Mermaid II like its sister boat Mermaid I a high class liveaboard, with an excellent reputation of providing the ultimate liveaboard adventure. The vessel is 32 meters long, and with a maximum of only 16 divers onboard, makes this boat one of the most spacious boats operating in the Similan Islands today.. Mermaid II features eight deluxe cabins and two standard cabins, with the deluxe cabins featuring double beds, air conditioning, private en-suite bathrooms and panoramic sea views, while the standard cabins feature twin beds, air conditioning and shared bathrooms. The large saloon area is a great place to relax before or after a dive, with an extensive library of marine life books and magazines, plus a TV and DVD player with a wide selection of movies onboard.
The boats experienced staff will look after you above and below the water, and their fantastic chef will make sure you’ll never go hungry, with a mouth watering selection of Thai and International cuisine. The dive deck and platform are large and well designed, offering divers ample room to prepare before the dive. The photographers are well looked after with four fresh water wash tanks and a camera table located on the dive deck. Mermaid II also has Nitrox facilities onboard for guests, and courses are available for those who don’t hold the correct certification. Guests traveling to the Similan Islands on board Mermaid II also have the opportunity to stay on board after the boat returns to Phuket, and continue their diving adventure with a three day trip visiting Southern Thailand’s best dive sites such as, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Ha and the Phi Phi Islands.
Cabin and Bathroom Facilities.
There are 10 cabins onboard, eight of the cabins feature double bed air conditioned room with private en-suite bathrooms. The further two cabins feature twin beds air conditioned with shared bathrooms. All of the cabins are very well decorated and feature a wardrobe, mirror and sink, while the double cabins also feature large panoramic windows.
Cabin Facilities:
Air Conditioning
Bedding and Blankets
Towels
Bathrobes
Mirror
Reading Lights
There are also fresh water showers located on the dive deck, for customers to rinse off after the dives.
If you have any special requirements, regarding cabin arrangements, please let us know so that we can help you arrange these before the trip leaves.
Facilities and Food Crew West Coast Explorer Prides itself on its crew and on every trip where will be:
Tour Leader
3 Divemaster’s
Captain
Cook
Engineer
3 x Deck Hand
Onboard Facilities
6m x 7m Dive Deck
2.5m x 7m Dive Platform
60m2 Sun Deck
Saloon
TV, DVD, Stereo
Extensive Library, containing Fish Guides, Dive Magazines and general titles.
12 Bathrooms
2 Fresh Water showers on the dive deck
Small Dingy – Used to pick up divers and also take people on to the islands to explore
Food and Drink
The food on board Mermaid II is excellent, and divers are never disappointed by the quality and the quantity! Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served as a buffet on the upper deck, with a variety of Thai and western dishes available. In between meal times hungry divers can also find, fruit, toast and other snacks available throughout the day.
Note: If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know when booking.
Destination : From November to May the Mermaid II Liveaboard travels to Similan & Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock in northern Thailand Period : November - May Duration : 4 Days / 4 Nights OR 6 days / 6 nights
Prices 4 days / 4 nights - 14 dives
Deluxe Cabin : 1 x Double + 1 x Single Bunk Ensuite - max 2 guests
990 Euro
Budget Cabin : 2 x Twin Bunk Shared Bathroom
890 Euro
Prices 6 days / 6 nights - 22 dives
Deluxe Cabin : 1 x Double + 1 x Single Bunk + Ensuite - max 2 guests
1360 Euro
Budget Cabin : 2 x twin bunk + shared bathroom
1260 Euro
Itinerary
Departure Day :
Guests transfer to Patong between 17:00-18:00 checking in at Royal Phawadee Village. A delicious Thai buffet is served after completing the check in process. Transfer to MV Mermaid II by 19:30 for boat and safety briefing, settle into your cabin then set up equipment. Prior to getting underway, the crew set off firecrackers to bring good luck for the cruise , dinner is served and we sail usually calm seas for 6 hours to the Similan Islands.
