MV Le Mahé |
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The Le Mahé liveaboard was redesigned and lengthened in 2007, and now offers much more space for its 14 guests on diving cruises to the Similan Islands and beyond.
Length: 26 metres / 86 foot
Beam: 5 metres / 17 foot
Cruise: 13 knots
Divers: 14
 Customer Reviews
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This boat is a great choice for the budget conscious diver who wants a Similan liveaboard with cabin facilities that you'd expect on much more expensive boats, such as private bathrooms, double and twin bed options, and your own TV and mini bar.
The upper deck saloon 'chill lounge' is a shaded peaceful area, where divers can relax, watching a DVD or taking a nap. A computer is available for photo editing. There's also a large sundeck tanning area for sun worshippers. For a more convivial atmosphere, the dining area has a friendly service counter and coffee corner.
The European owners of Le Mahé, who have been diving in the Similans for many years, built the boat in 2002 and are very proud of the service that they provide. They are usually on the trips themselves so you can be assured of great service and some amusing fishy tales over the evening meals. They know all the best dive sites in the Similan Islands area, including some that no one else knows and, because it's their boat, they are never afraid to try a new dive site if the chance arises.
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| Cabins, Berths, Showers, Bathrooms... |
There are 4 Queen-size double bed and 2 twin bed cabins on the main deck, and 2 more double bed cabins on the upper deck. All the cabins on this Similan liveaboard have en-suite (private) bathrooms and teak wood flooring.
The 6 cabins on the main deck each have their own private balcony space, which affords the cabins more sunlight, as well as allows the guests to relax outside in the sunshine, close to the sea.
All the cabins have:
- Air conditioning and fans
- Toilet and shower with mirror, towels and soap
- Sea-view windows
- TV and individual-controlled DVD players
- Ice box
- Reading lights
- Safety box
- Cabinet and shelves
- Bedding
- Mains outlet 220 Volts AC - 24 hours per day
- Life jackets and fire extinguishers
No. of bathrooms / showers - 9 / 9 - cold water |
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| Customer reviews: |
"Staff were extremely helpful - if you ever looked like you needed help they were right there ... Got the impression they knew what they were doing." - Paul Papenfus, United Kingdom ...
"A very well run boat, not top of the range, however the value for money on this 4 day livaboard was truly outstanding." - Steve Everitt, Japan ...
"The staff were very helpful, always willing to help, great sense of humor, excellent dive master, overall great experience with the staff." - Sarah Barr, USA ...
"Amazing what Khun Na and Rene can whip up in the galley!" - Eric Delamarter - U.S.A ...
"The staff on the boat were very good. They were friendly, very helpful and knowledgeable." - Jennifer Falco, Hong Kong ...
"The boat had decent accommodations and when I wanted Diet Coke one of the crew brought me off to get it before we left the dock so I would be happy throughout my trip. Having all the equipment and the meals was great.
" - Keri Puckett, USA ...
"The staff, crew and divemasters on board were great - attentive, experienced and fun. As a new diver who has only logged 6 dives prior to the boat trip, the reassuring attitude of my divemaster (also the tour leader) really helped." - Woan Wen Lim, Singapore ...
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