Andaman Islands - Mermaid 1 dives the final frontier

The Mermaid 1 liveaboard keeps pushing the boundaries. She started with Similan Islands cruises, expanded North into the Mergui Archipelago, has a summer schedule in the Komodo National Park and now has plans for something special...

The Andaman Islands are part of India, although are actually closer to Thailand. These remote islands are barely open to tourism and very few dive boats have ventured this way. The reefs are healthy and hardly touched by fishing, the waters are said to be like fish soup, and there are incredible underwater hot springs to be discovered. This is the chance of a lifetime!

There is just one exploratory trip planned for April 2008 (see dates below) and two trips in 2009. We suggest early booking to avoid disappointment.

Cruise Dates and Prices - 2008 and 2009

6 - 17 April 2008 - Special 11 night exploration cruise with up to 40 dives

Master or Single Cabins - 4,390 US$ per person
Deluxe Cabins - 3,990 US$ per person
Budget Cabins - 3,490 US$ per person


25 February - 7 March 2009 or 8 - 18 March 2009
9 Days diving / 10 Nights - up to 36 dives

Master or Single Cabins - 4,390 US$ per person
Deluxe Cabins - 3,990 US$ per person
Budget Cabins - 3,490 US$ per person


How To Get There...

These cruises will depart from Port Blair in the Andaman Islands. Flights are via Calcutta or Madras. There is a chance of Bangkok - Port Blair flights. There is even talk of Phuket - Port Blair flights. Stay tuned.

For the 2008 exploration cruise, all guests must be experienced Advanced Open Water certified divers. For 2009, the cruises will be open to all.

If you have a dive group and want the ultimate charter - consider Mermaid 1 in the Andaman Islands. The full charter rate for 10 nights for up to 15 divers is 59,050 US$ - approx 3,900 US$ per person.

Bookings and Information: Email info@sunrise-divers.com

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