REVIEWS

  Unique and Great Experience - Overall, it was a wonderful first liveaboard experience. I only got started with diving in the last couple years, but this liveaboard set a standard in my expectations I believe... read more most others will find difficult to meet. The food was some of the best I have had in my travels, with a wonderful and kind service staff that isn’t afraid to occasionally joke around with the guests. The dive sites themselves were great, and while we didn’t catch sight of any mantas or whale sharks, the things we did see were just as interesting and beautiful. The highlight of the trip must have been Ninja (one of the dive guides) ringing the communal bell at meal time and shouting “mealtime” in such a characteristic way. Would highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to dive in Thailand, or at least Phuket specifically. Definitely worth the money.

  Excellent - 2nd time I do this diving cruise. 1st was in 2016 and was excellent. This one was with my son and excellent as well. The staff, the boat,... read more the food are excellent. The diving staff is exceptional and make it accessible to every divers. Brian, the diving director is a huge professional. The dives are a dream. Richelieu rock even if a bit crowded is still a miracle.

  An amazing liveaboard experience on an iconic vessel!  - An absolutely amazing experience from start to finish!
I did a 5 day liveaboard to Similan+Surin on the Junk with 2 friends and we had an absolute blast. Brian,... read more our lead and instructor is an absolute legend and the rest of the crew took incredible care of us throughout the trip. The attention to safety, conservation of marine life, and overall experience was impeccable
The Junk is a slightly more expensive liveaboard compared to some others that sail from Khao Lak but the benefits are apparent immediately. First off, the ship is stunning and unique (a traditional, old sailboat that appeared even appeared in a James Bond movie). Second, the ratio of instructors and crew to divers was amazing solid leading to a great experience on the boat and in the water. Finally, the food was absolutely fantastic!!

Would recommend in a heartbeat to anyone! ♥️

  Diving Mergui Archipelago  - Nice boat, well organized trip, beautiful Mergui Archipelago, Waters full od interesting creatures. Fantastic crew: friendly and helpful dive guides, delicious food, really satisfying stay.

  Great diving on great boat with great team  - I went on a diving safari on this boat in Burma (7 days). Everything was fantastically organized: a great boat, clean, various amenities (including internet and a coffee machine!), fantastic... read more food in huge quantities, and a safe stay. The divers were excellent, the trip was well planned. Burma is beautiful underwater, rich in diverse life. The team was helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. It was worth it, I highly recommend it.

  Do it  - My greatest recommendations for this boat The Phinisi, Thailand Master.
I took a seven-day trip to Myanmar (apart from the fact that the week has gone by far too... read more quickly😂) it has been an absolutely fantastic trip in all areas.
I love the crew they are so good & the way they work together just makes it all play nice, security is top notch & the diving has been wonderful. 🐠
If/when I come back to Thailand I will take another trip with this boat.

  Similan Islands liveaboard - Me and my boyfriend joined a 5d/4n liveaboard on the Junk.
It was our first liveaboard experience and it was fantastic. The dives were fantastic, and the team was incredibly... read more kind. The food was amazing!

The Junk has a lot of character, which is also the reason we chose it. The crew was extremely helpful, and as soon as you came out of the water, you were welcomed with a drink followed by snacks. There was breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks were served in between as well.

All in all a great experience and beautiful Dive Sites! It was basically eat, dive, sleep and repeat ️

  Amazing Dive Safari! Professionally run! - I just returned from a wonderful 5 day, 6 night dive safari on The Junk.

I went in a novice Open Water diver with about a dozen dives.... read more During the safari, i completed my Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certification. Btw - a liveaboard is the way to go to get scuba certifications. You get lots of experience very quickly and can get comfortable in new situations easily (ie night diving, currents, deep diving etc)

the Junk has a reputation has a Quality boat with flawless execution and thats exactly how it turned out to be.

The processes on board were perfect - from the placement and numbering of the equipment, to the well designed schedule, to the briefings, and the safety procedures. You always knew what was going to happen, everything always made sense and things always went to plan. This is important as you know that diving is a higher risk sport and if you aren’t careful, you can get into trouble.

The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. The chefs and crew went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. We got 4-5 meals a day and a drink as soon as we returned from a dive

Brian, the cruise director, always briefed us well and made us feel comfortable. We knew about the site before we dove and had a sense for what we might see down there.

