The Junk, Thailand

Name: Similan & Surin Islands (Thap Lamu - Thap Lamu)
Start: 2026-12-14
End: 2026-12-18
Location: Thailand

9.2 Superb

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

from $ 166 / day Check dates

“Relaxing week to ring in the New Year. First time diving in Thailand. The guitar shark encounters topped the underwater experience…”
Justin G, Italy

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.

Book your next diving adventure aboard The Junk today.

Choose your departure date

Date

Itinerary

Price

Select

14 Oct

7 Days / 6 Nights

Valid for a limited time only! T&Cs apply.

~~$ 1,670~~ $ 1,169 Save 30% -30%

Select Cabin available

20 Oct

7 Days / 6 Nights

Valid for a limited time only! T&Cs apply.

~~$ 1,670~~ $ 1,169 Save 30% -30%

Select Cabin available

27 Oct

5 Days / 4 Nights

Valid for a limited time only! T&Cs apply.

~~$ 1,115~~ $ 892 Save 20% -20%

Select Cabin only 2 spaces left

31 Oct

7 Days / 6 Nights

Valid for a limited time only! T&Cs apply.

~~$ 1,670~~ $ 1,336 Save 20% -20%

Select Cabin available

07 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,670

Select Cabin available

13 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

Valid for a limited time only! T&Cs apply.

~~$ 1,115~~ $ 892 Save 20% -20%

Select Cabin available

18 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,670

Select Cabin available

24 Nov

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 1,670

Select Cabin available

01 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,115

Select Cabin available

05 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

Valid for a limited time only.

~~$ 1,115~~ $ 892 Save 20% -20%

Select Cabin available

09 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

Valid for a limited time only.

~~$ 1,115~~ $ 892 Save 20% -20%

Select Cabin available

14 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,115

Select Cabin available

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.

* Extra fees are shown per person.

Pay by bank transfer or online with

Best Price Guaranteed

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
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

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.
03 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
THIERRY L
France

Excellent!
Very well managed all the way from pick-up at aiport to drop-off after the cruise. Very friendly staff and dive guides. Excellent mix of Thai and western food (4 meals per day between each dives). 4 dives/day including 1 night dive and 2 dives on last day.
Recommended for
Boat & Crew - Food - Dive sites
28 Feb, 2017

10 Exceptional
Jonathan T
Sweden

A ship with personality
I booked the The junk because I really liked the ships apperance and every dive when we went back to the boat I felt joy and adventure compared to other boats around us. This ship definatly has personality and you could tell the staff loved the boat as well. Great safety and briefs, the food was really awesome and the staff was great as well so only good things to say. I recommend this trip to anyone who likes an adventure when you go diving.
Recommended for
Great ship, friendliest staff and the FOOD omg.
11 Jan, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Sandra F
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
14 Feb, 2018

10 Exceptional
Philip W
Sweden

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

9.6 Exceptional
Jelle H
Netherlands

Best option in the area!!
Amazing boat - adventure! Food from heaven
Recommended for
The food. The crew. The dives.
11 Nov, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
JENNIFER A
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
03 Sep, 2019

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

9.2 Superb
Michel C
France

Fabulous experience on The Junk in the Similan
Fabulous first liveaboard exprience with the Junk. Dives were not geat because we cannot reach Surin islands for our best dives because of the rough sea but all the crew and staff of the boat was absolutly wonderful and considerate to make this experience wonderful. The boat despite a bit noisy is very comfortable. Very good spirit during the cruise, and nice divers.
Recommended for
Fabulous experience on this boat. Excellent local food. Caring crew and staff.
11 Jan, 2025

179 reviews

9.2 Superb
179 Verified Reviews

Sort reviews by:

10 Exceptional
Michele R
Italy

The best cruise ever
A very very experience. Thank you see you soon
Recommended for
Very very special food. Very nice crew. Everithing funny.
26 Dec, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Graham P
Australia

Fantastic diving, amazing crew, and great atmosphere!
Our trip on The Junk was unforgettable. From the moment we stepped aboard, the crew made us feel welcome and cared for. The boat was comfortable and full of character, the diving was world-class, and the team’s attention to detail made everything smooth and enjoyable. Between the great food, relaxed atmosphere, and stunning dive sites, it was the perfect mix of adventure and comfort.
Recommended for
The incredible crew — friendly, professional, and genuinely passionate about making every dive special.. Delicious food and drinks — every meal was fresh, beautifully presented, and plentiful.. The dive experience — excellent sites, clear briefings, and guides who made every dive feel effortless and safe..
12 Nov, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Pierre J
Canada

I recommend The Junk in every way!
The life, crew, and food were amazing. The dive was well-prepared and well-explained. The dive crew is excellent.
Recommended for
The crew. The boat. The dive sites.
27 Mar, 2025

