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Safari
Similan - Tagestouren

The motor vessel Sai Mai , built in 1993 and completely overhauled in 2002, is one of the safest and most comfortable dive boats in Thailand. In addition to large 220 V fans, all cabins are equipped with air-conditioning that can be individually set up or switched off. Dimmed reading lights, smoke detectors, and generous stowing space are provided.

The forward cabin has its private toilet and shower. Two bathrooms with hot-water showers and toilet are located on the middle deck. The upper deck contains a lounge with TV set, video, CD stereo sound system, Internet, and ample space for sunbathing.

Two electric compressors and 14 tanks are on the 4,50m (ca. 14 ft) squared dive deck. Two fresh-water showers are provided in the dive area.

Facilities MV SAI MAI

1 double-cabin with air-conditioning, toilet, and shower, 5 double-cabins with air-conditioning, 2 bathrooms with hot-water showers and toilet, lounge area with TV, video, CD stereo sound system, and internet, sun deck with deck chairs, large dive deck (4,50m /14 ft squared), 2 fresh-water showers on deck.

 

Technical DatA

  • Year built 1993 (Rebuild 2002)
  • No of crew 4 No of diving staff 2
  • Length 21 m
  • Width 5,5 m
  • Draught 2,5 m
  • 8000 l Water capacity
  • Main engine 320 hp 2 x Power supplies 380 v,24 v,220 v,110 v
  • Tanks 16 x 12 / 15 liters - INT valves 2 x 160 l.
  • Compressor, Dinghy 5 m
  • Nitrox Membrane System 380 l / min

 

SECURITY

  • GPS navigation system,
  • Radar,
  • ERIP signaling
  • Full Medic First Aid Kit,
  • Oxygen Tanks 2 x 50 liters
  • 1 certified Liferaft for 20 person
  • certified Life jackets with lightsignal for 20 person
  • VHF Radio CB Radio Echosounder
  • Satelitte Phone Mobile Phone
  • fire fighting equipment in all rooms
  • life preservers

 

Comfort

  • Big relaxing area on the upperdeck complete with TV and video, stereo CD sound system
  • Accommodation consists,
  • 2 twin cabins with double bed + 1 extra bed
  • 2 twin cabins with bunk bed
  • individual air-conditioned units
  • All cabins have own shower and toilet.
 
  1. Cabin with 2 bunk bed Toilet & Showers
  2. Cabin with double bed+ 1 extra bed & Toilet & Showers
  3. Cabin with double bed x 1 extra bed & Toilet & Showers
  4. Engine Room
  5. Storage
  6. Wheel house
  7. Captain's Berth
  8. Galley
  9. Storage
  10. Camera Storage & Work Space
  11. Camera Storage & Work Space
  12. Salon
  13. Dive Deck
  14. Relaxing Area with Tables & Chairs with TV and video,
    stereo CD sound system
  15. Sun Deck
 
 

Cabines with Toilette 5€ per day

All Safaris content: Transfer, Full lodging, Coffee, Tea, Drinkwater, Bottles & Blei, diving guide and english assurance.

Payments:
Pick up time Patong for departure 8.00 a.m./ Arrival time Patong after the safari 10.00 a.m.

Due to the diversity of dive sites & the large area covered by the Mergui Archipelago (Burma) it would not be sensible to give precise itineraries. This allows us to offer you the best sites for your particular holiday.

 

Choice of dive sites South/ North Mergui Burma liveaboards cruises:

High Rock, Stuart Island, Rocky Island 1, Burma Banks*, Three Stooges, MacLoud Island, McCarthy Island, North Twin Pinnacles, Great Swinton Island, *Western Rocky Island, Black Rock, Lampi Island "Salet Galet" ,Sea gypsy village( sightseeing), Tower Rock (8 sites), Orange Rock, North East Little Torres island, Little Torres islands, Hayes island, Nearchus Rock, Chevalier Rock, Freak Island, West Canister.

 

Pricing Information

Pick-up at the Aqua Divers dive center ca. 19:00h (7 p.m.) on departure,
on return arrival at the Aqua Divers dive center around 18:00h (6 p.m.).

double-cabin: Similan & Richelieu Rock - 4 days / 4 nights - 490 €
double-cabin: Similan, Surin & Richelieu Rock - 5 days / 5 nights (18 dives) - 620 €
double-cabin: Similan & Koh Bon - 3 days / 3 nights - 370 €