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THE PHINISI Liveaboard 

Spec : 34m long, 8m wide, 3 room type, maximum 18pax

THE PHINISI - CHENG I SAO - LIVEABOARD

A great Thailand and Burma Liveaboard since 2018. The Phinisi (also called Cheng I Sao) is an Indonesia Phinisi style sailing boat, built in 2007. The Phinisi has been operating in Indonesia, the Maldives and Thailand, and now has a full schedule for Thailand and Myanmar. Started in November 2019 the Phinisi is running incredible 10 night 'Best Of Thailand' cruises along with some 7 and 10 night Myanmar cruises. Plus Similan and Surin cruises as well as South Andaman trips. A maximum of 18 guests are accommodated in 7 very nice cabins - 3 flexible double/twin, 2 twin and 2 quad cabins, all cabins with air-con and bathrooms.

The Phinisi Liveaboard Information

All cabins have private bathrooms and individual control air conditioning. You can choose double bed or twin bed cabins, or a lower budget 4 share quad cabin. the cabins are all on the lower deck with portholes.

On the Phinisi’s main deck is the saloon where you can chill out, charge your appliances and get a cup of coffee. Also this is where briefings are held. At the back of the main deck you can find the covered outdoor dining area. It is U-shaped, comfortable and very cozy. Soak up the amazing Andaman Sea views from a bean bag or a sun lounger on the partly shaded sun deck.

This is a very comfortable boat for just 18 guests.

THE PHINISI Liveaboard 

Deck Plans

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Boat features

  • Camera Station

  • Audio & video entertainment

  • Library

  • Air Conditioned saloon

  • Aircon Cabins

  • Sun Deck

  • Indoor Saloon

  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

  • Warm Water Showers

  • Outdoor Dining

  • Charging stations

  • En-Suite bathrooms

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera

  • Leisure Deck

Highlights

  • Authentic Phinisi experience

  • Dive gear rental on board

  • Nitrox on board

THE PHINISI Liveaboard 

Accommodation

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Twin Cabins
  • 2 single beds (twin)

  • Aircon with control

  • Ensuite Bathroom

  • Max 2 guests

 

Cabins with 2 single beds, individually controlled aircon in each cabins, fan and towels. Please note that the requested cabin may not always be guaranteed

Twin/Double Cabins
  • 1 double or 2 single beds (amenable twin)

  • Aircon with control

  • Ensuite Bathroom

  • Max 2 guests

 

Cabins with Double bed and single bed, individually controlled aircon in each cabins, fan and towels. Please note that the requested cabin may not always be guaranteed

Quad Cabins
  • 4 single beds

  • Aircon with control

  • Ensuite Bathroom

  • Max 4 guests

Cabins with individually controlled aircon in each cabins, fan and towels.

The Phinisi Liveabord 5D/4N 14Dive
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu
NORTH ANDAMAN ITINERARY

The Phinisi Liveabord & The Junk runs for the

Season 2024/2025 10, 6, 5 and 4 night cruises to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock,

Lowson 2024/2025 6,7,8,9,10 popular southern island tours to Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Phi Phi.

As well as some 7 and 10 night trips to Myanmar.

ITINERARY 5D/4N 14Dive – Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

DEPARTURE DAY

14:00 – 16:00

Pick up from hotels in Phuket or Airport  Transfer by minibus to Thap Lamu Pier 1-2 hours

15:00 – 17:00

Pick up from hotels in Khao Lak  Transfer by minibus to Thap Lamu Pier 20 minutes

19:00

Dinner on Board and Departure to Similan Islands

DIVING DAY 1 – 3

07:00  Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive

08:30  Breakfast

11:00  Second Dive

12:30  Lunch

15:00  Third Dive

19:00  Night Dive OR

17:30  Dusk Dive

20:00  Dinner

DIVING DAY 4

07:00  Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive

08:30  Breakfast

10:30  Second Dive

12:00  Lunch and Cruising to Thap Lamu

15:00  Arrive Thap Lamu

15:30  Arrive Khao Lak Hotels

17:30  Arrive Phuket Hotels

Note : This is an approximate itinerary. The 4 night trips include 14 dives at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. Exact dive times will vary from day to day. There will be time for a couple of beach visits during the trip.

