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 9.6
- Diving 9.2
- Value 9.1
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- 7.6 Good
- Peishan Lauren K
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United States
The Junk liveaboard pros & cons 12/30/2025 - 1/5/2026 trip
12/30/2025 - 1/5/2026 Pros: the crew was absolutely impeccable with their efficiency, attentiveness, and friendliness. Dive guides are professional and safe. All gas and tank filling were done to standard and in a timely manner. Food was amazing and in abundance. All cabins had ensuite full bath with hot showers at all times. Richelieu dive sites are absolutely incredible and worth repeated dives across multiple days; I would personally do 90% of the dives in Richelieu on the liveaboard. Cons: it was hit or miss with the level of enthusiasm from the dive guides during the dives. My group had a great dive guide (Jai) who actively searched for sea life to show us and was excited to teach us about the Andaman Sea geography and sea creatures all the while maintaining a high safety standard. Other groups had much less enthused guides and subsequently had a poorer dive experience. The sail of the Junk were not put up during our trip, which is such a shame as this unique ship is what sets itself apart from other liveaboards in the region. Diving in the Similan Islands were largely the same among all sites, lacking variety in both underwater geography and sea life encounter. 2 dives in the Similans would suffice.
- Recommended for
- Crew. spacious dive deck. food.
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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
- 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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- 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
- Liam M
- United States
Perfect
Awesome trip with tremendous staff who go out of their way to make sure you have a memorable trip
- Recommended for
- atmosphere. staff. everything was set up and taken care of.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Karrie S
- United States
Great Experience
The diving was great, the crew was great, and the food was fantastic!
- Recommended for
- Food. Crew. Diversity of fish!.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Steinar N
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Norway
Excellent dive cruise
The Junk is fantastic, friendly crew, experienced crew always perfect food, the dive sites in the sout was very good. My son took his AOW certification onboard as well. Will probably come back for another trip.
- Recommended for
- The crew. Food. Dive sites.
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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
- Simon V
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Belgium
Beautiful boat and crew
Richelieu Rock is a dive site to be seen ! We got to dive it 5 times, and i was really impressed by the biodiversity and massive amount of life there.
- Recommended for
- Excellent dive sites, superb boat and delicious food
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- 9.2 Superb
- Peter H
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Germany
Super , will probably come adain
all in all very impressed trip, good spots with super crew on board and diving
- Recommended for
- Boat and Crew. Kitchen and food. Handling around diving, Briefing, Guide help in and out to water.
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