The Junk liveaboard in the Similan Islands
The Junk Liveaboard is stunningly beautiful vessel sailing through the Similan and Surin Islands.
History of The Junk Liveaboard
The Phuket liveaboard June Hong Chian Lee (a.k.a The Junk) was built in the port city of Penang, Malaysia in 1962. She was originally designed to carry mango wood charcoal, which she did until 1985. She was then turned into a classic yacht and in 1997; a two-year overhaul began to turn her into the stunning Similan liveaboard vessel that she is today. Movie buffs may recognize her distinctive shape from her big screen cameos in The Man With The Golden Gun, Shanghai and the Swiss Family Robinson. But don’t let the classic looks fool you; she is fitted with all the mod cons. Air-con in all inside spaces, TV, DVD and an extensive library inside the saloon and a foredeck that is perfect for sipping cocktails as the sun goes down.
With an ambiance like no other boat sailing the rich, clear waters around the Similan and Surin Islands a truly unique experience awaits the discerning diver looking for a trip with style.
The Junk Beautiful Liveaboard Similan Islands
5 Day / 4 Night Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock – 14 dives
All scheduled and prices updated for 2023 – 2024 season.
7 Day / 6 Night Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock – 19 dives
Low Season May-October – 3 Day – 2 Night – Southern Explorer – 10 Dives
The Cabins
The Junk comfortably accommodates 18 divers in 6 beautifully finished, spacious cabins. All have en-suite facilities, hot showers and air-conditioning
• 2 x private double bed cabins
• 2 x three berths cabins (can be sold as so called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed)
• 2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin
The Food
Excellent! The meals on The Junk 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.
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)
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The Junk Trip Schedules
June-October 2024 Departures
| Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2427 | 07th Jun 24 – 09th Jun 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2428 | 14th Jun 24 – 16th Jun 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2429 | 21st Jun 24 – 23rd Jun 24 | Similan – Richelieu | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2430 | 28th Jun 24 – 30th Jun 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2431 | 05th Jul 24 – 07th Jul 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2432 | 12th Jul 24 – 14th Jul 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2433 | 19th Jul 24 – 21st Jul 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2434 | 26th Jul 24 – 28th Jul 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2435 | 02nd Aug 24 – 04th Aug 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2436 | 09th Aug 24 – 11th Aug 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2437 | 16th Aug 24 – 18th Aug 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2438 | 23rd Aug 24 – 25th Aug 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2439 | 30th Aug 24 – 01st Sept 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2440 | 27th Sept 24 – 29th Sept 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2441 | 04th Oct 24 – 06th Oct 24 | Southern Explorer | 3D – 2N | 10 |
| 2442 | 14th Oct 24 – 18th Oct 24 | Similan – Richelieu | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2443 | 19th Oct 24 – 23rd Oct 24 | Similan – Richelieu | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2444 | 23rd Oct 24 – 27th Oct 24 | Similan – Richelieu | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2445 | 28th Oct 24 – 03rd Nov 24 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
November 2024 Departures
| Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2446 | 3rd Nov 24 – 9th Nov 24 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2447 | 10th Nov 24 – 14th Nov 24 | Similan – Richelieu | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2448 | 14th Nov 24 – 18th Nov 24 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2449 | 19th Nov 24 – 25th Nov 24 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2450 | 25th Nov 24 – 01st Dec 24 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
December 2024 Departures
| Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2451 | 02nd Dec 24 – 6th Dec 24 | Similan – Richelieu | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2452 | 06th Dec 24 – 10th Dec 24 | Similan – Richelieu | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2453 | 11th Dec 24 – 17st Dec 24 | Similan – Richelieu | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2454 | 17th Dec 24 – 23rd Dec 24 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2455 | 24th Dec 24 – 30th Dec 24 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2456 | 30th Dec 24 – 05th Jan 25 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
January 2025 Departures
| Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2501 | 06th Jan 25 – 12th Jan 25 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2502 | 13th Jan 25 – 17th Jan 25 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2503 | 17th Jan 25 – 17th Jan 25 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2504 | 17th Jan 25 – 21st Jan 25 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2505 | 22nd Jan 25 – 28th Jan 25 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
February 2025 Departures
| Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2506 | 04th Feb 25 – 08th Feb 25 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2507 | 08th Feb 25 – 12th Feb 25 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2508 | 13th Feb 25 – 19th Feb 25 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2509 | 19th Feb 25 – 25th Feb 25 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2510 | 26th Feb 25 – 02nd Mar 25 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
March 2025 Departures
| Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2512 | 02nd Mar 25 – 06th Mar 25 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2513 | 07th Mar 25 – 13th Mar 25 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2514 | 13th Mar 25 – 19th Mar 25 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2515 | 20th Mar 25 – 24th Mar 25 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2516 | 24th Mar 25 – 28th Apr 25 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
April 2025 Departures
| Trip Number | Dates | Destination | Duration | Number of Dives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2517 | 29th Mar 25 – 04th Apr 25 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2518 | 04th Apr 25 – 10th Apr 25 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2519 | 11th Apr 25 – 15th Apr 25 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2520 | 15th Apr 25 – 19th Apr 25 | Similan & Surin | 5D – 4N | 14 |
| 2521 | 20th Apr 25 – 26th Apr 25 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
| 2522 | 26th Apr 25 – 02 May 25 | Similan & Surin | 7D – 6N | 19 |
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