Merdeka 1 Liveaboard, Thailand
- from $ 174 / day
- 9.2 Superb
- 7 Verified Reviews 7 Verified Reviews
- Flexible Booking
Highlights
- Peaceful journey with no engine noise
- Up close with manta rays, turtles, and leopard sharks
- Delicious Thai meals prepared and served
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, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Wine with Dinner, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Extra Dives, Rental Gear, 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, Private Dive Guide (3,000 THB per day), 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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Boat features
Food & Drinks
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving
The crew speaks English.
Gear Rental
There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.
Boat Specifications
- Year built 1997
- Year renovated 2018
- Length 25 meters
- Beam 6 meters
- Top speed 8 knots
- Cruising speed 6 knots
- Engines 350hp Nissan
- Max guests 12
- Number of cabins 6
- Number of bathrooms 7
- Tenders 1
- Water capacity 5000 liters
- Fuel capacity 3000 liters
- Freshwater maker no
Boat Navigation and Safety
Merdeka 1 Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
- 7 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 8.6
- Crew 9.4
- Food 9.4
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.4
- 8.0 Very good
- Renee H
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United States
Wonderful diving and great comfort on board!
The crew worked together to provide safe diving and non populated dive sites and comfortable nights of rest. The food, Massage, and professionalism provided a dive vacation of my dreams!
- Recommended for
- The Crew, Divemaster, and food!!
- 10 Exceptional
- Trent K
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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
- 8.4 Very good
- Victoria H
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United States
Great time, excellent customer service and food!
May was so kind and took such great care of us! We had the boat to ourselves and they were great about taking us to every beach and dive site we wanted. The food was delicious, they were careful with my allergies and fed us plenty of snacks! Thanks for the great trip! Oh, and the massages were excellent. Note: the hot tub was not operational.
- Recommended for
- Food was delicious, staff was very courteous, islands and diving were beautiful!
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Axel S
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Germany
Charming boat - blissful days
Upper deck cabins with a view/ lounging on the sun deck
- Recommended for
- Wooden charm / atmosphere / massages included
- 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
- 10 Exceptional
- Dirk D
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Germany
So nice and beautiful
All things are perfect the crew, the dive sides and the food. Thx a lot
- Recommended for
- Friendly staff, relaxed in the hammock and good dives
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Yinghua S
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China
完美的潜水旅行
潜水安排非常好
- Recommended for
- 专业的潜水向导，丰富的活动，友善的船员
