Ocean Rover: Andaman Sea Thailand & Myanmar Diving Cruises

Ocean Rover: Andaman Sea Thailand & Myanmar Diving Cruises – Departing from Chalong Bay, Phuket

This table shows all Ocean Rover Cruise departures in chronological order.

Price per person in US$
Cruise	Boarding	Disembarking	Days/Nights	US$ Price
Nov 2007 to May 2008
ST0-07	Mon 29 Oct, 8 pm	Tue 6 Nov, 7am	7/8	2450
ST1-07	Wed 7 Nov, 8 pm	Thu 15 Nov, 7am	7/8	2450
ST2-07	Fri 16 Nov, 8 pm	Sat 24 Nov, 7am	7/8	2450
ST3-07	Mon 26 Nov, 8pm	Tue 4 Dec, 7am	7/8	2450
ST4-07	Wed 5 Dec, 8 pm	Thu 13 Dec, 7am	7/8	2450
TM5-07	Fr 14 Dec, 8pm	Sat 22 Dec, 7am	7/8	2450
TM6-07	Sun 23 Dec, 8pm	Wed 2 Jan, 7am	9/10	3240
TM7-08	Fri 4 Jan, 8pm	Mon 14 Jan, 7am	9/10	3240
TM8-08	Tue 15 Jan, 8pm	Thu 24 Jan, 7am	8/9	2880
TM9-08	Fri 25 Jan, 8pm	Mon 4 Feb, 7am	9/10	3240
TM10-08	Tue 5 Feb, 8pm	Fri 15 Feb, 7am	9/10	3240
TM11-08	Sat 16 Feb, 8pm	Tue 26 Feb, 7am	9/10	3240
TM12-08	Wed 27 Feb, 8pm	Tue 11 Mar, 7am	12/13	4320
AN14-08	Sat 15 Mar, 8pm	Tue 25 Mar, 7am	9/10	3780
AN15-08	Thu 27 Mar, 8pm	Mon 7 Apr, 7am	10/11	4190
TM16-08	Fri 11 Apr, 8pm	Mon 21 Apr, 7am	9/10	3240
TM17-08	Tue 22 Dec, 8pm	Fri 2 May, 7am	9/10	3240
ST18-08	Sat 3 May, 8pm	Mon 12 May, 7am	8/9	2790
ST19-08	Tue 13 May, 8pm	Thu 22 May, 7am	8/9	2790

Thailand & Myanmar Cruise / Itinerary includes: Similans, Ko Tachai, Ko Bon, Richelieu Rock, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar Banks and more.

Thailand Southern Cruise / Itinerary includes: Similans, Ko Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Hin Daeng/Hin Muang, Ko Ha, Ko Phi Phi and more.

Andaman Islands Special Cruise / Itinerary includes: Barren Island, Narcondam Island, South Sentinel, Brothers & Sisters Passage and more.

Price includes:	Price does not include:
Unlimited diving	Port & park fees
Accommodation on board	Nitrox fills
All meals, snacks, soft drinks	Dive equipment rental
Tanks, weights and belts	Alcoholic beverages
Airport or hotel transfers

Important Notes:
Andaman Sea Diving Cruises are NOT RECOMMENDED for inexperienced divers.
Inexperienced divers CAN scuba dive during Adventure Cruises but only with valid Dive Certification.
Proof of Medical Evacuation Insurance is COMPULSORY for all passengers.
Proof of Dive Injury Insurance is COMPULSORY for all divers.

Itineraries

During each of these cruises we will dive in Thai and Burmese waters. To save daylight hours, we do as much of our long distance travelling as possible at night.

Northern Itinerary - Thailand/Myanmar
Similans National Park, Richelieu Rock, Bangsak Wreck,
Mergui Archipelago, Black Rock, Western Rocky, 3 Islets and more.

Depart from the Chalong Bay Tourist Pier, Phuket at 20:00hrs.

Visit of the Similan Islands first. Heading north from there we then dive Ko Tachai, possibly Ko Bon, the Surin Islands area and Richelieu Rock before heading for the Myanmar border. We clear immigration in Kawthaung (Victoria Point) that evening, where an official representative from the Tourism Ministry will join us.

Exploration of the Mergui Archipelago (Western Rocky, Three Islets, Fanforest Pinnacle, North Twin, High Rock, possibly Black Rock, etc.) and the Burma Banks. Eventually we make our way back to Kawthaung, where we check out of Myanmar in the evening, then head back into Thai waters.

The next day starts with several dives at Richelieu Rock, followed by Ko Tachai, possibly Ko Bon, the Bangsak Wreck, and finally the Similans.

