Merdeka 1 Liveaboard, Thailand

Exclusive, intimate phinisi catering to divers and non-divers in the southern Andaman Sea

from$175 /day

per person

Overview

Intimate adventures to secluded spots with just 12 guests on board
Combine crowd-free diving with a range of complementary activities
Relax with onboard massage services on the spacious upper deck
Well-suited to both divers and non-divers

Merdeka 1 is a beautiful Indonesian phinisi that offers both scheduled and chartered trips around Thailand’s secluded southern Andaman islands. With just 12 guests on board, and itineraries designed to offer personalised, crowd-free activities, this liveaboard is perfect for travellers in search of authentic and unique experiences. Whether you’re looking to dive to your heart’s content around world-class sites such as Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, or combine your underwater exploration with a wide variety of additional activities, Merdeka 1 can cater to you.

Number of cabins:6
Internet:NO
Nitrox:NO
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:4:1
Group booking discounts

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4Nov 2024
2D / 1N
Mini liveaboard to Koh Racha
5 dives
from $458
Overview
Length of trip 2 days / 1 nights
Number of dives 5
Experience No experience required
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
04 Nov 2024
08:00 AM
Chalong
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
05 Nov 2024
04:00 PM
Chalong
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine
Towels and toiletries
Tanks, weights, BCD and fins
Land excursions
Kayaks or SUPS
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 25%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - €8 per day
Dive computer - THB240 per day
Diving courses
Transfers
Highlights
Quick circular trip around the Racha Islands
Families and non-divers are welcome
Several snorkelling, kayaking and beach visits
Discover the varied sites of Koh Rachai Noi
Enjoy around 5 dives in total

Day 1:
08:00 – Greet Customers at the Spa Boat office
08:30 – Depart Chalong to Racha for two dives, possibly the third
18:00 – Secure the boat for the Evening

Day 2:
07:45 – First Dive
10:00 – Second Dive and possible third dive
16:00 – Return to Chalong

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
10% will be charged if cancelled after the reservation is secured with payment
100% will be charged if cancelled 30 days prior to the emarkation date
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $458 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
6Nov 2024
3D / 2N
Mini liveaboard to Koh Phi Phi
8 dives
from $523
Overview
Length of trip 3 days / 2 nights
Number of dives 8
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
06 Nov 2024
08:00 AM
Chalong
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
08 Nov 2024
01:30 PM
Chalong
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine
Towels and toiletries
Tanks, weights, BCD and fins
Land excursions
Kayaks or SUPS

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 25%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - €8 per day
Dive computer - THB240 per day
Diving courses
Transfers

Highlights
Quick circular trip around the Phi Phi Islands
Families and non-divers are welcome
Several snorkelling, kayaking and beach visits
Explore the swim-throughs and sea fan forests of Koh Phi Phi
Discover the varied sites of Koh Haa
Enjoy around 8 dives in total

Day 1:
08:00 – Greet Customers at the Spa Boat office
08:30 – Depart Chalong to Phi Phi
11:30 – First Dive Shark Point/King Cruiser/Anemone Reef
14:30 – Second Dive Shark Point/King Cruiser/Anemone Reef
17:30 – Third Dive (Night Dive) Koh Bida Nai
19:00 – Secure the boat for the Evening at Monkey Beach

Day 2:
07:45 – First Dive at Kled Keow
11:00 – Second dive at Koh Bida Nai
14:00 – Third Dive Him Bida
16:00 – Offload passengers to Phi Phi Island, pick up request

Day 3:
07:45 – First Dive Koh Bida Nok
11:00 – Dive Koh Doc Mia
15:00 – Chalong

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
10% will be charged if cancelled after the reservation is secured with payment
100% will be charged if cancelled 30 days prior to the emarkation date
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $523 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
11Nov 2024
4D / 3N
South Andaman Dive and Chill Cruise (Phi Phi, Koh Haa)
11 dives
from $915
Overview
Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives 11
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
11 Nov 2024
08:00 AM
Chalong
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
14 Nov 2024
01:30 PM
Chalong
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine
Towels and toiletries
Tanks, weights, BCD and fins
Land excursions
Kayaks or SUPS

