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| Quad Share Lower Deck | Select Trip | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 7 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 1 Cabins 1 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 2 Cabins 4 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 7 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 1 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 2 Cabins 3 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 4 Cabins 7 Availability | FULL | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 1 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 7 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 7 Availability | 2 Cabins 4 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 3 Cabins 5 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 7 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | FULL | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | 4 Cabins 8 Availability | Select Trip | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $1,400.00 | $352.00 | $400.00 | $352.00 | $400.00 | $352.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $1,020.00 | $772.00 | $772.00 | $1,020.00 | $1,020.00 | $772.00 | $772.00 | $772.00 | $772.00 | $1,020.00 | $772.00 | $772.00 | $952.00 | $1,360.00 | $952.00 | $721.00 | $721.00 | $952.00 | $952.00 | $721.00 | $721.00 | $952.00 | $952.00 | $1,030.00 | $721.00 | $721.00 | $952.00 | $1,360.00 | $1,360.00 | $1,360.00 | $1,034.00 | $1,030.00 | $1,030.00 | $952.00 | $1,030.00 | $827.00 | $952.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $1,400.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $1,020.00 | $772.00 | $772.00 | $1,020.00 | $1,360.00 | $1,030.00 | $1,030.00 | $1,360.00 | $1,360.00 | $1,360.00 | $772.00 | $1,030.00 | $1,088.00 | $1,088.00 | $1,104.00 | $736.00 | $736.00 | $1,104.00 | $1,104.00 | $736.00 | $736.00 | $1,104.00 | $1,104.00 | $736.00 | $736.00 | $1,242.00 | $1,380.00 | $920.00 | $828.00 | $1,242.00 | $1,242.00 | $920.00 | $920.00 | $920.00 | $1,380.00 | $920.00 | $920.00 | $1,380.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $500.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $1,380.00 | $920.00 | $920.00 | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | $920.00 | $920.00 | $1,380.00 | $920.00 | $920.00 | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | $1,380.00 | $1,440.00 | $960.00 | $960.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | $960.00 | $960.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | $960.00 | $960.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | $960.00 | $960.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | $960.00 | $960.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | $960.00 | $960.00 | $1,440.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $1,440.00 | $960.00 | $960.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | $960.00 | $960.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | $960.00 | $960.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $1,440.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $721.00 | $1,200.00 | $721.00 | $721.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $920.00 | $920.00 | $920.00 | $920.00 | $1,255.00 | $1,190.00 | $1,030.00 | $1,030.00 | $1,380.00 | $920.00 | $772.00 | $2,070.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,590.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $530.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,060.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,590.00 | $1,590.00 |
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| 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 1 Cabins 1 Availability | FULL | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | FULL | 2 Cabins 3 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 2 Cabins 4 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 2 Cabins 3 Availability | 3 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Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 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| 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 1 Cabins 2 Availability | 2 Cabins 3 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | FULL | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 Availability | 3 Cabins 6 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The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park Fees: 60.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park Fees: 60.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park Fees: 60.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park Fees and local taxes: 85.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 100.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
For your final day aboard we schedule 2 morning dives and a single dive after lunch to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation.
About the diving:
Koh Phi Phi
With mini-walls and shallow coral gardens predominating, there are a host of dive sites to choose from around the Phi Phi National Park. Hin Bida, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, Pilay Wall, Hin Dot and Ao Maya all offer something special. Wildlife is hugely varied across the sites with blacktip reef sharks common, tiger tail seahorses, ornate ghost pipefish, cornetfish, octopus, scorpionfish, bluefin trevally, barracudas and more.
Shark Point and Anemone Reef
These pinnacles are part of the same reef system and are only a very short distance apart from each other. Both sites are covered with colorful soft corals and anemones with a variety of fish to suit all divers. From barracuda to seahorses and for the lucky ones of course, the iconic leopard shark!
King Cruiser
The King Cruiser was an ex-car ferry that used to travel between Phi Phi and Phuket. In 1997, however, ‘the cruiser’ hit anemone reef on her crossing and sank a short distance away. No lives were lost, but divers were left with a great wreck dive! While she is largely broken up now, she is covered with soft corals and hides some wonderful gems as well as being home to several large schools of snapper. While currents can be strong and visibility less than perfect, this is a great site to dive as part of an advanced open watercourse.
