General:
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Thailand, with its proud history, tropical climate and renowned hospitality, it is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure for international visitors. The Andaman Sea offers some of the world`s most spectacular coral reefs, ocean drop-offs, and submerged pinnacles. With numerous wreck dive sites and islands also available on the Gulf of Thailand side, diving is capable nearly year-round. The crystal clear waters enable you to view colorful sea fans and soft corals for up to 100 feet.
Phuket, known as the Pearl of the Andaman, is an island in southern Thailand and has tropical weather dominated by monsoon winds that blow year round. It is therefore always warm and humid. There are two distinct seasons, rainy and dry. The rainy season begins in May and lasts until October, during which the monsoon blows from the southwest. The dry season is from November through April when the monsoon comes from the northeast, Phuket has clear blue sky and serene turquoise sea. Highest average temperatures, at 92 degree F, prevail during March. Lowest averages occur in January, when nightly lows dip to 70 degree F.
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The 29 - meter M / V Philkade, launched in 2002, has been designed specifically for luxury live- aboard diving cruises. Our 5 - star comfort for a limited number provide the answer for those tired compromising between exceptional diving and discomfort and those who prefer diving amidst a school of fish rather than school of divers. Built to meet all international standards, M/V Philkade is equipped with the latest electronics and safety equipment and is capable of transoceanic cruises.
Ocean Rover was purpose designed for comfortable and safe offshore diving. Her thick steel hull is 100ft/30m long and 26ft/8m wide. She is powered by three Hino V10 420Hp diesel engines, driving three propellers for extra safety. Her cruising speed is 10 knots and the top speed allowing us to visit many far-flung divesites in one single cruise.