Merdeka 1 Liveaboard, Thailand
8.8 Fabulous - Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Small-group cruise, good food and services, diving without too many people”
Highlights
The Merdeka 1 liveaboard is a traditional Indonesian phinisi built in South Sulawesi and made of traditional teak and ironwood. She is now based in Thailand and offers fantastic 4-night dive and adventure cruises from Phuket. Itineraries sail around the beautiful Islands of Phi Phi, Koh Bida, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, and Koh Racha Noi. Divers can get up close with manta rays, turtles, and leopard sharks, and there are ample opportunities for snorkellers to enjoy the underwater beauty and fish life. Each day allows plenty of time for relaxation, whether massages, beach walks, or sunbathing. Enjoy the sunset with a cocktail or two, delicious Thai food, and even the chance to enjoy the nightlife on Phi Phi during the evening.
Topside, the Merdeka 1 boat accommodates just 8 guests in 4 cabins. Each cabin features an en-suite bathroom with hot water, all pillows, linen and towels, and a fan. Relax on the large open deck with mattresses, ideal for dozing in the afternoon sun or enjoying a traditional massage. Delicious Thai meals are freshly prepared and served family-style at the large dining table.
The Merdeka 1 liveaboard offers the perfect combination of diving, snorkeling, and relaxation. Book online today to book your Thai cruise.
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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Massage.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (600 THB per day).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Private Dive Guide (3,000 THB per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (66-325 EUR).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Cabin Types
Merdeka 1 Reviews
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.6
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.6
- Diving 8.9
- Value 8.8
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Alain T
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Australia
Rustic but very enjoyable liveaboard trip.
Boat crew and dive guides were very professional and very patient with newbie divers. Dive sites were good for new divers and there were lots of black tip reef sharks.
- Recommended for
- Boat and crew.. Great dive sites with plenty of life.. Food was plentiful and delicious..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kuba K
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Poland
Great chillout trip with Eric and his team.
Only 4 guests on boat (inc. me and my girfriend), great diveguide and person - Eric, great Thai crew and dive, relax, dive, massage..
- Recommended for
- coziness, atmosphere and Eric
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- 8.4 Very good
- Joelle M
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Switzerland
Cruise
Magnificent dives
- Recommended for
- The dives. The dive master. The crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Val F
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New Zealand
4 night charter experience.
The diving was the absolute highlight with knowledgeable and professional dive guides: The food was excellent as were the staff - and the massages.
- Recommended for
- The Diving. Flexible approach to itinerary. Staff.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Emanuele G
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Italy
Cozy trip
+ tanks and gear easy to access and seamless get in and out of the water. Staff helpful + excellent food and onboard massage! + nice cosy and spacious cabins - boat engine on all night to keep the (necessary) AC on… very disturbing
- Recommended for
- Diving experience, food, massage
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Yinghua S
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China
Perfect diving trip
The diving arrangements were excellent
- Recommended for
- Professional dive guides, plenty of activities, friendly crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Caroline S
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United States
Excellent dive master and crew, fantastic food and great value for money
I particularly like that Merdeka had a women dive master and we were the first to the best dive sites, including Koh Phi Phi's most famous, which is usually very crowded. The captain and the crew were very professional and kind. The food was excellent and the massage was the cherry on top!
- Recommended for
- First at the dive sites, excellent food and great massage
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- 10 Exceptional
- Trent K
- United States
Highlight of our trip
The last dive of our trip, visibility was outstanding and the sun came out, it was amazing!
- Recommended for
- Crew, great weather, dive conditions
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- 8.4 Very good
- Kim R
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Norway
An experience to remember!
John and our group made this a nice trip.
- Recommended for
- Jon was an excellent diving guide. Very nice group of people on the boat. Nice sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michael E
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Germany
Unique!
Great dives and all requests were catered for.
- Recommended for
- The professional divemaster, massage on board, very nice staff
