The Junk, Thailand
9.2 Superb - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
“The diving was great, the crew was great, and the food was fantastic!”
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 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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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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- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Gaia S
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Diane B
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United States
A great trip on the junk
What a fun trip. The food was amazing, the staff did anything they could to make us happy and comfortable, the dive groups were just the right size and abilities were well matched and most of all the people I met were delightful
- Recommended for
- Amazing food. Amazing staff. Amazing people.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Jackson C
- United States
Fantastic boat crew and dive guides, I’ll be back next year to do the Similan Islands with this outfit!
The whole trip was a great time
- Recommended for
- Our dive guide Brian, the size of each diving group, and the food
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- 10 Exceptional
- THIERRY L
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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
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- 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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Silke B
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Germany
an unforgettable experience I will definitely repeat in the future
The incredibly friendly, funny and routined crew on board made our life on the Junk as easy and comfortable as possible and supported us any time with everything they could do to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Rental equipment on board was good, crew members can handle any required maintenance or adaptation, if required, very well. Diving sites, dive group sizes and dive guides were very experienced and made every dive into another interesting discovery tour. Living on The Junk for this one week was an unforgettable experience. The sleeping cabin was very nice, clean and comfy. Best of all: the incredibly delicious food on board that was freshly cooked and differed every day. Also for vegan and vegetarian guests the selection of meals was excellent.
- Recommended for
- The awesome crew. Diving. The delicious food on board.
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Glee G
- United States
This was a great experience and a wonderful value for the money
Diving was spectacular, and raising the sails was pretty cool too.
- Recommended for
- The Diving, The Crew, The Food
