The Junk, Thailand
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“This was my very first liveaboard trip and also my first time exploring the Andaman Sea, including the breathtaking Similan and Su…”
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: Fuel Surcharge ($10 / night), National Park Fees ($35-115).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox ($25 / day), Nitrox Course ($100), Private Dive Guide ($100 / day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($50-250), 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 9.7
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.0
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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
- Christian H
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Germany
Wonderful diving experiences
The group of fellow travelers harmonized great, the accommodation was good and the selection of diving spots was well chosen according to the weather, so that safety was always guaranteed.
- Recommended for
- Fantastic dive guide. Very pleasant atmosphere. Wonderful food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Nicolas B
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France
A nice cruise
A nice boat in a beautiful setting
- Recommended for
- Crew Food boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tomaz J
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Slovenia
Exceptional diving trip
When browsing several other reviews of The Junk, it seems it's all about great food on this liveaboard. Don't get me wrong, food on this board is truly exceptional and by far the best in Thailand ever - so hard to resist and impossible to skip seconds!! But nevertheless, this trip is so much more than just the great food. The boat itself is a great wooden junk-boat, with all fixtures and areas needed for a great diving trip - truly built by divers for divers. It has a great charm, with interesting history and every inch is well thought of and put into use. Safety of guests and crew is top priority throughout the trip, which allows for a peacefull and relaxing trip. As said before, this trip is not all about food, but it is about great diving, with knowledgeable and experienced divers, exceptionally friendly crew and most attentive tour guide Marco. Every smallest detail is taken care of, so that divers have the best possible experience. If this means to change the diving itinerary a little bit, then Marco and his crew will not hesitate a bit to go the extra mile in order to deliver the best diving experience under given circumstances. Of course, all other crew members from cooks to housekeeping, dinghy drivers, air-blender and the captain …. are all exceptionally friendly poeple, who truly deliver 10-stars service! I also loved the size of the boat, which can cater only a small group of guests and staff and this assures that you are not diving as a guest but rather a family and crew member! In short: truly unforgettable trip and I'll be diving with the Junk again - for sure!
- Recommended for
- Most friendly crew ever, great dive guides, unbelievable service and experience
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Piyum M
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United States
Phenomenal dives and tasty food - not a bad way to spend 7 days!
Brian is a great crew lead, our entire boat had really talented dive guides (Ayako, Steph, Jai, Brian), the chef/housekeeping team was an all-star duo, and the rest of the boat crew was very helpful. Overall, highly recommend this 7 day trip!
- Recommended for
- Great dives, crew, and food
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- 9.2 Superb
- Chris S
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United Kingdom
Superb 👌
Superb diving in the Andaman Sea on this traditional Chinese junk boat, enjoy fantastic food too
- Recommended for
- Superb diving. Excellent food. Safety culture.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Anne L
- France
The Junk is a very cosy boat and its crew really extremally professional and friendly.
apart from the dives, super friendly evenings with the other guests.
- Recommended for
- Very friendly staff and ambiance. Extreme lrofessionalism at all level. Abundant food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Marc T
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Switzerland
Great trip to the Similans with an amazing crew
Absolutely amazing crew, worldclass dives
- Recommended for
- Dive sites, boat crew, food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Maria T
- Germany
I would totally do it again!
Great experience, very nice route! The crew took very good care of us. The dives were planned really well, and we enjoyed ourselves a lot! It was also cool to be on the boat with so much history 😊
- Recommended for
- Crew, dive guide, food
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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