THE PHINISI LIVEABORD 7D/6N 22Dive
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu
NORTH ANDAMAN ITINERARY

The Phinisi Liveabord runs trips for 6 nights and 4 nights to the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock through the season from October to May. The 6 night trips normally also include some dives in the Surin Islands.

ITINERARY 7D/6N 22Dive – Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock

 

DEPARTURE DAY

14:00 – 16:00

Pick up from hotels in Phuket or Airport  Transfer by minibus to Thap Lamu Pier OR Patong Bay

15:00 – 17:00

Pick up from hotels in Khao Lak Transfer by minibus to Thap Lamu Pier 20 minutes.

Some trips depart from Patong and pick up in Khao Lak is not available.

We will inform you of the correct departure and return ports when we reply to your enquiry.

18:00

Dinner on Board and Departure to Similan Islands

DIVING DAY 1 – 4

07:00  Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive

08:30  Breakfast

11:00  Second Dive

12:30  Lunch

15:00  Third Dive

19:00  Night Dive OR

17:30  Dusk Dive

20:00  Dinner

DIVING DAY 5

07:00  Wake Up, Coffee, First Dive

08:30  Breakfast

10:30  Second Dive

12:00  Lunch

15:00  Third Dive and cruising to Thap Lamu or Patong

19:00  Dinner and Final Night on The Junk

DEPARTURE DAY

07:30  Wake up, breakfast

09:00  Disembark at Thap Lamu or Patong. From Thap Lamu, transfer to Khao Lak or Phuket Hotels. From Patong, transfer to Phuket Hotels only.

Note : This is an approximate itinerary. The 6 night trips include 19 dives at the Similan Islands, Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. Exact dive times will vary from day to day. There will be time for a couple of beach visits during the trip. Some trips depart from Thap Lamu and return to Patong, some depart from Patong and return to Thap Lamu. We will send a correct itinerary when replying to your enquiry.

THE PHINISI LIVEABORD 5D/4N 14Dive
Phi Phi-Hin Dang-Hin Moung
SOUTH ANDAMAN ITINERARY

Join The Phinisi on a 4 or 5 night Southern Thailand liveaboard scuba diving itinerary exploring the highlights of the South Andaman Sea. The 4 night itinerary includes Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Koh Haa while the 5 night itinerary also visits the Racha Islands and a variety of dive sites around Koh Phi Phi. The Phinisi's schedules also allow the possibility of combining a 4 night Southern Thailand itinerary with a 6 night Similan and Surin Islands trip to create a 10 night 'Best of Thailand' itinerary.

Following is an example of the itinerary schedule. Please note that some locations may be changed if weather or sea conditions hinder the vessel's ability to reach them safely, and in good time.

ITINERARY 5D/4N 14Dive

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Day 1: Embarkation at 19:00 followed by briefings and dinner

Day 2: 4 dives - Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang

Day 3: 4 dives - Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa

Day 4: 4 dives - Phi Phi Islands

Day 5: 2 dives - King Cruiser OR Shark Point, Koh Doc Mai; Disembarkation 14:00

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The full diving days are typically scheduled as follows:

- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and dive 1

- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and dive 2

- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and dive 3

- Snack relaxation period, briefing and dive 4

- Dinner

What's included:
  • Return shared transfers between the local airport and the liveaboard on embarkation and disembarkation days
    (included transfers are at set times; transfers outside the set times will incur an extra cost)

  • Full board accommodation (based on shared occupancy)

  • Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks

  • Up to 4 dives daily

  • 11 litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills

  • Weights, weight belt and SMB

Not included:
  • Flights

  • Additional or private transfers

  • Equipment rental

  • Nitrox

  • On board merchandise

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Soda/fizzy drinks

  • Crew and dive guide gratuities

  • Marin park fees : 50 USD to be paid on board

THE PHINISI Liveaboard 

Prices & Schedule

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