Victor, my instructor, was great and help me improve my skills quickly.

The stay is cozy and highly functional.

Overall, a great experience!

What i enjoyed the most was the adventurous spirit of my fellow divers. If its taste for adventure that you have, a dive safari is the way to go. And the Junk is as good as you can go. The Similan / Surin Islands / Richelieu Rock are the amongst best dive sites in the world.

  Repeat Customer. Smile now stuck.  - Mergui Archipelago in Myanmar. My third time on this trip.Fantastic trip. Crew exceptional and staff friendly and helpful. Food is plentiful and equal the most high-end restaurants. Dive guides are... read more exceptional hunters and find rare and uncommon creatures. Yes, I will eagerly go again.

  An outstanding experience with a fabulous crew - An absolutely outstanding experience diving in the Andaman Sea. Fabulous crew and dive masters. A perfectly executed diving experience

  Out of all the liveaboards I have done, this was overall the best.  - First I want to say everything was perfect. Everything from the pickup from the hotel to the pier to the boat was seamless. You could tell immediately that the crew... read more has worked together for a long time. Everything was taken care of in a professional, safe manner but at the same time providing a very enjoyable experience. The crew took care of our bags and undicidual equipment. The brief was conducted on deck. We were shown to our rooms and then we were underway. The cabins were very well layed out. Little things like organizing individual dive groups and having the correct fins put on each boat for the ride to the dive site made the dives safe and enjoyable. NITROX was provided in addition to normal air in such a way that nobody was delayed due to tank refills. All of the dive sites were excellent and our dive master Anyako made the dives safe and fun. In addition, the food was excellent and varied. Again the crew and the crew director worked very well together. I would very definitely recommend this boat to everybody and I will go again myself next year.

  Diving Myanmar on the Phinisi  - Great trip. Diving excellent, super spotter dive guide, crew amazing, the Phinisi is super comfortable, food good too much food. You will gain weight 🤣

Highly recommend... read more the 10 days in the Mergui Archipelago.

  Great diving great boat & crew  - Fabulous trip onboard Phinisi, diving the Mergui archipelago.
First class crew did everything they could to make it a great experience

  Great diving off of a historic ship - The cabins and ensuite bathrooms are a little small and there are no portholes, but that is due to the construction of the boat. Absolutely everything else about the trip:... read more divemasters, crew, food, itinerary was perfection.

  Excellent Liveraboard Experience  - Our second time on The Junk over the last two years and we’ll return again.

Initially our first liveaboard experience and it didn’t disappoint.

From the first meeting... read more with our Cruise Director Brian, meeting the staff to seeing our cabin, we knew it was going to be a good experience.

Safety onboard is the team’s primary concern. The first check dive was conducted with our guide ensuring our equipment, weights etc were all accurate.

Dive briefings are detailed and interesting.

We had the opportunity to enjoy 19 dives over a week. Superb locations, an abundance of marine life all enjoyed with an amazing crew and like minded divers.

The food onboard is plentiful, varied, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.

Snacks, tea coffee and soft drinks are also provided free of charge, so you never need to be thirsty or hungry during your time onboard

The cabins are comfortable, the showers are great, our cabin was cleaned daily with provisions topped up as necessary. The boat itself has such charming features.

Between dives we took advantage of the sundeck with ample beanbags and sun loungers to relax and enjoy our surroundings.

We highly recommend this Liveraboard and look forward to returning to it in the future.

  Diving in Thailand  - My daughter and I had a great experience on the "Phinisi" diving the environs of the Similan Islands. Great staff, great food and, of course, great diving.

  Exceeding High Expectations. Phinisi A ++!  - The experience on the Phinisi was outstanding. The crew is very dedicated to safety and making sure all have a great trip. The dive director is so experienced and every... read more briefing is done with original art work showing the dive site and going through what to expect. His knowledge of the dive sites and knowledge of all the many creatures comes with decades of work and a passion for his work. Marco ensures safety always comes first and is available for any question or issues. His team match his high standards. There is always a lot of food with options for all needs. Cabins are kept clean daily. Dives end with a cold or hot drink as soon as on board. The ship has great spaces to have a quiet time or time with others. This was my first on board dive experience and as a relatively new diver I felt supported and encouraged to gain new skills and explore the underworld in new ways. I spent a lot of time reviewing options and I am grateful to other reviewers who gave me confidence in this team and the team exceeded expectations.