We spend the last day diving in the Similans (last dive surfaces approx. 15:00hrs) before returning to Chalong Bay, Phuket late that evening. Passengers sleep on-board and disembark the next morning at approx. 07:00hrs.

Southern Itinerary - Thailand Only
Similans National Park, Richelieu Rock, Bangsak Wreck, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Emerald Cave, Ko Ha and more.

Depart from the Chalong Bay Tourist Pier, Phuket at 20:00hrs.

Visit of the Similan Islands first. Heading north from there we then dive Ko Tachai, possibly Ko Bon, the Surin Islands area and Richelieu Rock. We then do a long overnight crossing back down to the southern areas.

Several dives at Hin Daeng, followed by Hin Muang. We sleep overnight at Ko Rok Nok, where night diving is possible as well.

We spend the last day diving around Ko Ha and the Emerald Cave (last dive surfaces approx. 15:00hrs) before returning to Chalong Bay, Phuket late that evening. Passengers sleep on-board and disembark the next morning at approx. 07:00hrs.

Important note: The itineraries above are only a description of an average cruise. In reality, no two cruises are ever the same. The Cruise Director and Captain decide on the best course of action based on the prevailing wind and sea conditions. Special marine life sightings also influence the daily schedule.

Number of dives: 8 days itinerary 30-34, 9 days itinerary 34

Ocean Rover Boat Doube Bed Cabin
Ocean Rover is a luxury live-aboard dive vessel. A new boat operated by a very experienced team.

Ocean Rover was purpose designed for comfortable and safe offshore diving. Ocean Rover takes a maximum of sixteen passengers in eight cabins. All cabins have private bathrooms, individually controlled air-conditioning and lots of storage space.

The huge dive-deck has several camera tables and rinse tanks plus a camera maintenance room.

Ocean Rover’s unique feature is the "whale-deck" the lower section of the dive-deck which slopes down to the waterline allowing for optimum ease of diving operations.


Whale-deck when underway	Whale-deck during diving operations

The spacious salon offers a comfortable dining and sitting arrangement, a fully equipped entertainment center and a camera charging area with 220/110 volts connections. The interior has been kept light and airy and has a relaxed atmosphere.

The aft upper deck -or sun deck- is partly shaded and is everyone's favourite area for relaxing and socializing between dives. A second refreshments corner is located here and passengers can sit around the large picnic style table or settle down on one of our comfortable lounge chairs.

Ocean Rover’s sixteen passengers are looked after by twelve crew members.

Accommodation
Private cabins with en-suite bathrooms	Guest email service
Daily cabin service	Delicious dining and snacks
Individually controlled air-con in all cabins	Ice-maker and espresso machine
Daily fresh towels in cabins	Warm towels after every dive
Hot fresh water showers (unlimited)	Dive deck and camera assistance
Hair dryers and toiletries in all cabins	Revolutionary "whale-deck" design
Souvenir giveaways for all guests	Open air sun-deck with shaded area
220V & 110V electrical currents	Huge dive-deck with fresh water showers
2 camera charging stations, light tables	Romantic fore-deck star gazing area
Multiple camera tables indoors and on deck	8 cabins, maximum 16 passengers, 12 crew
Huge fresh water camera rinse tanks	Up to 5 dives per day
Air-conditioning in all indoor areas	Nitrox system for increased dive safety
Audio and video entertainment centers	2 fast chase boats with boarding ladders
Computer for digital photographers	Patient and knowledgeable dive crew

Specifications & Equipment
Length	30m/100ft	Engines	3 x Hino V10 420Hp
Width	8m/26ft	Generators	2 x Hino 75Kw
Draft	2m/6.5ft	Compressors	3 x Bauer Mariner II
GRT	279 tons	Nitrox System	Membrane type, 32% O2
Cruising Speed	10 knots	Dinghies	2 x 5.6m/18ft, 40Hp
Range	3500 n/miles	Diving Tanks	48 x 12lt/80cft, 2 x 15lt/100cft
Fuel	35,000lt	Fire Fighting	IMO & SOLAS standards
Water	12,000lt	Water Makers	2 x 10,000lt capacity p/day
Communication
Ship Security Alert System (SSAS), Automatic Identification System (AIS), SSB radio, 4 x VHF radios, CB radio, 2 x Mobile phones, Satellite phone, Email.
Navigation
Navtex, 2 x GPS, 2 x Radar, Echo sounder, Depth sounder, Seamap navigation software.
Safety/Emergency
Professional first-aid kit, 2 x Oxygen tanks, 2 x 30-person SOLAS-A life rafts, 60 x SOLAS approved life vests, 2 x Search & Rescue Transponders (SART I & II), EPIRB, signal flares.