Merdeka 3 Overview
For relaxing trips to different locations, with scuba diving included, Merdeka 3 ticks all of the boxes! The boat offers trips on the south & east sides of Phuket that include scuba diving, but also offer much more. There’s kayaking, beach visits, snorkelling, massage and some alcohol all included in the trip price. You can even try out scuba diving for free if you have never done it before.
The boat has six cabins, which all have air-conditiong & most have private en suite bathrooms. Four double cabins have large sea-view windows. Plus there are bunk cabins at the rear of the main deck.
The 31-metre boat has staggered decks, giving it a nice character & style. The middle of the boat has 4 cabins on its lower deck, and the chill-out and massage area above. This area is shaded, but gives panoramic views and a wonderful sea breeze. The rear of the boat’s upper deck is where the guests chill and socialise, and enjoy the delicious meals and beer & cocktails which are free of charge. The front of the boat has a large sunbathing deck, and below that are the kitchen and staff quarters.
Merdeka 3 offers the best trips, for divers and non-divers. It avoids the crowds, by visiting dive spots before the day-trip boats arrive from Phuket, thus ensuring most times that you will have the dive sites to yourselves. Then later in the day the other activities include visiting caves & beaches on tropical islands, or enjoying Koh Phi Phi’s nightlife. Most liveaboard boats in the area go north-west of Phuket to The Similan Islands, but Merdeka 3 goes in the opposite direction and visits areas which are normally only dived by day trip boats. Therefore, by avoiding the crowds you get the best experience. During the high season Merdeka 3 goes to Koh Haa & Hin Daeng, as well as Koh Phi Phi. Then during the low season it goes to The Racha/Raya Islands & Koh Phi Phi. Trips are 5D/4N in length, leaving every Monday morning and coming back on Friday lunchtime.
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Merdeka 3 Facilities, Layout & Specifications
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| Merdeka 3 Specifications | |
| Type: | Wooden. |
| Built: | 2016. |
| Length: | 31 metres. |
| Beam: | 6.5 metres. |
| Draft: | 1.8 metres. |
| Engine: | Nissan 350 hp. |
| Fuel capacity: | 3600 litres. |
| Electricity: | 25 Kva - 230v. |
| Cruising speed: | 7 knots. |
| Electronics: | VHF radio, AIS GPS tracking, GPS, Depth sounder. |
| Safety: | Life raft, life jackets, MOB buoys, Fire extinguishers, First aid kit, Oxygen. |
| Dinghy: | 3.6 RIB. |
Merdeka 3 Courses
A selection of scuba diving courses is available on Merdeka 3 at very competitive rates. These need to be pre-booked to give the team time to prepare the schedule, staff and materials. And if you have never dived before and join as a non-diver, you can try scuba diving for free on board.
Merdeka 3 Itinerary
There are two itineraries on Merdeka 3. The boat departs from Chalong Pier in Phuket every Monday morning, returning on Friday lunchtime.
During the low season (May - October) the boat sails to Racha Yai & Racha Noi, south of Phuket, then across to the world-famous Phi Phi islands.
In the high season (October - May) Merdeka 3 goes to Koh Phi Phi, then Koh Haa, Koh Rok and Hin Daeng & Hin Muang.
The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.
Merdeka 3 Transfer Details
The team ask guests to arrive at the dive centre before 10.00am on the first day of the trip.
If you would like the team to send a taxi to your Phuket hotel, this can be arranged in advance, and paid for on arrival.
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Merdeka 3 Scheduled Transfers 4D / 4N Trips
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| 08:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 10:00 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 12:00 | Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 12:30 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
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Merdeka 3 Scheduled Transfers 5D / 4N Trips
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| 08:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 10:00 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 12:00 | Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 12:30 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
For customers who would like a private taxi please see below for details.
(Click below for a rough guide to the rates you can expect to pay ‘per vehicle,’ not ‘per person’.)
Merdeka 3 Schedule & Prices
| Destinations | Duration | Quad Cabin | Twin Cabin | Double Cabin |
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| Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck, 813 Wreck ( 15 dives) | 4D / 4N | Quad Cabin 28,500 THB | Twin Cabin 30,500 THB | Double Cabin 30,500 THB |
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- Best-price guarantee, AND get FREE gifts.
- We don’t ask for any payment or your card details until you are ready to confirm your booking.
- For safety reasons, it’s impossible to complete a booking instantly online , as some other websites claim to offer. We always check first as each boat has a different criteria regarding diver details & experience .
- We offer each boat’s booking & payment policy (below). Some other websites have standardised terms, asking for full payment but many boats’ payment terms are a 20-30% deposit, and the balance paid on arrival.
- Our Thailand-based staff are experts about logistics, the dive sites & all the boats . Take a look at the reviews on our site & tripadvisor.
- Our team are always online to answer your questions. We always respond the same day , usually within a few minutes
- Customer service is everything!
For example, if a trip is cancelled, we will ensure you can choose between an alternative similar trip or a full & unconditional refund .
A 30% deposit is required to confirm your booking, and the balance is due one month before the trip’s departure date. Customer cancellations made more than one month before departure are normally eligible for a full refund. Customer cancellations less than one month before the trip are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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