MV Marco Polo - Phuket Liveaboard Boat
- TC = Twin Cabin
- DC = Double Bed Cabin
- T = Toilet
- S = Shower
- OS = Outside Shower
The Dive Deck
The spacious dive deck offers 24 m2 (260 ft2) to store and prepare your diving equipment.
The whole area is completely covered, so you and your equipment are always in the shade. Two ladders guarantee easy access in and out of the water.
The central compressor station (400 ltr./min) located below-deck, provides virtually noise-free tank re-fillings.
Technical details: 40 x 12 litre tanks, 50 litre oxygen tank, two Bauer Mariner compressors, three generators 220/12V, GPS, Dinghy, Life-raft, Telephone, TV, Video and HiFi.
- T = Dining Table
- CC = Crew Cabin
- C = Coffee Corner
The Party Deck
The Party Deck is wonderfully appointed with comfort in mind. You'll enjoy gathering here with friends in this cool, shady place, sharing your diving experiences at the end of a beautiful day. There's also a good sized salon, where you can screen your freshly shot videos or listen to your favourite CDs.
Meet the crew
- The Captain
Mad - the captain, is the leader of the crew. He has many years experience on the seas around Thailand. He'll ensure your trip sails smoothly. - The Galley Crew
The Galley Crew consists of the two cooks, who ensure that you'll enjoy every dish they prepare. They even make snacks seem like a banquet. They'll also help to serve you and make sure that you have everything you need. If you discover a dish you really enjoy, they may even share their secret recipes with you! - The Boat Crew
Our two "boat boys are always working to keep the Marco Polo ship-shape. They'll also be the ones helping with your equipment, filling your tanks and keeping you smiling between dives. - The Tour Leader
Our tourleader Mike is PADI & SSI Instructor, he ensures that each dive is carried out in the safest and most enjoyable manner possible. With 5 years of extensive experience in the Similan Islands, he relies on good knowledge of local marine life around the dive sites you'll be visiting.
Cabins & catering
The Cabins
There are 7 double cabins, which are all very roomy and have plenty of storage space for your personal belongings. All doors are designed to open to the outer deck to give you the full benefit of the cool sea breeze.
Each cabin has a reading light and 220 V outlets and we provide electricity 24 hours a day. Each cabin has been designed with an individual interior. There are three A/C cabins, two of which are equipped with a double bed and an extra single bed, giving you extra space for sleeping or storing your personal goods like cameras, housings, flashes, etc.
The third A/C cabin, our honeymoon suite, is located at the bow (front of the ship) and has a king-size bed. All A/C cabins have individual aircon units with remote control so that you can adjust the temperature to your own comfort level.
The four fan cabins offer spacious bunk beds for a comfortable night and also enough space for all of your personal belongings. Like in the A/C cabins, you will find clothes-hangers and towel rails.
Toilet / Shower Area
The Marco Polo is equipped with plenty of bathroom facilities. There are two shower cabins, two open air showers and three additional European-style toilets with sinks.
The Galley
You'll be served traditional European and vibrant Thai cuisine cooked freshly in our specially equipped galley.
The cooking area is made mainly from stainless steel to guarantee hygenic food preparation. Our large refrigerator keeps food fresh during the voyage.
A taste of what you can expect..
- You're greeted in the morning with a light snack before your first dive.
- Then back on the Marco Polo, we serve a full European-style breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausages, fruits and toast with tea or coffee.
- Two dives later, it's lunchtime and you're probably famished. A selection of Thai and European dishes with fresh tropical fruits is ready on deck.
- In the afternoon you'll enjoy light snacks to keep you going until dinner.
- A full day's magical diving is over and we're all ready to eat, drink and be merry. You are treated to a range of delicious European and Thai culinary delights as the sun sets over the Andaman Sea. Ready to chill out on deck and do it all again tomorrow?
