“The combination of perfect dives, flexible crew and beautiful moorage was divine. ”
Highlights
The Merdeka 3 'Spaboat' offers fantastic cruises in Thailand for both divers and non-divers alike. Itineraries are 4 nights long and explore Phi Phi, Koh Ha, Hin Daeng & Hin Muang in the Krabi province. The tour aims to offer the ultimate 'relax and chill' trip. Around 2 dives per day will be offered, leaving plenty of time to relax and explore the beautiful surrounding islands. Dive cruises with Merdeka 3 include full board, beer, wine, massage, and complimentary use of kayaks and other boat facilities.
Activities include snorkeling in the crystal clear waters, exploring the beautiful bats, kayaking, sunset drinks, massages, and enjoying delicious, freshly-prepared Thai cuisine. Dives generally occur in the morning when the sites are quieter, leaving time for relaxation in the afternoon. However, there is the opportunity to add extra dives for no additional cost if the location and conditions allow.
The Merdeka 3 is a traditional Indonesian phinisi built out of ironwood. She caters to just 15 guests in a choice of 6 en-suite cabins - ranging from double, twin, triple, or quad. Each cabin features a hot & cold water shower, individually controlled AC, and fans. Social areas include a large shaded sundeck with mats and a covered outdoor lounge and dining area. The perfect place to relax with a complimentary sunset drink whilst enjoying the sea air.
Join the Merdeka 3 Spaboat for a fantastic Thailand dive and relaxation cruise. Book online today to reserve your space.
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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Fishing, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Massage.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (1,600 THB per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Extra Dives, Private Dive Guide (1,500 THB per item), 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 3 Reviews
- 9.0 Superb
- Vessel 8.5
- Crew 9.0
- Food 9.5
- Diving 9.2
- Value 8.8
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- 8.0 Very good
- Marco S
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Germany
Relax Liveaboard
The safari is a nice tour to take great photos and relax. The dives were very relaxed but still beautiful underwater pictures. Also very nice are the tourist hotspots, where they only docked when the masses of tourists had left.
- Recommended for
- A relaxed dive. Mega beautiful area. Massage directly after the dive.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- janice L
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Hong Kong
Went beyond my expectations
The name has it all, dive n chill. It was the perfect balance of diving, relaxation and exploration. The captain and whole crew were so friendly, they went beyond in ensuring my comfort and the food that was cooked up was so good!! Traditional Thai food and a splash of western (think chicken nuggets and fluffy pancakes) Highly recommend.
- Recommended for
- Crew, Itinerary and Food
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- 10 Exceptional
- Hui Ling H
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Singapore
Chill, Helpful & Friendly Crew
The team set the itinerary in accordance with weather conditions to make sure we have the best possible time on the trip. It was a relaxing trip with a good amount of diving for those who wanted to.
- Recommended for
- Great bunch of crew, delicious food, relaxed pace
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- 10 Exceptional
- Janine W
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United States
Great trip, great crew, great experience!
the ability to dive, relax and also have a variety of other things to do (kayak, snorkel, an evening on an island) --- loved it all!
- Recommended for
- 1) the pace --- "dive and chill" is a perfect combination for people who like to dive but are not married to it; 2) the crew: the divemasters (Erik & Joe) were terrific --- really helpful and friendly; and what a pleasure to be able to be on a trip with the boat's owner Neil: an absolute gentleman who has more experiences than you can count but humbly doesn't bring them up unless you engage him in the discussion; 3) the diving: the boat has great gear, and there was a really nice variety of sites selected for our dives.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Reinhard K
- Germany
A great experience
The Merdeka 3 is a bit more rustic than other dive ships, but has more charm. Everything is a little more leisurely, with several shore leaves. So you don't rush from dive site to dive spot. The trip with the Merdeka 3 clearly exceeded my expectations.
- Recommended for
- The crew. The food. Massages.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jeffery D
- United States
The most relaxing and adventurous dive trip we’ve had.
Diving the Phi Phi islands was the highlight of the trip, but the crew is what made it so memorable. We even had a wonderful night ashore hiking to watch the sunset over Koh Phi Phi Don and then watched a beachside fire dancing show that was incredible.
- Recommended for
- The view from the cabin was amazing, the diving was great, and the daily massage were the perfect ending to the day.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michèle D
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Switzerland
Great cruise
We had a great time, the crew did everything they could for us to have a good time
- Recommended for
- Boat. Food. Crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Rick H
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United Kingdom
Excellent Experience
Great team looking after us, food was amazing, great massages, knowledgable and friendly dive/snorkel instructor.
- Recommended for
- Crew, Snorkelling and Food
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- 8.4 Very good
- xiaoying W
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China
spa boat offers a very special and beautiful experience
highlight of the trip is the great dives under water , being able to see the guitar shark and leopard shark, and cuttle fish and all that. also the new year eve watching fireworks from the boat deck with fellow travelers is very special.
- Recommended for
- the beautiful scenery, great dives, and people we met on the boat
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- 9.2 Superb
- Nicholas K
- United States
Amazing experience in beautiful location!
We had an incredible trip! It was beautiful and excellent diving. I was impressed with the rental dive gear, and our divemaster Erik was fantastic! The only disappointing part was that the AC didn't work (for any of the rooms) so it was very hot and hard to sleep. We heard they were planning to replace the ACs the next week, so hopefully it's better for future passengers. The rest of the boat and its amenities were top notch. We would absolutely book again and overall really loved our experience.
- Recommended for
- Our divemaster Erik was fabulous! The scenery and vibes were also top-notch!
