The Junk
Similan liveaboard
The Junk
The Junk has been a favourite Similan liveaboard for years and has a very high rate of returning divers who appreciate the service and the quality of the dive guides.
The Junk is a boat that people fall in love with. It’s a boat for divers who appreciate the details that turn a good dive trip into a great dive trip.
Also known as June Hong Chian Lee which means “Respect Wind, Travel Forever,” the Junk has starred in James Bond’s “The Man with The Golden Gun” and Walt Disney’s “Swiss Family Robinson.”
The Junk recently (2014) changed owners and has had a major overhaul. She still maintains all the old charm but the prices have actually dropped and she now represents excellent value, especially for groups of 3 or 4.
The excellent boat crew take care of everything for you on board, including carrying your dive gear into the tender. All diving is done from the dinghy as the Junk does not have a rear dive platform.
“Amazing crew, great food and brilliant diving! What more can you ask for?” Jenny. Jan 2015
Full review on Trip Advisor
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Features
- Max 18 guests in 6 cabins (double, twin, triple or quad configuration)
- All cabins have en-suite bathrooms with hot water showers
- Cruising speed of 8 knots when motor sailing. 1 x 380hp engine
- The sails go up at least once on every trip
- Length 33 metres, beam 8.5 metres
- Very experienced dive guides can show you the best from the dive sites
- Nitrox available
- 2 x RIB tenders (5.8m and 4.2m) with outboard motors
Prices
The Junk price
Prices 2026-27 season
5 days 6 nights (19 dives) at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
- Twin / Double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 80,480 baht per diver
- Triple share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 65,600 baht per diver
- Mixed quad cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 53,440 baht per diver
5 days 4 nights (14 dives) at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
- Twin / Double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 53,600 baht per diver
- Triple share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 43,680 baht per diver
- Mixed quad cabin with private en-suite bathroom: 35,680 baht per diver
10% discount for non diving partners
Price includes: Dive guide, tanks, weights & belt, all meals, soft drinks, round trip transfers from Phuket main beach hotels, Khao Lak hotels and Phuket international airport.
Price excludes: Equipment rental, nitrox (US$ 105 for 4 nights, US$175 for 6 nights), alcoholic drinks, marine park fees (US$60 for 4 nights, US$80 for 6 nights), dive insurance (mandatory).
Temporary fuel surcharge: US$15 per night
Minimum dive certification and experience: The minimum requirement is Open water certification with a minimum of 10 logged dives although advanced certification* is recommended. It is also recommended that your last dive was within 6 months of joining the cruise.
*Advanced Open Water course can be completed on board.
It is a mandatory requirement for all divers to have insurance which covers scuba diving activities, including emergency evacuation and recompression chamber costs.
Schedule
The Junk schedule
15 May-15 Oct: Similan & Surin Islands diving season closed
| Dates | Description | Start / Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 18-24 Nov 2026 **20% OFF** | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 24-30 Nov 2026 **20% OFF** | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 1-5 Dec 2026 **20% OFF** | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 5-9 Dec 2026 | Fully booked | |
| 9-13 Dec 2026 **20% OFF** | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 14-18 Dec 2026 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 18-22 Dec 2026 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 23-29 Dec 2026 | Fully booked | |
| 29 Dec-4 Jan 2027 | Fully booked | |
| 5-9 Jan 2027 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 6-15 Jan 2027 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 16-22 Jan 2027 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 22-26 Jan 2027 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 27 Jan-2 Feb 2027 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 2-8 Feb 2027 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 9-13 Feb 2027 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 20-26 Feb 2027 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 26 Feb-2 Mar 2027 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 3-9 Mar 2027 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 9-15 Mar 2027 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 16-20 Mar 2027 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 20-26 Mar 2027 | Fully booked | |
| 27 Mar-2 Apr 2027 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 2-6 Apr 2027 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 7-13 Apr 2027 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 13-19 Apr 2027 **20% OFF** | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 20-24 Apr 2027 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 24-30 Apr 2027 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 1-7 May 2027 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 7-11 May 2026 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
| 12-16 May 2026 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
15 May-15 Oct: Similan & Surin Islands diving season closed
Itinerary
Similan liveaboard itinerary
4 nights Khao Lak to Khao Lak:
Day 1: Embarkation: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak at 1900 hrs
Day 2: Similan Islands 4 dives
Day 3: Koh Bon & Koh Tachai 4 dives
Day 4: Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock 4 dives
Day 5: Khao Lak wrecks. Two morning dives, then cruise to port.
Disembarkation: Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak at 1400 hrs
6 nights Khao Lak to Khao Lak:
Embarkation:
Thap Lamu Pier at at 1900 hrs
Disembarkation:
Thap Lamu Pier at 1000 hrs
Board in the evening and cruise overnight to the islands.
Then five full days of diving.
On night six cruise back to land and disembark after breakfast.
*Itineraries are subject to change
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- The balance is due 60 days before the departure date.
The Junk Similan liveaboard reviews
The Dive Master that I had on the Junk (Keith) is the best that I have encountered in over 10 years of diving in terms of briefings, dive guide and customer service. Ian, UK
I especially liked the fact that we were able to put the sails up on the Junk twice. That was highly enjoyable and the food was excellent. I was also pleased by the small group sizes, a perk of going at the beginning of the season. Definitely a experience I’d like to repeat at some point. Ben. Nov 2013
