Gentle Giant Liveaboard, Thailand
8.6 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Guests and crew landed on the Phi Phi Island and watched a fire show after diving at night, which was unexpected. ”
Highlights
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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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: Fuel Surcharge (800-1,600 THB per trip), 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).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Gentle Giant Reviews
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- 8.6 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.5
- Crew 8.6
- Food 9.4
- Diving 8.9
- Value 8.7
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Juliana B
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Brazil
Great crew!
I super recommend this trip, mainly because the crew is amazing and will do everything to make you happy! I loved it
- Recommended for
- Amazing staff. Great food. Great crew.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Steven D
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Belgium
Highly recommended, especially the Southern trip!
A wonderful experience! The boat feels spacious and the crew takes really good care of you. It was the first time for me to do the Southern dive sites (most boats go to Similan and Surin islands). Visbility is a little bit less but wth A LOT of sea horses definitely worth visiting. I want to go again :)
- Recommended for
- Southern dive sites. Free soft drinks. Super friendly staff.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Timothy J
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Canada
My first liveaboard experience and expectations were surpassed!
The diving was great, the food was delicious, and it was nice meeting other people from different backgrounds!
- Recommended for
- Dives; food; comfort!
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- 9.2 Superb
- Marc B
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Switzerland
Moray Eel vs.Triggerfish
I booked a tour with Gentle Giant and MV Raga to the Similan Islands. Both tours were fantastic. Great staff and lots of sea life to see. The dive sites are varied and, for me, among the most beautiful ever. Special thanks to the guides, Sasha, Spice, and Freshy. Thanks to them, I got to see lots of cool things that I would otherwise have missed. The whole staff does a great job, and on every tour, the friendly owner stops by to ask if everyone is satisfied.
- Recommended for
- Dive Sites. Dive Guide Freshy. Staff on Boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Russell A
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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!.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Juan B
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Christopher Q
- United Kingdom
Best week ever!
This was my first liveaboard experience and I can honestly now say that I am a convert. It is THE best way to dive - 4 dives in one day?! Yes please! Everything about the week was wonderful, from the dives and seeing things from turtles to sharks, and swimming through incredible caves, to the attentiveness of the dive support team and the briefings with our guides, to the wonderful food. So glad I was able to make it over to Thailand to enjoy this incredible experience.
- Recommended for
- Superb customer service - everyone was so friendly and wanting to make the trip special.. The food was excellent! Yum yum yum!. The diving was great. Wonderful experience from start to finish..
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Hiren P
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Eric K
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United States
Liveaboard heaven!
MV Gentle Giant was simply amazing. This was my first liveaboard dive boat and I couldn't have been happier. Let's start with what is most important, the diving. Anyone looking into diving in Phuket knows Similan Islands to the northwest and Phi Phi Islands to the Southwest. This boat, in one trip, covers it all. We did a 5 day trip and dove 18 times. We went everywhere that Thailand has to offer and saw more fish, coral, reefs, sharks, octopus and other amazing creatures than you could hope for. You set up your gear (or they provide if necessary) on day 1 and it never moves. They refill your tank between each dive so all you have to do is put on your gear and jump in the water. They even have people on deck to defog your mask, help you put on or take off your fins and hand you any gear that you want (pokers, lights, cameras, etc...) Now, the food. My expectations were low and was I ever surprised. The chef was amazing. We have an assortment of Thai and international foods. Hot pots, steaks, seafood, eggs, rice and just about anything you could imagine. Have a request, they can do it. Finally, the crew. Travis was the dive master assigned to my group of 4 and he was amazing. He could help you with your gear, show you some amazing creatures and was just great to hang around with. Overall, there were 5 dive masters for 20 divers, so each dive master had a group of 4 each time. This love diver to dive master ratio was spectacular. Another unexpected treat. As a diver for over 20 years who has been around the world, all I can say is, if you are looking for a live-aboard this is the boat for you.
- Recommended for
- The crew, the diving and the food
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- 9.2 Superb
- Juan M
- Canada
Good diving and good service
Friendly cre, good guides, plenty of food.
- Recommended for
- Dive guides. Crew service. Good Value.