Koh Doc Mai
‘Flower Island’ is a tiny piece of sheer rock sat between Shark Point and Phuket but, although tiny, dives here can provide divers with amazing memories! From a spacious cavern to frogfish, ornate ghost pipefish and even bamboo sharks, Koh Doc Mai never fails to surprise.
Koh Haa
A group of five islands south of Phi Phi, the highlight of diving at Koh Haa is the variety. From the series of caves on the largest of the islands, Koh Ha Yai, with the emerald light filtering through the entrance, to the vertical swim-through of the chimney. With walls, sloping reefs, expansive soft coral beds, Koh Haa has something for everyone. The lagoon in the center of the islands also has shallow but very healthy reefs that are ideal for night dives.
When conditions allow we will also offer diving at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The captain and cruise director will have the final say on whether diving is possible as the cruise progresses.
Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
A mere five hundred meters separates these two dive sites though they offer two very distinct dives. Hin Daeng (Red Rock) just breaks the surface, with its name coming courtesy of the hues of red Dendronephthya Soft Corals blanketing its upper slopes and walls. The rock is a series of walls with intermittent shelves at varying depths. These descend to a sand substrate floor averaging thirty-five meters and in some places dropping well beyond the reach of any recreational diver.
Hin Muang
This is completely submerged with a profile like an underwater Uluru. The shallower peaks are dominated by a thick covering of anemones and their attendant guardian fish while the valleys between the peaks are home to large morays and sometimes defensive triggerfish. The diversity of everyday reef life on both sites is grand and includes tiny invertebrates, many of which tend to a variety of moray eels. Sweeping schools of Red, Yellow and White Snappers abound and there is often the chance to see bamboo sharks hiding in crevices and leopard sharks relaxing on sandy patches.
Along the route, there are some incredible views from the boat including Phi Phi’s famous beaches and limestone karsts climbing vertically from the ocean. Spending your day relaxing between the tiny islands of Koh Haa is also a magical experience. There will be opportunities to leave the boat and take a walk on the islands or spend an evening ashore on Phi Phi Don.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 35.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 19 scheduled dives including up to 4 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 and Day 7 are reserved for embarkation and disembarkation; there will be no diving on these days. For the final day aboard we schedule 3 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Surin Islands
The topside scenery of Koh Surin with evergreen forests, mangroves and small beaches, surpasses even that of the picturesque Similan Islands. Underwater the reefs of Surin have the greatest hard coral diversity in Thailand. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, yellow-masked angelfish, bumphead parrotfish, tomato anemonefish and barramundi, as well as lots of turtles that still come ashore in this area to lay their eggs. Because of the remoteness, not many liveaboard boats visit these islands and you will be able to enjoy the dive sites without sharing it with tourist hordes.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 65.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
The Junk is 33 meters long and 140-ton three mast junk with 330 square meters of sails. She was built in 1962 and used as a transportation vessel. In 1997 she changed owners and she was completely restored and set up as a liveaboard vessel. Since then she offers diving safaris in Thailand and Myanmar for up to 18 passengers in 6 cabins. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet. Guests can choose between 2 private cabins with convertible twin/double beds, 2 three berths cabins (which can be sold as so-called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) and 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin).
Guests can enjoy a fully-equipped entertainment system with a library in the salon, an indoor and outdoor dining area and a beautiful sundeck to relax after diving.
On the shaded diving area the guests have a personal set-up area with enough space for diving equipment.
Between November and May, The Junk offers stunning diving safaris in the Similan Islands and in Myanmar. The Similan cruises also include Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. Phuket and Koh Phi Phi are also among the best diving areas in Thailand, with huge limestone cliffs cascading to beautiful hard and soft coral reefs.
