Merdeka 3, Thailand
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8.9 Fabulous
- from $ 222 / day
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“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, Welcome Cocktails, 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).
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Cabin Types
Merdeka 3 Reviews
- 8.9 Fabulous
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Vessel
8.4
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Crew
8.9
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Food
9.4
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Diving
9.2
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Value
8.7
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- 8.0 Very good
- David T
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United States
Amazing Diving
Overall, we had an amazing trip. This was primarily due to our incredible dive master Kiki and the attention she gave not only is, but the rest of the divers as well. Her breifings were on point and she helped point out some amazing aquatic life. The food was amazing and had lots of variety. There was no chance of going hungry either! The remaing crew were friendly, helpful and overall pleasant to be around. I read when booking that the boat is "backpacker" accomedations, and i cant agree more. The mattresses were very firm, and we were only provided a sheet. If running the AC we tended to be cold at night with out a blanket. We asked for a blanket, and were given a small thin thing to use. The showers worked intermitantly and in order to power the boat at night, they needed to run a generator. Overall, it was still an incredible trip, but youll need to be okay with a few discomforts.
- Recommended for
- Our Dive Master Kiki. Dive sites. Remaining crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Jason G
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United States
Such a great experience!
We enjoyed the trip and meeting the team. John was extremely organized. We were treated with utmost respect and care. The dives were excellent and plentiful. The food was great. My son enjoyed meeting the Dive Master! ;)
- Recommended for
- 1. The crew! 2. The organization under John. 3. The diving guide.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Andrew W
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United States
Relaxed 5 days!
Spectacular shark dive in shallow water and a great wreck dive in a National Park with more schooling fish than I have ever seen! This boat, as advertised, is definitely not for die-hard scuba divers or underwater photographers. There is no camera room. I had to teach them where to put the camera rinse tank. There is no proper dive platform at the stern. Still, it was easy to do 2 or 3 dives/day without rush or hassle. All the tanks are stored in the front of the boat and you have to walk down a narrow (only one person can pass) aisle to the mid-section of the boat and jump off. Must climb up the ladder to get back in. We didn't use the dinghy for diving at all! They did help with my gear, though. Very accommodating but awkward set up. Food was OK. Always a grilled fish,stir fry, and something else. Cook and server very helpful and responsive to suggestions. Alcohol freely available but very limited selection. Free massage! I had one during the 5 days. Weather is dicey. One really rough day and everything went flying! When it rains you must close your doors to your cabin or get soaked. The cushions in the stern were wet the entire cruise, which made sitting down for dinner or relaxing uncomfortable. Seems like it rained a little every day. Some fun shore stops and a chance to get off the boat. This is a single hull, 75 foot wooden vessel, not a 150 steel vessel like you might get with a more serious dive operation. We had one brief storm with a fair amount of seasickness all the way around. Think Gilligan's Island! This is a fun adventure for 5 days with a great, affable crew and simple but sufficient amenities (one set of towels for the week, for example). Captain really knew what he was doing and took great care with the boat. Had fun and had a half dozen dives, 2 of which were great! Of course, you are subject to whomever else signs up on the boat and it's pretty close quarters if you are an introvert. Would definitely NOT go if you or your mate are "high maintenance". Think "camping," not the Ritz!
- Recommended for
- Great value, informal, definitely a "chill" cruise
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- 10 Exceptional
- Logan D
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Zachary D
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- CHRISTIAN S
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United States
Fantastic
Hin Muang, Hin Deang
- Recommended for
- Hin Muang, Hin Deang, Crew and Dve professionals
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jeffery D
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Dore S
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United States
Excellent service and crew but dive conditions were disappointing in off season.
Wreck dive, several species I had not seen before: Sea snake, scorpion fish, bamboo shark.
- Recommended for
- Multiple dives in short period of time. Crew and dive services were well performed. Boat and cabin were clean.
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- 10 Exceptional
- john P
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United States
Excellent trip
the people
- Recommended for
- customer service
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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.
