Am I Too Young for a Liveaboard? A Week in Egypt
Małgorzata thought liveaboards were for older divers, then spent a week on one in Egypt.
Thailand
The Junk
Starting from
$892/trip
The Junk Liveaboard Thailand
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33m
Lengths
18
Max. Guests
3
Type of cabins
Step aboard The Junk, a storied wooden vessel reimagined for divers who seek a connection to history, comfort, and the open sea. Once a merchant trading ship and a famous movie star, this historic vessel now takes you on legendary adventures around the Similan and Surin Islands, including the world-renowned Richelieu Rock, and the South Andaman Sea. With cozy, air-conditioned cabins, en-suite bathrooms, and inviting spaces to unwind, The Junk offers an authentic and charming liveaboard experience. Enjoy buffet-style meals celebrating Thai flavors, explore nearby islands by kayak, and discover vibrant reefs filled with manta rays and reef sharks.
Select a date
| DATE | ROUTE | PRICE | CABIN |
|---|---|---|---|
27
Oct | Similan & Surin Islands 5D/4N |
$892
| |
31
Oct | Similan & Surin Islands 7D/6N |
$1336
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan - All meals, Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge - 10 USD per night, National Park Fees - 35-115 USD per trip.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox - 25 USD per day, Nitrox Course - 100 USD, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses - 50-250 USD, Snorkel Gear.
We accept
Easy payment by payment link
Toys
Toys vary by boat — we’ll help match you with the right setup for your group
Tender(s)
Kayak(s)
Diving / Snorkelling equipment
Family friendly
AOWD Divers
OW Divers
Scuba Courses
Contact us for full charter / group booking
Boat specifications
Drawing & Vessel Layouts
Lengths
33 m
Width
8.5 m
Type of Boat
Authentic wooden sailing vessel (Chinese Junk style)
Year of Building
1962
Engine Numbers
1
Speed
8 knots
Max. Guests
18
Number of Diveguides
2+
Fuel Capacity
10,000 litters
Water Capacity
8,000 litters
Cabin Types
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Standard Twin/Double Lower Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
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Standard Triple Lower Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
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Standard Quad Lower Deck
Toilet
AC
Shower
The Junk reviews
4.8
15 reviews
Vessel
Crew
Food
Scuba Diving
Value
What I remember most isn't even one particular dive. It's the feeling of travelling around Thailand on this old wooden boat, sitting outside in the evening and forgetting you're on a schedule at all. Three nights disappeared fast, but it was enough to know I'd happily come back for a longer itinerary. 🌅
Short trip made it very easy to add onto Phuket without using another whole week of leave.
Full-board meals were good and nobody in our group ever complained about being hungry. That's impressive considering how much everyone ate.
This might be the first boat trip where I took nearly as many photos of the vessel as I did of the scenery.
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