Gentle Giant liveaboard

Similan Islands | Richelieu | Hin Daeng | Koh Haa

The Gentle Giant liveaboard was refitted in 2017 and presents very well.

She runs join in and charter trips to north and south Andaman sea dive sites. It has arguably the best Andaman sea liveaboard itinerary. 5 nights includes all the best dive sites at the Similan islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang.

All cabins have AC, sea views and private bathrooms.

Dive staff speak English, Chinese and Thai

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Features

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.

Prices

Gentle Giant liveaboard price

5 days 5 nights (18 dives) at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock, then Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa

Master double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (upper deck, sea view): 37,500 baht per diver
Deluxe double bed cabin with private en-suite bathroom (main deck, sea view): 35,500 baht per diver
Standard twin bed (bunk) cabin with private en-suite bathroom (upper/main deck, sea view): 34,500 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, Phuket airport.

Price excludes: Equipment rental (2,500 baht/set), national park entrance and diving fees (2,600 baht), nitrox, 15l tanks, alcoholic drinks.

Schedule

Gentle Giant liveaboard schedule

18-23 Nov-22
25-30 Nov-22
2-7 Dec-22
9-14 Dec-22
16-21 Dec-22
23-28 Dec-22
30-Dec-4-Jan-23
6-11 Jan-23
13-18 Jan-23
20-25 Jan-23
27-Jan-1-Feb
3-8 Feb-23
10-15 Feb-23
17-22 Feb-23
24-Feb- 1-Mar-23
3-8 Mar-23
10-15 Mar-23
17-22 Mar-23
24-29 Mar-23
31-Mar-5-Apr-23
7-12 Apr-23
14-19 Apr-23
21-26 Apr-23
28-Apr-3-May-23

Itinerary

Gentle Giant itinerary

Duration: 5 Days / 5 Nights (18 dives) north and south Andaman sea

Start/Finish: Chalong pier, Phuket

Departure Day:
1900 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

Diving Day 1:
General Diving Rules / Safety Briefing
4 dives around the Similan Islands, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai.

Diving Day 2:
4 dives Richelieu Rock / Koh Tachai

Diving Day 3:
3 dives Koh Bon / Similan Islands, then cruise south to Koh Haa

Diving Day 4:
4 dives Koh Haa / Hin Daeng / Hin Muang

Diving day 5:
3 dives King Cruiser Wreck / Anemone Reef / Shark Point
Return to Chalong pier Phuket at about 1600 hrs. Transfer back to your hotel by shared minivan service.

*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.
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.

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