Decisions Decisions

[aquamann]

Hi all, I thought I might check with the experts on this one. I'm planning a trip to Phuket and was going to do a liveaboard on the Mermaid II, but have the opportunity to do the same trip on the Black Manta for the same price. I don't know much about this boat, so if some of you have been on the Black Manta or Mermaid II I would be interested in your comparisons.

 

[stevenl]

Black Manta, hands down.

 

[similandiver]

The black Manta is run by a group out of singapore. They are particualr and pretty good.

The mermaid is a classier boat, but why aim for those amenities when you can go on a boat run by divers?

 

[Ringo]

Go Black Manta! It is now run by Calypso divers on Phuket who are a very reputable operation.

 

[aquamann]

Wow!, you guys are all pretty much in agreement that the Manta is the way to go. I'm curious though as to what you meant Similandiver that the Mermaid is a classier boat. Looking at the pictures online it looks like the Manta is a little more upscale and the cabins are a little larger.

 

[stevenl]

Aquamann, you're right, Black Manta is classier than Mermaid II.

 

[aquamann]

Thanks Steven, it looks like we are going on the Black Manta.

 

[similandiver]

Sorry, Just a subjective feeling. Black Manta is certainly a good boat, don't get me wring. The layout, the way things are run is very good quality.

I just felt like things had a few better "touches" on the Mermaid. And yes, I would heartily recommend using the Manta.

 

[aquamann]

Sorry, Just a subjective feeling. Black Manta is certainly a good boat, don't get me wring. The layout, the way things are run is very good quality.

I just felt like things had a few better "touches" on the Mermaid. And yes, I would heartily recommend using the Manta.

Could you elaborate on that a little?

 

[aquamann]

Sorry, Just a subjective feeling. Black Manta is certainly a good boat, don't get me wring. The layout, the way things are run is very good quality.

I just felt like things had a few better "touches" on the Mermaid. And yes, I would heartily recommend using the Manta.

Would you care to elaborate on what you found better on the Mermaid?