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M/V Philkade

M/V Philkade, 29 m long, 7 m wide and was launched in 2002. She has been designed specifically for luxury live- aboard diving cruises. Our 5 - star comfort for a limited number provide the answer for those tired compromising between exceptional diving and discomfort and those who prefer diving amidst a school of fish rather than school of divers.Built to meet all international standards, M/V Philkade is equipped with the latest electronics and safety equipment and is capable of transoceanic cruises.

Quick Fact Sheet for M/V Philkade:
	Destinations	Thailand Burma Indonesia
	Diving days	5 to 9
	Price	1,480 to 2,975 USD
	Fullcharter	upon request
	Nitrox	YES
	Pax	13
	Rating	5*

Schedule and Prices Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock

#	Destination	days/ nights	Departure	Arrival	Price per diver
#	Destination	days/ nights	Departure	Arrival	*	ST	DL	M
PH01	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	21-Oct-2008	27-Oct-2008	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH02	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	27-Oct-2008	02-Nov-2008	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH03	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	02-Nov-2008	08-Nov-2008	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH04	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	08-Nov-2008	14-Nov-2008	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH05	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	14-Nov-2008	20-Nov-2008	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH06	C1: Similan-Richelieu	4/5	20-Nov-2008	25-Nov-2008	USD	1,480	1,780	2,080
PH07	C2: Burma-Similan	5/6	25-Nov-2008	01-Dec-2008	USD	1,990	2,190	2,480
PH08	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	01-Dec-2008	07-Dec-2008	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH09	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	07-Dec-2008	13-Dec-2008	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH10	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	13-Dec-2008	19-Dec-2008	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH11	B: Similan-Hin Deang	6/7	19-Dec-2008	26-Dec-2008	USD	2,175	2,475	2,975
PH12	B: Similan-Hin Deang	6/7	26-Dec-2008	02-Jan-2009	USD	2,175	2,475	2,975
PH13	F: Similan-Richelieu	4/5	03-Jan-2009	08-Jan-2009	USD	1,480	1,780	2,180
PH14	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	08-Jan-2009	14-Jan-2009	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH15	C1: Similan-Richelieu	4/4	14-Jan-2009	18-Jan-2009	USD	1,480	1,780	2,080
PH16	C2: Burma-Similan	5/6	18-Jan-2009	24-Jan-2009	USD	1,990	2,190	2,480
PH17	B: Similan-Hin Deang	6/7	24-Jan-2009	31-Jan-2009	USD	2,175	2,475	2,975
PH18	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	31-Jan-2009	06-Feb-2009	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH19	F: Similan-Richelieu	4/5	07-Feb-2009	12-Feb-2009	USD	1,480	1,780	2,180
PH20	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	12-Feb-2009	18-Feb-2009	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH21	C1: Similan-Richelieu	4/4	18-Feb-2009	22-Feb-2009	USD	1,480	1,780	2,080
PH22	C2: Burma-Similan	5/6	22-Feb-2009	28-Feb-2009	USD	1,990	2,190	2,480
PH23	B: Similan-Hin Deang	6/7	28-Feb-2009	07-Mar-2009	USD	2,175	2,475	2,975
PH24	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	07-Mar-2009	13-Mar-2009	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH25	F: Similan-Richelieu	4/5	13-Mar-2009	18-Mar-2009	USD	1,480	1,780	2,180
PH26	C1: Similan-Richelieu	4/5	18-Mar-2009	23-Mar-2009	USD	1,480	1,780	2,080
PH27	C2: Burma-Similan	5/6	23-Mar-2009	29-Mar-2009	USD	1,990	2,190	2,480
PH28	B: Similan-Hin Deang	6/7	29-Mar-2009	05-Apr-2009	USD	2,175	2,475	2,975
PH29	F: Similan-Richelieu	4/5	06-Apr-2009	11-Apr-2009	USD	1,480	1,780	2,180
PH30	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	11-Apr-2009	17-Apr-2009	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH31	C1: Similan-Richelieu	4/4	17-Apr-2009	21-Apr-2009	USD	1,480	1,780	2,080
PH32	C2: Burma-Similan	5/6	21-Apr-2009	27-Apr-2009	USD	1,990	2,190	2,480
PH33	B: Similan-Hin Deang	6/7	27-Apr-2009	04-May-2009	USD	2,175	2,475	2,975
PH34	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	04-May-2009	10-May-2009	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480
PH35	A: Similan-Richelieu	5/6	10-May-2009	16-May-2009	USD	1,680	1,980	2,480

* ST = Standard Cabin: Standard Cabin, 3 single beds (3 pax) OR 1 double (2 pax) or 2 twin (2 pax) or 1double+1single (3pax), 2 cabins share one bathroom, safe
DL = Deluxe Cabin: Superior Cabin: 1 double (2 pax) or 2 twin (2 pax) or 1double+1single (3pax), ensuite bathroom, safe
M = Master Cabin: Deluxe Cabin:1 double queen (2 pax), ensuite bathroom, safe, TV, VDO

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Itinerary

For diving in the Similan islands aboard MV Philkade we offer 3 different itineraries.