Total of 14 scheduled dives including up to 3 sunset/night dives
The following is a sample itinerary of where you might dive during your holiday with us. We wish to show you the very best diving but the number of factors can determine where we visit. Weather, tides, how busy a site is with other dive vessels all play a part in the Cruise Director’s decision of which route the yacht takes. The safety of all onboard is paramount and we always do our best in offering diving at alternate locations. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 day dives and either a sunset or a night dive.
The diving day has a typical schedule as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing & Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Dinner will be served after the sunset dive or before the night dive
Day 1 is reserved for embarkation; there will be no diving on this day. For the final day aboard we schedule 2 dives to allow plenty of time for off-gassing before disembarkation and your flight home. The Cruise Director is happy to listen to requests from guests to visit or remain at certain sites and providing it is possible and the schedule allows, then guest’s requests are respected.
About the diving:
Similan Islands
The above water scenery will provide stunningly beautiful white sandy beaches with small forested areas. Dive some of the following sites; Boulder City, Sharkfin Reef, Anita’s Reef and Honeymoon Bay. Under the surface, you may see: Leopard (zebra) shark, blue-spotted stingrays, clown triggerfish, rabbitfish, scorpionfish, snappers, emperor fish, giant trevally and angelfish. The coral gardens, bommies and boulder formations are wonderful to dive. Elephant Head Rock, visible from the surface, this is the biggest pinnacle in the Similans and has some fantastic swim-throughs. If lucky you might see some white tip reef sharks, batfish, trevally and barracuda can often be seen on the perimeter of the boulders and if you look closely in the cracks and in the rubble you can see smashing mantis shrimp, porcelain crab, moray eels and cleaner shrimp.
Koh Bon
Koh Bon is a dive site where manta rays may be seen. You are likely to see Napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, octopus, bluefin trevally, giant moray eels, great barracudas, fire dart goby, popcorn shrimp, spiny lobster and nudibranchs of many types. The dive sites vary from wall diving to gently sloping reefs and from submerged boulders to coral gardens.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai is famous for its pinnacle dive site and more relaxed reef diving. Normally, Turtles, Barracuda, Pipe Fish, and Nudibranchs can be found here. There is also a chance to see bigger species in this area like Manta Rays and Whale Sharks, especially by late January till April.
Richelieu Rock
This limestone pinnacle was named by Jacques Cousteau after General Richelieu, who was an important Danish officer in the Thai Navy. There are gorgeous purple dendronepthya soft corals covering most of the pinnacle and other areas covered in magnificent sea anemones as well. Barely breaking the surface at low tide, this horseshoe-shaped outcropping, slopes steeply to a sandy bottom at 18 to 35 meters (60-120 Ft). This site offers great diversity for such a small and isolated spot. It also offers excellent multi-level diving and, because it is a high-profile reef, there are always sheltered areas to hide from the current. The marine life is prolific and includes amongst, many other things; Pharaoh cuttlefish, large octopi, all 5 varieties of anemonefish of the Andaman Sea, variety of moray eels, ornate ghost pipefish, smashing mantis shrimps, harlequin shrimps, tiger tail sea horses, Spanish mackerel, frogfish, many schooling snappers and occasional sightings of manta rays and whale sharks.
Khao Lak Wrecks
There is a choice of easily diveable wrecks between The Similan Islands and Khao Lak. The Boonsung and the Premchai are old tin miners that sank 25 or so years ago and are a treat for underwater photographers as well as lovers of life of all kinds!! Only in 18m of water, they are covered in nudibranchs and shrimps as well as large numbers of the unusual honeycomb moray. There are also huge numbers of schooling fish as well as rays and leopard sharks that can occasionally be seen. Sea Chart 1 is a slightly more challenging dive and lies between 40 and 25 meters. Sunk during a storm in 2009 with a full load of teak, she is relatively new but already hosts an abundance of schooling fish.
Inclusions
Exclusions
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 50.00 USD
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay. It is the travelers responsibility to ensure they have adequate funds to support themselves, a return airline ticket, and the proper visa to travel into each country on his or her itinerary and for re-entry and return back to their country. Please check with the appropriate consulate to ensure proper passport and visa requirements are met. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements. There are special requirements for children leaving the US and many countries have adopted requirements for the protection of children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy of your country for the requirement. The Reservation Office and Staff cannot assume responsibility for passengers not having correct documentation.
