Gentle Giant Liveaboard, Thailand

Name: 15% Off: Similan - Bon - Tachai - Richelieu Rock (Thap Lamu - Thap Lamu)
Start: 2026-01-17
End: 2026-01-21
Location: Thailand

8.6 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 151 / day Check dates

“Delicious food was served 4 to 5 times a day, and freshly cooked with a sense of Thai.Crews were very helpful when putting on and …”
Toshihiko K, Japan

Highlights

World-famous dive sites like the Similan Islands
Limited availability, only 12 times yearly
A mix of international and Thai cuisine

The M/V Gentle Giant offers unique dive trips in the Andaman Sea. Covering both the north and south Andaman Sea, divers will cover the world-famous Similan islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock, located in the north, and the southern area of Hin Daeng Hin Muang, Koh Haa, King Cruiser, Shark Point and Phi Phi. This special 6-night dive trip is only offered 12 times yearly between November and April. It is a fantastic opportunity for divers to explore the Andaman Sea, completing 22 dives over 7 days.

Topside, MV Gentle Giant caters to up to 20 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin is en-suite with AC, sea views, and a safety deposit box. There are 1 master cabin, 1 deluxe cabin, and 8 twin standard cabins. Social areas include the fully air-conditioned indoor salon with a 55-inch TV and entertainment area, outdoor covered dining area, or large roof-top sundeck. Meals are a mix of international and Thai cuisine and are prepared fresh.

The experienced and passionate crew of the MV Gentle Giant are waiting to share the beauty of the Andaman sea. Places fill up fast, so book online today to reserve your space.

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13 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

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~~$ 895~~ $ 761 Save 15% -15%

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20 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,358

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28 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

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03 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

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08 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

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14 Dec

7 Days / 6 Nights

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~~$ 1,358~~ $ 1,154 Save 15% -15%

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21 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 895

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26 Dec

7 Days / 6 Nights

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~~$ 1,358~~ $ 1,154 Save 15% -15%

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02 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

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07 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

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12 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

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~~$ 895~~ $ 761 Save 15% -15%

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17 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (2,300-3,500 THB per trip).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (300 THB per trip), Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (7,500 THB), Private Dive Guide (12,000 THB per trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (1,500-7,500 THB).

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers

Food & Drinks

Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Dive deck

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, Thai, and Chinese.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Length: 27 meters

Engines: 2 x Hino

Max guests: 20

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 10

Water capacity: 14000 liters

Fuel capacity: 9000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits

Gentle Giant Reviews

8.6 Fabulous

Vessel

7.4
Crew

8.5
Food

9.4
Diving

8.9
Value

8.8

8.8 Fabulous
Filippa K
Sweden

Great experience at Gentle Giant
Had a wonderful time at Gentle Giant. The dive sites were great and the trip was well planned and structured. Super nice food throughout the trip & friendly staff!
Recommended for
Dive sites, food & friendly staff
13 Feb, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Pieter D
Belgium

Much recommended
Great value for money. Recommended trip if you want to explore Andaman sea diving.
Recommended for
Great guidance on the boat. Great guidance in the water. Great food.
04 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Russell A
United Kingdom

Five stars are not enough! This was an exceptional trip with a brilliant crew, what a wonderful week.
We were upgraded from Gentle Giant to the Raga; this was an unexpected bonus as the boat was excellent. Well appointed, comfortable cabins etc. The food was restaurant quality, every day the meals and snacks were different, from coconut smoothies to ice cream cones! The crew couldn’t have been more helpful, from the boat drivers to the kitchen staff & guides, they were all friendly , attentive and eager to help. Nothing seemed to faze them and nothing was too much trouble. This is undoubtedly the best liveaboard I have been on - well done Smile Dolphin, we will definitely be using you again.
Recommended for
The staff - friendly, kind & attentive. The boat - excellent facilities. The diving - obviously!.
08 Mar, 2025

9.2 Superb
Paul S
United States

A fantastic dive tour of the Andaman Sea islands and dive sites.
I selected Gentle Giant because of its itinerary. Most boats either dive the northern or the southern Andaman Sea. In the same trip, Gentle Giant visits all the most important and beautiful dive sites on the Indian Ocean coast of Thailand, both in the north and south. From the Richelieu Rocks teeming with life, through the fifty-plus meter visibility of the Similian Islands, to the sharks of Koh Phi Phi, our guides, fluent in both English and Mandarin, put us on all the best spots! The diving was amazing! The staff and crew were super friendly and helpful, and the food was fresh, savory, and abundant, with Thai, Chinese and Western selections. I look forward to diving again with Gentle Giant in the future.
Recommended for
The extensive itinerary, the diving and dive guides, and the crew services and friendliness.
28 Mar, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Mike B
Germany

Great diving in northwestern Thailand.
Highlights were the 3 days of diving in the north, from Surin 1 - Richelieu Rock.Delicious Thai food, and nice staff on the ship.
Recommended for
Diving at Richelieu Rock and the Surins. Good food.
29 Mar, 2024

Translated from German

8.8 Fabulous
Hiren P
India

Best of Thailand
A very nice trip offering the best of Thailand. The boat crew, Gai, Anne and Lee supported by the 2 lovely always smiling ladies who cooked and served us. And of course the boat staff who helped us gear up. Did the South Thailand dive sites which was a first for me.
Recommended for
Food and hygine. Dive guides: Anne and Lee. On board company.
13 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Eric K
France

Excellent experience
I highly recommend this experience, even for someone traveling alone. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The dives are breathtaking. I was even able to switch to Advanced Open Water on the 2nd day, which was not planned. Safety is a must. Well done!
Recommended for
The staff. The dives. Food.
04 Feb, 2025

Translated from French

7.6 Good
Franz V
Germany

Varied beautiful diving
With great dives in the north and south in the Andaman Sea, this trip offered varied dives from beautiful coral reefs to always beautiful schools of fish and highlights such as leopard sharks and seahorses. Despite some poor visibility, the dives were relaxed and quite beautiful.
Recommended for
lots of schools of fish. Leopard shark. partly beautiful corals.
11 Jan, 2025

Translated from German

8.0 Very good
Peter S
Switzerland

Super trip
Helpful staff, great dive sights
Recommended for
Whale shark, lovebirds and always delicious food
16 Jul, 2019

Translated from German

8.8 Fabulous
Juan B
Argentina

Tremendous experience, to highlight the group and the excellent work of the crew
The new friends after days of living together and the net dives and purple rocks and "the hand of John", although they were all very good and left us unforgettable memories, such as the explosion of life in the wreck of the King Cruisier
Recommended for
The crew, the cordiality and predisposition of the management and the instructors permanently concerned about the well-being of all
14 Dec, 2019

Translated from Spanish