REVIEWS

  Incredible Experience - Absolutely amazing trip!!!! The staff was top notch, the diving was phenomenal. Coming from Alaska on my first Liveaboard I can’t say enough on what an amazing experience we had.... read more

  Best trip ever!  - Outstanding trip! Boat was great, crew was outstanding, and the food was scrumptious! Don’t go on just any Live aboard, go on an adventure with the best Livaboard Thailand has... read more to offer!

  Great diving trip on The Junk - Great liveaboard diving experience. Very professionally operated dive boat. Safety was always the top priority. Brian, the cruise director, and the entire team were wonderful.
An earlier embarkation time would... read more have been preferable.

  A perfect Liveaboard! 10/10  - An absolute stunning experience, where do I even begin?!

The staff are perfect, friendly, warm and have your every need sort out even before you can think of it!... read more />
The equipment is well maintained and highly recommend the rentals for the folks who don’t own them.

The cabins are comfortable, clean with AC, good wc and showers!

The Junk! A dive boat with a personality, instantly stands out at the pier, with a rich history which is only beat by the comfort it offers!

The dive sites, every single dive seat was unique and left us speechless, from coral gardens to underwater fish cities! This is an experience of a lifetime!

The food is declious, served on time, multiple times a day, you will not be hungry nor would you have a better food experience anywhere else! A perfect 10/10 for the food, specially in the middle of nowhere!

The guides practice conservative diving, keeping us safe and well informed at all times! Their knowledge is truly inspiring!

Brian and the team, thank you so much for having us and giving us an awesome time! Can’t wait for the next time!

  My frist trip like this...  - Really nice boatcrew, missed nothing (maybe a massage 😅👍)

Everything is well organized and the small details in service are nice too

I will do it again 👍

  BEST DIVE TRIP EVER!  - The most amazing experience! I went solo and had a great trip. My dive guide Yayako was awesome and the food was perfect! You will not regret a trip on... read more the junk.

  Dive into a great vacation aboard the Phinisi. - New to diving and had a great time. Marco did a great job with planning the trip - sometimes as we went - he was also my dive guide by... read more chance and did a great job of putting those of us less experienced at ease.

The rest of the crew was also fantastic and bee and fafa produced some fantastic meals for the group of 15.

When we got aboard after every dive (4 per day), joy was awaiting us with a refreshing drink.

I can’t speak to live aboard dive trips as this was my first. However, I would be surprised if you could find the type of care and service I experienced aboard the phinisi.

  Fabulous Crew The Phinisi  - Thailand Master
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  can't wait to return  - My second time on this live aboard, and it doesn't disappoint, the boat having just come out of dry dock and first trip of the season you would expect... read more a few issues but no, it was amazing the crew just keep smiling , their service is exceptional, the food wow, I think I've added a few pounds, there was all types food, even vegan. this boat is very comfortable and plenty of space to move around. the diving is some of the best our cruise manager Brian was excellent very helpful and knowledgeable

  Great liveaboard - Thailand The Junk  - An unforgettable experience! The dive sites were fantastic, even at the very start of the season. The advantage of going early was having fewer divers at the sites — even... read more the famous Richelieu Rock felt peaceful and uncrowded.

The Junk itself is a beautifully restored Chinese sailing vessel, once featured in a James Bond movie and other films. It’s full of charm and character, yet perfectly equipped and organized as a dive boat. Everything runs smoothly, and the setup works extremely well for divers.

The real highlight, though, is the crew. They were attentive to every detail, always friendly, and made the trip truly special. The food was outstanding — every meal was delicious and beautifully presented. Our dive guides were world-class, especially Jai, who was knowledgeable and fun to dive with. A special mention to our cruise director, Bernard, for his professionalism and warmth.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for an exceptional liveaboard diving experience in Thailand. I would happily return!

  Once in a lifetime experience! - Here are a few of the many reasons why I would absolutely recommend booking a cruise on The Junk:
You will never go hungry, as a vegetarian I found every... read more meal delicious and nutritious. The food is notoriously incredible, served between every dive always fresh and delicious.

Snacks, water, coffee, electrolytes and sea sickness tables available 24/7.

After each dive, a crew member would bring you a lovely refresher (ginger tea, cold lychee soda or hot chocolate).

The level of cleanliness on board is of high standards. Crew clean the rooms every morning and the toilets are spotless.

The crew members are amazing, the atmosphere on the boat is very friendly and welcoming. Dive community is great especially, everyone is happy to be here and not crowded.

Safe for solo female traveller (like me & my bunk mate on board!), great first time experience.

The boat itself is one of the oldest live aboard in Thailand which is also famous for it’s use in films such as ‘The Man with a Golden Gun’

Vast variety of fish species (of course this is very dependent on factors out of our control but every dive I have seen something exciting)

Great equipment quality and availability on board I am so impressed.

