Giamani
Boutique Phuket liveaboard
Giamani liveaboard
Phuket liveaboard Giamani was built in 1998 to IMO standards and was converted into a Similan diving liveaboard in 2007. As well as a 4 day Similan/Richelieu trip Giamani also has an excellent 2 day 2 night itinerary to Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa and Phi Phi. Combining the two trips makes a complete Andaman sea dive safari.
Giamani is a strong, reliable craft with all safety features in place. You can feel the quality when you are aboard her.
Taking just 10 divers, you are assured of personal service and plenty of space on Giamani. No crowded dive deck or dive sites.
Giamani gets especially well reviewed for the excellent food on board, a fusion of Thai, Asian and European. The tour leader is also very well regarded.
Giamani is one of the few Thailand liveaboards still departing from Phuket.
“About the boat Giamani and the crew I can only be ravingly positive. Extremely well organised, super personal service (almost embarrassing sometimes), great crew and super dive guides.
Ricardo is the face of the team, but the whole crew deserves a big thumbs up.” Full review on Trip Advisor
“Great team lead by Ricardo (skipper and dive-master) and his colleagues Francesco and Guido. I found the following were excellent…” Full review on Trip Advisor
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Features
- Length: 24 metres, beam 6.5 metres.
- 2 x 230hp Nissan diesel engines 425hp engine.
- Max 10 guests in 4 deluxe cabins and one master cabin. Deluxe cabins have a double bed plus an additional single bunk.
- Multi lingual divemasters
- Nitrox available.
- PADI and SSI dive courses are available on board.
- All cabins have quiet and controllable air conditioning units with directional air vents.
- All cabins have en-suite private bathrooms with hot water showers.
- Each cabin has enough power outlets for charging your electronics. Electricity is available 24/7.
- Each berth has it’s own fan and reading light. Each cabin has a minibar fridge.
- Delicious Thai and European food.
Prices
Prices Oct 2022 to May 2023
4 days 4 nights (14 dives) to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
- Deluxe twin share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 64,000 baht per diver
- Deluxe double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 64,000 baht per diver
- Deluxe cabin single occupancy, private en-suite bathroom: 96,000 baht
- Master double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 72,000 baht per diver
2 Days / 2 Nights (7 dives) to Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa and Phi Phi Islands
- Deluxe twin share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 32,000 baht per diver
- Deluxe double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 32,000 baht per diver
- Deluxe cabin single occupancy, private en-suite bathroom: 48,000 baht
- Master double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 36,000 baht per diver
6 Days / 6 Nights (21-22 dives)
- Deluxe twin share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 96,000 baht per diver
- Deluxe double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 96,000 baht per diver
- Deluxe cabin single occupancy, private en-suite bathroom: 144,000 baht
- Master double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 108,000 baht per diver
10% discount for non diving partners.
Price includes: Dive guide, 12 litre tank, weights and belt, all meals, soft drinks.
Price excludes: Marine park fees, dive equipment rental*, Nitrox, alcoholic drinks, hotel transfers.
*An equipment set includes BCD, Regulator, Mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit. The rental price is 800 baht per day. Dive computers are mandatory on Giamani and can be rented for 300 baht per day.
Note. It is mandatory that all divers on Giamani have their own dive insurance.
Schedule
Giamani schedule
Similan Islands national park closed 15 May-15 Oct.
| Dates | Description | Start / Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 19-23 Mar 2023 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 24-30 Mar 2023 | 6d 6n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang then Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 24-26 Mar 2023 | 2d 2n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi | Phuket / Phuket |
| 26-30 Mar 2023 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 31 Mar-6 Apr 2023 | 6d 6n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang then Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 31 Mar-2 Apr 2023 | 2d 2n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi | Phuket / Phuket |
| 2-6 Apr 2023 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 7-13 Apr 2023 | 6d 6n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang then Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 7-9 Apr 2023 | 2d 2n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi | Phuket / Phuket |
| 9-13 Apr 2023 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 14-20 Apr 2023 | 6d 6n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang then Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 14-16 Apr 2023 | 2d 2n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi | Phuket / Phuket |
| 16-20 Apr 2023 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 21-27 Apr 2023 | 6d 6n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang then Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 21-23 Apr 2023 | 2d 2n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi | Phuket / Phuket |
| 23-27-Apr 2023 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 28 Apr-4 May 2023 | 6d 6n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang then Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 28-30 Apr 2023 | 2d 2n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi | Phuket / Phuket |
| 30 Apr-4 May 2023 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 5-11 May 2023 | 6d 6n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang then Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 5-7 May 2023 | 2d 2n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi | Phuket / Phuket |
| 7-11 May 2023 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Phuket |
| 12-14 May 2023 | 2d 2n Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi | Phuket / Phuket |
Itinerary
Giamani Itinerary
4 Days / 4 Nights (14 dives)
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
Sunday:
Meet at Chalong Bay Phuket at 1500h. Boarding at 1530-1600h for an evening cruise to the Similan Islands (approx 8 hours cruise).
Dinner is served on board as the sun sets. Overnight at Koh Miang (Similan Island number 4).
Monday :
4 dives per day at the Similan Islands then cruise to Koh Bon. Overnight at Koh Bon.
Tuesday:
2 dives at Koh Bon, 2 dives at Koh Tachai.
Wednesday:
1 dive Koh Tachai, 3 dives Richelieu Rock.
Thursday:
2 wreck dives near Khao Lak. Boonsung Wreck, Seachart (aka Teak Wreck) or Premchai Wreck. The last dive will be finished at around midday. Then return to Chalong Bay Phuket. Disembark at around 1630h.
Phuket hotel/airport transfers can be arranged as required (extra charge).
Shared transfer pick up times:
- 13:00 – Phuket Airport / Nai Yang Beach
- 13:30 – Surin / Bang Tao area / Kamala
- 14:00 – Patong Beach
- 14:30 – Karon / Kata Beach / Rawai / Nai Harn
- 15:00 – Chalong area
2 Days / 2 Nights (7 dives)
Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa and Phi Phi Islands
Friday:
Meet at Chalong Bay, Phuket at 1630h, board Giamani at 1700h and cruise to the Koh Haa island group (about 5 hours cruise). Overnight at Koh Haa.
Saturday:
Dive 1 at Koh Haa Yai/Cathedral then three dives at Hin Daeng/Hin Muang. Dinner is served on the cruise to Phi Phi. Overnight at Phi Phi.
Sunday:
One dive at Phi Phi, one dive at Shark Point and one dive at Koh Doc Mai.
Return to Chalong Bay at around 1600h.
Phuket hotel/airport transfers can be arranged as required (extra charge).
Shared transfer pick up times:
- 15:00 – Phuket Airport / Nai Yang Beach
- 15:30 – Surin / Bang Tao area / Kamala
- 16:00 – Patong Beach
- 16:30 – Karon / Kata Beach / Rawai / Nai Harn
- 17:00 – Chalong area
*itineraries and dive sites are subject to change depending on tides, weather etc.
Departure times can sometimes be later in the event of late arriving guests.
Book / Enquiry
- Tell us the dates you are interested in. We’ll check available options and provide you with a clear breakdown of prices.
- When you are ready to go ahead and book we’ll reserve your place(s) and email you the secure online payment instructions.
- 30% deposit to confirm your booking. Payment is online by credit card or paypal (no booking fee or credit card fee), or by bank transfer.
- Balance payable 60 days before the trip departure date.
Giamani liveaboard reviews
This was just awesome! Ricardo and his team are incredible. I just wrote a review…. It will be difficult to beat this trip!! Thanks, Anne, Jan 2015
