
MV Saimai is the perfect boat for a small group to charter either for one day or multiple days aboard.
She can accommodate 6-8 guests in luxurious air-con, en-suite cabins or she can take up to 12 guests for a day charter.
A Saimai charter is an ideal way to explore the beautiful waters around Phuket. Cruise around Phang Nga Bay, Phi Phi Islands, Krabi or the Similan Islands. Go snorkeling, diving or just chill out on board. The attentive crew with see to your every need. Saimai's experienced chef serves up delicious Thai and Western food.
Saimai was built in 1993 using the finest Asian hardwoods. She started life taking scuba divers to the Mergui Archipelago to dive Myanmar's best dive sites. In those days she was considered the best boat in the area and won quality awards with International Diving Associations.
Saimai has been maintained with loving care. In 2006 she was redesigned and then in 2010 she was refitted again. Saimai now conforms to modern standards of comfort and safety while still maintaining her original charm. Saimai will escort you where you want to go in graceful style.
Accommodation on Saimai
- Saimai has three spacious and comfortable cabins that can accommodate a maximum of 8 guests.
- All cabins has individually controlled air conditioning and private bathrooms with hot water showers.
- Each cabin has a TV and DVD player.
- The V berth cabin at the bow has twin bunk beds.
- The other two cabins both have a double bed plus one extra single bed. These cabins are ideal for families with children however the single bed is a full size bed and long enough for an adult.
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Dining on Saimai
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Service on Saimai
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Diving from Saimai
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Saimai can take divers to Similan and Surin Islands, Phi Phi Islands, Hin Daeng/Hin Muang, Racha Islands and others. We can design a schedule that is totally diving focused or which combines other activities for all the family. Our staff are PADI SCUBA instructors who can teach the full range of PADI courses. They are experienced dive guides who have spent years diving all the Andaman Sea dive sites in Thailand and Burma. We can provide full SCUBA equipment if required. |
Saimai Layout
At 21 metres long and 5.5 metres wide there is plenty of room to relax on board.
| Upper deck: The shaded upper deck saloon area is the social hub of the boat where meals are served and drinks are drunk. There is a sound system for music if you wish. Also on the upper deck is a large (20sqm) sun deck for sun worshippers. There are also several beanbags on the sundeck. |
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| Main deck: The dive deck is well equipped for scuba divers. Tanks are 12 litre aluminium with an international yoke fitting. 15 litre tanks are available. DIN adapters are available. There is plenty of room for storage and a dedicated area for underwater photographers. The main deck also has a saloon area that can easily sit 10 guests and is perfect if the weather turns. There is a home theatre system here. |
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| Lower deck: The three guest cabins are all on the lower deck. These spacious cabins have a warm feel from the original hardwood. |
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Saimai Specifications
| Length (LOA) | 21 metres |
| Beam | 5.5 metres |
| Draft | 2 metres |
| Water storage | 8000 litres |
| Fuel Storage | 6000 lites |
| Cruising Speed | 8 knots |
| Max Speed | 10 knots |
| Tender | 3.5m with 30hp outboard. It's fast! |
| Engine | Hino 320 hp |
| Generator | x2 Isuzu 20kva 380/220/12V |
| Air conditioning | x4 Each cabin has individual air conditioning |
| Dive Deck | 6m x 5.5m |
| Dive Platform | 2m x 5.5m |
| Navigation | Radar, GPR, Depth Sounder |
| Communication | CB Radio, VHF, Mobile phone |
| Fire Extinguishers | In every cabin |
| Life Jackets | 30 jackets on board. 2 jackets in every room |
Saimai Price and Availability
Please contact us for price and availability.
Saimai has no fixed schedule. We can tailor a trip to your needs, just tell us where you want to go.
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