THE PHINISI LIVEABORD
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 is a custom-designed sailing vessel with structures built carefully with scuba divers in mind. Divers designed the 37m Phinisi’s 7 cabins for divers and can cater to 18 guests at a time. All cabins are air-conditioned and have en-suite bathrooms with hot water, towels, and storage space. There are sundeck lounges and indoor and outdoor dining areas serving buffet-style food with provisions for vegetarian food and other dietary options. Guests can access the library for reference books to identify the fish just seen on dives or catch a quick fiction story to relax; movies or games are also available.
A large shaded dive deck, personal set-up area, storage area, rebreather support, nitrox refills, and dive equipment is available to rent. There is also a diving tender. Dive sites visited include Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock, and in Southern Thailand: Koh Phi Phi, King Cruiser, plus two top dive sites in Thailand: Hin Muang and Hin Daeng. The yacht also visits the Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar between December and April. Famous dive sites include Black Rock, High Rock, Tower Rock, and Torres Island.
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Deck Plans
Boat features
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Camera Station
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Audio & video entertainment
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Library
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Air Conditioned saloon
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Aircon Cabins
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Sun Deck
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Indoor Saloon
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Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
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Warm Water Showers
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Outdoor Dining
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Charging stations
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En-Suite bathrooms
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Non-Smoking Rooms
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Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
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Leisure Deck
Highlights
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Authentic Phinisi experience
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Dive gear rental on board
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Nitrox on board
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Accommodation
Twin Cabins
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2 single beds (twin)
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Aircon with control
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Ensuite Bathroom
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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
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1 double or 2 single beds (amenable twin)
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Aircon with control
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Ensuite Bathroom
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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
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4 single beds
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Aircon with control
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Ensuite Bathroom
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Max 4 guests
Cabins with individually controlled aircon in each cabins, fan and towels.
THE PHINISI LIVEABORD 5D/4N 14Dive
North Andaman : Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu
ITINERARY
The Phinisi Liveabord 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, as well as the 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 14 Dive – 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
North Andaman : Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu
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 22 Dive – 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 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
South Andaman : Phi Phi-Hin Dang-Hin Moung
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 14 Dive – South Andaman : Phi Phi-Hin Dang-Hin Moung
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
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:
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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)
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Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
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Up to 4 dives daily
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11 litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills
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Weights, weight belt and SMB
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Flights
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Additional or private transfers
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Equipment rental
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Nitrox
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On board merchandise
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Alcoholic drinks
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Soda/fizzy drinks
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Crew and dive guide gratuities
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Marin park fees : 50 USD to be paid on board
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South Andaman : Phi Phi-Hin Dang-Hin Moung
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