Giamani
Phuket liveaboard for private charter
Giamani liveaboard
Phuket liveaboard Giamani was built in 1998 to IMO standards and was converted into a Similan diving liveaboard in 2007. Giamani is a strong, reliable craft with all safety features in place. You can feel the quality when you’re aboard her.
Taking just 10 divers, you are assured of personal service and plenty of space. 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.
“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.
- 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
Giamani Prices
2026 -2027 season
Private charter only. Maximum 10 divers.
If you have a small group please contact us for charter prices for 4 days to Similan and Surin Islands, or for 2 days 1 night to the Phi Phi Islands.
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.
**Similan/Surin Islands park are currently 2,300 baht for the 4 day trip.
*A standard 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 and Surin Islands national parks closed 15 May-15 Oct.
Itinerary
Giamani Itinerary
4 Days / 4 Nights (14 dives) Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
Day 0 (departure day):
20:30-21:30 Board MV Giamani at Thap Lamu pier (Khao Lak). Transfer can be arranged from Phuket airport/hotels (extra charge)
Boat Briefing – Equipment setup
Cruise to the Similan Islands (approx 3.5 hours)
Dinner is served on board. Overnight at Koh Miang (Similan Island number 4).
Day 1:
06:30 – Wake up call and light breakfast
07:30 – Dive #1: Similan Islands – Shark Fin Reef or Honeymoon Bay
09:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – Dive #2: West of Eden
12:30 – Lunch
14:30 – Dive #3: Elephant Head Rock
16:00 – Snack and beach visit at island number 8/Donald Duck bay (sail rock viewpoint)
17:30 – Dive #4: Breakfast Bend
Cruise to Koh Bon (Bon Island), overnight in Koh Bon
Day 2:
06:30 – Wake up call and light breakfast
07:30 – Dive #5: Koh Bon Pinnacle
09:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – Dive #6: Koh Bon Ridge
12:30 – Lunch
14:30 – Dive #7: Koh Tachai Pinnacle
16:00 – Snack
17:30 – Dive #8: Koh Tachai Reef
Overnight at Koh Tachai
Day 3:
06:30 – Wake up call and light breakfast
07:30 – Dive #9: Koh Tachai Pinnacle
09:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – Dive #10: Richelieu Rock
12:30 – Lunch
14:30 – Dive #11: Richelieu Rock
16:00 – Snack
17:30 – Dive #12: Richelieu Rock
Day 4:
06:00 – Wake up call and light breakfast
07:00 – Dive #13: Koh Tachai
08:00 – Breakfast
10:30 – Dive #14: Koh Bon Island
12:00 – Start cruising towards Tap lamu
12:30 – Lunch
15:00 – Check out of cabin
16:00 – Arrival in Tablamu pier – Disembark
*Similan Islands Diving schedule & sites may vary based on sea & weather conditions.
*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
