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Possibly the best liveaboard diving yacht in Thailand, The Phinisi offers up to 18 lucky guests a choice of wonderful cruises at all of the best dive sites in The Andaman Sea. The atmosphere, service, food, management and every detail makes its dive cruises an unforgettable experience.
The Phinisi might look like a traditional schooner that could be old, but it's actually a modern boat, just designed this way. It has seven guest cabins, including twins, doubles, and four-bunk. Each cabin has independently-controlled air conditioning & a private bathroom with hot & cold freshwater showers and proper western toilets. There are shelves, cupboards and a mini safe in each cabin, too. Two of the cabins have four single beds, and are therefore ideal for friends, families or solo divers. For more privacy, there are also twin-bed cabins that have two single beds. Finally, The Phinisi has double-bed cabins for couples.
There are several very comfortable communal areas on The Phinisi. These include air-conditioned comfort and outdoor areas which are shaded or exposed. Starting with the large air-conditioned lounge saloon, this is a wonderful place to relax with a drink or to watch a movie or diving media on the flat-screen TV. There are comfortable sofas & stools and tasteful décor. It seems a shame to come on a diving holiday in tropical Thailand and then sit indoors, but sometimes the temptation is just too much.
Out on deck, there is a beautiful outdoor dining area that is covered but gives you panoramic views. Plus there are semi-covered areas for chilling out, and a large sundeck for those who want to top up a tan or gaze at the stars. Such is the luxury on board The Phinisi, that you could be forgiven for not wanting to go diving. However, the dive sites, experienced team, and the boat’s facilities ensure that you will enjoy the diving as much as being on board. Tender dinghies make the start and end of each dive easy, and the Divemaster guides know the area very well. Nitrox is available, and so are PADI diving courses.
The Phinisi offers three different itineraries in Thailand. There are 4 Day / 4 Night trips to the best diving locations in the Southern Andaman. These are commonly known as Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Racha, Phi Phi, King Cruiser & Shark Point, but the boat also sails down to Koh Lipe, which is an added bonus. In addition, the boat offers 6-night cruises to The Similans, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon & Koh Tachai. The Phinisi also combines these two trips to offer the very best diving cruises in Thailand that are ten nights in length and ensure that you get to visit every dive site!
Prices & Schedule
The Phinisi Diver Prices Overview 2023 / 2024 | ||||
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Destinations | Duration | Quad En Suite | Twin En Suite | Double En Suite |
( 14 Dives) | 4D / 4N | Quad En Suite1,164 USD | Twin En Suite1,558 USD | Double En Suite1,558 USD |
( 19 Dives) | 5D / 6N | Quad En Suite1,866 USD | Twin En Suite2,354 USD | Double En Suite2,354 USD |
Racha Yai, Racha Noi, ( 33 Dives) | 10D / 10N | Quad En Suite2,932 USD | Twin En Suite3,907 USD | Double En Suite3,907 USD |
The Phinisi Special Offers Coming Up | ||||
Discounted We have lots of discounts for this boat. Please see schedule for details |
Itinerary
There are a few different itineraries on The Phinisi. Some trips are at ‘The Southern Islands’ which are Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi & the better dive sites near Phuket. 5D/6N trips to ‘The Northern Islands’ visit the Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. The 10-night trips in Thailand combine north and south.
Listed below are more-detailed itineraries, and you can double chek by visiting our 'schedule page' for this boat and clicking 'show itinerary' for your chosen dates/trip.
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 | ||
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Itinerary Name (click the itinerary name to open) | Days / Nights | Number of dives |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck | 5 Days / 6 Nights | 19 Dives |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck, Koh Phi Phi, Racha Yai, Racha Noi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang | 10 Days / 10 Nights | 33 Dives |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck | 4 Days / 4 Nights | 14 Dives |
Facilites, Layout and Specifications
The Phinisi Specifications | |
Built: | 2007. |
Length: | 34 Metres. |
Width: | 8 Metres. |
Draft: | 2.4 Metres. |
Type: | wood. |
Engines: | 1 x 380 HP. |
Generators: | 2 x 50 kw. |
Safety: | Emergency responder, emergency oxygen, life jackets, life rings, life rafts, smoke detectors |
Navigation: | Sat nav system, video depth sounder, EPIRB. |
Courses
The Phinisi offers PADI diving courses are available on board.
Courses | |
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Courses | Prices |
PADI:
Specialty courses
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N/A
Contact us
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PADI:
Nitrox (EANx)
(2 Dives)
Including: Certification & manual
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187
USD |
PADI:
Advanced Open Water
(5 Dives)
Including: Certification & manual
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259
USD |
Transfer details
The team collect you from your local hotel or Phuket airport for free on departure day. At the end of each trip the return transfers are available.
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 5D / 5N Trips
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17:00 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
18:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
20:00 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
17:00 | Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
17:00 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
19:00 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 4D / 4N Trips
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17:00 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
18:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
20:00 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
17:00 | Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
17:00 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
19:00 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 5D / 6N Trips
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15:00 - 17:30 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
18:30 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
21:00 | Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
07:00 | Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
09:00 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
10:30 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 5D / 6N Trips
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16:00 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
18:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
21:00 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
07:00 | Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
09:00 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
10:30 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 4D / 4N Trips
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17:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
18:00 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
20:00 | Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
17:00 | Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
17:00 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
19:00 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 10D / 10N Trips
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15:00 - 17:30 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
18:30 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
21:00 | Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
07:00 | Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
09:00 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
10:30 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 10D / 10N Trips
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16:00 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
18:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
21:00 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
07:00 | Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
09:00 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
10:30 | 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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