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MV Sai Mai

Description

If your looking for a unique diving adventure away from the crowds to the less visited pristine dive sites of Thailand and Burma then the MV Sai Mai is the Similan - Burma liveaboard for you. Sai Mai specializes in small groups, top quality customer service, and outstanding cruises to the Similan Islands, Mergui Archipelago in Burma, and the less visited southern islands of Thailand which include the best of the Phi Phi Islands, Koh Ha, Koh Rok, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, and the magical islands of the Koh Tarutao National Park. With her unique itinerary the Sai Mai has the broadest offering, visiting more of the top diving destinations than any other Thailand liveaboard.

Length: 21 meters / 69 foot
Beam: 5.5 meters / 18 foot
Cruise: 8 knots
Divers: 8 (max. 10 pax on whole boat charter)

Constructed of and finished with beautiful asian hard woods the Sai Mai is 21 meters long (69 ft.) and 5.5 meters wide (18 ft.). She accommodates a maximum of 8 guests in four spacious double and twin bed cabins. There are two Deluxe double bed cabins, and one Deluxe twin bed cabin on the lower deck which are a bit larger than the Standard twin bed cabin on the main deck. All cabins feature en-suite hot showers and toilets, individually controlled air conditioning, fresh towels daily, reading lamps, comfortable bedding, and cabinet and shelves for all your personal belongings. The MV Sai Mai has a lot of character and the owners have put a lot of thought and consideration into making her a comfortable and sea worthy vessel. Visit all the best dive sites in Thailand with only a few other divers in sight onboard the MV Sai Mai.

Cabin and Bathroom Facilities.
There are 2 standard twin share cabins plus 4 twin or triple share deluxe cabins.

Cabin Facilities:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bedding and Blankets
  • Towels
  • Reading Lights

The deluxe cabins feature en-suite cabins with a hot fresh water showers, individually controlled air conditioning, wardrobe and sea views. The two standard cabins feature shared bathroom facilities with hot shower, air conditioning, fan, wardrobe and a large panoramic ocean view windows.

Facilities and Food
Crew comprises:

  • 2 x Divemasters
  • Captain
  • Cook
  • Engineer
  • Stewardess
  • Deck Hand
Onboard Facilities
  • Free Nitrox
  • 20m² dive deck at sea level with rinse tank and fresh water showers
  • Laptop computer for image editing
  • 15 litre & 12 litre tanks available
  • Motorised dive dinghy
  • 50m² of shaded area with DVD video, music system & movies
  • games, fish ID books, dive magazines & general reading library
  • 10m² sundeck with sun chairs
  • No Saloon
Food and Drink
  • Thai and European main meal dishes and continental breakfast.
  • Buffet-style service on the upper deck - choose from three main dishes with salad and rice.
  • Most dietary requirements can be catered for - please send us your requirements.
  • Dinner is also provided on the first evening of the cruise.
  • Coffee, tea, Milo hot chocolate, drinkng water, biscuits and fruit are provided free of charge.
  • Soft drinks, beer and whiskey are also available.
  • No fixed menu.

Schedule

MV Sai Mai Liveaboard Cruise Schedule Thailand and Burma 2009 - 2010  
October 2009
Trip Code Start Date End Date Duration Destination Total Dives
SM01 20-Oct (Thu) 24-Oct (Mon) 4D/4N Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock 14
SM02 25-Oct (Tue) 29-Oct (Sat) 4D/4N Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock 14
November 2009
Trip Code Start Date End Date Duration Destination Total Dives
SM03 01-Nov (Tue) 05-Nov (Sat) 4D/4N Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock 14
SM04 06-Nov (Sun) 10-Nov (Thu) 4D/4N Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock 14
SM05 11-Nov (Fri) 20-Nov (Sun) 8D/9N Phi Phi - Hin Daeng - Tarutao 28
SM06 21-Nov (Mon) 25-Nov (Fri) 4D/4N Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock 14
SM07 26-Nov (Sat) 30-Nov(Wed) 4D/4N Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock 14

Prices

MV Sai Mai Liveaboard Prices and Cabin Selection 2009 - 2010
 
Destination Deluxe Cabin Standard Cabin Total Dives
Similan Islands & Richelieu 4D / 4N 790 Euros 690 Euros 14
Phi Phi, Hin Daeng, Tarutao 8D / 9N 1,860 Euros 1,690 Euros 28
Similan, Richelieu, & Burma 8D / 9N 1,860 Euros 1,690 Euros 28

Liveaboard Trip Prices Include : all prices are per person and include accommodation on board, all meals, most drinks (drinking water, coffee, tea, etc.), professional dive master services, scuba tanks, weights, weight belt, air, and 3-4 dives per day. We also include hotel transfers from Patong Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach.

Additional Charges : Equipment rental and national park fees are not included in the above prices and can be paid for upon arrival. Equipment rental is generally $20-$25 U.S. for a full set of equipment, depending on availability. Park fees in Thailand are 800 Thai Baht for entry and 200 Thai Baht per day. Burma also charges a fee for entry, paid in USD in the amount of $190 to $250 U.S. PADI diving courses and alcoholic beverages will also be paid for on the boat.

Boat Plan

Boat Specs and Safety
Technical Specifications
  • Built in year 1993 & refit in 2006
  • Size — 21m x 5.5m
  • Top speed — 10 knots
  • Cruising speed — 8 knots
  • 1 x 320 HP Ford engine
  • 2 x 25 KW generators
  • 2 x Compair dive tank compressors
  • Nitrox membrane system
  • 12 and 15 litre dive tanks with Int. fittings
  • Electricity 220V, 110V & 12V, 24 hours per day
  • Water capacity — 8,000 litres
  • Fuel capacity — 4,800 litres
Safety Features
  • Life raft
  • 15 HP 4m motorised dinghy
  • VHF, HF & CB radio
  • Garmin Global Positioning System (GPS)
  • Radar
  • Navman sounder
  • Navman plotter
  • Satellite & mobile telephones
  • Full-feature first aid box
  • Oxygen — 10,000 litres
  • Life jackets on main deck
  • Emergency signalling devices
  • Fire warning devices
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Fire extinguishers in each cabin & throughout
  • Customer dive insurance is not included

Boat Layout

Upper Deck

Sai Mai Boat Layout

15 Sun Deck - 14 Outdoor Dining Area and Lounge

Main Deck

Sai Mai Boat Layout

3 Bathrooms - 6 Wheel House - 7 Crew Cabin - 8 Galley - 10, 11 - Storage - 12 Standard Twin Cabins - 13 Dive Deck

Lower Deck

Sai Mai Boat Layout

1 Deluxe Twin Cabin - 2, 3 Deluxe Double Bed Cabin - 4 Engine Room - 5 Storage Area

 
Thailand
Tel: +66 (0)86 291 5723 Alex (English)
Tel: +66 (0)89 866 2809 Sopit (Thai)
E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: http://www.divetravelasia.com
Tourisim Authority of Thailand License No. 31/0759 
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