Mv Gentle Giant

MV Gentle Giant

The MV Gentle Giant is a spectacular 27-meter wooden diving liveaboard designed to deliver unforgettable underwater adventures. With a spacious 6-meter beam, this exceptional vessel comfortably accommodates up to 20 divers, ensuring a personalized, uncrowded, and deeply relaxing journey through the world-class dive sites of the Andaman Sea.

Guests aboard the MV Gentle Giant can choose from three fully air-conditioned, twin-share cabin categories. Every cabin boasts an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet, a personal safe, and stunning sea views.

• Master Cabin: Located on the upper deck for premium comfort and elevated vistas.

• Deluxe Cabin: Situated on the main deck for excellent accessibility.

• Standard Cabins (8): Conveniently spread across both the upper and main decks.

Between dives, the MV Gentle Giant offers ample space to unwind. Soak up the sun and sea breeze on the expansive sundeck, or retreat to the fully air-conditioned saloon to enjoy hundreds of movies on a 55-inch TV. Past guests consistently rave about their amazing trips, highlighting the attentive staff who anticipate every need and serve an impressive, varied menu. Special praise often goes to the exceptional dive guides and onboard staff, who guarantee a seamless holiday.

Whether you are logging your first liveaboard trip or returning for another scuba holiday, booking a voyage on the MV Gentle Giant guarantees world-class diving, unparalleled hospitality, and the ultimate Similan Island getaway.

MV Gentle Giant Trip Itinerary

North Andaman : 5 Days / 4 Nights / 14 Dives
Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu – Boon Sung Wreck
Day 1 – Night Departure. Pick ups start from 3:30pm
06:00 PM – 06:30 PM – Board boat at Asia marina on Phuket or Thap Lamu
07.00 PM – Boat briefing
07.30 PM – Light Dinner
09.00 PM – Depart for the Similan Islands

Day 2
07.00 AM – Wake up call
07.30 AM – Safety/Dive Briefing
07.45 AM – Dive #1: Check dive Similan Islands
09.00 AM – Breakfast
11.30 AM – Dive #2: Similan Islands
01.00 PM – Lunch
03.00 PM – Dive #3: Elephant Head Rock
04.00 PM – Snacks
04:15 pm – Beach visit
06.45 PM – Dive #4: Night Dive – Numchai Bay
08.00 PM – Dinner

Day 3
06.00 AM – Wake up call
07.00 AM – Dive #5: 3 Trees
08.00 AM – Breakfast
10.30 AM – Dive #6: Koh Bon
11.30 PM – Lunch
02.30 PM – Dive #7: Tachai Pinnacle
03.30 PM – Snacks
05.15 PM – Dive #8: Tachai Reef
07.00 PM – Dinner

Day 4
06.00 AM – Wake up call
07.00 AM – Dive #9: Cabbage Bay
08.00 AM – Breakfast
11.00 AM – Dive #10: Richelieu Rock
11.30 PM – Lunch
02.00 PM – Dive #11: Richelieu Rock
03.00 PM – Snacks
05.00 PM – Dive #12: Richelieu Rock
06.30 PM – Dinner

Day 5
06.00 AM – Wake up call
07.00 AM – Dive #13: Boonsung Wreck
08.00 AM – Breakfast
10.30 AM – Dive #14: Underwater Museum
12.00 PM – Lunch
02:00pm – Return to pier and Transfer to Your Hotel

Depending on location, you’ll arrive back to your hotel in Phuket at approximately 5pm – 7:30 pm.

What’s Included in Your Thailand Liveaboard Adventure

• 4 nights of onboard accommodation
• 4 days of diving 14 dives
• Round trip transfers from Khao Lak and Phuket areas – Thaplamu pier
• Full Board freshly cooked meals
• Water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, Fresh Fruit & snacks during the day
• Towel for Shower & toiletries (Suggest guests bring own towel or sarong for Sun Deck or to dry off on dive deck after dive)
• 12-litre tanks for 14 dives – Weight belt/weights
• Small groups. 4-5 Divers : 1 Dive Lead
• Wifi onboard (normally only at or near Similan & Surin Islands)
• 7% VAT

What’s Not Included

• Standard Full set equipment rental – 2,500 THB per trip
• Dive computer rental – 1,000 THB per trip
• Marine Park Fee (5D4N) (THB 2,300)
• Dive insurance (Mandatory)
• Unlimited Nitrox Tanks – 2,500 THB per trip
• 15-liter tanks – 2,800 THB/Trip/14 Dives (can only rent for all dives)
• Tips for dive and boat crew

Liveaboard Diving Prerequisites

• All divers must be certified to dive to 30 meters (See below options for Open Water
  Divers, or equivalent, to join our trips).
• All divers must hold a valid Diving Insurance Policy that covers Medical and Evacuation
  expenses, and must be able to show proof at check-in.
• All divers must dive with a Dive Computer.
• Pool Refresher training is required for Divers with 30 or fewer dives not having dived in
  over a year.
• Certification cards must be shown before departure. If a customer cannot prove they are
  a certified diver, they will not be allowed to dive (and no refund given).
• Underwater photographers must hold an Advanced certification (PADI/SSI/NAUI or equivalent)
  or have a minimum of 40 logged dives and be able to present proof.

Open water divers can still join the trip, however you will be expected at a minimum to complete the Deep Adventure dive onboard

Cancellation Policy
More than 45 days before the trip – 35% charged
Less than 45 days before the trip – 100% charged