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The Junk

The Junk

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

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 Liveaboard Scuba Diving Phuket Thailand Best

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The Junk Trip Schedules

June-October 2023 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
1 16th Jun 23 – 18th Jun 23 Southern Explorer 3D – 2N 10
2 30th Jun 23 – 2nd Jul 23 Southern Explorer 3D – 2N 10
3 14th Jul 23 – 16th Jul 23 Similan – Richelieu 3D – 2N 10
4 28th Jul 23 – 30th Jul 23 Southern Explorer 3D – 2N 10
5 11th Aug 23 – 13th Aug 23 Southern Explorer 3D – 2N 10
6 25th Aug 23 – 27th Aug 23 Southern Explorer 3D – 2N 10
7 08th Sep 23 – 10th Sep 23 Southern Explorer 3D – 2N 10
8 22nd Sep 23 – 24th Sep 23 Southern Explorer 3D – 2N 10
9 23rd Oct 23 – 29th Oct 23 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
10 30th Oct 23 – 5th Nov 23 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19

November 2023 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
11 5th Nov 23 – 11th Nov 23 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
12 12th Nov 23 – 16th Nov 23 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
13 16th Nov 23 – 20th Nov 23 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14
14 27th Nov 23 – 3rd Dec 23 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19

December 2023 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
15 3rd Dec 23 – 9th Dec 23 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
16 11th Dec 23 – 15th Dec 23 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 4N 14
17 15th Dec 23 – 21st Dec 23 Similan – Richelieu 7D – 6N 19
18 22th Dec 23 – 28th Dec 23 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
19 29th Dec 23 – 04th Jan 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19

January 2024 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
20 04th Jan 24 – 10th Jan 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
21 11th Jan 24 – 15th Jan 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14
22 15th Jan 24 – 19th Jan 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14
23 20th Jan 24 – 26th Jan 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
24 26th Jan 24 – 1st Feb 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19

February 2024 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
25 2nd Feb 24 – 06th Feb 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14
26 6th Feb 24 – 10th Feb 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14
27 11th Feb 24 – 17th Feb 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
27 17th Feb 24 – 23rd Feb 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
28 24th Feb 24 – 28th Feb 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14
29 28th Feb 24 – 3rd Mar 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14

March 2024 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
30 04th Mar 24 – 10th Mar 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
31 10th Mar 24 – 16th Mar 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
32 17th Mar 24 – 221st Mar 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14
33 21st Mar 24 – 25th Mar 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14
34 26th Mar 24 – 1st Apr 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19

April 2024 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
35 01st Apr 24 – 7th Apr 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
36 8th Apr 24 – 12th Apr 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14
37 12th Apr 24 – 16th Apr 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14
38 17th Apr 24 – 23rd Apr 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
39 23rd Apr 24 – 29th Apr 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
40 30th Apr 24 – 4th May 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14

May 2024 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
41 4th May 24 – 8th May 24 Similan & Surin 5D – 4N 14
42 89th May 24 – 15th May 24 Similan & Surin 7D – 6N 19
43 24th May 24 – 26th May 24 Southern Explorer 3D – 2N 10
44 31st May 24 – 2nd Jun 24 Southern Explorer 3D – 2N 10

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