MV Mermaid 2 - Thailand Liveaboard
- Destination: Thailand: Similans - Richelieu - Hin Daeng
- Trip Duration: 2 - 6 Day Cruises
- Total Dives: 8 - 22
- Total Guests: 18
- Prices: from 400 Euros per person
- Nitrox: Yes
- Prices and Schedule
Custom built in the year 2000 to precise standards, the MV Mermaid II is a fast cruising motor yacht constructed of the highest quality marine steel available. At 32 meters (101 ft.) long and 7 meters (21 ft.) wide she is huge and easily accommodates 18 guests in eight Deluxe double / twin cabins, and one Standard twin bunk cabin on the lower deck. Her nine cabins all feature individually controlled air-conditioning, and en-suite toilet with hot showers. The eight Deluxe cabins, which are on the main deck also feature large panoramic windows for viewing the incredible Andaman Sea sunsets, a double bed with a single above, nice size wardrobe, and an electrical outlet for charging your camera and electronic equipment. The Standard cabin offers the same amenities as the deluxe cabins without the picture windows, and has a shared en-suite bathroom.
Mermaid II has quickly become one of the most widely know and popular liveaboards in all of Southeast Asia. Her 6 Day / 7 Night Andaman Safaris, which visit all of the best dive sites in Thailand, are legendary. She is admired for having an extremely experienced and professional crew, and for having one of the most accomplished and talented marine life photographers in the diving industry. Mermaid II offers a level of service and attention to detail that is difficult to find at this price point. A Dive Adventures Asia Top Pick!
Gallery | Prices and Cabin Selection | Schedule 2010 - 2011 | Itinerary | Boat Layout
Entertainment, Dining, and Common Areas
Texas style BIG! This Similan liveaboard has not just one but two extremely comfortable and well appointed saloons. The main deck saloon is where delicious buffet style Thai and Western meals are served up hot and fresh. Eat as much as you like the food is delicious. The bar fridge, tea and coffee facilities are there for your use, make yourself at home.There are also numerous snacks available here throughout the day which include: yogurts, fresh fruits, grain cereals, and tasty cookies.
The upper deck saloon houses the home entertainment system including a flat screen TV, DVD and stereo. There is an extensive movie and music library as well as plenty of marine books in several languages. The large picture windows bring in fresh sea breezes and cool air making this a great area for socializing or relaxing in the evenings or afternoons. Make yourself comfortable on one of the cozy over stuffed lounge chairs or sofas and take an afternoon siesta.
So your an outside person. Not to worry, there are two large outside deck areas to meet your every desire. The shade covered party deck has a combination of custom made lounge chairs and cushioned sun chairs for catching a sunset or star gazing in the evenings. And for you sun lovers there is an enormous forward sun deck on the main deck in front of the wheelhouse, complete with cushioned lounge area.This is our favorite spot to have an evening cocktail or two as we cruise the Andaman Sea.
A Dive Deck for Nitrox Divers and Photographers
The dive deck has been designed with comfort and convenience in mind. There is plenty of area for suiting up and loads of storage space for your personal equipment. For photographers and videographers there is a camera table and a number of rinse tanks.
There is also a full Enriched Air Nitrox station on board for those of you who are certified nitrox divers. For those of you not yet Nitrox certified, specialty nitrox courses are available during the trip for your convenience. You might combine the nitrox course with a photography specialty and really have some fun!
MV Mermaid 2 Gallery
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Shaded Outdoor Lounge Area |
Expansive Dive Deck |
Forward Sun Deck |
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Indoor Air Conditioned Saloon |
Deluxe Cabin En-Suite |
Indoor Dining Area |
MV Mermaid 2 Liveaboard Prices and Cabin Selection 2010 - 2011
Destination |
Deluxe Cabin En-Suite |
Standard Twin Cabin |
Total Dives |
|---|---|---|---|
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang & Phi Phi Islands 2D / 3N |
440 Euros |
400 Euros |
8 |
Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock 4D / 4N |
990 Euros |
890 Euros |
14 |
Similan Islands, Richelieu, Surin 6D / 6N |
1,360 Euro |
1,260 Euro |
22 |
Best of Thailand ! Andaman Safari 6D / 7N |
1,360 Euro |
1,260 Euro |
22 |
For the 6D / 7N Andaman Safari combine any 2D / 3N Hin Daeng trip and any 4D / 4N Similan Islands trip for the Best Diving in Thailand!
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. PADI diving courses and alcoholic beverages will also be paid for on the boat.
