Hua Hin River Trips and Hua Hin Boat Trips
Explore the Gulf of Thailand from Hua Hin.
Welcome to Mermaid Cruises. Come and explore with us the beauty of the Gulf of Thailand from our base close to Hua Hin. In these pages you can discover secret places only accessible from the water to make your holiday a magical memory.
Our flagship, the "Peacock", is a newly refitted and comprehensively equipped, 70 foot traditional teak-built Thai pleasure boat. It is the biggest and best equipped tour boat in the Hua Hin area.
Relax or party in the large enclosed salon with bar for up to 40 passengers with DVD, stereo and karaoke systems.
There is a spacious covered seating area on the upper deck, as well as sun and fishing decks.
Kingfisher - eco river boat as seen on Thai TV 5
Thailand’s first and only electrically powered tour boat, built to Mermaid Cruises’ own concept and specifications.
Enjoy relaxing tours to the Mangroves and along the Pranburi River in total silence, admiring the local flora and fauna, such as 3-metre long Monitor Lizards and exquisite Kingfishers, Egrets, Bee Eaters, and much, much more.
An ideal river trip for bird watching, wildlife and photography enthusiasts.
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| Evening Squid Fishing
The tour starts by admiring the panoramic view of the area from a hilltop temple. Watch the sun set as we cruise down to Hat Sai Yai with the Golden Buddha on the hill. Fish for squid in the bay, bar-b-cue your catch on board, delicious Thai buffet, fresh fruit, music, DVD, bar, karaoke, transport to and from hotel.
SPECIAL TOUR: Once a week, we depart a little later and turn the Squid Fishing Trip into a combination Party Night with great music and wonderful food.
6p.m. - 10p.m.
950 baht per person, children (8 -13) 700 baht. |
Monkey Island
Full day of fun for the whole family.
The tour starts by admiring the panoramic view of the area from a hilltop temple. Cruise through the picturesque fishing village of Pak Nam Pran and out to the open sea. Set sail to
Monkey Island, ferry ashore to feed the monkeys (bananas provided), try some fishing (rods and bait provided) or maybe just enjoy a relaxing swim in the clean, calm, warm, safe
waters of the Gulf or try some kayaking. Delicious Thai buffet lunch on board, fresh fruit, music, DVD, bar, karaoke, transport
to and from hotel.
9a.m. – 4.30p.m.
1,950 baht per person, children (8 -13) 1,450 baht |
| Full-Day Fishing Trip
Fishing at various locations around the bay, bar-b-cue your catch on board, transport to and from hotel. Thai buffet, Music, DVD, Bar, Karaoke.
9a.m. – 5p.m.
1,950 baht per person, children (8 - 13) 1,450 baht |
Khao Sam Roi Yod
Full-day trip to Thailand's first marine national park. The tour starts by admiring the panoramic view of the area from a hilltop temple. Cruise through the picturesque fishing
village of Pak Nam Pran and out to the open sea. Set sail to Kao Sam Roi Yod, ferry to beach (entrance fee extra), climb to and explore cave, relax on beach or on board. Delicious Thai buffet, music, DVD, bar, karaoke, transport to and from hotel.
9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
1,950 baht per person, children (8 - 13) 1,450 baht
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Eco River Cruises & Hua Hin Bird Watching Trips |
| Sit back and admire the magnificent flora and fauna of the Pak Nam Pran/Pran Buri area in complete silence while cruising on our brand-new luxury river boat.
Pick-up from hotel approx. 8.30 a.m., see the fantastic view from a local hilltop temple. Travel to Mermaid Pier and board the Kingfisher electric boat. Cruise to the Forest Park Mangrove Swamp. Guided tour through one of the few intact mangrove areas with its various species of crab and other fauna and visit the forest park right on the beach. Return to Mermaid Pier approx. 12 noon.
Lunch
White/red snapper barbecued with yellow curry and coconut, spring onions, garlic and white wine, fresh barbecued prawns and squid, egg-fried rice, fresh papaya salad, traditional Thai pork & chicken dishes, fresh fruit (3-5 types according to availability chosen from pineapple, water melon, honeydew melon, mango, dragon fruit, etc.). Vegetarian food can be provided on request for those who do not eat fish. Simply inform our staff before the boat leaves.
Afternoon section (leave 1.30 p.m.)
Board the Kingfisher and travel up the beautiful Pran Buri river. See a fantastic array of flora and fauna, including Kingfishers (of course), Egrets, Sea eagles and many others, plus the magnificent monitor lizards up to over 3 metres long. Click here for birdwatching on the Pranburi River.
Watch the local river fishermen at their work and feed the fish at a local fish reserve. Tour ends at Pran Buri railway bridge at approx. 4 p.m., return to hotel approx. 4.30 p.m.
1,950 baht per person, children (8 – 13) 1,450 baht
Half-day tours also available on request
Boat details
Built July 2006
8 metres long, 1.65 m wide fibre-glass hull, interactive seating for up to 12 passengers plus 2 crew.
4.5 HP electric direct-drive long-tail motor, 6 x 6 volt deep-cycle batteries
Maximum speed fully loaded: 7-8 knots
Draught fully loaded: 30 cm
Range: 7 hours at 4-5 knots |
Latest news: Coming soon - electric eco-minibus and eco-speedboat

Moorings Available
We offer you the chance to moor your boat at our marina at very reasonable rates, either in the water or, if you won't be here for a while, park it up on your trailer on dry land. We have 24/7 security, qualified staff, lockable secure storage facilities, covered car parking area, our own slipway, a well-stocked bar, toilet and shower facilities and, most importantly of all, a wealth of local knowledge.
If you're interested, please contact us, but don't leave it too long as space is limited:

Tel:
+66-32-632223 (office) and +66-84-8007400 (mobile)
www.huahincruises.com
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