The Junk, Thailand

Name: Southern Explorer (Chalong - Chalong)
Start: 2026-08-27
End: 2026-08-30
Location: Thailand

9.2 Superb

Nitrox available
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 147 / day Check dates

“The crew is really really god and friendly and always helping. Combined with nice underwater world. Diversity of fish and corals …”
Halis A, Germany

Highlights

Authentic Chinese junk-style vessel
Featured in “007-The Man With the Golden Gun”

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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23 Apr

5 Days / 4 Nights

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~~$ 1,060~~ $ 742 Save 30% -30%

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28 Apr

7 Days / 6 Nights

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~~$ 1,590~~ $ 1,113 Save 30% -30%

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04 May

5 Days / 4 Nights

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~~$ 1,060~~ $ 742 Save 30% -30%

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09 May

7 Days / 6 Nights

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~~$ 1,590~~ $ 1,113 Save 30% -30%

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02 Jul

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 620

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09 Jul

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 620

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16 Jul

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 620

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23 Jul

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 620

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30 Jul

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 620

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06 Aug

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 620

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13 Aug

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 620

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20 Aug

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 620

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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 USD per night), 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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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Kayaks On-Board
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Fine Wines Selection
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
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

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

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1962

Year renovated: 1997

Length: 33m

Beam: 8.5m

Top speed: 10 knots

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp

Max guests: 18

Number of cabins: 6

Number of bathrooms: 7

Tenders: 1 x 40 hp 4.20 meters 1 x 115 hp 5.80 meters

Water capacity: 8000 ltr

Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr

Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day

Boat navigation and safety

Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

The Junk Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

8.4
Crew

9.7
Food

9.7
Diving

9.1
Value

9.0

10 Exceptional
Philip W
Sweden

Best diving trip yet.
Great liveaboard, can't recommend it enough.
Recommended for
Friendliness. Food. Company.
29 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Gaia S
Italy

Definitely would do it again
Great experience, the staff is upper kind and always available for you to help you in any way, food is amazing, and the dives are always different and special.
Recommended for
Friendliness of the staff. Diving. Good.
17 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Astrid B
Germany

A wonderful dive trip on The Junk
The Junk is a beautiful old ship with a very special charm – we felt comfortable from the very first moment. The crew was simply amazing and spoiled us in every possible way: always friendly, attentive, and perfectly organized. The dives were a real highlight, especially thanks to Kwan as our guide. With him, we felt safe at all times, and he showed us so many incredible things – you can immediately tell how experienced and dedicated he is. The food was absolutely delicious and varied – a real treat after the dives! The cabins are small, but perfectly adequate. We stayed in a four-berth cabin, although two of us usually slept outside, which was much nicer. We also really enjoyed the two excursions, especially the visit to the Moken Village, which was something truly special. All in all, a fantastic experience that we would repeat anytime. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a special liveaboard trip with a great crew, amazing dives, and delicious food! 🌊🤿🚤 If you want, I can also tweak the tone a bit (shorter, more “TripAdvisor style,” or more polished).
Recommended for
dive spot Richelieu Rock. amazing crew. the ship.
07 Feb, 2026

8.0 Very good
Halis A
Germany

One point could be planned better.
The crew is really really god and friendly and always helping. Combined with nice underwater world. Diversity of fish and corals is excellent.
Recommended for
Friendly. Nice underwater world. Good food.
08 Feb, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Anike B
Italy

Almost perfect
We had a terrific experience which exceeded our expectation
Recommended for
Food. Crew services. Sites.
13 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Sabrina K
Germany

Fabulous and Fantastic😍
The guides showed us the amazing underwaterworld of similian and surin, pointed nudis and real cool stuff-it didn't even matter that we didn't see a whaleshark ;) the whole boatcrew and atmosphere was just so good-anytime again and thanks for everything!
Recommended for
The Dives, The Boat, The food
27 Mar, 2020

10 Exceptional
Daniel S
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.
14 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Nuno Ricardo G
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.
24 Jul, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Miguel M
Spain

Very rewarding trip
It has been a short but very rewarding life on board. Everything is very well organized, from pick-up and drop-off to the boat and the transfer after the trip is over to the airport or another hotel. The organization is very good, well-structured tempos, snacks and drinks between dives.Spectacular food.All the staff on the boat are super friendly and help at any time.The boat is old but has a lot of charm.The dive sites are well chosen depending on the weather and waves. The dive guides accompany you without pressure. Dives are 60 minutes.We are very happy to have been able to enjoy a few days on this boat and with this crew.
Recommended for
food. personnel. dive.
09 Jul, 2025

Translated from Spanish

10 Exceptional
Justin G
Italy

Great first dive experience in Thailand
Relaxing week to ring in the New Year. First time diving in Thailand. The guitar shark encounters topped the underwater experiences. Really great divers with similar values and interests.
Recommended for
Guitar shark sightings. Fellow divers. Thai food.
06 Jan, 2025