Day 1:
Wake up call at 7am in paradise ! After a continental breakfast, 1st dive around 8am at the spectacular East of Eden on Island no. 7 followed by a full western breakfast. Dive #2 at Elephant Head Rock between islands #7 & 8 to enjoy coral encrusted swim throughs, sharks, giant trevally and mostly large fish action at this remarkable site. Macro enthusiasts should look out for specials like dragonets, whiskered pipefish, nudibrancs, peacock mantis shrimp and more ! Then we cruise north to Koh Bon to see if the Mantas are dancing off West Ridge.The night dive will feature crustaceans, sea stars, morays, lion fish plus more. Dinner is served then its time to relax with our new friends over a cold beer
on the party deck.
Day 2:
Early morning the captain sails us quietly to Koh Tachai to dive the fabulous "Plateau" - leopard sharks sleep around 25 metres while over head masses of barracuda, big eye trevally and a wonderful school of resident batfish wait the keen diver - maybe even a chance for an angler fish hiding among the cabbage corals on the dome. Whale sharks frequent this dive site as are mantas !!! Next we cruise north for 2 hours to the world famous Richelieu Rock for a minimum of 2 dives - sea horse, frog fish, harlequin shrimp, ornate ghost pipefish plus more will delight the macro enthusiast with loads of fish action for everyone - rivers of fusiliers, big schools of jacks, chevron barracuda, yellow stripped snapper swim in the blue around "the Rock" with giant garoupa standing sentinel at the many coral heads just off the Rock - dripping with yellow, purple and pink soft corals. A sunset dive at Richelieu Rock is a treat if conditions allow otherwise its off to Koh Tachai for a good night dive where we shelter in a quiet bay for the night.
Day 3:
Early morning, another chance for the pelagic action of Koh Tachai and then its back to Koh Bon for more shark and manta action off the West Ridge or a deep dive on the Pinnacle for advanced divers ! Relax over lunch as we cruise back to the Similans for an island adventure to enjoy the white sand beaches and awesome granite boulder formations. Then Dive #3 in the warm blue waters of Anita's Reef Island #5 - wow - are your camera's fully charged ? Night diving at Honeymoon Bay or the Hideaway will give you the chance to see loads of big and small crabs, lobster, shells and more - maybe a twin spot lion fish, a Spanish dancer ?
Day 4:
Today 2 morning dives around the southern Similan Islands - Boulder City and Shark Reef often feature on the itinerary developed each trip to suit all divers on board. These sites are washed by light to moderate currents bringing swarms of bait fish attracting pelagic and reef fishes galore. Loads of gorgonian fans dot the sea floor providing homes for creatures big and small and plenty of photo opportunities. Look around the many huge granite boulders for leopard sharks, napoleon wrasse, oriental, sweet lips, jaw fish and more.
Your Similans/Richelieu adventure comes to an end as we cruise back to Patong Phuket arriving around 16:00 hours - all part of the service on board MV Mermaid II - relax over a yummy lunch while the crew wash your equipment and ready the boat for arrival. On shore you are met by Mermaid shore crew who assist your every need transferring you to your hotel or next destination.
Here we say good bye till next time to those leaving the boat. Those continuing on their Andaman Safari adventure have a chance to stretch their legs on shore, do a little shopping, have a massage or simply stay on board and relax for a couple of hours while we restock. All aboard by 19:00 hours !
SOUTHERN THAILAND - HIN-DAENG HIN-MUANG & PHI PHI
Destination : From November to May the Mermaid II Liveaboard travels to Hin Daeng Hin Muang & Phi Phi Islands in southern Thailand Period : November - May Duration : 2 Days / 3 Nights No Dives : 8 Dives
Prices
Deluxe Cabin : 1 x Double + 1 x Single Bunk Ensuite - max 2 guests
440 Euro
Budget Cabin : 2 x Twin Bunk Shared Bathroom
400 Euro
Itinerary
Departure Day :
Guests are transferred to Sea World Dive Team in Patong for 18:00 to check in and transfer to MV Mermaid for 19:00 - more fireworks and we get underway for Hin Daeng/Muang in the south cruising about 6 hours over night.
Day 1:
Good morning call for 7am and a continental breakfast. Dive 1, 2 and 3 give you plenty of opportunity to enjoy the wonders of Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Famous for stunning purple soft corals and one of the best places for the chance to spot whale sharks. Mantas spend hours on the cleaning stations here as do divers ! Couple this with a "fish soup" of rainbow runners, yellow tail and chevron barracuda, fusiliers and millions of reef fish and you have one awesome dive location ! We head north to Koh Haa - a cluster of 5 scenic islands for a wonderful night dive alive with colour, decorator crabs, shrimps, spiny lobster, red whip corals plus more.
