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M/Y Aqua One brings a new dimension to the prospect of live-aboard diving in Thailand. With an overall length of 35 meters and a beam of 6.5 meters, she has been specifically designed and built to luxuriously accommodate a party of up to 18 divers who demands a superior level of accommodation and lifestyle. There are 4 staterooms with private ensuite facilities on the main deck; 3 sharing two heads and showers on the forward lower deck; and 2 sharing one head and shower on the aft lower deck.

 

Dive Seasons

Between October and May, Aqua One will operate in the Andaman Sea which is recognised as being home to some of the world's top dive sites. It will cruise destinations from Red and Purple Rocks and Koh Ha Yai south of Phuket, North to the Similan Islands and Richilieu Rocks. Extended trips will also be made to Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago and the famous Burma Banks. Aqua One is one of the few vessels cleared to enter Myanmar waters for dive cruises.

During June to September, Aqua One returns to the Gulf of Thailand taking her guests to the prime dive spots which include Chumporn and Tong Ku Pinnacle, Hin Bai and Hin Wong in Samui and Koh Tao Her guests will find complete facilities for the serious diver ranging from a roomy dive deck and dive-platform to a dedicated camera station and an onboard automatic E-6 processing center. All amenities and facilities including daily fresh towels, coffee/tea making stations, home entertainment center, individually controlled air-conditioning in each room, delicious cuisines and even a supply of environmentally friendly shampoo and soap etc are provided - all associated with luxury living.

Diving in Thailand is possible all year round but the best time to visit the West Coast is from October to May and for the Gulf, from June to September.

The vessel is crewed by experienced international staff and her operations managed by people with long experience in cruise ships and hotel management who, needless to say, are themselves dedicated divers.

Ship Specification
Type: Steel mono hull, M/Y
Size: 35 M x 6.5 M
Year built: 1998
Max. Passenger: 18
No. Of crew: 7
No. Of diving staff: 3
Tender: Two 4.70 meters R.I.B.
Water supply: 14000 L tank and 6000 L per day desalination machine.
Gear rinse: Cameras and gear soak tank separately.
Voltage: 380/220/110 v, 50hz, 12v DC.
A/C: All staterooms and common area. (Individual control)
Video: Multi system TV & VCR in salon.
Audio: CD & Tape player in salon and also one music channel in each stateroom.
Main propulsion: Twin Cummins Marine KTA50-M 16 cylinders 1250 BHP.
Generator: Twin Cummins 60 kW 380 V 3 Phase 50 Hz.

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For more information, contact bbcdiver@starhub.net.sg or call us at 222 6862 for more details now!