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Diving Thailand Thailand offers incredible dive opportunities. From the Andaman Coast Similan Islands & further south to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang all the way to the Gulf coast with Koh Tao, Phangan & Samui the dive conditions are outstanding - arguably some of the best in the world.

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Mermaid II

NITROX
Y
PADI Courses
Y
Customers
18
Double Cabins
8
Twin Cabins
2
Bunk Beds
Some Cabins
Bathrooms
En Suite
Air Con
Y
Stereo
Y
TV (Satellite)
Y (N)
Video
Y
Internet
N
Sun Deck
Y
Shade Deck
Y
Video / Photo. Avail.
Y
Vegetarian Food Avail.
Y
Destinations
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
Price
$$$
M/V Mermaid II is a 32 metre, double engine steel motor yacht. One of the most comfortable diver boats in Thailand, she easily accommodates 16 guests in 8 deluxe cabins and 2 guests in a budget cabin below deck. All deluxe cabins are on the main deck with large panoramic sea view windows. Each cabin has a double bed and single bed (max pax 2 per cabin), air conditioning, private ensuite bathrooms. The budget cabin is below deck with twin bunks, air conditioning and share bathroom with 1 other cabin.

There is a wide stern dive platform with two exit ladders and fresh water showers. The dive deck is huge with plenty of room to gear up, individual boxes for your dive gear, camera table and loads of rinse tanks. The dining room is located on the main deck where delicious buffet style Thai and western meals are served. The saloon is large and spacious with lounge suites and big windows, bar fridge, tea and coffee facilities, TV/DVD, music center, library and a full selection of marine life books. There are two outside decks - the shade covered party deck has comfortable lounge chairs. The sundeck, located in front of the wheelhouse has full sun and cushioned sun platform. EANX NITROX is available on every cruise.

Facts MV Mermaid II
Length overall 33 m / 104 feet
Beam 7 m / 21 feet
Draft 2.5 m / 8 feet
Water 20,000 l
Fuel 18,000 l
Cruising Speed 9.5 knots
Max. Speed 12 knots
Max. Guest 18 Persons
Dinghy 2 x 4.7 m / ladders


Engines
Hino Engines 2 x 450 hp
Generator Hino 2 x 100 kw
Compressor Bauer 3 x
Mariner 190 l / min
Mariner 215 l / min
Capitano 140 l / min
Nitrox Blending panel


Inventory
8 A/C cabins with double bed & private bathroom
2 A/C Cabins with twin bunks & semi private bathrooms
Individually controlled air-Conditioning
4 staff cabins
11 bathrooms with hot water
2 Shower at the stern
1 Air-Con Saloon with TV, Stereo, VDO
Sundeck 30 sqm


Diving Area
Dive deck 35 sqm
Dive platform 18 sqm
Tanks 20 x 12 l Air
Tanks 20 x 12 l Nitrox
Tanks 5 x 15 l Nitrox or Air
Weights 200 x 1 kg or 2.2 lbs
Diving Equipment 10 Sets



1. Dive platform
2. Dive deck
3. Guest cabin
4. Toilet/shower
5. Party Deck
6. Dining area/salon
7. Crew quarters
8. Wheelhouse
9. Engine room
10. Generator/workshop
11. Galley
12. Galley storage
13. Storage
14. Cold Room
15. Sundeck
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