The Boat
Ocean
Rover is one of the top 10
liveaboards in the
whole world, and as
such is well known around the world,
setting the standard for service and safety
among all liveaboards in Thailand. Starting
operations in December 2000, Ocean Rover has now
had several very successful seasons running
trips in Thailand, Myanmar and Sulawesi - please
note that people often book Ocean Rover more
than a year ahead, so advance booking is
essential. On board you are looked after by no
less than 12 crew, who aim to ensure you have
the liveaboard trip of a lifetime.
Ocean
Rover cruises with a maximum of sixteen guests
in eight cabins which are located on the main
and upper decks. Six cabins are identical (4
upper deck and 2 main deck), having large double
beds with single upper bunks and large panoramic
windows - these are ideal for couples and can
also be used as twin cabins. The two forward
cabins on the main deck feature wide upper and
lower single bunks and have portholes. All
cabins have private bathrooms, individually
controlled air-conditioning and plenty of
storage space
The
Ocean Rover is built for photographers - the
dive deck has several camera tables and rinse
tanks plus a special camera maintenance room.
Photographers always have safe places to put
down their expensive cameras just before and
after the dive, and the crew all know how to
handle your expensive gear! There are 2 fast
RIB's (dinghies, chase boats) for picking up and
dropping off, and these are stored on the huge
"whale deck" when the boat is underway. The dive
deck is huge, making for easy dive preparation.
And as you'd expect, Nitrox is available on
board.
The
spacious salon combines a comfortable dining and
seating area, along with a well equipped
entertainment center and a camera charging area
with both 220/110 volts charging point.The salon
has is light and airy and has a relaxed
atmosphere. You will also find a
refreshment/coffee corner with an espresso
machine, and an extensive library of diving and
marine life identification books. The upper deck
has a huge sun deck, partly shaded withrelaxation space and a refreshment area.
Cabins, Berths, Showers,
Bathrooms... There are eight twin bunk and
double bed Standard cabins on the main deck with
en-suite private bathrooms
All the
cabins have:
Individual
Air conditioning
Large seaview
window (except lower deck)
Toilet and hot
water shower for every two cabins -
unlimited showering
Bedding and
towels
Hair dryers and toiletries in all
cabins
Hand basin and
mirror
Wardrobe with
life jackets
220V & 110V electrical currents
No. of bathrooms
/ showers - 8 / 8 - hot water
Crew, facilities, Dive
Courses
Crew
comprises:
Tour leader
4
Divemasters
Captain
Cook
Engineer
Cleaner
4
Deck hands
Enriched Air Nitrox system — 2 Motorised
dive dinghies — Twenty four square metre
dive deck — Air-conditioned saloon with
video & music system — Photo CD burning
— Sixty square metre sundeck with sun
loungers
PADI dive certification courses
available including Advanced Open Water
Diver US$ 230
Menu, cuisine type
Thai and
European main meal dishes
and continental breakfast.
Buffet-style service in
dining room on main deck -
choose from three main
dishes with rice and salad.
Most
dietary requirements can be
catered for - please send us
your requirements.
Dinner is
also provided on the first
evening of the cruise.
Coffee,
tea, soft drinks, hot
chocolate and water are
provided free of charge.
Beer
and is also
available.
No fixed
menu.
Technical Specifications
Built in
year 2000
Size —
30m x 8m
Top speed
— 12
knots
Cruising
speed — 8
knots
3
engines
2 Generators
3
x dive tank compressor
- Nitrox membrane system
12 litre
aluminium tanks with
international A-clamp
fittings - DIN adapters are
also available
Electricity — 24 hours per
day
Water
capacity — 10,000
litres
per day
Fuel
capacity —
35,000
litres
Safety
support features
2
fast chase boats
with boarding
ladders
IMO
(International
Maritime
Organisation)
SOLAS
(Safety of Life at
Sea)
ISM
(International
Safety Management)
ISPS
(International Code
for the Security of
Ships & Port
Facilities)
Navtex, 2 *
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
Satellite telephone
and fax
Mobile telephone
2
Oxygen cylinders
Standard medic first
aid box
60
Life jackets on main
deck
3
Fire extinguisher
Signal Flares
Deck Layout
plans
Upper deck : G
sundeck - E guest cabins - H
wheelhouse - I captains cabin -
J dive crew cabin
Main deck : A
dive deck - B whale deck - C
salon - D galley - E guest
cabins - F camera room
Itinerary options:
MV OCEAN
ROVER
SCHEDULE
2006/2007
(Prices may
be subject
to change;
all prices-
per person)
Cruise price includes: cabin
accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast,
lunch, dinner, soft drinks, coffee, hot
chocolate, tea and water, dives, tanks, weights
and weightbelts, torches, experienced
English-speaking divemaster(s), and return
transfers to the boat from Phuket Airport and
hotels.
Cruise price excludes (where applicable):
Similan National Park fees (~US$ 25-35), scuba
equipment, nitrox, dive insurance, alcoholic
drinks.
How to get there: Mermaid II departs in
the evening from Patong Beach in Phuket. There
is a transfer service from the airport and all
hotels in Phuket to and from the boat. For more
information see our
Phuket tourist information section.
