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 – 9 dives
4 Nights: Similan/Surin Islands inc. Richelieu Rock – 14 dives
5 Nights: Similan/Surin Islands inc. Richelieu Rock – 16 dives
6 Nights: Similan/Surin Islands inc. Richelieu Rock – 19 dives
10 Nights: Best Of Thialand – Northern & Southern Andamans – Lots of Dives
7 Nights: Myanmar- Similan/Surin Islands inc. Richelieu Rock – 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 2022 Departures
Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
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01 | 15th Oct 22- 19th Oct 22 | Southern Thailand | 5D – 4N | 14 |
02 | 19th Oct 22- 25th Oct 22 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
03 | 26th Oct 22 – 01 Nov 22 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
04 | 1st Nov 22 – 5th Nov | Southern Thailand | 5D – 4N | 19 |
05 | 6th Nov 22 – 10th Nov 22 | Southern Thailand | 5D – 4N | 14 |
06 | 10th Nov 22 – 16th Nov 22 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
07 | 17th Nov 22 – 22nd Nov 22 | Similan & Surin | 6D – 5N | 16 |
08 | 22nd Nov 22 – 126th Nov 22 | Southern Thailand | 5D – 4N | 14 |
December 2022 Departures
Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
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09 | 11th Dec 22 – 17th Dec 22 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
10 | 18th Dec 22 – 22 Dec 22 | Similan – Surin Islands | 5D – 4N | 14 |
11 | 22nd Dec 22 – 28th Dec 22 | Similan -& Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
12 | 29th Dec 22 – 2nd Jan 22 | Southern Thailand | 5D – 4N | 14 |
January 2023 Departures
Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
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13 | 2nd Jan 23 – 8th Jan 23 | Similan – Surin Islands | 7D – 6N | 19 |
14 | 9th Jan 23 – 19th Jan 23 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! |
15 | 120th Jan 23 – 30 Jan 23 | Best of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! | 16 | 31st Jan 23 – 10th Feb 23 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! |
February-March 2023 Departures
Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
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17 | 11th Feb 23 – 21st Feb 23 | SBest Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! |
18 | 22nd Feb 23 – 4th Mar 23 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! | 19 | 5th Mar 23 – 15th Mar 23 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! | 20 | 16th Mar 23 – 26th Mar 23 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots! |
21 | 27th Mar 23 – 6th Apr 23 | Best Of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots |
April 2023 Departures
Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
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22 | 13th Apr 23 – 17th Apr 23 | Similan Islands | 5D – 4N | 14 | 23 | 18th Apr 23 – 28th Apr 23 | Manta Trust Expedition* | 11D – 10N | Lots | 24 | 29th Apr 23 – 9th May 23 | SBest of Thailand | 11D – 10N | Lots |
25 | 10th May 23 – 16th May 23 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
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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