03.30 p.m. – Dive briefing #3 “Koh Haa Chimney”
05.00 p.m. – Snacks – Travel To Koh Rok
06.15 p.m. – Dive briefing #4 “Night Dive – Koh Rok”
08.00 p.m. – Dinner
Day 3 – PhiPhi & Koh Haa- 04 Dive
06:00 a.m. – Wake-up call
06:30 a.m. – Dive briefing #5 “Hin Daeng #1”
08:00 a.m. – Breakfast
10:30 a.m. – Dive briefing #6 “Hin Muang”
12:15 p.m. – Lunch
01:45 p.m. – Dive briefing #7 “Hin Daeng #2”
03:30 p.m. – Snacks – Travel to Koh Haa
05:30 p.m. – Dive briefing #8 “Koh Haa Chimney”
07:30 p.m. – Dinner
Day 4 – Early morning departure for Koh Phi Phi- 02 Dive
06.00 AM – Wake up call
06.30 AM – Dive briefing #09 “Bida Nok or Bida Nai”
08.00 AM – Breakfast
10.15 AM – Dive briefing #10 “King Cruiser or Shark Point”
12.15 PM – Lunch & Departure briefing
01.00 PM – Return to the pier
03.00 PM – Transfer to the check out lounge
03.30 PM – Transfer to Your Hotel