Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Such a great experience! We enjoyed the trip and meeting the team. John was extremely organized. We were treated with utmost respect and care. The dives were excellent and plentiful. The food was great. My son enjoyed meeting the Dive Master! ;)”
Recommended for: 1. The crew! 2. The organization under John. 3. The diving guide.
Customer Review By Jason G, from: United States scored the Merdeka 3 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 39 reviews and information click here: Merdeka 3 .
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Merdeka 3 Boat Features
The Merdeka 3 liveaboard scores 43% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 7 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Merdeka 3 liveaboard has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Leisure deck
- • Observation deck
- • Sun deck
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The boat features that are not found on the Merdeka 3 include the following: WIFI Internet, Air conditioned saloon, Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Indoor saloon, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Beach towels
- • Deck towels
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Merdeka 3 Cabin Features
The Merdeka 3 liveaboard scores 54% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 6 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Merdeka 3 liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has family cabins, which means you can travel and scuba dive as a family on the Merdeka 3 liveaboard. What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
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- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Family cabins
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Merdeka 3 include the following: Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Merdeka 3 Diving Features
The Merdeka 3 Liveaboard scores 52% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 11 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Merdeka 3 Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. In addition, it offers scuba diving courses so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience.
- • Charging stations
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Outside showers
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Merdeka 3 include the following: Nitrox, Camera room, Camera station, Custom built for diving, Rebreather support, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters, Nitrox course.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
Merdeka 3 Food & Dining Features
The Merdeka 3 liveaboard scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 10 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Merdeka 3 liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Half-board option
- • Local food
- • Set menu dinner
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Merdeka 3 include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Fine cuisine.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Merdeka 3 Drink & Refreshment Features
The Merdeka 3 Liveaboard scores 71% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 5 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Merdeka 3 Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Free soft drinks
- • Welcome cocktails
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Merdeka 3 include the following: Fine wines selection, Free wine w/dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
Merdeka 3 Other Recreational Activities
The Merdeka 3 liveaboard scores 23% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 4 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below). The Merdeka 3 liveaboard offers a wellness focus with the option of a free massage whilst onboard. Additionally, it has kayaks on board for relaxed paddles around calm bays between dives. Plus, it includes the option to do a spot of fishing to catch your own dinner.
- • Fishing
- • Kayaks on-board
- • Massage
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Merdeka 3 include the following: Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Library, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Sauna, Snorkel equipment, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Fishing
- • Kayaks
- • Land excursions
- • Massage
Merdeka 3 Included in the Price
When you book the Merdeka 3 dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Thailand. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Merdeka 3 Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Beach towels
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Kayaks
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Massage
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
Merdeka 3 Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Merdeka 3 dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Merdeka 3 Liveaboard.
- + Airport transfer
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Extra dives
- + Gratuities
- + Hotel transfer
- + Private dive guide
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
Merdeka 3 Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Merdeka 3 dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees are mandatory to support conservation efforts in Thailand and protect the underwater ecosystems you will be diving.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Merdeka 3 Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! National park fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 30.0m (98.4ft)
- Beam: 6.5m (21.3ft)
- Max guests: 14
- Cabins: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Merdeka 3 are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Merdeka 3. Merdeka 3 liveaboard scores 52% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 9 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Bilge Pump Alarm
- • Depth Sounder
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • Life Vests
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
- • Search light
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Merdeka 3 include the following: Crew Trained in First Aid, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Emergency Flares, Engine room CCTV, Fishfinder, GPS, Oxygen, Radar.