Organisation is well structured which makes dive procedure easy to manage and flow well.

Dingy carries you to and from your dive site, with ample assistance from staff.

Professional service from crew with clear knowledge on diving.

No complaint, I am very satisfied and I highly encourage you to go with The Junk, from my experience this was exactly what I was looking for, great vibes all around.

Special thanks to BJ, our dive leader who has made this experience extra special. I am so glad to have done this and would do it again in a heart beat. Huge thank you to The Junk for being a part of my life!

  Amazing crew, food and diving. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.  - Quite simply, a perfect experience. From pick up to drop off, they have clockwork service down to a science. The food is incredible, even better than on land. The crew... read more is phenomenal. They are ALWAYS on the lookout to help you with comfort, safety, support and enjoyment. We did the 3 day/3night excursion in and around the Phi Phi Islands. All the the drives were unique. We did drift dives, wall dives, beach dives, wreck dives, cave dives, etc etc. This is a must-do.

  Awesome boat, highly recommend - Went on the 4d/3n trip on the Junk. First of all the boat, crew and food is amazing. Loved the whole atmosphere of the boat and even though its age... read more its in pristine condition and modernized where needed. Everything was well organized, rooms were tidy and the ensuite bathroom was very functional. Before the first and after each dive great (freshly cooked) food was made available by the lovely kitchen crew. Rental gear was in good condition and our guide Victor was very knowledgeable and great spotter for cool wildlife while in the water. Diving itself was not that special due to it being the rainy season (low vis, not much coral), so be aware of that if you want to go in the low season. Furthermore, transport and contact prior to the trip was very easy and quick. So definitely recommend if you are looking to go on a chill liveaboard experience. Eat dive sleep repeat

  Highly Recommend The Junk - Just finished a 4 day dive trip on The Junk. Had a really great experience. We spent our first dives down at Koh Haa Islands - loved these... read more but then moved north. The weather was not on our side but we still got in and enjoyed the diving. The food served was exceptional, pretty sure Ive gained 2kg. The crew were there to help us in all aspects of diving, nothing was too much trouble. Enjoyed the trip so much I've rebooked for January.

  Simply the best ❤️❤️ - Just returned from a 4 day/night trip on The Junk liveaboard and it was absolutely incredible from the moment we embarked on the boat till the moment we disembarked.
... read more /> Boarded the boat at 1830 for guest briefing on safety, tour of the boat and dive briefings. We were given our cabin number and our bags had already been placed in our cabin by the team, nice 🙂 Once settled the bell rang and we were served an incredible dinner as we set sail for the beautiful South Thailand dive sites, Koh Haa & Hin Daeng. When we woke up in the morning we were at Koh Haa for our first dive of the 14 dive trip and we were the only boat there - Amazing!

Light breakfast is served buffet style before dive 1, fruits, yoghurt, bread, cheese, toast, coffee, teas etc.. all prepared perfectly and nothing too heavy before the first dive

The dive sites are teeming with marine life with beautiful soft and hard corals - perfect for all levels of certified divers (this is a national park so non certified divers are prohibited from diving there). Super special start to the day, Koh Haa is simply stunning

After dive 1 each day, a hearty cooked breakfast was served up for everyone (diving is a hungry sport ) and we all sat sharing what we'd seen on the dive in the nice saloon area.. the guests onboard were great and I knew it was going to be a memorable trip when I found out 5 of the guests were return guests and had been on The Junk several times before

We sailed to Hin Daeng & Hin Muang, these are probably my favourite Southern Thailand dive sites, the marine life is ridiculous (in the best way), giant trevally, rainbow runners, batfish, octopus, Anenome fish, morays, box fish, snappers, glass fish, comet fish, the list goes on.. there is so much life it's so satisfying to see such healthy dive sites

We sailed back to Koh Haa to moor for the night and for diving the next day before heading to Phi Phi.

Weather was great with only a few showers (it is green season). Looking up when you're diving at the rain hitting the surface is really beautiful and who cares if it's raining, you're going to get wet anyway

The food on board was 5 star standard, 4 meals a day plus snacks in between.. beautifully presented and the best food by far compared to other liveaboards I've been on. The chefs and kitchen team ensure you don't go hungry ️

The Crew - attention to detail in everything, from helping you kit up, bringing your towel after diving, rinsing your kit, it was challenging to do anything yourself as they were just so helpful and made sure they delivered the best guest experience which they absolutely surpassed every day - Thank you

And lastly, the Cruise Director, Brian - from the moment the trip started to the moment we left we felt like we were part of The Junk family. Nothing was too much trouble, he looked after us, entertained us and prepared a quiz one night which was such fun with everyone joining in. He really made the trip fabulous and one I will never forget. The Junk's passion for delivering the best experience for the guests is evident by the service provided by Brian & the crew - Thank you team for an incredible trip, memories and new friends ️

I'll be back soon!

