Le Mahe Liveaboard to Similan Islands. A newly rebuilt liveaboard which started operations in the 2002/2003 season, Le Mahe was again refurbished in 2007 and sets good standards in mid budget Similan liveaboard diving trips. Cruising from Phuket with maximum 14 guests in 8 double and twin air conditioned cabins, all with private bathrooms, you can enjoy the beauty and fantastic diving of the Similan and Surin Islands at a fairly low price, but without being uncomfortable.
Le Mahe Liveaboard Prices 2008/ 2009
Similan Islands, Koh Bon & Richelieu Rock
4 days / 4 nights (14 dives) - 27,000 Baht
plus entry/diving fee for Similan/Surin national park 1,600 Baht
*You can book a single cabin for an extra 10,000 Baht
Le Mahe liveaboard schedule 2008/2009 - Click Here
For Bookings, Reservations or Information Contact Sunrise Divers
The cabins also have a small fridge/minibar and TV - guests can watch a movie in their cabin or in the small but comfortable lounge area, where you also find a music system and computer for games or photo/video editing. There are always at least 2 experienced PADI dive staff on board to help you improve your diving skills - the PADI Advanced Open Water course can be arranged on board.
Liveaboard tours depart from Phuket in the evening by air-con minibus to the port of Thap Lamu, just 5 hours cruise to the Similan Islands. When you awaken in the morning, the clear blue waters of the Similan Islands will be the first thing you see. Time to dive!
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The 26m liveaboard Le Mahe promises an enjoyable cruise to the Similan Islands, one of the best diving destinations in Asia. Apart from diving, you can toast on the sun deck, explore some of the Similan islands and beaches, or get back in the water for some fantastic snorkeling - the friendly staff will always be ready and willing to assist you!
Le Mahe Boat Specifications
Max speed: 14 knots / Size: 26m x 5m / Max. Guests: 16 /
Crew: 4 / Diving staff: Max. 4 / Dinghy 3M / Water: 6000l
A/C: all cabins and common area (individual control) /
Video: TV in each cabin / Audio: CD & tape player in salon
Engines
Main engines: marine diesel 1 x 400 HP /
Generator: diesel 2 x 50 KW, 380 V, Phase 50 Hz
Navigation
Radar: Furuno 64 NM range, GPS: Furuno color video plotter /
Sounder: Furuno color video sounder
1. Dinghy / 2. Dining area / 3. Stairs / 4. Service counter / 5. Double bed cabin / 6. Private toilet - shower / 7. Wheelhouse
9. Dive platform / 10. Dive deck / 11. Compressors / 12. Electric room / 13. Galley / 14. Saloon
Communication
VHF: standard GX-2345 S marine band / CB radio 27 Mhz /
UHF 425 Mhz / Cellular phone: NMT 470
Safety
PFDs: 15 type-I commercial life jackets /
Fire warning: in each stateroom and all common areas with fire hose
Oxygen: DAN portable / Medic first aid kit / Deco. chamber: the nearest are in Phuket.
18. Generators / 19. Engines / 20. Engine 400 HP / 21. Gasoline tank / 22. Water tank / 23. Twin cabins /
24. Divemaster cabin
Diving equipment
Air compressor: two electric Bauer 4 fill hoses (DIN and Yoke) / Scuba tank: 25 x 12 L aluminium with k-valve (yoke type) 200 bar / Weight: belts and 1kg weights
