New Diver Considering Liveaboard Trip

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I have dived on the MV Oktavia twice in the Anderma Sea (including the Similans). I recommend them. I saw them train a young guy doing his open water course and they did a good job. I personally would try and get my AOW first, but if you could not, I think you would still enjoy doing it on the boat. On these trips I pay for a private guide, because it is quite economical in Thailand and you avoid having to worry about a mismatched insta buddy. The season will be over now. Trips start again in late October.

The Similans no longer allows OW certifications on trips within the marine park, at least not on a liveaboard. My guess is it’s the same for day trips.