Itinerary A : 5 Days/6 Nights on board SIMILAN ISLAND SCHEDULE

This itinerary is meant to give our guests the best of the Similan Islands within their limited schedules. This trip gives a full five days of diving with up to four dives a day. The dive sites we usually visit include: Richelieu Rock, East of Eden, Deep 6, Elephant Head Rock, Anita’s Reef, Barracuda Point, Waterfall Bay, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai.

Port of Departure: Port of Chalong/ Phuket
Port of Arrival: Port of Chalong/ Phuket
No of days/night onboard: 5D/6N
No of dives: 20
Hotel Pick up: 3:00-5:00 PM
Airport Pick up: For guests arriving at Phuket Airport on the day of departure, Aquamarine Divers will arrange pick up and transfer to the office at the time of your arrival.
Boarding: 6:00 PM
Departure time: 7:00PM (dinner on board)
Arrival time: 6:00AM
Transfer to the Airport/hotel: 8:30AM (after breakfast)

Itinerary B : 6 Days/7 Nights on board SIMILAN & SURIN ISLANDS SCHEDULE

This special itinerary is only offered for 2 consecutive trips over the Christmas and New Year holidays. It involves 6 full days of diving and includes the Surin group of islands which are not part of our other itineraries. The dive sites we usually visit include: Richelieu Rock, East of Eden, Deep 6, Elephant Head Rock, Anita’s Reef, Barracuda Point, Waterfall Bay, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai.

Port of Departure: Port of Chalong/ Phuket
Port of Arrival: Port of Chalong/ Phuket
No of days/night onboard: 6D/7N
No of dives: 24
Hotel Pick up: 3:00-5:00 PM
Airport Pick up: For guests arriving at Phuket Airport on the day of departure, Aquamarine Divers will arrange pick up and transfer to the office at the time of your arrival.
Boarding: 6:00 PM
Departure time: 7:00PM (dinner on board)
Arrival time: 6:00AM
Transfer to the Airport/hotel: 8:30AM (after breakfast)

Itinerary C1 : 4 Days/4 Nights on board SIMILAN ISLANDS SCHEDULE

This itinerary was introduced to accommodate those guests who do not want to participate in the Burma portion of the Similans/Burma (9 days/10 nights) Cruises. It includes 4 days of diving in the Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richilieu Rock. The dive sites we usually visit include: Richelieu Rock, East of Eden, Deep 6, Elephant Head Rock, Anita’s Reef, Barracuda Point, Waterfall Bay, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. The major difference with this package is that the trip ends in Ranong, a city about 300km north of Phuket. All transfers are included in the package price.

Port of Departure: Port of Chalong/ Phuket
Port of Arrival: Port of Ranong/ Ranong
No of days/night onboard: 4D/4N
No of dives: 14
Hotel Pick up: 12:00 PM
Airport Pick up: For guests arriving at Phuket Airport on the day of departure, Aquamarine Divers will arrange pick up and transfer to the office at the time of your arrival.
Boarding: 6:00 PM
Departure time: 7:00 PM (dinner on board)
Arrival time: 5:00 PM
Transfer to the Airport/hotel: 5:00PM (after dinner) Transfer by minibus to Phuket or to local Hotel in Ranong. For guests wishing to fly from Ranong to Bangkok directly we can arrange accomodation and transfer to Ranong airport the following day.

Itinerary D : 6 Days/7 Nights on board BURMA SCHEDULE

This trip includes 5 days diving the best sites in Burma and 3 or 4 of the most famous sites in Thailand. In Burma we will visit Western Rocky, In Through the Out Door (shark cave), Black Rock and much more. Then, on the last day, we will dive the fabulous Thai sites of Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai.

