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last update: November 22, 2008
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Mermaid II Liveaboard
- Itinerary & Prices
2008 / 2009
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| Prices |
| Deluxe Cabin : 1 x Double + 1 x Single
Bunk + Ensuite Bathroom - max 2 guests |
800 Euro |
| Budget Cabin : 2 x twin bunk + shared bathroom |
720 Euro |
| Fuel Surcharge Applies Please see bottom of the
page for full details |
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| Itinerary |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 ? |
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| 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 ! |
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| Prices |
| Deluxe Cabin : 1 x Double +
1 x Single Bunk + Ensuite Bathroom - max 2 guests |
400 Euro |
| Budget Cabin : 2 x twin bunk + shared bathroom |
360 Euro |
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| Itinerary |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Prices |
| Deluxe Cabin : 1 x Double +
1 x Single Bunk + Ensuite Bathroom - max 2 guests |
1150 Euro |
| Budget Cabin : 2 x twin bunk + shared bathroom |
1030 Euro |
| Fuel Surcharge Applies Please see bottom of the
page for full details |
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| Itinerary |
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| Day 1 - Day 7 |
Combine the Schedules from the northern & the southern Cruise |
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| 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 Computer
Use on Mermaid II** |
| Compas: 200 THB |
| Digital Camera Rental: 1,500 THB |
| Nitrox Tanks Per filling:200 THB |
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Book Mermaid II Liveaboard now!
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).NB: Fuel surcharge applies to all existing / new
bookings for 2008/2009 season:
MERMAID II - THAILAND
Fuel Price Baht/litre Fuel Surcharge Baht per person*
35.00 - 39.99 = 1,000
40.00 - 44.99 = 2,500
45.00 - 49.99 = 4,000
50.00 - 54.99 = 5,500
55.00 - 59.99 = 7,200
60.00 - 64.99 = 8,700
*Payable for all 4D/4N Similans or
6D/7N Andaman Safari Tours only
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