Gentle Giant liveaboard

• Max 20 guests in 10 air conditioned cabins with en-suite cabins.
• 1 master cabin on the upper deck with a double bed.
• 1 deluxe cabin on the main deck with a double bed.
• 8 standard cabins on the upper and main deck. Twin bunk bed.
• All cabins have private en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning.
• All cabins have one safety box.
• All cabins have sea view windows
• 27m length, 6m beam
• 2 x Hino diesel engines. 2 compressors, 3 generators.
• 220v electricity available 24h per day.
• Lots of space. Large sun deck, huge dive deck.
• NITROX is available (must be pre-ordered)
• 1 x RIB tender.
• PADI courses available.
• Thai and International food.
• Life raft, life vests, fire extinguisher.

Gentle Giant liveaboard price

Prices 2026-2027

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

• Master double bed cabin, en-suite bathroom (upper deck, sea view): 34,000 baht per diver
• Deluxe double bed cabin, en-suite bathroom (main deck, sea view): 31,000 baht per diver
• Standard twin bed (bunk) cabin, en-suite bathroom (upper/main deck, sea view): 29,000 baht per diver

7 days 6 nights (22 dives) at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock, then Phi Phi Islands, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa

• Master double bed cabin, en-suite bathroom (upper deck, sea view): 50,000 baht per diver
• Deluxe double bed cabin, en-suite bathroom (main deck, sea view): 46,000 baht per diver
• Standard twin bed (bunk) cabin, en-suite bathroom (upper/main deck, sea view): 44,000 baht per diver

10% discount for non diving partners

Single occupancy +85% surcharge

Price includes: Dive guide, 12 litre tanks, weights & belt, all meals, soft drinks, round trip transfers from Phuket main beach hotels and Phuket airport.

Price excludes: Equipment rental (500 baht/set/day), national park entrance and diving fees (5 days 2,300 baht, 7 days 3,500 baht), nitrox, 15l tanks, alcoholic drinks.

Note. Open Water certified divers must complete the Advanced course, or Adventure Deep dive on board.

Dive Insurance is mandatory to join this boat.

Gentle Giant liveaboard schedule

15 May – 15 October – Similan and Surin Islands marine national parks are closed

15 May – 15 October – Similan and Surin Islands marine national parks are closed

Gentle Giant itinerary

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights (14 dives) Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

Day 1
16:00-17:00 Pick up from Phuket airport or your Phuket hotel
19:30 Dinner on board
21:00 Boat departs to Similan islands

Day 2
7:00 Wake up call
8:00 Dive#1 (Similan Islands – check dive)
9:00 Breakfast
11:30 Dive#2 (West of Eden)
12:30 Lunch
15:00 Dive#3 (Elephant Head Rock)
16:00 Snack
18:45 Dive#4 (Numchai Bay – Night dive)
20:00 Dinner

Day 3
7:00 Wake up call
8:00 Dive#1 (Similan Islands 3 Trees)
11:00 Dive#2 (Koh Bon)
15:00 Dive#3 (Koh Tachai Pinnacle)
18:45 Dive#4 (Tachai Reef)

Day 4
7:00 Dive#1 (Koh Tachai Pinnacle)
11:00 Dive#2 (Richelieu Rock)
14:00 Dive#3 (Richelieu Rock)
17:00 Dive#4 (Richelieu Rock)

Day 5
6:00 Wake up call
7:00 Dive#1 (Tachai island)
8:00 Breakfast
10:30 Dive#2 (Boonsoong Wreck)
11:30 Lunch
13:00 Back to the pier and transfer to hotel

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights (22 dives) north and south Andaman sea

Start/Finish: Chalong pier, Phuket

Day 1:
1600-1630 hrs: Pick-up at your Phuket hotel or Phuket airport and transfer to Gentle Giant at Chalong pier Phuket. Cruise to the Similan Islands national park

Day 2:
General Diving Rules / Safety Briefing
4 dives around the Similan Islands, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai.

Day 3:
4 dives Richelieu Rock / Koh Tachai

Day 4:
3 dives Koh Bon / Similan Islands, then cruise south to Koh Phi Phi

Day 5:
4 dives around Phi Phi Islands

Day 6:
4 dives Hin Daeng / Hin Muang / Koh Haa Yai / Koh Haa Neua

Day 7: 
3 dives King Cruiser Wreck / Anemone Reef / Shark Point
Return to Chalong pier Phuket at about 1700 hrs. Transfer back to your hotel by shared minivan service.

*itineraries are subject to change