The Junk, Thailand
- 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.
Book your next diving adventure aboard The Junk today.
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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.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
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The Junk Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 8.4
- Crew 9.6
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.1
- Value 9.1
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- 10 Exceptional
- Trevor M
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United Kingdom
First class !
From pick up from my hotel to drop off back again, I enjoyed every second. Respect to Brian and the team.
- Recommended for
- The food was amazing. The crew were the best. The Junk is pretty cool.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Craig H
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Australia
Great adventure around the wonderful Thai islands warm breeze’s warm seas
Big fun boat, yummy food, so much space on deck’s and rooftop, stable in open water, easy set up gear on - into tenders -short trip to dive sites
- Recommended for
- Crew members Food 🥘 Diving equipment
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michael G
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United States
Thailand on the Junk
Had a mixed nationality group. Got along great. Spectacular dive sites, especially Richelieu Rock. Crew was always very attentive. Had a great time.
- Recommended for
- Food. Diving. Friendliness.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sandra F
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Austria
A trip you don't wanna miss in your entire life
Diving at these amazing spots, especially Richelieu Rock and having loads of lovely people around for sharing this epic moments!
- Recommended for
- The whole crew, delicious food and the junk for itself
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Monica M
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United States
A great way to experience one of the top dive spots
- spending a whole day on Richelieu Rock - My dive buddy group was very well organized by the dive staff - safety was a great concern and well executed by the Dive Team - thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I would go again!
- Recommended for
- 1) Dive Instructors and the way they broke up our groups. 2) Food and drinks on board - the chef is spectacular! 3) The schedule - enough time in between dives
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lukas Franz C
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Italy
Great diving trip with great staff
We had such a wonderful diving experience on The Junk. Thanks to all the lovely staff and Tour Director Marco everything was just perfect. Would go again tomorrow :-) Absolutely recommendable !!
- Recommended for
- Staff - Location - Boat
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- JENNIFER A
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South Africa
Fantastic experience
Incredible dives; brilliant organisation and we were looked after in all respects Andre was a brilliant dive instructor and took time and care with all of us;
- Recommended for
- Wonderful diving; Sunsets on the boat; Fabulous scenery
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- 10 Exceptional
- Liam M
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sabri Z
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France
Incredible
The dives are amazing, the team is awesome, the boat is beautiful and comfortable. Everything was perfect
- Recommended for
- Dives, food, teams
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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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