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Dive cruises in Thailand and Indonesia!

Mermaid I offers a unique combination of first class diving in a variety of good live-aboard locations.

M/V Mermaid I is a 28 metre, double engine steel motor yacht. She comfortably holds 15 guests in 1 Master State Room (king bed), 1 Single and 4 Deluxe Cabins (double or twin beds) and 2 Budget Cabins (double/twin beds) below deck.

Dive Destinations

In the Thai season (Nov-Apr), Mermaid has 9 night itineraries starting from Phuket that visit the best dive sites in the Similans on the way north, plus great the great dive spots north of the Burmese border in the Andaman Sea.

From May to October Mermaid 1 relocates her base to Bali and offers 7 and 9 night cruises around Komodo National Park.

Schedules and Prices 2010

The Vessel

The master, single and deluxe cabins have ensuite bathrooms, refrigerators and panoramic sea view windows. The budget cabins are below decks with ensuite bathroom and refrigerator. All cabins have TVs so you can review your pictures, DVD access, bathrobes , toiletries and loads of fluffy towels.

There is a wide stern dive platform with two exit ladders and fresh water showers. 4 camera rinse tanks and large camera table will please all photographers. Delicious Thai and western meals are served in our "Sawasdee Restaurant" with large windows to enjoy the views.

After meals relax in the saloon equipped with TV/DVD and music center and library with a full selection of marine life books. There are two outside decks, one shaded with outside seating and the fabulous sundeck with sunshade plus cushioned sun beds ­ a great place to relax. EANX NITROX is available on every cruise.

		Facts Length overall 28 m / 94 feet Beam 7 m / 21 feet Draft 2.5 m / 8 feet Water 20000 l Fuel 18000 l Cruising Speed 9.5 knots Max. Speed 12 knots Max. Guest 11 Persons Dinghy 1 x 4 m
		Engines Engines Hino 2x 450 HP  Generator Hino 2 x 50 kw  Compressor Bauer 2 x 190 l/min Nitrox Blending panel Air-con. Hino
		Inventory Cabin air-con. 5 double &  1 single with private bathroom Cabin Staff 4  Bathroom 8 x with hot water Shower 2 x at the stern Saloon 1 x air-con with TV,  Stereo, VDO Sundeck 1 x 60 square meter Photo-lab 1 x E6
		Diving Area Dive deck 6 m x 7 m  Dive platform 2.5 m x 7 m Tanks 20 x 12 l Air Tanks 10 x 12 l Nitrox Tanks 5 x 15 l Nitrox or Air Weights 150 x 1 kg or 2.2 pd
1. Dive platform 2. Dive deck 3. Guest cabin 4. Toilet/shower 5. Sundeck	6. Dining area/salon 7. Crew quarters 8. Wheelhouse 9. Engine room 10. Generator/workshop	11. Galley 12. Galley storage 13. Storage 14. Photo lab

Diving Services

NITROX is one of the diving related features which you will find on Mermaid I, 12 and 15 litre steel tanks, Dräger Rebreather (on request) and rental cameras, also belong to the equipment of the MV Mermaid I.

2 Zodiac/Dinghies can drop you and pick you up safely in the right places. The large Dive Platform at water level offers two ladders which makes the entry easy.