Port of Departure: Port of Ranong/Ranong
Port of Arrival: Port of Chalong/Phuket
No of days/night onboard: 6D/7N
No of dives: 20
Hotel Pick up (Phuket): 12:00 PM
Hotel Pick up (Ranong): 4:00 PM
Airport Pick up (Phuket Airport): Aquamarine Divers will arrange pick up at the time of your arrival and then transfer to Ranong by our minibus.
Airport Pick up (Ranong Airport): Aquamarine Divers will arrange pick up at the time of your arrival and then transfer to Port of Ranong by our minibus.
Boarding: 5:00 PM
Departure time: 7:00 PM (dinner on board)
Arrival time: 6:00 AM
Transfer to the Airport/hotel: 8:30 AM (after breakfast)

Itinerary C2 : 5 Days/6 Nights on board BURMA & SIMILAN ISLAND SCHEDULE

This is the continuation of the 4day/4night Similans Cruise. The total trip of 9 days/10 nights gives our guests a very comprehensive experience of the diving in the Andaman Sea of Thailand and Burma. Diving and enjoying the waters up the coast from Phuket, through the Similan and Surin Island chains, Richilieu Rock and up into the Mergui Archipelago of Burma you will experience a rich diversity of flora, fauna and topography. All so different, in fact, that you will be left with the impression that you have dived 3 or more completely different seas!

Port of Departure: Port of Ranong/Ranong
Port of Arrival: Port of Ranong/Ranong
No of days/night onboard: 5D/6N
No of dives: 18
Hotel Pick up (Phuket): 12:00 PM
Hotel Pick up (Ranong): 4:00 PM
Airport Pick up (Phuket Airport): Aquamarine Divers will arrange pick up at the time of your arrival and then transfer to Port of Ranong by our minibus.
Airport Pick up (Ranong Airport): Aquamarine Divers will arrange pick up at the time of your arrival and then transfer to Port of Ranong by our minibus.
Boarding: 5:00 PM
Departure time: 7:00PM (dinner on board)
Arrival time: 6:00AM
Transfer to the Airport/hotel: 8:30AM (after breakfast and immigration clearance)Transfer by minibus to Phuket or to local Hotel in Ranong. For guests wishing to fly from Ranong to Bangkok directly we can arrange accomodation and transfer to Ranong airport the following day.

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Included in this Price is:

Full accommodation on board in airconditioned or fan cabin.
All meals, tea, coffee and fruits.
A qualified PADI Divemaster as your dive guide.
Up to 4 dives/day including night dive
Tanks and weights.

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Not included in the price:

SIMILAN NATIONALPARK FEE
400 THB Entry Fee + 200 THB User Fee per person per day
SURIN NATIONALPARK FEE
400 THB Entry Fee + 200 THB User Fee per person per day
BURMA ENTRY FEE
150 USD per person are additional and to be paid by guest before departure in cash USD.
Please bring 4 passport pictures and 2 copies of your passport.

PERSONAL DIVING EQUIPMENT
You can rent a full set of equipment. Price per day upon request.

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Dates, Prices, Nationalpark-, Entry-, Visa- and other Fees, and Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.

Divesite Description

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Technical Details

Name : M/V Philkade
Launched : 2002
Length : 97'
Draft : 1.7 m.
Type : Displacement Motor Yacht
Engine : 2x Iveco 8281 SRM44 (440 hp)
Fuel type & capacity : 30,000 liters diesel
Water capacity : 36,000 liters
Cruising Speed : 10 knots
Electricity : 12 V / 24 V / 240 V / 380 V
Generators : 75kw@50Hz / 50 kw@50Hz
Master Cabin : 1x2 pax
Double-Bed Cabin : 4x2 pax
Three-Bed Cabin : 1x3 pax
Crew Cabin : 3x2 pax
Shower : en-suite
Toilet : en-suite
Bedlinen provided
Bath Towels provided

Yachting Equipment:
Windlass Retractable Sun Awning
Anchor Winch Deck Shower
GPS : 2 Diving Gear
Autopilot Fishing Gear
Sounder : 2 Snorkeling Equipment
Chart Plotter : 2 Sea Kayak
Radar (JRC 64NM) VDO library
Flares Fire Extinguishers
VHF Radio (DSC) : 2 First Aid Kit/Oxygen Kit
SSB ? Radio Refrigerator
Hand Held VHF : 3 Deep Freezer
CB Saloon with Sitting Area
Epirb Cupboards in cabin
Weather fax

Deck cushions
Dinghy : 7 pax / 4pax Air conditioned
Outboard Engines (40HP/5HP) TV : 2
Life Vest Home Theatre : 2
M.O.B.- Buoy Galley appliances
Life Raft : 15 pax