We strongly recommend each guest purchase comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance when space is reserved. Trip insurance will protect you from financial disappointment if you are prevented from making your scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
There are Marine Park and port fees for our destinations:
– Similan Islands 4 nights 50 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Similan Islands 6 nights 65 USD diver / 35 USD non-diver
– Southern Explorer Phi Phi 2 nights 35 USD diver / 12,50 USD non-diver
You may want to bring motion sickness medication if you feel you will need it. We suggest you bring over-the-counter motion sickness medication or consult your doctor about prescription brands, such as the trans-dermal patch or Scopace tablets. Currents and winds may cause moderate movement of the yacht at times. We recommend a complete physical before your trip. The nearest recompression chamber is located in Phuket Town at the Phuket International Hospital.
Please plan to travel light, as on all live-aboard dive yachts, space is limited. We recommend that you pack your gear in soft luggage such as a duffel bag for easy stowage and to add to your comfort in your cabin. Clothing should be lightweight, comfortable sportswear and swimsuits are a must. A light sweater or jacket is ideal for evenings. Dress is always casual and informal. Additional items you may want to bring are sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and walking shoes for your time onshore.
You’ll be diving in water that averages 73-84°F. Most guests make as many as 5 dives each day, so some sort of protection is needed. A 3 or 5mm wetsuit should be comfortable and adequate. We suggest divers bring safety items such as a Dive Alert, Safety Sausage, and any other safety items you feel necessary. We also recommend you bring a dive computer which is mandatory.
We suggest you pack the following: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator with visible pressure gauge, depth gauge, dive computer, and buoyancy compensator. Strongly recommended: Spare mask, a dive watch, dive light, safety sausage, whistle, Dive Alert, mirror and/or other safety devices. Each piece of gear should be marked with waterproof paint or tape.
We understand that you may want to amend your booking. Amendments are made on a booking by booking basis and though we are trying to accommodate wherever we can, however, this may not always be possible. We will consider both destination restrictions and guests personal circumstances when reviewing booking amendments.
- Year built: 1962
- Year renovated: 1997
- Length: 33m
- Beam: 8.5m
- Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
- Engines: 1 x Hino 380Hp
- Max guests: 18
- Number of cabins: 6
- Tenders: 1 x 40 hp, 1 x 60 hp
- Water capacity: 8000 ltr
- Fuel capacity: 10000 ltr
- Freshwater maker: 6000 ltr/per day
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- Airport & hotel tranfer
- All meals
- Tea, coffee, water
- Fruit & snacks
- Towels
- Dive guide
- Dive package
- Weight belt, weights, tanks
Includes
Excludes
- National Park fees ($12,50 - $65)
- Domestic flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Dive & travel insurance
- Rental equipment
- Nitrox
- Scuba diving courses
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- Housekeeping
- Camera & charging station
- TV & entertainment system
- Library
- Outdoor & indoor dining
- Air-Conditioned rooms
- Sun deck with beds
- Snorkeler friendly
- Hot showers
- En-suite bathrooms
- Available for charter
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- Nitrox available
- Rinse hoses
- Dive deck
- 2 Tenders for diving
- DIN adaptors
Rental Equipment
- Regulator 8 USD per day
- BCD 8 USD per day
- Dive computer 8 USD per day
- Dive light 3,50 USD per day
- Fins 3,50 USD per day
- Full equipment 25 USD per day
- Mask 3,50 USD per day
- Nitrox refills 10 USD per tank
- 15L tank 10 USD per day
- Wetsuit 7 USD per day
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- Buffet
- Western food
- Local food
- Beer & wine available
- Snacks all day
- Vegetarian options
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- Life rafts (3)
- GPS
- Life vests/strobes
- Radio
- Flares
- Oxygen
- First Aid equipment
- Crew trained in first aid
- Bilge pump alarm
- Fire extinguishers
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- Timezone: UTC +7 hours
- Local currency: Thai Baht
- Language: English
- Electricity: 220v
- Payment onboard: cash in USD, Baht
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