9.2 Superb
Marc T
Switzerland

Great trip to the Similans with an amazing crew
Absolutely amazing crew, worldclass dives
Recommended for
Dive sites, boat crew, food
16 May, 2023

9.2 Superb
Alessio T
Italy

I’ll stay onboard again
Wonderful organisation of dive equipment on deck Nice dive sites Good food
Recommended for
Warm crew, awesome schedule
13 Sep, 2018

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

9.6 Exceptional
Gabor M
Germany

Awesome Experimente!
Sailing the Andaman Sea, meeting so many nice People, diving at Richelieu Rock, getting stuffed with delicious Food, being offline for a whole Week, Relax to the Max.....
Recommended for
The Ship, the Crew, the other Guys
02 May, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Matina P
Greece

I would definitely do it again!
The great food onboard
Recommended for
The boat, the dive spots, the crew
27 Dec, 2017

10 Exceptional
Dan P
United States

A Great Diving Experience, Cool boat, Excellent Team
Highlights of the trip include the genuine happiness of the entire crew, along with the professionalism of the dive leaders. The Junk itself is tremendous. It was incredibly clean and well maintained and the cabins were comfortable and cool. Everything just seemed to work. The best diving was on Richelieu Rock where we saw schooling jacks, schooling barracuda, healthy soft corals, and a myriad of reef fish. Sea horses and nudibranchs were also seen on nearly every dive. The water was warm and the visibility was fantastic. The under water topography at Elephant Head site in the Similans included huge granite boulders which made for fun swim-throughs. We missed out on Mantas and Whale Sharks this trip but overall is highly recommended for experienced divers who want a stress free diving holiday.
Recommended for
Food, Service, and Efficiency of the crew
04 Apr, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Pierre B
France

Great diving experience!
We saw mantas, different kinds of beautiful corals and plenty of fishes. It’s great to be able to dive among all these fauna.
Recommended for
Everything is made to ease the life, quality of food and too many divers to keep a great mood
05 Mar, 2020

8.0 Very good
Lynne R
Canada

I love The Junk
Richelieu Rock..which we dove several times. So beautiful..so much to see.
Recommended for
1) The joy of seeing some very healthy reefs with so much sea life.. (2) The food.. excellent and generous.. (3) the ship itself..a pleasure to see and experience
18 Feb, 2023

9.2 Superb
Peter H
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.
27 Jun, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Chris T
Canada

Top Notch, all of the crew are excellent!
We were lucky enough to encounter a juvenile whale shark at Richelieu Rock. It even came back for a subsequent photo shoot.
Recommended for
The crew are just wonderful, helpful people that are excellent at what they do. The equipment was always prepared for the next dive. The dive guides definitely "knew their stuff"!
06 May, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Henrik R
Denmark

Great experience
Perfect
Recommended for
Mantas, great crew & excellent diving
16 Jan, 2016

8.8 Fabulous
Manfred K
Germany

Incredible happy trip
Every day is wonderful
Recommended for
Very friendly crew, wonderful food! Very well Organised activities
19 Dec, 2016

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

10 Exceptional
Nguk Chiu N
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.
24 Nov, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Lene T
Norway

Well organized trip with friendly staff
The diving at Richelieu Rock was amazing. Have been there twice before but the guide and the dive planning were this time at a more professional level. All services were excellent from all staff members. They remembered how you wanted your coffee, what you needed of help for gearing up, all small thing that made life on the boat easier.
Recommended for
The food was excellent and plenty, the boat was spacious, the staff was very professional.
14 Jan, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
John M
United Kingdom

Amazing diving, on an amazing boat with an amazing crew
The in-depth knowledge and wonderful dive briefings and dive leadership of Jonathan, the Boatmaster, made the whole trip much more enjoyable than it than it would otherwise have been. Even without that though the trip would have been incredible visiting some great dive sites across the Andeman Sea, but the absolute highlight was the four dives at Richelieu Rock, and the frequent sightings of Whale Sharks there. Another highlight of the diving for me was seeing and photographing a seahorse at 30m. I think Jonathan knew where he lived and led us straight to him! The Junk itself is a unique vessel with a fascinating history, and just being on board was a huge privilege. The kitchen team were fantastic, and kept producing a never ending variety of amazing food with great flavours from authentic Thai and European recipes. I can't complete this review without complimenting the whole crew on their friendliness, efficiency and professionalism. from the boat crews helping us in and out of the ribs, to the super reliable engineer in charge of managing and refilling the cylinders, and the lovely smiling lady offering refreshing juices after each dive. All of this made for a diving holiday that will be hard to beat.
Recommended for
The boat itself, the whole crew, the dive locations.
30 Apr, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Jean-Daniel A
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
13 Feb, 2023