Gentle Giant - Similan & Richelieu Rock liveaboard.

MV Gentle Giant

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Gentle Giant Liveaboard Similan Islands Thailand
Thailand Thailand
Type: Liveaboard
Departs from: Asia Marine Pier, Phuket
No. of guests: 20
Boat rating: 9/10 Based on 3 divers
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Prices from: 980 USD
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MV Gentle Giant is the perfect Thailand liveaboard for divers who want to visit all of Thailand’s best dive sites. The boat was totally renovated in 2017 and it has ten clean & comfortable guest cabins, plus air-conditioned & outdoor communal areas. The crew & dive staff are all experienced, knowledgeable, patient & friendly. The food is delicious, and the itineraries are unique. It really is a great choice for liveaboard diving cruises in Thailand.

During the high season, Gentle Giant sails at night and you wake up at a world-class dive site out at sea. New for 2023-2024 Gentle Giant starts from Khao Lak or Phuket, depending on where teh previous trip ends. There are also two slightly-different itineraries. The 5D/5N trips go to Similan, Richelieu, Koh Phi Phi and Phuket. The 6D/6N trips also add Koh Haa and Hin Daeng. You can read more about the itineraries by scrolling down.

The ten cabins on Gentle Giant all have air conditioning, a private en suite bathroom, mini safe, and windows & doors which open out onto the deck. On the upper deck is the master cabin, which has a large double bed as well as a single bunk, but is only sold to two guests unless there are three who are in the same family. At the front of the main deck is the deluxe double bed cabin that might look small in the photos, but actually is the width of the boat! There are eight standard cabins, which have bunk beds. Two standard cabins are on the upper deck and six are on the main deck.

Between dives, most guests spend their time on the upper deck. Here there is a large outdoor dining area, which gives panoramic views of Thailand’s Andaman Sea. There’s also a large indoor air-conditioned lounge saloon. Here, guests can show or view photos or videos of the day’s diving or watch a movie on the huge tv, or just take a break from the sunshine. There is also a large sundeck, where you can enjoy the sea breeze and top up a suntan, or gaze at the stars during the evening.

Delicious meals are served buffet style on the upper deck. The food is a great blend of Asian & western cuisine that’s not too spicy. If you have special dietary needs, this is fine but please let the team know in advance. Fruits, snacks, soft drinks, tea, coffee & water are always available for free. Beer is available for reasonable prices, but only after your final dive each day.

Gentle Giant’s dive platform is large and well organised. At the start of each trip each diver is given a ‘tank slot’ and this is where your gear remains for the trip. Nitrox blending and the compressor work quietly to fill tanks quickly but not disturb guests. Gentle Giant is large enough to be safe, & comfortable. There’s a full complement of safety & communication equipment, as well as a motorized dinghy.

Prices & Schedule

MV Gentle Giant Diver Prices Overview 2024 / 2025
DestinationsDuration Standard Twin Deluxe Double Master
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( 18 Dives)
5D / 5N Standard Twin980 USD Deluxe Double980 USD Master1,085 USD
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( 22 Dives)
6D / 6N Standard Twin1,153 USD Deluxe Double1,208 USD Master1,291 USD
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Included In The Price
Transfers to & from the airport
Transfers to and from local hotels
Meals
Snacks
Tea / coffee
Drinking water
Soft drinks
VAT
Weights & weightbelts
Standard tanks
Dive master services
Towels
Soap & Shampoo
Luggage storage
Not Included In The Price
Dive equipment
National park fees
Dive computer
Alcoholic drinks
Dive insurance
Night diving torch
Larger tanks
Nitrox
Mask and Snorkel
Open-heel fins
Full-foot fins
Tips / Gratuities
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Itinerary

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New for 2023-2024, Gentle Giant offers two similar itineraries, which can be identified by their length. Also the boat uses two different piers.

The regular trips are 6D/6N and they visit The Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket, Koh Haa, and Hin Daeng/Muang.

There are also a few slightly-shorter trips during the season. These 5D/5N trips go to The Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Phi Phi and Phuket.

Some trips start in Phuket and end in Khao Lak, and other trips go the other way, starting in Khao Lak and ending in Phuket.

More details are available below this text.

The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.

Itineraries
Itinerary Name (click the itinerary name to open) Days / Nights Number of dives
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Phi Phi, King Cruiser Wreck, Shark Point 6 Days / 6 Nights 22 Dives

Facilites, Layout and Specifications

Facilities Available with MV Gentle Giant
Nitrox Available
En Suite Available
Air con
Dinghy
Courses Available
Free Pickup
Lounge
All Cabins En Suite
AV Entertainment
Vegetarian Food Available
Double Beds Available
Sundeck
Shaded Sundeck
Available to Charter
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 MV Gentle Giant Layout
 Gentle Giant Similan diving liveaboard deckplan layout
MV Gentle Giant Specifications
Type: Wood.
Length: 27 Metres.
Beam: 6 Metres.
Engines: 2 x Hino.
Generators: 3 x 40 Kw.
Compressors: 2 Coltri-sub.
Fresh Water: 14,000 Litres.
Fuel: 9,000 Litres.
Guests: Max. 20 Guests.
Cabins: Ten air conditioned guest cabins
Rest Rooms: 10 en-suite, plus 2 seperate showers & toilets.
Sundeck: Spacious sundeck.
Entertainment: 55" flat-screen TV.
Dinghy: 1 x 4.8 m with 25 HP outboard.
Safety: Life Raft, first aid kits, life jackets, fire extinguishers.
Navigation: GPS, sonar and radar.

Courses

A range of PADI scuba diving courses are available on Gentle Giant, but you need to book in advance. The most-common diving courses are AOW (Advanced) and Nitrox Enriched Air.

Contact us for more information about courses on MV Gentle Giant

Transfer details

Scheduled transfers from around Phuket (and sometimes Khao Lak) are available during the afternoon and early evening on departure day.

At the end of the trip you are taken to a local hotel or Phuket Airport.

MV Gentle Giant Scheduled Transfers
5D / 5N Trips
17:00 Pick up from Phuket : Free
20:00 Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket )
17:00 Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket )
17:30 Drop off to Phuket : Free

Guests who are unable to meet the scheduled pick ups or would like private transportation are welcome to contact us to arrange a private taxi at the most competitive rates.

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MV Gentle Giant Reviews

Read real reviews from people who have dived with MV Gentle Giant
HelenandTomas MV Gentle Giant
HelenandTomas
Nationality: Swedish
Dived: 25 November 2022
Boat rating: 9/10
Great trip. Nice boat. Food was intresting ⭐️lokal food the way it should be done and the strange local dishes you don’t dare to try . You won’t be hungry. Divesites are beautiful and we were lucky to see the rare seahorse, Manta and sharks plus big schools of fishes and great makro. The booking with no troubles just bubbles are easy and very helpful with all sorts of questions. I will recommend and use them again a nd again🐠🐟🦈
Tomas MV Gentle Giant
Tomas
Nationality: Swedish
Dived: 25 November 2022
Boat rating: 10/10
This was a really nice trip. The best diving in the west coast of Thailand. Richelui-HinDaeng. The food was great.
Steve MV Gentle Giant
Steve
Nationality: American
Dived: 11 February 2020
Boat rating: 9/10
Well organized on short notice from booking agent Jamie from Similan Diving Tours The boat staff was uniformly professional and helpful and friendly. The boat facilities were consistent with he price paid, everything was functional not fancy. The food was delicious and fresh.
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