We are excited to present our latest liveaboard project – MV DiveRACE Class X!
We, at DiveRACE, have a vision to provide the best scuba diving liveaboard experience for all our esteemed guests. No matter whether it is for guests who are trying out their first ever liveaboard trip or well travelled divers who had been on many other liveaboards.
MV DiveRACE Class X is born from the desire of wanting to be the pinnacle of scuba diving in Thailand. With our valuable experience of operating our previous and current liveaboard vessels and the constant gathering of valuable feedback from our guests, we are ready to embark on bringing our latest idea to fruition.
Naval Architecture
A good vessel design affects passenger safety, vessel stability, fuel consumption, maintenance and many other factors. It is with utmost importance that we placed significant time and effort into a good and well though out vessel design.
We have engaged one of Thailand’s leading naval architecture firm to design and advise on the construction of the vessel. They specialise in design for ship building and off shore structures.
We have been working closely together since Feb 2023 to determine the vessel specifications. Detailed vessel designs and construction plans are always updated to ensure that the constructed vessel would be up to standards.
We prioritise stability, comfort and safety. MV DiveRACE Class X is designed to handle and operate well in rough sea conditions. Cabins are purposefully placed well away from the engine room to ensure less disturbance.
Get ready to be amazed.
Interior Design
We knew that having a good interior design would make a world of a difference to guests who come on board. Clean and detailed finishing to each and every corner of the vessel becomes important.
This led us to engage an award winning interior design firm that is based in Phuket – Studio Locomotive. Their task were to come out with good visual aesthetics for the overall and inside of the vessel. We emphasized to them on it being elegant yet easy to upkeep.
The ideas they presented to us were visually appealing and yet practical. Here is what they did:
Sun Deck
Roof Top Bar
Jacuzzi
360 Ocean View
Sun Lounge Chairs
Upper Deck
Ensuite Cabins
Wet / Dry Washroom
Configurable Beds
Bathtub (selected)
Main Deck
Open Concept Kitchen
Indoor Dining
Massage Room
Wine Cellar
Laundry Services
Like what you see and want to see more? Contact us!
Latest Updates
We have completed Phase 2 for the design of MV DiveRACE Class X. Phase 2 is where detailed measurements and information was determined by our naval architect and interior designer.
Now moving into Phase 3 where by we finalised the drawing plans as we start to build the vessel.
We have determined our shipbuilder and interior contractor for this project and will be signing contracts with them. This project is estimated to take 14 months for completion.
At the same time, we will continue to gather more information for other subcontractors who would be dealing in other areas of the project such as diving, commercial kitchen, linen, etc.
More updates to the project will be posted here whenever possible! Stay tuned!
Get Involved!
You have read until here for a reason. If we have caught your attention, you must be really interested in DiveRACE.
Do you enjoy our services and liveaboard?
Do you see potential in what we are doing?
Invest with us as we aim to expand our fleet. Grow your money while you get to enjoy scuba diving from our liveaboards. Get more information on our arrangement here or email us (hello @ diverace.com)
We started DiveRACE in 2009 with our first wooden hull vessel - MV DiveRACE. After 5 years of hard work, we built and launched our very own steel hull liveaboard in 2015 - MV DiveRACE Class E. Now, we are looking forward to our upcoming project - MV DiveRACE Class X.
DiveRACE focuses on our evolution to consistently move forward into the future.
"Change is the only constant."