The Phinisi liveaboard: Similan Islands – Surin Islands
The Phinisi Liveaboard travels through the Similan Islands, Surin Islands and Myanmar.
*Prices do not include park fees, equipment rental and some transfers.
4 Nights: Southern Thailand – 14 dives
4 Nights: Similan/Surin Islands inc. Richelieu Rock – 14 dives
5 Nights: Southern Thailand – 19 dives
6 Nights: Similan/Surin Islands inc. Richelieu Rock – 19 dives
10 Nights: Best Of Thialand – Northern & Southern Andamans – Lots of Dives
The Boat
The sister boat to The Junk, The Phinisi Similan Liveaboard, originally named ‘Cheng I Sao’. A brand new route for her will commence in 2018. Pronounced: Pinisi, she will be operating through out the Similan and Surin Islands as well as Myanmar and will sail on four different itineraries with 4, 6, 7 and 10 night dive cruises.
While a remarkable history and character unites the two yachts, The Phinisi Liveaboard complements The Junk by offering various itineraries in Thailand and an exciting new destination: Myanmar! With 7 and 10 night itineraries, The Phinisi takes you to the best dive sites in the beautiful Mergui Archipelago.
The Cabins
The Phinisi comfortably accommodates 18 divers in 7 beautifully finished, spacious cabins. All have en-suite facilities, hot showers and independently controlled air-conditioners. Cabins have overhead reading lights, bath towels, lockable safety boxes and cupboards.
• 2 x private twin bed cabins
• 2 four berths cabins
The Food
Excellent! The meals on The Phinisi are served buffet style inside the atmospheric Teak Wood saloon. A wide variety is served at every meal ensuring all guests have the opportunity to taste the unique flavours of the wonderful Thai cuisine as well as various tasty western style dishes. We always receive great customer feedback regarding the food.

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Safety Features
Patient area with 2 x large oxygen tanks, 40 life jackets, life raft for 25 people, 3 x VHF radios, 2 x CB radios, Sat nav, Depth sounder, fire extinguishers.
What is Included
Air-conditioning in all cabins. All meals, fruits, drinking water, coffee, tea. Divemaster supervision, tanks, weights, weight belts. Transfer to and from your hotel / dive vessel.
What is not Included
National Park Entry fee and diver’s fee: 1,800 Baht (for diver) National Park Entry fee: 1000 Baht (for non diver) Equipment rental full set 800 Baht per day (not including torch 100baht & computer 250bht per day) Myanmar Entry Fee USD$ 200
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The Phinisi Gallery
The Phinisi Trip Schedules
October-November 2023 Departures
Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
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01 | 25th Oct 23 – 04th Nov 23 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! |
02 | 05th Nov 23 – 15th Nov 23 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! |
03 | 15th Nov 23 – 19th Nov 23 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
04 | 20th Nov 23 – 26th Nov 23 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
05 | 26th Nov 23 – 30th Nov 23 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
December 2023 Departures
Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
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06 | 01st Dec 23 – 06th Dec 23 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | FULLY BOOKED |
07 | 06th Dec 23 – 16th Dec 23 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 510N | FULLY BOOKED |
08 | 17th Dec 23 – 27th Dec 23 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | 14 |
09 | 29th Dec 23 – 08th Jan 24 | Best of Thailand | 11D – 10N | FULLY BOOKED |
January 2024 Departures
Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
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10 | 09th Jan 24 – 19th Jan 24 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! |
11 | 20th Jan 24 – 30th Jan 24 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! |
12 | 31st Jan 24 – 6th Feb 24 | Southern Thailand | 7D – 6N | 19 |
February-March 2024 Departures
Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
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13 | 06th Feb 24 – 10th Feb 24 | Southern Thailand (Koh Lipe) | 5D – 4N | 14 |
14 | 11th Feb 24 – 21st Feb 24 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! |
15 | 22nd Feb 24 – 03rd Mar 24 | Best of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! | 16 | 04th Mar 24 – 08th Mar 24 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
17 | 08th Mar 24 – 14th Mar 24 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
18 | 15th Mar 24 – 25th Mar 24 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! | 19 | 26th Mar 24 – 30th Mar 24 | Southern Thailand | 5D – 4N | 14 | 20 | 30th Mar 24 – 05th Apr 24 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
April 2024 Departures
Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
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21 | 06th Apr 24 – 16th Apr 24 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots |
22 | 17th Apr 24 – 27th Apr 24 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! |
23 | 28th Apr 24 – 04th May 24 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
Enquire about The Phinisi Similan Liveaboard
Here
The Phinisi 10 night Myanmar – Trip Itinerary PDF
The Phinisi 7 Night Myanmar – Trip Itinerary PDF
The Phinisi 4 Night Southern Thailand Trip Itinerary PDF