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MV Mermaid 2 Liveaboard Cruise Schedule Thailand 2010 - 2011
November 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MII01 |
15-Nov-10 |
19-Nov-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII02 |
19-Nov-10 |
22-Nov-10 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII03 |
22-Nov-10 |
26-Nov-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII04 |
26-Nov-10 |
29-Nov-10 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII05 |
29-Nov-10 |
03-Dec-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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December 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MII06 |
03-Dec-10 |
06-Dec-10 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII07 |
06-Dec-10 |
10-Dec-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII08 |
10-Dec-10 |
13-Dec-10 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII09 |
13-Dec-10 |
17-Dec-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII10 |
19-Dec-10 |
22-Dec-10 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII11 |
22-Dec-10 |
26-Dec-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII12 |
26-Dec-10 |
30-Dec-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII13 |
30-Dec-10 |
03-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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January 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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MII14 |
03-Jan-11 |
07-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII15 |
07-Jan-11 |
11-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII16 |
11-Jan-11 |
15-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII17 |
17-Jan-11 |
21-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII18 |
21-Jan-11 |
24-Jan-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII19 |
24-Jan-11 |
28-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII20 |
28-Jan-11 |
31-Jan-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII21 |
31-Jan-11 |
06-Feb-11 |
6 D / 7 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
22 |
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February 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MII22 |
07-Feb-11 |
11-Feb-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII23 |
11-Feb-11 |
14-Feb-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII24 |
14-Feb-11 |
18-Feb-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII25 |
18-Feb-11 |
21-Feb-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII26 |
21-Feb-11 |
25-Feb-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII27 |
25-Feb-11 |
28-Feb-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII28 |
28-Feb-11 |
06-Mar-11 |
6 D / 7 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
22 |
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March 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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MII29 |
07-Mar-11 |
11-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII30 |
11-Mar-11 |
14-Mar-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII31 |
14-Mar-11 |
18-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII32 |
18-Mar-11 |
21-Mar-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII33 |
21-Mar-11 |
25-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII34 |
25-Mar-11 |
28-Mar-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII35 |
28-Mar-11 |
03-Apr-11 |
6 D / 7 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
22 |
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April 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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MII36 |
04-Apr-11 |
08-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII37 |
08-Apr-11 |
11-Apr-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII38 |
11-Apr-11 |
15-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII39 |
15-Apr-11 |
18-Apr-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII40 |
18-Apr-11 |
22-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII41 |
22-Apr-11 |
25-Apr-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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MII42 |
25-Apr-11 |
29-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MII43 |
29-Apr-11 |
02-May-11 |
2 D / 3 N |
Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Phi Phi Islands |
8 |
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Top of PageMV Mermaid 2 Itinerary
The itinerary of the Mermaid II is meant to deliver the best diving of the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Hin Daeng / Hin Muang within the time allotted for the liveaboard cruise. Her schedule will consist of 4 Day and 4 Night cruises to the best dive sites in Thailand(Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock) and 2 Day / 3 Night cruises to Hin Daeng / Hin Muang and the Phi Phi Islands south of Phuket. The two cruises can be combined for the very popular 6 Day / 7 Night Andaman Safari visiting all of the best dive sites in Thailand!
Sample Itinerary 4 Day Similan Trip
Day of Departure (First evening on the Mermaid II)
- 17:00 - 17:45: Phuket Hotels Pick Up
- 17:45 - 18:15: Phuket International Airport
- 18:45 - 19:15: Khao Lak area
- 19:00 - 20:00 Arrive Thap Lamu Pier
- 20:00 - 20:30 Depart for the Similan Islands
- 21:00 - 22:00 Welcome Drinks, Boat Briefing, Staff Introduction, Cabin Allocation, Welcome Dinner
Diving Days 1 thru 3
- 3 to 4 Dives per Day
Day of Arrival ( Last Day on the Mermaid II)
- 07:00 - 12:00 2 Dives
- 12:00 - 12:30 Depart for Patong Beach
- 15:00 - 15:30 Disembark the Mermaid II
- 16:30 - 17:30 Transfer to Hotel, Airport, or Dive Shop or Continue to Hin Daeng
Sample Itinerary 2 Day Hin Daeng Trip
Day of Departure (First evening on the Mermaid II)
- 17:00 - 17:45: Phuket Hotels Pick Up
- 17:45 - 18:15: Phuket International Airport
- 18:45 - 19:15: Khao Lak area
- 19:00 - 20:00 Arrive Thap Lamu Pier
- 20:00 - 20:30 Depart for Hin Daeng / Hin Muang
- 21:00 - 22:00 Welcome Drinks, Boat Briefing, Staff Introduction, Cabin Allocation, Welcome Dinner
Diving Days 1 and 2
- 4 Dives per Day
- Return to Phuket After the Night Dive on the 2nd Day
Last Day on the Mermaid II
- 07:00 - Disembark Mermaid II, transfer to hotels. If you are continuing on to the Similan Islands that evening, you have the day free, enjoy the day.
Note: This does not represent an exact itinerary, it is approximate only. Every cruise is different. Itineraries depend on current conditions, time of year, weather, captain, cruise director, and guest preferences. We do our best to put you at the best sites possible on every dive.
We take no responsibility for scheduling or itinerary changes due to changing weather, political situations, natural disasters or other events beyond our control. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any kind of trip you do anywhere in the world. We also recommend that you have DAN or other diving accident insurance up to date and current in case of an unanticipated evacuation or other treatment that may not be covered by your regular insurance.
MV Mermaid 2 Boat Layout
5 Outdoor Lounge - 6 Saloon (Air-con) - 7 Crew Cabin - 4 Toilet / Shower - 8 Wheel House - 15 Sun Deck
1 Dive Platform - 2 Dive Platform - 3 Guest Cabin - 6 Indoor Dining Area
3 Guest Cabins - 4 En-Suite Share Toilet / Shower - 7 Guest Cabin - 9 Engine Room - 10 Generator Room
11 Galley - 12 Galley Storage - 14 Cold Room
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