tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24269835366480012292011-11-21T10:29:53.969-08:002012 Thailand Scuba Cruise Group Leaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273223080523290294noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426983536648001229.post-22625444025263450492011-10-31T16:06:00.000-07:002011-11-14T10:28:02.516-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.phiphidiving.com/images/liveaboards/le-mahe/le-mahe-liveaboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="http://www.phiphidiving.com/images/liveaboards/le-mahe/le-mahe-liveaboard.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to the 2012 Thailand Scuba Cruise Website!&nbsp; This is the place to come for information about our invitation only liveaboard trip and land tour&nbsp;to Thailand in November 2012.&nbsp; Group leaders Mike and Suzi have scheduled the Le Mahe liveaboard for a November 11-16, 2012 sailing, 4 1/2 days of diving and 18+ dives.&nbsp;&nbsp;The eight cabins will be filled first come first served.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Land and sea itineraries and other information about&nbsp;our trip to Thailand and diving in the Andaman can be found to the left of this entry.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have additional questions or pricing information, please do not hesitate to contact <a href="mailto:2012thailand@gmail.com">Suzi</a>.&nbsp; </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><h1><span style="font-size: large;">M/V Le Mahé</span></h1><h2>Phuket Liveaboard</h2><div class="fb_like"><span style="font-size: large;"><like class=" fb_edge_widget_with_comment fb_iframe_widget"></like></span></div><div class="textImage"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="photoright" src="http://static.asiawebdirect.com/m/bangkok/portals/diving-phuket-com/homepage/diveboats/le-mahe/allParagraphs/0/image/lemahe2.jpg" width="250" /> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Le Mahé was designed to provide divers with maximum safety, comfort and convenience. This live-aboard has spacious rooms with queen size double beds and twins, private bathrooms, individually controlled air conditioning. Personal TV/DVD system and a mini-bar in each cabin.&nbsp; Onboard Le Mahé you&nbsp; can have free drinking water, tea and coffee as well as juices. Beer and soft drinks are also available for purchase at the bar/tv room. This cozy saloon has ample seating for all on board. Video, multi-system TV and hi-fi stereo provide entertainment and allow photo/videographers to see their efforts with their cameras. <span class="goog_qs-tidbit goog_qs-tidbit-0">A computer is available for photo/video editing and games. </span></span><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div class="divider"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="45f312dc-677b-46f7-88ae-c25984fec2f4"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a><br /><div class="content-listing-item"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="photoright" src="http://static.asiawebdirect.com/m/bangkok/portals/diving-phuket-com/homepage/diveboats/le-mahe/allParagraphs/01/image/diveasiacabin.jpg" width="250" /> </span><br /><h4><span style="font-size: large;">The Cabins</span></h4><span style="font-size: large;">Two twin and four double Cabins are located on the main deck, two more double Cabins are found on the upper deck; to the left you will find a link where you can look at the deck plans.. With the exception of the Cabins on the upper deck, the ones&nbsp;on the main deck have a private balcony.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">There are 2 different categories of cabin with a total of 8 cabins, all with ensuite bathroom and individual air conditioning system, fan, TV/DVD.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">• 2 Twin Cabins with large windows and balcony </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">• 4 Double Cabins with large windows and balcony </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">• 2 Double Cabins with large windows (on upper deck)</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">All cabins also have:</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">• shelves to store your clothes during the trip. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">• 70 X 200 cm beds incl. bedding (twin bed) </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">• 175 X 200 cm beds incl. bedding (double bed) </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">• Towels.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">• Twin-prong socket 220 volts mains outlet - 24 hours per day</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="content-listing-item"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="clear"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div></div><div class="divider"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="f594c7b5-f6cf-4100-9a89-80d0d3f5ae93"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a><br /><div class="content-listing-item"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="photoright" src="http://static.asiawebdirect.com/m/bangkok/portals/diving-phuket-com/homepage/diveboats/le-mahe/allParagraphs/03/image/lemahe04.jpg" width="250" /> </span><br /><h4><span style="font-size: large;"></span>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: large;">The Dining Area</span></h4><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The </span><span style="font-size: large;">outdoor dining area is located on the upper deck. It sheltered from the sun, composed of a U-shaped table and benches. Tea, coffee, drinking water, fresh fruits, snacks are always on the table in self service.