Thailand
There are few destinations that inspire awe more than Thailand. And that’s before you even hit the boat.
No matter where you go in Thailand, it will be filled with culture and history. The Royal Palace and temples in Bangkok, the beauty of Chiang Mai, the mountainous Chiang Rai, and even the holiday island of Phuket. Thailand is without a doubt spectacular, and that continues underwater in the Andaman Sea.
Thailand’s diving trade marks are many, although the beautifully colourful reefs and sleepy leopard sharks are the first things that come to mind. The most famous and sought after, though, are whale sharks and mantas during the season January through April. But there is a lot more to see than big fish, white sandy beaches, and clear blue water.
The Similan and Surin Islands lie to the north west of Phuket. Covered in lush vegetation, giving way to granite boulders and white sandy beaches surrounded by clear blue water. They are perhaps Thailand's best known scuba diving destination. To the south though, there is Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, and Koh Lipe. While lesser known they offer equally stunning diving.
Similan and Surin
Brimming with marine life of all sorts, you can dive the Similans over and over again. Moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger-tail seahorses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, schooling reef fish and, for the lucky ones, manta and whale sharks. Throw in Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and the world renowned Richelieu Rock and you have a recipe for an amazing liveaboard trip.
The Southern Islands
South of Phuket, dive into the beautiful seascapes of Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Lipe. Gorgeous reefs, pinnacles, caverns, and swim-throughs make up the topography underwater. Banded sea snakes, impressive schools of snappers, leopard sharks, and, for the lucky ones, a whale shark or a manta ray await. No matter which itinerary you choose, a world-class diving experience awaits you in Thailand.
Our Thailand itineraries
Best of Thailand
10 nights
from USD 3100
Similan & Surin Islands
6 nights
from USD 1440
Similan & Surin Islands
4 nights
from USD 960
South Andaman (including Koh Lipe)
4 nights
from USD 1240
Southern Explorer
2 nights
from USD 480
Manta Trust
10 nights
from USD 3100
our vessels
The Junk
Step aboard The Junk and spend your liveaboard holiday on an iconic vessel.
The Junk offers a unique liveaboard diving experience! She is a restored teak wood Chinese merchant vessel that also has a sideline as a Hollywood movie star, most famously in ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’. She is a unique vessel, designed to offer the best for her divers. The Junk offers 4 and 6 night trips around the Similan and Surin Islands, between Phuket and Khao Lak.
Our spacious dive deck provides plenty of space for your equipment and individual storage for those extra items. Once your dive gear is set up on arrival, our dive crew will take care of the rest. They will happily assist you preparing for dives and, if required, will carry your gear to the waiting tenders at dive time. And let’s not forget the food...there is no finer food in the fleet.
Our spacious dive deck provides plenty of space for your equipment and individual storage for those extra items. Once your dive gear is set up on arrival, our dive crew will take care of the rest. They will happily assist you preparing for dives and, if required, will carry your gear to the waiting tenders at dive time.
vessel specifications
Facilities
Guests
18
Twin Cabins
2
Twin/Double Flexi Cabins
3
Quad Cabins
2
En-suite
Yes
Air-conditioning
Yes
Towels
Yes
Lounge/Bar
Yes
Technical information
Length
34m
Breadth
8m
Engines
x1
Generators
x2
Construction Material
Wood
Desalination Units
Yes
Diving Facilities
Courses
Yes
Equipment Rental
Yes
Nitrox
Yes
Photographer Friendly
Yes
Compressors
x2
Tenders
x2
Guides
x3
Safety Equipment
First Aid
Yes
First Aiders
Yes
Emergency Oxygen
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Life Rafts
Yes
Radios
Yes
Fire Fighting Equipment
Yes
Smoke Detectors
Yes
Life Rings
Yes
The Phinisi
Officially known as ‘Cheng I Sao’, this vessel is a traditional phinisi built in Indonesia.
Full of character and charm, this sailing yacht is built from hard teak wood to a traditional design. She has seven cabins that accommodate up to 18 divers. With 2 person and 4 person cabins to choose from, The Phinisi is an excellent choice for group charters. Our guest comfort is always important, so each cabin is individually air-conditioned, with en-suite facilities, hot water on tap and plenty of storage space.
The salon area boasts a complete entertainment system so guests can watch movies or view their latest photos. Fully air-conditioned, with a cocktail bar and comfortable seating, divers won’t want to leave. Meals are served outdoors in a covered area to the rear; sumptuous buffets of western and Thai dishes, which are only rivalled by The Junk.
Upstairs there is a partially shaded sundeck where you can watch the islands slide by in comfort. Downstairs, divers have their own individual dive stations where they can prepare for underwater action. Dive guides and Cruise Directors are hand-picked for their experience and knowledge. They love to share the secrets of the amazing dive destinations we visit.
vessel specifications
Facilities
Guests
18
Double Cabins
5
Twin/Double Cabins
2
En-suite
Y
Air-conditioning
Y
Towel change
Y
Lounge/Bar
Y
Technical information
Length
34m
Breadth
8m
Engines
x1
Generators
x3
Construction Material
Wood
Desalination Units
Yes
Diving Facilities
Dive School
Yes
Equipment Rental
Yes
Nitrox Membrane
Yes
Rebreather Friendly
Yes
Photography Friendly
Yes
Compressors
x2
Tenders
x2
Guides
x3
Safety Equipment
First Aid
Yes
First Aiders
Yes
Emergency Oxygen
Yes
Oxygen Administrators
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Life Rafts
Yes
Radios
Yes
Fire Fighting Equipment
Yes
Smoke Detectors
Yes
Life Rings
Yes