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Smiling Seahorse

Smiling Seahorse is advertised for overnight dive or charter trips in Thailand, Myanmar. Published capacity: 16 guests in 8 cabins.

Thailand · Myanmar

Published operator: The Smiling Seahorse

Marketed for bookings

Length
25 m
Guests
16
Cabins
8
Built
2018
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Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Smiling Seahorse — vessel photograph
Vessel photograph · Published vessel image; see source list

Published specifications

Vessel type
Dive liveaboard
Published status
Marketed for bookings
Registered name
SMILING SEAHORSE
Length
25 m [1]
Guests
16 [1]
Guest cabins
8 [1]
Year built
2018 [1]
Flag
Thailand
MMSI
567002347 [3]
Callsign
HSB7394 [3]
Nitrox
Nitrox available
Identity checked
2026-10-18

Published ownership

Camille and Franck Fogarolo [4]

Basis: Operator press release covering the November 2018 launch names Camille and Franck Fogarolo as owners; personal/company ownership claim, not legal ship-registry proof.

As of: 2019

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

  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Family Cabins
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Sun Deck
  • Camera Station
  • Rooms with Balcony
  • Budget Friendly Cruise
  • Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
  • Kayaks On-Board
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Camera room
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • Laundry Service
  • Library
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Observation Deck
  • BBQ Area
  • Available for Charter
  • Local & International Crew
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Leisure Deck
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar

Diving facilities

  • Nitrox available
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Rebreather Support
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving
  • Sidemount Diving

Published safety equipment

  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Fishfinder
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • Engine room CCTV

Source-linked research

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

Published research for Smiling Seahorse
DetailPublished information and source
Listed supplier / operatorThe Smiling Seahorse [1]
Year built2018 [1]
Length25 m [1]
Max guests16 [1]
Number of cabins8 [1]
Number of bathrooms8 [1]
AmenitiesEn-Suite bathrooms; Family Cabins; Aircon Cabins; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly; Warm Water Showers; Sun Deck; Camera Station; Rooms with Balcony; Budget Friendly Cruise; Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio; Kayaks On-Board; Seaview Cabins; Non-Smoking Rooms; Camera room; Custom built for diving; Charging stations; Laundry Service; Library; Outdoor Dining; Audio & video entertainment; Observation Deck; BBQ Area; Available for Charter; Local & International Crew; Separate Rinse for u/w Camera; Leisure Deck; Daily housekeeping; Bar [1]
Diving facilitiesNitrox available; Shaded Diving Area; DIN Adaptors; Rebreather Support; Rinse Hoses; Dive deck; Tenders for diving; Sidemount Diving [1]
Safety/navigation equipmentDepth Sounder; GPS; Radio VHF/DSC/SSB; E.P.I.R.B. Distress System; Emergency Rafts; Life Vests; Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers; Oxygen; First Aid Kits; Fishfinder; Bilge pump alarm; Search light; Engine room CCTV [1]
Food and drink optionsFine Cuisine; Al Fresco Dining; Vegan Options; Vegetarian Options; Free Soft Drinks; Beer available; Wine Available; Fine Wines Selection; Snacks All Day; Buffet style; Western Food; Local Food; Set Menu Dinner [1]
Advertised itinerary examples10% Off: North Andaman (Ranong - Ranong); Burma Undiscovered Mergui Archipelago (extra Blackwater) (Ranong - Ranong); Burma Mergui Archipelago & Burma Banks (Ranong - Ranong); Burma Mergui Archipelago in a Week (Ranong - Ranong); Burma Undiscovered Mergui Archipelago (Ranong - Ranong) [1]
Example dated fareEUR 1439 advertised for 2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 (P8D); listing snapshot 2026-10-17, availability and inclusions need reconfirmation. [1]
Additional advertised destinationMyanmar / Mergui Archipelago [2]
AIS / registered nameSMILING SEAHORSE [3]
MMSI567002347 [3]
Call signHSB7394 [3]
Published flagThailand [3]
AIS TypePassenger ship [3]
Length / Beam23 / 6 m [3]
Published ownershipCamille and Franck Fogarolo [4]
ownerAsOf2019 [4]
ownerBasisOperator press release covering the November 2018 launch names Camille and Franck Fogarolo as owners; personal/company ownership claim, not legal ship-registry proof. [4]
Operator contact pagehttps://www.thesmilingseahorse.com/contact/ [5]
Operator emailinfo@thesmilingseahorse.com [5]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/the.smiling.seahorse [5]
Operator instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesmilingseahorse [5]
Operator phone+66844524413 [5]
Operator phone+66860110614​ [5]
Operator websitehttps://www.thesmilingseahorse.com/ [6]
Operator xhttps://twitter.com/SmilingSeahorse [5]
Operator youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@Thesmilingseahorse [5]
Operator youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/thesmilingseahorse [6]

Sources

  1. Smiling Seahorse — vessel specifications and booking listingbooking · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. PADI Myanmar liveaboard directorydiving-directory · accessed 2026-10-17
  3. SMILING SEAHORSE — VesselFindervessel-directory · accessed 2026-10-18
  4. The Smiling Seahorse — official media kitoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  5. The Smiling Seahorse — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  6. The Smiling Seahorse — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18