Phuket day trip dive boat feedback

Here is a very constructive review of two Phuket day trip dive boats from Christian who dived on them this weekend.

Hi Paul,

Just wanted to thank you for your help with the dive bookings. It was
easy and nice to have someone knowing the schedule of all the boats
and the payment went swiftly.

We had a great time both days, even though visibility was much better
on the saturday.

If any of your future customers ask, then as for boats, the Kamala
Dive Center boat was really great, with a lot of space (3 decks) and
great food. We got a big breakfast (scrambled eggs, sausages,
hashbrowns, fruit, toast), a nice lunch and banana-pancakes after the
3rd dive, and fruit all day. And the staff was nice to :)

The SSD boat was smaller, felt quite small, not especially well laid
out. The breakfast was sandwiches (the divemasters on the boat made
scrambled eggs to, but for themselves only... ) , the lunch was
average, and the fruit only watermelon. They had a nice coffee machine
on board though, with real coffee beans!

From the two days of diving I would recommend the Kamala boat.

Thanks again, and if I come back to Phuket, I will not hesitate to
contact you again.

Best regards,
Christian

Boat Inspections

Every low season we take the chance to inspect the boats that we sell. We like to keep our knowledge of our boats current. Every year we drop some boats and add some new ones. This week we were up at Ao Por Grand Marina in north east Phuket to inspect a fleet of luxury motor yachts that are available for private charter, either day charter or overnight charter.

The fleet includes a Sunseeker 60ft, Azimut 50ft, Integrity 55ft and a Riviera 45ft among others. Most of the boats are ideal for 4-6 guests on an overnight cruise or 10-15 guests for a day trip.

If you have a group looking for a charter ask us for our recommendations. We can provide all inclusive packages with diving, snorkeling, fishing, gourmet meals, hotel transfers etc. Depending on the boat and charter duration you can go anywhere you want.

We can also offer fun day trips on two fast RIB's. Both are equipped with 250hp 4 stroke engines that power the boats to over 40 knots speed. They can take up to 10 passengers plus captain and one crew. They are ideal for a fun day trip to Phang Nga Bay, Koh Khai, Koh Yao or other nearby islands. At just 28,000 baht all inclusive for a group day charter they are very good value too.

Please contact us for charter rates

Ao Por Grand Marina

Last Minute Hin Daeng Liveaboard

The Junk

We've had a very wet June so far but today the weather has turned nice. Just in time for the Junk trip to Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Phi Phi and Racha Islands this week. The trip departs from Phuket's Chalong Bay and is the best diving available at this time of year. There is a last minute price with 10% off.

Boat: The Junk
Dates: 16-22 June 2012
Diving at: Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi Islands, Racha Yai, Racha Noi
Number of Dives: 19
Price:
Four share cabin: 38,000 baht
Triple share: 47,000 baht
Double cabin: 56,000 baht

To book please contact us

Overnight liveaboard to Phi Phi Islands, Racha Islands and Phang Nga Bay

Saimai Diving and Snorkeling liveaboard

MV Saimai has released an exciting new schedule of overnight diving and snorkeling liveaboard trips departing from Phuket.

There are 3 options for a 2 day 1 night liveaboard on Saimai with departures every week.

Racha Yai, Racha Noi Islands: These granite islands, 90 minutes cruise south of Phuket, are rarely dived by other liveaboards. Racha Noi where the boat overnights is an uninhabited tropical paradise and you'll have it all to yourself. Trips depart every Saturday morning and return Sunday evening. The price is 12,900 baht.

Phi Phi Islands: The Phi Phi Islands are about 3 hours cruise east from Phuket. This overnight trip includes diving at Shark Point, King Cruiser Wreck and Koh Doc Mai as well as the best Phi Phi dive sites like Bida Nai, Bida Nok and Maya Wall. There will be a chance to see the famous Maya Bay as well as a chance to explore on Phi Phi Island. Trips depart every Monday morning and return Tuesday evening. The price is 12,900 baht.

Phang Nga Bay: This overnight liveaboard is a non diving trip and makes a nice complement to the Phi Phi or Racha Trips. Enjoy the beauty of Phang Nga bay in comfort and at your pace, away from the day tripping hordes. When the day trippers leave you'll have the place to yourself. Trips depart every Wednesday morning and return Thursday evening. The price is 12,900 baht.

For more information about any of these trips please contact us

Thailand Liveaboards in June - Confirmed trips

The Junk under sail

The Junk has two liveaboard trips confirmed for next month (June).

Both trips dive at Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Phi Phi, Koh Haa and Racha Islands. This is the best diving possible in the Andaman sea at this time of year. Both trips depart from Phuket at 6pm on Saturday evening and return at 8am the following Friday. They are 6 night trips with 5 full days of diving.

Boat: The Junk
Dates: 16-22 June or 30 June-6 July
Diving at: Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Phi Phi and Koh Haa
Price: from US$1350 per diver

For more details or to book please contact us