  Excellent (but no internet for days in our times of Starlink) - We regularly do liveaboards and The Junk stood out when it comes to service level, crew friendliness, beauty of the boat and certainly food.
The cabins are fine but... read more not outstanding.
The only thing I'd suggest is to install proper internet - in times of Starlink this really is an easy option and it's just not acceptable anymore to go without internet for days.
Shall book again once this has been installed.

  Quality all around. The crew cared about every moment from safety to experiences!  - We spent Christmas with 14 wonderful new friends on the Phinisi, Thailand Master. This was our first liveaboard and it set a high bar.
Food is amazing, staff... read more is kind and helpful, rooms are comfortable. Many places to rest and relax between dives and meals. Charging area, camera area, coffee area, they had is all.
We had such a great time we booked the new years trip and stayed another 6 days!!!

  A fantastic liver aboard experience.  - Was on The Phinisi for a 10 day and 7 day trips. Was so impressed decided to book a 2nd trip right after initial one. The crew takes care of... read more all the little details that make it a special trip. You don't worry about anything except eat (amazing food), dive (in beautiful spots), sleep ( in comfortable quarters), then repeat (up to 4 times a day)

  Experienced crew, historic boat, best food  - Had a great guide (Tian) who spotted the most hidden things like a baby octopus and a bicolor juvenile spotted parrot fish. Things I would never have seen otherwise, thank... read more you!

Besides the diving, incredible boat, with a very experienced crew and good priorities on safety and good food. Lots of care taken to ensure you enjoy the experience, from electrolytes to the best food I've eaten in thailand so far (seriously).

  Thailand Master best choice  - The boat is stunning, the crew is very professional and kind, scuba dive sites are great and I definitely recommend the experience!

  Exceptional Liveaboard Experience with Outstanding Crew, Safety, and Diving - We spent Christmas on the Thailand Master on an eleven-day liveaboard diving safari, and we are absolutely thrilled with both the crew and the overall experience. Everything was just right.... read more The professionalism of the staff was outstanding, with Marco as Cruise Director always calm, competent, and in full control. All of the guides were extremely knowledgeable and consistently friendly.

The boat itself is beautifully maintained and very charming. There are plenty of places to relax on board, both in the sun and in the shade. There is ample space for camera equipment, and in the lounge you can charge everything you need. The food was excellent, and what truly stands out is the incredible friendliness and helpfulness of the entire crew.

I would choose the Thailand Master again at any time for a diving safari and can wholeheartedly recommend it without any reservations. Safety on board is also excellent. We experienced a situation with strong currents and heavy surface swell, which was handled extremely professionally by the crew. Everyone was brought safely out of the water, and the route was adjusted accordingly.

It was an absolute pleasure to spend so much time on this boat, and I sincerely hope we will have the opportunity to repeat this experience. My personal highlight was seeing a seahorse, something I had wanted to see for a long time, along with many other wonderful fish species—especially interesting for macro lovers. The guides consistently point out fascinating fish and marine life, which is particularly rewarding for photographers. At the same time, there were also larger fish to see, such as blacktip reef sharks.

  Amazing experience!  - Where to begin? 🙂
I spent the Christmas holidays on a 5-day liveaboard cruise, diving up to four times a day, and it was amazing!
The dive sites were diverse,... read more covering several islands and marine parks. We had the chance to see a great variety of reef fish and corals. My absolute favorite site was Richelieu Rock, where it felt like swimming inside an aquarium.
The dive guides were extremely knowledgeable and with an incredible eye for spotting small fish that you would never notice on your own. They were always happy to point things out and explain what we were seeing, which made each dive even more special.
Another huge highlight was the organization. Everything was planned to perfection: you always knew exactly how much time you had, the daily schedules, dive briefings, and activities. They provided absolutely everything you could need making the whole experience completely stress-free.
The equipment was in excellent condition, and the crew was incredibly fast and efficient at fixing even the smallest issue or responding to any request.
And then don’t even get me started on the food. It was delicious, with great variety from day to day, including fantastic traditional Thai dishes!
All in all, everything was perfect, thank you so much to the entire team for your hard work!