The cast and crew of Netnawee – The finest overnight boat in the Similan Islands

We’d like to introduce you to the cast and crew of the boat. We have many guests stars appearing every week, so stay tuned.

The Boat master, Head instructor and all around nice guy – Klaus runs the show. The boat very much reflects his personality with and eye to details, concern for safety and heaps of fun.

While he plays up for the camera you’ll find that he is attentive to all the details and will probably help you into the water, out of the water lead your dives, change your gear, fill your tanks and even massage your ego. If we were able to tap into his energy source, we’d be powering most of Thailand.

Klaus is originally from Bavaria, not Germany. Primary language is English, though he seems to understand American well enough.













Also on the boat is the Italian Stallion, David. He is a solid diver and often wears his hat while diving. He speaks Italian and wears speedo’s.













Ip, the most amazing engineer in the world, loves to race Klaus around the boat to see who can work harder. He also seems to sense when there is a camera and hits a pose everytime.

While not fluent in English, he does understand and he knows heaps about diving and gear so don’t be afraid to ask!













Of course the boat won’t go anywhere without a captain! Nout is very attentive to safety, watching very carefully the camera on the dive deck and watching for divers underwater. We’ve come to trust him and even though he is quiet – he is hilarious. All around solid guy.


The Cook, well, let’s just say you’ll never go hungry. When on the boat you won’t see Pa too much, she’s always working. If you pop your head down in the kitchen – this is what you’re most likely to see.









Hey – there’s Ip again! In addition to filling tanks, driving the dinghy, helping people into and out of the water, maintaining the boat – he will also help in the kitchen when there is a moment.
As the cook works so hard, we have made it a tradition on the boat for all staff to help serve meals and with the cleaning!











Jop is our snorkeling guide, political liason, all around eager beaver and great guide. He will spin around like a little toy if there is nothing to do. The amount of energy on this boat is amazing!

Often guest starring on the trips……


Marcel, the “Greatest Instructor in the Universe” is on many of the trips and is just dynamite.











Double dork madness with me! Always looking good in rubber….














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