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MV Gentle Giant

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Gentle Giant Liveaboard Similan Islands Thailand
Thailand Thailand
Type: Liveaboard
Departs from: Asia Marine Pier, Phuket / Chalong, Phuket
No. of guests: 20
Boat rating: 9/10 Based on 2 divers
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Prices from: 990 USD
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MV Gentle Giant is the perfect Thailand liveaboard diving boat 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, the boat sails from Phuket at night and you wake up at Koh Bon in the beautiful world-famous Similan Islands national marine park. You then sail north to Richelieu Rock, via Koh Tachai. Then, on the third day, after diving at some of The Similans' best dive sites, the boat sails south to Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Phi and Phuket. Then at the end of your trip you sail back to Phuket.

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 twin 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 2023 / 2024
DestinationsDuration Standard Twin Deluxe Double Master
Racha Yai, Racha Noi,
( 10 Dives)
3D / 2N Standard Twin559 USD Deluxe Double602 USD Master674 USD
( 18 Dives)
5D / 5N Standard Twin990 USD Deluxe Double1,018 USD Master1,076 USD
( 22 Dives)
6D / 6N Standard Twin1,205 USD Deluxe Double1,262 USD Master1,348 USD
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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Gentle Giant’s itinerary starts & ends in Phuket. High-season departures are in the evening, with the first dive the following morning. The high season trips go north to The Similans Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock, then south to Koh Haa & Hin Daeng.

Low season trips go to Racha, Phi Phi, & Phuket, with three full diving days and two nights on board.

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 5 Days / 5 Nights 18 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
 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 are available during the hours before departure. The boat departs from and returns to Chaolng Pier, Phuket.

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🐠🐟🦈
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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