Southeast Asia · Vessel profile

Andaman

Andaman is advertised for overnight dive or charter trips in Thailand. Published capacity: 20 guests in 6 cabins.

Thailand

Published operator: Sea Dragon Dive Center

Marketed for bookings

Length
26 m
Guests
20
Cabins
6
Built
1996

Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Andaman — vessel photograph
Vessel photograph · Published vessel image; see source list

Published specifications

Vessel type
Dive liveaboard
Published status
Marketed for bookings
Length
26 m [1]
Beam
5.5 m [1]
Guests
20 [1]
Guest cabins
6 [1]
Crew
11 [3]
Year built
1996 [1]
Refit
2024 [1]
Hull
Steel [3]
Speed
10 kn [1]
Internet
Free Internet [1]

Published ownership

Sea Dragon Dive Center [2]

Basis: Indexed official fleet page explicitly says Sea Dragon owns and operates MV Andaman and MV Explorer. Current individual vessel pages corroborate the fleet relationship. Public operator claim; not a legal registry certificate.

As of: Undated page; checked 2026-10-18

Ownership and the advertised operator are separate roles. Historical records remain dated claims.

Contact and booking links

Links lead to third-party operators or agents. This directory does not confirm departures or accept bookings.

On board

  • Free Internet
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Sun Deck
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Observation Deck
  • Available for Charter
  • Local & International Crew
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Outside Showers
  • Leisure Deck

Diving facilities

  • Shaded Diving Area
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving

Published safety equipment

  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Fishfinder
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • Crew trained in first aid
  • Emergency flares

Source-linked research

The published details below include historical records and conflicting claims, with their original sources retained.

Published research for Andaman
DetailPublished information and source
Listed supplier / operatorSea Dragon Dive Center [1]
Year built1996 [1]
Year renovated2024 [1]
Length26 meters [1]
Beam5.5 meters [1]
Cruising speed10 knots [1]
Engines2x 6 cylinder 315HP Hino [1]
Max guests20 [1]
Number of cabins6 [1]
Number of bathrooms5 [1]
Tenders1 [1]
Water capacity12000 liters [1]
Fuel capacity8000 liters [1]
AmenitiesFree Internet; Aircon Cabins; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly; Warm Water Showers; Sun Deck; Non-Smoking Rooms; Custom built for diving; Charging stations; Outdoor Dining; Audio & video entertainment; Observation Deck; Available for Charter; Local & International Crew; Separate Rinse for u/w Camera; Outside Showers; Leisure Deck [1]
Diving facilitiesShaded Diving Area; DIN Adaptors; Dive deck; Tenders for diving [1]
Safety/navigation equipmentDepth Sounder; GPS; Radio VHF/DSC/SSB; Emergency Rafts; Life Vests; Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers; Oxygen; First Aid Kits; Fishfinder; Satellite & mobile phones; Bilge pump alarm; Search light; Crew trained in first aid; Emergency flares [1]
Food and drink optionsAl Fresco Dining; Vegan Options; Vegetarian Options; Free Soft Drinks; Beer available; Snacks All Day; Buffet style; Local Food; Set Menu Dinner [1]
Advertised itinerary examplesNorth to South: Surin, Richelieu, Tachai, Bon & Similan (Khuraburi - Thap Lamu); South to North: Similan, Bon, Tachai, Surin & Richelieu (Thap Lamu - Khuraburi); Similan, Bon, Tachai, Surin & Richelieu (Thap Lamu - Khuraburi); Surin, Richelieu, Tachai, Bon & Similan (Thap Lamu - Thap Lamu); Surin, Tachai and Richelieu (Khuraburi - Khuraburi); Surin, Richelieu, Tachai, Bon & Similan (Khuraburi - Thap Lamu) [1]
Example dated fareEUR 586 advertised for 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-13 (P5D); listing snapshot 2026-10-17, availability and inclusions need reconfirmation. [1]
OwnerSea Dragon Dive Center [2]
Ownership basisIndexed official fleet page explicitly says Sea Dragon owns and operates MV Andaman and MV Explorer. Current individual vessel pages corroborate the fleet relationship. Public operator claim; not a legal registry certificate. [2]
Ownership claim dateUndated page; checked 2026-10-18 [2]
Operator URLhttps://www.seadragondivecenter.com/mv-andaman/ [3]
Hull materialSteel [3]
Crew11 [3]
Crew breakdown6 boat crew plus 5 dive guides; normalized crew includes both. [3]
Operator contact pagehttps://www.seadragondivecenter.com/contact-us/ [4]
Operator contact pagehttps://www.seadragondivecenter.com/de/kontakt/ [5]
Operator emailinfo@seadragondivecenter.com [4]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SeaDragonDiveCenter/ [4]
Operator instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/seadragondivecenterthailand/ [4]
Operator phone+6676485420 [4]
Operator phone+66831765873 [4]
Operator websitehttps://www.seadragondivecenter.com/ [6]
Operator websitehttps://www.seadragondivecenter.com/mv-andaman/ [3]
Operator whatsapp+66831765873 [4]
Operator xhttps://twitter.com/SeaDragonDC [4]

Sources

  1. Andaman — vessel specifications and booking listingbooking · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. Sea Dragon — indexed fleet ownership statementoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  3. Sea Dragon — current Andaman vessel pageoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  4. Sea Dragon Dive Center — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  5. Sea Dragon Dive Center — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  6. Sea Dragon Dive Center — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18