“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!!…”
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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- 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
- Enrique H
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Spain
Highly recommended for divers and non divers
Highly recommended lieveaboard to enjoy the Phuket area. The experience and friendliness of the crew makes the difference. We will repeat!!
- Recommended for
- Crew, food, massages and diving
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- 9.2 Superb
- tim L
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Taiwan
amazing boat diving
we enjoyed this trip soooo much，friendly crew，comfortable massages，cook fed us delicious fresh-cooked food every 2 hours diving instructor～erik viking led us to the good sites with good timing，we saw no divers in the water，but so many fish，sting rays，sharks，eels，hooray！
- Recommended for
- only me and my husband，excellent diving instructor，tons of fish
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jacqueline J
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Canada
Great Experience!
The combination of perfect dives, flexible crew and beautiful moorage was divine. It was an excellent trip and such good company. Eric was really helpful and relaxed about my nervousness after a long time out of the depths, and I learned so much.
- Recommended for
- The dives were amazing! The food was fantastic and it was great to be able to get massages.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Roland L
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Austria
A great way to experience the South Andaman Sea underwater world
Pickup and transfer after the trip went smoothly, the crew was helpful and professional, the food was delicious (there was even Prik Nam Pla on request) and the dive sites were stunning, especially the Koh Haa national park.
- Recommended for
- spacious boat; friendly crew; great underwater scenery
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Katie D
- United States
Great trip!
This trip was the “dive and chill” trip, which is a nice mix of diving and going to beaches. I did feel a bit shorted on the dives since we only did 6, but it was the rainy season so that happens. The crew was very kind and I had a great time! John (dive instructor) was awesome! Would definitely recommend!
- Recommended for
- The crew, the food, the islands were all fabulous
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- 10 Exceptional
- Zachary D
- United States
Excellent and fun!
Lots of great diving, fire show, massages.
- Recommended for
- Awesome diving, balance of diving and fun, great people on the boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Robyn C
- Canada
Great relaxing trip
Good diving (not similan quality, but solidly good). We did 11 dives during the 4-night trip, including one night dive. All the staff were good and eager to help with anything you need. Food was great, with tons of vegetables, curries, fish, chicken, etc. Eggs, toast and pancakes for breakfast. There was ample time to relax, take out a kayak, swim, visit a tiny island beach, or just read/nap on the giant deck. Rooms had a giant, good-quality bed, air con, fan, and private shower/toilet. I just wish the rooms had more hooks/bars for drying clothes. Massages were always available and the women did a really good, thorough job of them. Various alcohol and sodas were available all day/evening (though you of course can’t drink before diving). Coffee was terrible instant stuff. Overall a lovely, relaxing trip with nice diving. Highly recommend.
- Recommended for
- Great staff, good diving, chill time
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Ben L
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United Kingdom
Merdeka 3 was a fantastic boat, with an incredible crew and varied diving
My father and I went in September, so not peak season. We ended up as the only passengers aboard Merdeka 3. What a privilege. Kik was our Divemaster and primary representative aboard. She was perfect at her role. She never stopped trying to give us the best diving. Captain Addy was very helpful in imdulging me in my desire to spend my time above water fishing. I'd brought lots of gear, and he'd move the boat to suitable spots. Food was delicious. We had a luxurious spread multiple times per day. We had to cancel the afternoon snack meal, there was just too much food! The boat is comfortable and well equipped. Beds were huge. The shower was great, always having hot water. Since we were the only passengers, we were offered to alter the schedule to go down to Racha Noi. We gladly did this, and even saw a manta ray down there. It was beautifully quiet. Out of 13 dives across Racha Noi and Phi Phi, we only bumped into other divers underwater one time. It was almost a shock to see others! The crew of Merdeka knew exactly where and when to go, allowing for busy times, currents, tides, etc. We learned to get up early for a first dive, have a relaxed dive in the day, then do a sunset dive in the evening to see what fish were about in lower light levels
- Recommended for
- Kik, our Divemaster, who led us on 13 dives in 5 days. Captain Addy and his fishing assistance. The fact that we had the boat to ourselves.
