The Junk

Similan liveaboard

The Junk dive deck

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

Photos

The Junk exterior
The Junk exterior
The Junk exterior
The Junk bow
The Junk bow
The Junk dining & relaxing area
The Junk dining & relaxing area
The Junk dining and relaxing area
The Junk dining and relaxing area
The Junk double cabin
The Junk double cabin
The Junk sundeck
The Junk sundeck
The Junk triple cabin
The Junk triple cabin
Similan liveaboard The Junk - Full View
Similan liveaboard The Junk - Full View
Similan liveaboard The Junk - Sunset
Similan liveaboard The Junk - Sunset
The Junk in sunset
The Junk in sunset
The Junk Twin cabin
The Junk Twin cabin
The Junk dive deck
The Junk dive deck
Similan liveaboard The Junk - dive tanks in sunset
Similan liveaboard The Junk - dive tanks in sunset
The Junk Saloon
The Junk Saloon
The Junk quad cabin
The Junk quad cabin

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

The Junk deck plan

Prices

The Junk price

 

Price Oct-Dec 2023

5 days 6 nights (19 dives) at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

  • Twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 79,229 (USD 2,160) per diver
  • Double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 79,229 (USD 2,160) per diver
  • Single occupancy cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 142,612 (USD 3,888) per diver
  • Triple share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 64,924 (USD 1,770) per diver
  • Four share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 52,819 (USD 1,440) per diver

4 days 4 nights (14 dives) at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

  • Twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 52,819 (USD 1,440) per diver
  • Double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 52,819 (USD 1,440) per diver
  • Single occupancy cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 95,074 (USD 2,592) per diver
  • Triple share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 43,282 (USD 1,180) per diver
  • Four share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 35,213 (USD 960) per diver

3 days 2 nights Southern Explorer 2023

  • Twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom:  ฿ 27,877 (USD 760) per diver
  • Double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom:  ฿ 27,877 (USD 760) per diver
  • Single occupancy cabin with private en-suite bathroom:  ฿ 37 (USD 1,444) per diver
  • Triple share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 21,641 (USD 590) per diver
  • Four share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 17,606 (USD 480) per diver

Price 2024

5 days 6 nights (19 dives) at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

  • Twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 83,630 (USD 2,280) per diver
  • Double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 83,630 (USD 2,280) per diver
  • Single occupancy cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 150,535 (USD 4,104) per diver
  • Triple share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 68,225 (USD 1,860) per diver
  • Four share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 55,020 (USD 1,500) per diver

4 days 4 nights (14 dives) at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

  • Twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 55,754 (USD 1,520) per diver
  • Double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 55,754 (USD 1,520) per diver
  • Single occupancy cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 100,356 (USD 2,736) per diver
  • Triple share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 45,483 (USD 1,240) per diver
  • Four share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 36,680 (USD 1,000) per diver

3 days 2 nights Southern Explorer 2024

  • Twin bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom:  ฿ 27,877 (USD 760) per diver
  • Double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom:  ฿ 27,877 (USD 760) per diver
  • Single occupancy cabin with private en-suite bathroom:  ฿ 37 (USD 1,444) per diver
  • Triple share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 22,742 (USD 620) per diver
  • Four share cabin with private en-suite bathroom: ฿ 18,340 (USD 500) 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, alcoholic drinks, marine national park fees, dive insurance (mandatory).

Minimum dive certification and experience: Divers wishing to join this itinerary are advised to have Advanced Open Water certification*, or equivalent, with a minimum of 10 logged dives and experience in currents.
*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

DatesDescriptionStart / Finish
30 Oct-5 Nov 20236n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
5-11 Nov 20236n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
12-16 Nov 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
16-20 Nov 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
22-27 Nov 20235d 5n Southern ThailandFull
27 Nov-3 Dec 20236n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockPhuket / Khao Lak
3-9 Dec 20236n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockFull
11-15 Dec 20234d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
15-21 Dec 20236n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
22-28 Dec 20236n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
29 Dec-4 Jan 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
4-10 Jan 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
11-15 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
15-19 Jan 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
20-26 Jan 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
26 Jan-1 Feb 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
2-6 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
6-10 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
11-17 Feb 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
17-23 Feb 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
24-28 Feb 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
28 Feb-3 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
4-10 Mar 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
10-16 Mar 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
17-21 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
21-25 Mar 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
26 Mar-1 Apr 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
1-7 Apr 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
8-12 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
12-16 Apr 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
17-23 Apr 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
23-29 Apr 20246n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
30 Apr-4 May 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
4-8 May 20244d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
9-15 May 20256n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu RockKhao Lak / Khao Lak
24-26 May 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
31 May - 2 June 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
7-9 June 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
14-16 June 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
21-23 June 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
28-30 June 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
5-7 July 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
12-14 July 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
19-21 July 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
26-28 July 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
2-4 Aug 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
9-11 Aug 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
16-18 Aug 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
23-25 Aug 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
30 Aug-1 Sep 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
27-29 Sep 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket
4-6 Oct 20242 nights Southern ExplorerPhuket / Phuket

15 May-15 Oct: Similan season close

Itinerary

Similan liveaboard itinerary

4 nights Khao Lak to Khao Lak:

Embarkation:
Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak at 1900 hrs

Disembarkation:
Thap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak at 1400 hrs

Board in the evening and cruise overnight to the islands.
Then three and a half days of diving (14 dives).
Two dives in the morning of the last day.

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 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

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