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 25%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - €8 per day
Dive computer - THB240 per day
Diving courses
Transfers

Highlights
Concise, round trip to the best sites the southern Andaman
Families and non-divers are welcome
Several snorkelling, kayaking and beach visits
Explore the swim-throughs and sea fan forests of Koh Phi Phi
Discover the varied sites of Koh Haa
Enjoy around 11 dives in total

Day 1: Chalong to Koh Haa.
Day 2: Koh Haa to Phi Phi.
Day 3: Phi Phi.
Day 4: Phi Phi to Chalong.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
10% will be charged if cancelled after the reservation is secured with payment
100% will be charged if cancelled 30 days prior to the emarkation date
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $915 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
18Nov 2024
5D / 4N
North Andaman Cruise (Phi Phi, Krabi, Koh Hong, Phang Nga)
7 dives
from $1,144
Overview
Length of trip 5 days / 4 nights
Number of dives 7
Experience No experience required
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
18 Nov 2024
08:00 AM
Chalong Pier
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
22 Nov 2024
02:00 AM
Chalong Pier
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drink
Beer and wine
Towels and toiletries
Tanks, weights, BCD and fins
Land excursions
Kayaks or SUPS

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 25%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - €8 per day
Dive computer - THB240 per day
Diving courses
Transfers

Highlights
Concise itinerary diving the best of the North Andaman Sea
Explore the swim-throughs and sea fan forests of Koh Phi Phi
Dive the King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point, and Anemone Reef
Enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Koh Hong Island
Visit the geological wonders of Phang Nga Bay National Park

Day 1: Chalong to Phi Phi
Day 2: Phi Phi to Krabi
Day 3: Krabi to Koh Hong
Day 4: Koh Hong to Phang Nga
Day 5: Phang Nga Chalong

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
10% will be charged if cancelled after the reservation is secured with payment
100% will be charged if cancelled 30 days prior to the emarkation date
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $1,144 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
25Nov 2024
4D / 3N
South Andaman Dive and Chill Cruise (Phi Phi, Koh Haa)
11 dives
from $915
Overview
Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives 11
Experience Open Water - Minimum 5 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
25 Nov 2024
08:00 AM
Chalong
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
28 Nov 2024
01:30 PM
Chalong
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine
Towels and toiletries
Tanks, weights, BCD and fins
Land excursions
Kayaks or SUPS

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 25%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - €8 per day
Dive computer - THB240 per day
Diving courses
Transfers

Highlights
Concise, round trip to the best sites the southern Andaman
Families and non-divers are welcome
Several snorkelling, kayaking and beach visits
Explore the swim-throughs and sea fan forests of Koh Phi Phi
Discover the varied sites of Koh Haa
Enjoy around 11 dives in total

Day 1: Chalong to Koh Haa.
Day 2: Koh Haa to Phi Phi.
Day 3: Phi Phi.
Day 4: Phi Phi to Chalong.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 30 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 30 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
10% will be charged if cancelled after the reservation is secured with payment
100% will be charged if cancelled 30 days prior to the emarkation date
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $915 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available

Cabins

Twin cabin
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
Deluxe cabin
King size bed
2 people
Non shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

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Merdeka 1 Liveaboard, Thailand

Overview

Choose your trip

Mini liveaboard to Koh Racha

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Mini liveaboard to Koh Phi Phi

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

South Andaman Dive and Chill Cruise (Phi Phi, Koh Haa)

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

North Andaman Cruise (Phi Phi, Krabi, Koh Hong, Phang Nga)

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

South Andaman Dive and Chill Cruise (Phi Phi, Koh Haa)

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Twin cabin

Deluxe cabin

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