Merdeka 3, Thailand

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Highlights

  • Full board, beer, wine, and massage
  • Complimentary use of kayaks and boat facilities
  • Crystal clear waters for snorkeling

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, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Rental Gear, 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, Extra Dives, Private Dive Guide (1,500 THB per item), Scuba Diving Courses.

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Boat features

  • Massage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Sun Deck
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Charging stations
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Outside Showers
  • Family Cabins
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Kayaks On-Board
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Dedicated Local & International Crew
  • Leisure Deck
  • Observation Deck
  • Bar
  • Available for Charter
  • Fishing

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Buffet style
  • Beer available
  • Snacks All Day
  • Free Wine w/Dinner
  • Vegan Options
  • Free Soft Drinks
  • Wine Available
  • Set Menu Dinner
  • Welcome Cocktails
  • Half-board Option
  • Full-board Option

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

  • DIN Adaptors
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving
  • Shaded Diving Area

The crew speaks English, German, and French.


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

  • Length 30m
  • Number of cabins 6
  • Number of bathrooms 6

Boat Navigation and Safety

  • Depth Sounder
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • First Aid Kits
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light

Merdeka 3 Reviews

  • 9.0 Superb
  • 28 Verified Reviews
  1. Vessel
    8.6
  2. Crew
    8.9
  3. Food
    9.4
  4. Diving
    9.2
  5. Value
    8.8
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Logan D
  • United States United States
Trip of a lifetime!

Definitely the trip of a lifetime! Not only was the crew the best and extremely friendly we also made life long friends. The diving was one of a kind, couldn’t recommend more and hope to come back again!

Recommended for
The crew, the scenery, the hospitality
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Jacqueline J
  • Canada 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.
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Robyn C
  • Canada 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
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Janine W
  • United States 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.
  • 8.4 Very good
  • xiaoying W
  • China 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
  • 8.4 Very good
  • jennifer L
  • United States United States
Best week ever.

The diving was the best I have ever done.

Recommended for
Dive guide Erik dive guide Lars the food
  • 9.2 Superb
  • Nicholas K
  • United States 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!
  • 9.2 Superb
  • tim L
  • Taiwan 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
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Gerald B
  • United States United States
Amazing and Relaxing

It was just my fiance and myself as guests on the boat. Upon boarding the boat we were welcomed to a large common area with lots of room to relax in between and after diving and island/beach activities. The cabins were spacious with beds large enough to comfortably sleep two adults. The bathrooms were clean and the showers had plenty of cold and hot water. All the meals were prepared fresh and in abundance! There was so much food every meal, and all of it was delicious! Captain Addy was extremely familiar with the islands and was able to take us to many dive sites where we were the first divers there, allowing us to see undisturbed locations. Most days we would do two dives and relax the rest of the afternoon and evening. There was no "dive, dive, dive" mentality. Our dive master John was extremely knowledgeable of each dive site and even gave me tips to increase by bottom time considerably. The crew was very helpful in assisting us in and out of the water as well. The on-board massage found tension in me that I didn't even know I had! Our trips to some of the islands were incredible and had something for everyone. Between the beautiful scenery, delicious food, spacious accommodations, and highly-trained staff, I can honestly say this was the most incredible and relaxing liveaboard that we had been on.

Recommended for
The dive locations, the food, tnr overall relaxing atmosphere of the trip
  • 9.2 Superb
  • Rick H
  • United Kingdom 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