









Thailand · Liveaboard★ 4.4
from USD 620 / person
Plan this trip with AI →Step aboard The Junk, a stunning liveaboard dive boat that combines adventure with comfort as it sails through the breathtaking waters of Thailand and Myanmar. This charming sailing yacht, once featured in James Bond and Swiss Family Robinson, offers a unique diving experience, allowing you to explore the vibrant marine life of the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, and Phi Phi Island.
As you dive into the clear waters, you'll encounter an array of mesmerizing creatures, including graceful manta rays, serene leopard sharks, and majestic whale sharks. With up to four guided dives per day, you’ll have ample opportunities to witness the kaleidoscopic corals and diverse marine species like snapper, barracuda, and nudibranchs. After a day of exploration, unwind with delicious meals that blend Asian and international cuisine, served in a cozy dining area or on the open-air top deck. Experience the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation aboard The Junk.
Evening embarkation at Chalong Pier, followed by briefings and dinner on board. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors.
Diving at selected southern Andaman Sea sites such as Koh Phi Phi, Shark Point or Anemone Reef, with up to four dives including a sunset or night dive.
Further diving at iconic sites including the King Cruiser wreck and/or Racha Yai and Racha Noi, with up to four dives scheduled.
Final dives in the morning followed by return to port and disembarkation in the afternoon. Unfortunately, our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Regulations in Thailand make it mandatory to provide PADI Travel with all required info within 48 hours after receiving confirmation. If you fail to provide the requested information, the boat reserves the right to cancel your reservation without further notice. Your confirmation email/invoice document will tell you which information needs to be returned without delay.
Complimentary airport transfers are available on embarkation day. Guests will be met at Phuket Airport (Domestic Terminal, Exit 3) at approximately 15:30 by a representative holding a "The Junk Liveaboards" sign and transferred to the vessel. Please allow sufficient time for immigration and baggage collection.
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| Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 | 6 | USD 1,336 | 14 left |
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| Apr 2, 2027 – Apr 6, 2027 | 4 | USD 1,115 | 13 left |
| Apr 7, 2027 – Apr 13, 2027 | 6 | USD 1,670 | 14 left |
| Apr 13, 2027 – Apr 19, 2027 | 6 | USD 1,336 | 14 left |
| Apr 20, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027 | 4 | USD 1,115 | 14 left |
| Apr 24, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027 | 6 | USD 1,670 | 14 left |
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| Nov 7, 2027 – Nov 13, 2027 | 6 | USD 1,755 | 14 left |
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| Dec 1, 2027 – Dec 5, 2027 | 4 | USD 1,170 | 14 left |
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| Jul 6, 2028 – Jul 9, 2028 | 3 | USD 685 | 14 left |
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| Oct 14, 2028 – Oct 20, 2028 | 6 | USD 1,840 | 14 left |
Evening embarkation at Thap Lamu Pier, followed by briefings and dinner on board. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors.
Diving in the Similan Islands, exploring coral gardens, bommies and granite boulder formations.
Dives at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, featuring wall dives, coral gardens and current-influenced ridges with the chance of larger marine life.
Diving in the Surin Islands and at Richelieu Rock, focusing on rich marine biodiversity and varied underwater topography.
Final dives on the Khao Lak wrecks, followed by return to port and disembarkation in the early afternoon. Unfortunately, our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Regulations in Thailand make it mandatory to provide PADI Travel with all required info within 48 hours after receiving confirmation. If you fail to provide the requested information, the boat reserves the right to cancel your reservation without further notice. Your confirmation email/invoice document will tell you which information needs to be returned without delay.
The trip begins in Khao Lak and ends in Khao Lak The closest airport is Phuket Intl. Airport Your flight should arrive in Phuket no later than 15:00 on the embarkation day It is about a 1h drive from the airport to the pier You will be picked up at Phuket Airport and transferred to the boat Check in is before 18:00 Boat departure from Khao Lak harbor is 18:00 Day 1 is reserved for embarkation, there will be no diving on this day. Checkout is in the morning at 10am after breakfast
Evening embarkation at Chalong Pier, followed by briefings and dinner on board. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors.
Diving in the Similan Islands, exploring coral gardens, bommies and granite boulder formations.
Dives at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, featuring wall dives, coral gardens and current-influenced ridges with the chance of larger marine life.
Diving in the Surin Islands and at Richelieu Rock, focusing on rich marine biodiversity and varied underwater topography.
Final dives on the Khao Lak wrecks, followed by return to port and disembarkation in the early afternoon. Unfortunately, our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Regulations in Thailand make it mandatory to provide PADI Travel with all required info within 48 hours after receiving confirmation. If you fail to provide the requested information, the boat reserves the right to cancel your reservation without further notice. Your confirmation email/invoice document will tell you which information needs to be returned without delay.
The trip begins in Khao Lak and ends in Khao Lak The closest airport is Phuket Intl. Airport Your flight should arrive in Phuket no later than 15:00 on the embarkation day It is about a 1h drive from the airport to the pier You will be picked up at Phuket Airport and transferred to the boat Check in is before 18:00 Boat departure from Khao Lak harbor is 18:00 Day 1 is reserved for embarkation, there will be no diving on this day. Checkout is in the morning at 10am after breakfast
★ 53 guest reviews
★ 5 · Rebecca greenslade · 2021-12-31Thoroughly enjoyed a 4 night Similan Isle dive trip on the Junk. Lovely staff, organised boat,
★ 5 · Maurício Lopes De Albuquerque Filho · 2018-04-02Very good. Fantastic boat and crew.
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