Lisa ️

  Great trip  - I had a great experience with "The Junk". The staff we're great and The Diving was beautiful. Great food and good accommendations.

  Trip of a lifetime - Had an amazing time and was very happy with the trip. The staff did a very good job and were very organized. Made sure everybody was happy. It's an older... read more boat with a lot of history. Small dive groups with a lot of room. Food was out of this world buffet style with lots of selection. I had to force myself to stop eating. It was so good. Dive guides did an amazing job.

  A very nice experience  - We went on a family trip on the Junk. Although I was not diving, I really enjoyed the boat, the cruise and Brian's great team. They really made the experience... read more unforgettable. The boat although old is very comfortable and really well maintained. The food was excellent. Not but not least we have been very lucky to be with a group of very nice people.

  Great Liveaboard!  - My second time on the Junk and a great experience once again! Fabulous boat, steeped in history but still comfortable as a Liveaboard.
I really love the roomy... read more dive deck that has plenty of space to get ready and the outdoor communal area which is a great social area for eating and discussing your dives. Brian, the trip leader, did a fab job with the briefings and organisation. And a big thank you to our dive guide Jai, who knows the sites so well and truly cares about our oceans. I will be back!

  The best liveaboard ever🤩  - This trip was extremely amazing! I’m so glad that I made my decision to experience my first liveaboard on The Junk! The crew was exceptional in everything! First of all,... read more a big thanks to the cruise director Brian who had made our trip safe and comfortable, also to all the professional dive guides, especially Ayako, we’ve explored a lot of things together under the sea! Also the food was absolutely beyond my imagination, even for a vegetarian like me had wonder meals! Other than that, I had met a group of wonderful people that I’ll definitely not forget! You guys made an introvert person like me gone really wild! Really lightened up my whole trip! These good memories will always be engraved in my heart ❤️ Thanks again to all the crews and people who enriched my first liveaboard experience! I’ll definitely come back again!

  Liveaboard in the Similans  - Wonderful experience, amazing viewings and perfect service on board, incredibly well organised. Particular attention was given to safety during diving and preservation of the environment. 3 unforgettable days of intense... read more diving (4 dives per day) in the Similan islands at a very reasonable cost.

  First livarboard and we are hooked - couldn’t have asked for a better trip  - This was me and my family’s first livarboard. Everything was perfect, the organisation, the crew, the safety, the food, the dive guides, and the trip director Brian. We couldn’t have... read more asked for a better introduction to the livarboard world. The other guests were also lovely which made the trip even more enjoyable. Finally, worth noting that the boat is surprisingly comfortable - even though it is an old ship, it is extremely well maintained, spacious and with modern enhancements.

  A most wonderful experience diving the Similans and Richelieu Rock! - A most wonderful experience! The crew of The Junk were fantastic from tour leader to dive guides to deck hands to cooking and cleaning staff. The service was excellent. Food... read more was exceptionally good and served buffet style. Most of the offerings were Thai dishes with fruit and pastries for dessert. It was nice to be on a boat with a colorful history.

The cabins were comfortable with AC and a oscillating fan. The beds were raised above the floor allowing some space beneath to stow bags. Collapsible bags are best to take advantage of this aspect of the cabins. The lounge area where briefings are conducted and dinner served is rather tight and not air conditioned. Many divers opted to eat dinner out on the main deck in the open air and beneath a large tarp.

Air temperature and relative humidity could affect divers who are not accustomed to heat and humidity. For late March and early April, air temperature was high of 32 Celcius and low of 28 Celcius. Very high humidity. The only relief from it all was escaping to the cabin below deck.

Diving the Similan Islands was very good diving. From south to north the diving gradually became better. The night dives were underwhelming, unfortunately. And the crown jewel of the trip was Richelieu Rock, which was stellar!! A total of 19 dives on the trip with four at Richelieu.

I am happy to have opted for The Junk to dive Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock versus taking day boats from Tap Lamu or Khao Lak to visit the same sites.

  This trip slapped! - The Junk is a badass old-school sailing boat full of character and good vibes. The crew? Absolute legends super chill and always ready to help. The food? Straight-up fire, every... read more single meal.
And then Richelieu Rock just WOW. It’s an absolute must-dive: tiny seahorses, ghost pipefish, swarms of barracudas and trevallies, more anemones with clownfish than I’ve ever seen, plus porcelain crabs hiding everywhere. The coral gardens are simply mind-blowing.
Could’ve stayed there forever, seriously.
If you’re looking for sick dives, epic vibes, and memories for life – absolute recommendation!