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
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
Dates | Description | Start / Finish |
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30 Oct-5 Nov 2023 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
5-11 Nov 2023 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
12-16 Nov 2023 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
16-20 Nov 2023 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
22-27 Nov 2023 | 5d 5n Southern Thailand | Full |
27 Nov-3 Dec 2023 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Phuket / Khao Lak |
3-9 Dec 2023 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Full |
11-15 Dec 2023 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
15-21 Dec 2023 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
22-28 Dec 2023 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
29 Dec-4 Jan 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
4-10 Jan 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
11-15 Jan 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
15-19 Jan 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
20-26 Jan 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
26 Jan-1 Feb 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
2-6 Feb 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
6-10 Feb 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
11-17 Feb 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
17-23 Feb 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
24-28 Feb 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
28 Feb-3 Mar 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
4-10 Mar 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
10-16 Mar 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
17-21 Mar 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
21-25 Mar 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
26 Mar-1 Apr 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
1-7 Apr 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
8-12 Apr 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
12-16 Apr 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
17-23 Apr 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
23-29 Apr 2024 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
30 Apr-4 May 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
4-8 May 2024 | 4d 4n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
9-15 May 2025 | 6n Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock | Khao Lak / Khao Lak |
24-26 May 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
31 May - 2 June 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
7-9 June 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
14-16 June 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
21-23 June 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
28-30 June 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
5-7 July 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
12-14 July 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
19-21 July 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
26-28 July 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
2-4 Aug 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
9-11 Aug 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
16-18 Aug 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
23-25 Aug 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
30 Aug-1 Sep 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
27-29 Sep 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / Phuket |
4-6 Oct 2024 | 2 nights Southern Explorer | Phuket / 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
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. Payment is online by credit card or paypal (no booking fee or credit card fee), or by bank transfer.
- Individual bookings (1-5 spaces)
-Bookings more than 180 days in advance: 15% of the total invoice value is due
-180 – 91 days prior to departure: 40% of the total invoice value is due
-90 days or less prior to departure: 100% of the total invoice value is due
-All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable
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