The Junk, Thailand
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“I can’t recommend enough this liveaboard: everything was greatly organized, crew extremely kind and professional, dive sites stunn…”
Highlights
The Junk is a historic liveaboard that offers a unique experience, combining the charm of a traditional wooden ship with modern comforts, while taking divers on adventures around the Similan and Surin Islands. The Junk accommodates 18 divers in 6 fully air-conditioned cabins, each with an en-suite bathroom and hot shower. Choose from private, three-berth, or four-berth cabins to suit your preferences. The boat has a shaded dive deck, personal set-up areas, and the option for Nitrox diving.
This 33-meter authentic wooden sailing vessel has its claim to fame: It has been used in several films, including James Bond’s “The Man With The Golden Gun” and "Swiss Family Robinson."
Enjoy buffet-style meals with fresh local ingredients and warm Thai hospitality. When not diving, unwind in the air-conditioned salon, watch a movie, or explore nearby islands on a kayak. Encounter majestic mantas, playful reef sharks, and a kaleidoscope of tropical fish, making each dive an unforgettable experience. The Junk promises a journey filled with unforgettable moments above and below the waterline.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (35-115 USD).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (25 USD per day), Nitrox Course (100 USD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (50-250 USD), Snorkel Gear.
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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The Junk Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 8.4
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.1
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Diane B
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United States
A great trip on the junk
What a fun trip. The food was amazing, the staff did anything they could to make us happy and comfortable, the dive groups were just the right size and abilities were well matched and most of all the people I met were delightful
- Recommended for
- Amazing food. Amazing staff. Amazing people.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Anike B
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Italy
Almost perfect
We had a terrific experience which exceeded our expectation
- Recommended for
- Food. Crew services. Sites.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Silke B
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Germany
an unforgettable experience I will definitely repeat in the future
The incredibly friendly, funny and routined crew on board made our life on the Junk as easy and comfortable as possible and supported us any time with everything they could do to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Rental equipment on board was good, crew members can handle any required maintenance or adaptation, if required, very well. Diving sites, dive group sizes and dive guides were very experienced and made every dive into another interesting discovery tour. Living on The Junk for this one week was an unforgettable experience. The sleeping cabin was very nice, clean and comfy. Best of all: the incredibly delicious food on board that was freshly cooked and differed every day. Also for vegan and vegetarian guests the selection of meals was excellent.
- Recommended for
- The awesome crew. Diving. The delicious food on board.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Bart H
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Canada
Well above expectations.
The Junk is a boat with a lot of character without sacrificing comfort. Perhaps modern ships feel a bit more luxury but they also tend to be more expensive so the Junk was very good value. I very much enjoyed the smaller than normal number of divers they allow on board and the layout of communal areas helped make it easy to interact with others. I was in the 4 bunk bed cabin which has its own bathroom/shower and was perfectly fine. It was just next to the engine room which was noisy when sailing but apart from the day of departure nearly all sailing happens during the day. The dive and boat operation briefings where the best I've experienced and it is the only time ever I had good biology briefings for dive sites (and I have 3000+ dives). There is good variety from one dive site to the other, with rough and rugged ocean-facing sites characterized by large granite boulders, swim-throughs and larger fish. The more protected eastern side of island have very bright white sand substrate, abundant coral growth and good diversity of all regular smaller reef fishes. As a photographer I also noticed that it was often much easier to approach fishes than elsewhere, especially for mid-sized fish. On a few west-side dives we had cold upwellings that reduced the temperature and visibility but often that was solved by going a bit shallower. The first 3 dives of the day were all 60 minute dives with the 4th dive in the late afternoon or night limited to 45 minutes.
- Recommended for
- Small group of 14 divers (18 max). Excellent cruise director with dive & biology briefings. Guide went slow to give plenty of time to look around.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nguk Chiu N
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Singapore
A Fantastic First Liveaboard Journey to the Similan and Surin Islands
This was my very first liveaboard trip and also my first time exploring the Andaman Sea, including the breathtaking Similan and Surin Islands. The entire experience was truly fantastic, thanks to the amazing crew who made everything smooth and enjoyable. The crew were incredibly attentive and helpful, assisting with every dive—from setting up equipment to guiding the descent and ascent, and doing it all over again with patience and care. All equipment was organized neatly in properly allocated spaces, which made everything feel safe and well-managed, something I really appreciated. The food on board was delicious and perfect for refueling after each dive. It truly felt like the classic “dive, eat, sleep, repeat” lifestyle—simple, fulfilling, and unforgettable. I would definitely recommend this liveaboard to others, and I sincerely hope to return again for more diving adventures!
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Nuno Ricardo G
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Portugal
Great time on the Junk Liveaboard
Great Liveaboard on the Junk. The boat is amazing and the staff also. The diving was well planned. The best thing i think was the food. Congrats to the Cook Lady because her food was Michelin Star quality. I had a great time.
- Recommended for
- Great staff. Great food. Safety first always.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Daniel S
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United Kingdom
Similan Islands live aboard
The trip was incredible, the whole experience was so good, the staff were so helpful and took really good care of us all with all the dive equipment. We were fed like kings and queens and the food was all delicious! The dive sites were all so beautiful in different ways. Could not recommend this boat and crew more!
- Recommended for
- The boat. The food. The staff.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Ha-Na L
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South Korea
Valuable experience
The food provided was so delicious, and the scenery viewed from the boat was absolutely enchanting. The crew were all kind, and everything was managed in a well-organized and systematic way, which made it very comfortable.
- Recommended for
- Scenery. Food and drinks. Crew friendliness.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kara M
- United States
Absolutely perfect
It was a perfect vacation. The cabins are comfortable, the boat was beautiful, the food was authentic and delicious. It was the crew that made the experience perfect. Everyone was kind, professional, enthusiastic. You can tell they enjoy and take pride in their work. They want to share these dive sites and make the trip a positive and enjoyable one. No amount of atmosphere can make up for what a dedicated and invested staff brings to the experience and they are what made my vacation so wonderful. I am so very grateful for them
- Recommended for
- The crew, the food, the dive sites
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jean-Daniel A
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France
Wonderful liveaboard
Wonderful liveaboard with incredible dives (Richelieu Rock is absolutely crazy), a very nice, fun and welcoming crew. The food is awesome, the cabins are small but confortable enough, the boat is beautiful. I just wish I could have stayed longer :)
- Recommended for
- Food, Richelieu Rock, new friends
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