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This space also doubles as the&nbsp;briefing center. On the roof top of the dining area, one finds a sheltered chill lounge place arranged with mattress and TV where you can rest between the dives. </span><br /><br /></div><div class="divider"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="59810b34-2b93-4124-a7dd-480729c4bbd9"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a><br /><div class="content-listing-item"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="photoright" src="http://static.asiawebdirect.com/m/bangkok/portals/diving-phuket-com/homepage/diveboats/le-mahe/allParagraphs/05/image/lemahe05.jpg" width="250" /> </span><br /><h4><span style="font-size: large;"></span>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: large;">The Diving Deck</span></h4><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The d</span><span style="font-size: large;">ive platform has two exit ladders and 2 fresh water showers to rinse yourself or your equipment after the dives. You will also find a large bucket with fresh water for rinsing cameras, dive computers and torches.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The air compressors&nbsp;are in&nbsp;the hold; there are 20 aluminium 12L tanks always availablem, but they also have&nbsp;15L tanks.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size: large;">The Dive Crew</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The experienced staff onboard is all professional multilingual PADI Divemasters &amp; Instructors.&nbsp; There is always a dive guide available for you, but if you are an experienced diver and just want to have a dive site briefing, then you and your buddy can go on your own.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="clear"></div></div><div class="divider"></div><div class="index-teaser"><a href="http://www.diving.phuket.com/liveaboard/phiphi-liveaboard01.htm" target=""><img alt="" class="teaser-image" src="http://static.asiawebdirect.com/m/bangkok/portals/diving-phuket-com/shared/teasers/index/Similan-Islands-with-M-V-Le-Mahe/teaserMulti/image/similan.jpg" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><em>Dive Itinerary</em></span> </span></h3><br /><div class="post-header"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><br /><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-5806784471789610824"><table align="center" bgcolor="#155487" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 500px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" height="480" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" style="width: 500px;"><tbody><tr style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><td align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="500"><span class="style27" style="font-size: medium;">FOR 5 DAYS TRIP</span></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><table background="image/bg12.jpg" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" style="width: 500px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" width="50%"><span class="style22"><b>Day 1</b><br />07:30 Wake up — light breakfast<br />08:00 Dive 1: Similan<br />09:00 Breakfast<br />11:00 Dive 2: Similan<br />12:30 Lunch<br />15:00 Dive 3: Similan<br />16:30 Snacks<br />18:30 Dive 4: Similan (Sunset Dive)<br />20:30 Dinner</span></td><td align="left" style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" valign="top" width="50%"><span class="style22"><b>Day 2</b><br />07:30 Wake up — light breakfast<br />08:00 Dive 1: Similan<br />09:00 Breakfast<br />11:00 Dive 2: Similan<br />12:30 Lunch<br />15:00 Dive 3: Similan<br />16:30 Snacks<br />18:30 Dive 4: Similan (Sunset Dive)<br />20:30 Dinner</span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="style22"><b>Day 3</b><br />07:30 Wake up — light breakfast<br />08:00 Dive 5: Similan<br />09:00 Breakfast<br />11:00 Dive 6: Similan<br />12:30 Lunch<br />15:30 Dive 7: Koh Tachai<br />16:30 Snacks<br />19:00 Dive 8: Koh Tachai (Sunset Dive)<br />20:30 Dinner</span></td><td align="left" style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" valign="top"><span class="style22"><b>Day 4</b><br />07:30 Wake up — light breakfast<br />08:00 Dive 9: Richelieu Rock<br />09:00 Breakfast<br />11:00 Dive 10: Richelieu Rock<br />12:30 Lunch<br />15:00 Dive 11: Richelieu Rock<br />16:30 Snacks<br />19:00 Dive 12: Koh Bon (Sunset Dive)<br />20:30 Dinner</span></td></tr><tr style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><td align="left" colspan="2"><span class="style22"><b>Day 5</b></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" valign="top"><span class="style22">0<span style="color: white;">7:30 Wake up — light breakfast</span><br style="color: white;" /><span style="color: white;">08:00 Dive 13: Koh Bon</span><br style="color: white;" /><span style="color: white;">09:00 Breakfast</span><br style="color: white;" /><span style="color: white;">11:00 Dive 14: Koh Bon</span></span></td><td align="left" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" valign="top"><span class="style22"><span style="color: white;">12:30 Lunch</span><br style="color: white;" /><span style="color: white;">15:00 Arrival in Tap Lamu, </span><br style="color: white;" /><span style="color: white;">transfer back to Phuket</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><td><b class="style22">Please note:</b> All times in this itinerary are estimates only. Times and dive sites can change, depending on weather conditions and special requests<br />or circumstances.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://platform.ak.fbcdn.net/www/app_full_proxy.php?app=7146470109&amp;v=1&amp;size=o&amp;cksum=183dd8bf026544da4b25a114c7d7e4a0&amp;src=http%3A%2F%2Fimg190.imageshack.us%2Fimg190%2F7431%2Fsimilanmapnew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_2bvy61="4" height="640" src="http://platform.ak.fbcdn.net/www/app_full_proxy.php?app=7146470109&amp;v=1&amp;size=o&amp;cksum=183dd8bf026544da4b25a114c7d7e4a0&amp;src=http%3A%2F%2Fimg190.imageshack.us%2Fimg190%2F7431%2Fsimilanmapnew.jpg" width="425" /></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2426983536648001229-2262544402526345049?l=2012thailand.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>2012 Thailand Scuba Cruise Group Leaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11273223080523290294noreply@blogger.com0