Day 2:
Special treats today ! Dive 1 at Koh Haa I for sea horse, great chimneys and swimthroughs. Dive 2 - "Twin Cathedrals" of Koh Haa - a safe but awesome open cavern dive with limestone stalactites . Outside this spot is nudibranc city - you can't fail to spot rare and interesting macro delights here. Then it's off to dive Bida Nok and Bida Nai at Phi Phi for 2 dives featuring leopard sharks, bamboo sharks, ornate ghost pipe fish, turtles …. After diving, there is the chance to go on shore at Phi Phi to shop for souvenirs, have a few beers at one of the many trendy bars or simply enjoy a romantic stroll along the moonlit beach. All aboard by 11pm to cruise back to Patong Phuket.
Day 3:
A hearty breakfast for all while the boat crew transfer your luggage ashore. Then we bid farewell to our guests transferring ashore by 9:00 hours. Those staying on to continue their Andaman Safari to the Similans have the day to relax on the beach, enjoy a massage, go for an elephant trek, or relax by our pool at Phawadee Resort and Spa till boarding time at 18:00 hours.
ANDAMAN SAFARI - NORTHERN & SOUTHERN Cruise
Destination : From November to May the Mermaid II Liveaboard travels to Similan Islands and Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock in northern Thailand & to Hin Daeng Hin Muang & Phi Phi Islands in southern Thailand. Period : November - May Duration : 6 Days / 7 Nights No Dives : 22 Dives
Prices
Deluxe Cabin : 1 x Double + 1 x Single Bunk Ensuite - max 2 guests
1360 Euro
Budget Cabin : 2 x Twin Bunk Shared Bathroom
1260 Euro
Itinerary
Day 1 - Day 7
Combine the Schedules from the northern & the southern Cruise
INDONESIA - BALI KOMODO
Destination : From May to October Mermaid II cruises through Indonesia including Komodo National Park Period : May - October Duration : 6 Days / 7 Nights
Prices
Deluxe Cabin : 1 x Double + 1 x Single Bunk + Ensuite Bathroom - max 2 guests
1395 Euro
Budget Cabin : 2 x twin bunk + shared bathroom
1295 Euro
Equipment Rental per day
Full set (Scuba Equipment rental): 800 THB
BCD: 300 THB
Regulator: 300 THB
Wet Suit (shorty): 300 THB
Wet Suit (long): 400 THB
Mask & Snorkel & Fins: 300 THB
Computer rental: 300 THB ** Mandatory Use on Mermaid II**
Compas: 200 THB
Digital Camera Rental: 1,500 THB
Nitrox Tanks Per filling:200 THB
Departure and Arrival Times :
Guests are required to arrive in Phuket no later than 18:00 hours which allows us to make our planned 19:00 departure from Patong, Phuket. Final cruise departure time is subject to guest arrival times. Please liaise with Agent Liveaboard if your flight times cannot fit this schedule and we will do our best to accommodate.
Transfers :
Transfers from/to the airport or hotels anywhere on Phuket Island are free of charge. Guests arriving in Phuket on departure day will be transferred to Royal Phawadee Village where a courtesy room is available. Relax by the pool or on the beach, have a massage, enjoy lunch in one of the delicious restaurants or go sightseeing till cruise check in time at 18:00 hours.
Pick up times :
17:00 hours - Chalong, Rawai, Nai Hairn, Phuket Town, Bang Tao, Nai Yang,
17:30 hours - Kata, Karon, Kamala, Surin, Kathu
18:00 hours - Patong
Please Note :
Similans Marine National Park Entry Fee of 400 Baht per person per each entry for both divers and non divers and National Park Fee for divers of 200 Baht per diver per day (diver only). (Prices may change without prior notice from the Thai Forestry department).
Dive Travel Asia Co., Ltd
82/9 Moo 4, Patak Road
T.Rawai, A.Muang
Phuket, 83130
Thailand
Tel: +66 (0)86 291 5723 Alex (English) Tel: +66 (0)89 866 2809 Sopit (Thai)
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