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MV Philkade
Layout and Description
The 29 - meter M / V Philkade, launched in 2002, has been designed specifically for luxury live-aboard diving cruises. Our 5 - star comfort for a limited number provides the answer for those tired of compromising between exceptional diving and discomfort and those who prefer diving amidst a school of fish rather than a school of divers. Built to meet all international standards, M/V Philkade is equipped with the latest electronics and safety equipment and is capable of transoceanic cruises.
MV Philkade has an upper fly bridge, three main decks, plus 6 spacious, well appointed guest cabins including: 1 master, 4 doubles and a triple, for 13 guests. The two aft cabins now have an option so that the double beds can be converted into full sized single beds. This means that there are more options for the individual customer to join M/V Philkade on her voyages. Please see below for more details about the cabins.
Lower Deck Layout
Accommodation consists of 3 superior double-bed cabins with ensuited bathrooms (shower cabin and toilet). There are also 1 standard three-bed cabin and 1 standard double cabin that share a bathroom (shower cabin and toilet). All cabins have individual A/C and are equipped with wardrobes, drawers, safe deposits, internal phones.
Aft swim/diving platform, engine room and crew cabins
| Cabin (click to see videos) | Type | Bed Type (Please click to see photos) |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Aquamarine | Deluxe | 1 double queen (2 pax) | Ensuite bathroom, home theatre, safe |
| 2. Sea Horse | Superior | 1 double (2 pax) | Ensuite bathroom, safe |
| 3. Sea Star | Standard | 3 single beds (3 pax) | Ensuite bathroom (shared with cabin 4), safe |
| 4. Manta Ray | Standard | 1 double (2 pax) or 2 twin (2 pax) or 1double+1single (3pax) |
Ensuite bathroom (shared with cabin 3), safe |
| 5. Sea Turtle | Superior | 1 double (2 pax) | Ensuite bathroom, safe |
| 6. Dolphin | Superior | 1 double (2 pax) or 2 twin (2 pax or 1double+1single (3pax) |
Ensuite bathroom, safe |
Main Deck Layout
The Deluxe Cabin, dubbed Aquamarine, has a panoramic ocean view, king size bed, TV and home theater, wardrobe, drawers, cabinets, leather sofa, safe deposit, individual A/C, own large bathroom (shower cabin, WC, cabinets). The Deluxe cabin can be accessed from a main deck private door or from a saloon private door.
The saloon and dining place offer an amazing 70 sqm surface. The aft deck entrance door opens to the saloon, on the left lays a ‘wave shape’ leather sofa and 2 black granite coffee tables. On the right, an ‘L shape’ leather Sofa with a black granite table. An integrated wood cabinet shelters the TV and home theater, small fridge, cabinets and drawers and is connected on one side to a Bar with black granite top. The en suite dining space can also be accessed from a separate deck door and is furnished with a black granite dining table, an ‘L shape’ leather sofa and an electric dumbwaiter connecting to the galley on the upper deck. There is a PC workstation on Philkade which is dedicated for the viewing of digital photos and video. The computer has most necessary software programs and a CD burner for you to back up your treasures.
Upper Deck Layout
The upper deck, accessible by large stairs from the main deck or by connecting stairs to an amazing, large sun-bathing area at the front, consists of a fully equipped galley with stainless steel appliances.
A fully equipped Wheelhouse with one access from the saloonand two from the walkways.
The large aft deck with dining table and chairs offers a unique al fresco dining experience under the stars and can give space to a large entertainment floor.
Fly Bridge Layout
The spacious fly bridge, largely shadowed by a retractable sun awning consists of a second helm, two large Sofas with upholstery, several cabinets and a BBQ station with a sink. MV Philkade is equipped with 2 tenders. We have a pair of 4.25m inflatable dinghies, equipped with 40 horsepower outboard engines for access to divesites as well as jaunts to shore, snorkelling and sightseeing. While underway the dinghies are raised by electric crane and stowed on the upper decks.
Technical Specifications
| Name | M/V Philkade |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2002 |
| Length | 97' |
| Beam | 7 m. |
| Draft | 1.7 m. |
| Country of registration: | Thailand |
| Type | Displacement Motor Yacht |
| Hull Material: | Steel |
| Main Engine : | 2x Iveco 8281 SRM44 (440 hp) |
| Generators | 75kw@50Hz / 50 kw@50Hz |
| Air Compressor | Coltri-Sub MCH 16 |
| Nitrox Compressor | Coltri LP 280 Rotary Silent (Membrane System) |
| Cruising Speed | 10 knots |
| Electricity | 12 V / 24 V / 110 V / 240 V / 380 V |
| Fuel type & capacity | 18,000 liters diesel |
| Fresh Water capacity | 22,000 liters |
| Registered Passengers + Crew: | 30 + 12 |
Accommodation
| Deluxe Cabin | 1x2 pax |  |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Cabin | 3x2 pax | |
| Standard Cabin | 1x2 pax and 1x3 pax | |
| Crew Cabin | 3x2 pax | |
| Shower | en-suite | |
| Toilet | en-suite | |
| Air conditioned | (individual control) | |
| Bedlinen / Bath Towels provided | ||
| Safes in cabin | ||
| Cupboards in cabin | ||
| Hair Dryers provided | ||
Yacht-Equipment
| Anchor Winch | Snorkeling Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| GPS | JRC (2) | Diving Gear |
| Autopilot | Sea Kayak : (1) | |
| Sounder | (2) | Dinghies : 7 pax / 6 pax |
| Chart Plotter | JRC / NAVMAN (2) | Sea-Doo Seascooter |
| Radar : JRC 64NM | Outboard Engines : 40HP / 15HP | |
| CB | Windlass | |
| VHF Radio (DSC) | JRC (2) | Retractable Sun Awning |
| SSB – Radio | Kenwood | Deck Shower : (2) |
| Hand Held VHF | ICOM GMDSS (3) | Deck cushions |
| Satellite Phone | Saloon with Sitting Area | |
| Satellite Epirb | MCMURDO | Deep Freezer |
| Flares | (6) | Refrigerators : (2) |
| Fire Extinguishers | (10) | Ice Maker |
| Smoke Alarms | (5) | Galley appliances |
| First Aid Kit / Oxygen Kit | TV : (2) | |
| Life Vest | (25) | VDO library |
| M.O.B.- Buoy | Home Theatres: Saloon / Aquamarine Cabin (2) | |
| Life Raft | 15 pax | Weather fax : NAV 5 GMDSS NAVTEX RECEIVER |
Maximum Passenger Capacity
| Diving day cruise | 30 pax | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-diving day cruise | 30 pax | |
| Liveaboard cruise | 12-15 pax | |