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 make 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 for looks. 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. The large air-conditioned lounge saloon is a wonderful place to relax with a drink or to watch a movie or diving media on the large 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 several different itineraries in Thailand. There are 4 Day / 4 Night trips to the best diving locations in the Southern Andaman or to the Similans. In addition, the boat offers 6-night cruises to The Similans, Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon & Koh Tachai. The Phinisi also offers 10D / 10N trips that dive at all the top dive sites from Richelieu Rock in the north all the way down to Koh Lipe in the south, ensuring that you get to see it all! And starting in 2025 The Phinisi will have some trips into Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago. Read more about the itineraries by scrolling down.
Prices & Schedule
The Phinisi Diver Prices Overview 2024 / 2025 | |||||
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Destinations | Duration | Quad En Suite | Twin En Suite | Double/Twin En Suite | Twin/Double Ensuite |
, , , Phi Phi Islands, Kings Cruiser or Shark Point Southern Thailand ( 14 Dives) | 4D / 4N | Quad En Suite1,008 USD | Twin En Suite1,360 USD | Double/Twin En Suite1,360 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite1,360 USD |
, , , , , Koh Lipe Southern Thailand (incl. Koh Lipe) ( 14 Dives) | 4D / 4N | Quad En Suite1,310 USD | Twin En Suite1,753 USD | Double/Twin En Suite1,753 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite1,753 USD |
, , , , ( 14 Dives) | 4D / 4N | Quad En Suite1,370 USD | Twin En Suite1,842 USD | Double/Twin En Suite1,842 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite1,842 USD |
, , , , ( 18 Dives) | 5D / 6N | Quad En Suite1,965 USD | Twin En Suite2,763 USD | Double/Twin En Suite2,763 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite2,763 USD |
( 20 Dives) | 7D / 7N | Quad En Suite2,645 USD | Twin En Suite3,527 USD | Double/Twin En Suite3,527 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite3,527 USD |
( 32 Dives) | 10D / 10N | Quad En Suite3,779 USD | Twin En Suite5,038 USD | Double/Twin En Suite5,038 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite5,038 USD |
, , , , , , , , , , , Koh Lipe Best of Thailand - North to South ( 33 Dives) | 10D / 10N | Quad En Suite3,426 USD | Twin En Suite4,605 USD | Double/Twin En Suite4,605 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite4,605 USD |
The Phinisi Special Offers Coming Up | |||||
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, , , , , Koh Lipe (14 Dives) Departs: 12 Dec 2024 Return: 16 Dec 2024 | 4D / 4N | Quad En Suite Special Offer 917 USD | |||
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, , , , , Koh Lipe (14 Dives) Departs: 17 Dec 2024 Return: 21 Dec 2024 | 4D / 4N | Quad En Suite Special Offer 917 USD | Twin En Suite Special Offer 1,227 USD | Double/Twin En Suite Special Offer 1,227 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite Special Offer 1,227 USD |
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, , , , (18 Dives) Departs: 21 Dec 2024 Return: 27 Dec 2024 | 5D / 6N | Quad En Suite Special Offer 1,572 USD | |||
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, , , , , , , , , , , Koh Lipe (33 Dives) Departs: 19 Feb 2025 Return: 01 Mar 2025 | 10D / 10N | Quad En Suite Special Offer 2,741 USD | Twin En Suite Special Offer 3,684 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite Special Offer 3,684 USD | |
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(20 Dives) Departs: 10 Mar 2025 Return: 17 Mar 2025 | 7D / 7N | Quad En Suite Special Offer 2,116 USD | Twin En Suite Special Offer 2,822 USD | Double/Twin En Suite Special Offer 2,822 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite Special Offer 2,822 USD |
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(32 Dives) Departs: 18 Mar 2025 Return: 28 Mar 2025 | 10D / 10N | Quad En Suite Special Offer 3,023 USD | Twin En Suite Special Offer 4,031 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite Special Offer 4,031 USD | |
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, , , , (14 Dives) Departs: 29 Mar 2025 Return: 02 Apr 2025 | 4D / 4N | Quad En Suite Special Offer 1,233 USD | Twin En Suite Special Offer 1,658 USD | Twin/Double Ensuite Special Offer 1,658 USD |
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Itinerary
There are a few different itineraries on The Phinisi.
A few 4D/4N trips are at ‘The Southern Islands’ which are Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi & the better dive sites near Phuket.
Most 4D/4N trips go to Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock. Other websites advertise these trips as 5D/4N but seeing as you depart in the evening, we don't count that first day as a full day.
5D/6N trips to ‘The Northern Islands’ visit the Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. Other websites advertise these trips as 7D/6N but seeing as you depart in the evening and leave the boat early after breakfast, we don't count these as full days.
The 10-night trips in Thailand combine north and south. Some dates start north and finish south, and others go the other way.
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.
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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 | 18 Dives |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck | 4 Days / 4 Nights | 14 Dives |
Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Boonsung Wreck, Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Lipe | 10 Days / 10 Nights | 33 Dives |
Mergui Archipelago | 7 Days / 7 Nights | 20 Dives |
Mergui Archipelago | 10 Days / 10 Nights | 32 Dives |
Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Phi Phi Islands, Kings Cruiser or Shark Point | 4 Days / 4 Nights | 14 Dives |
Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Lipe | 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
A choice of PADI diving courses are available on board The Phinisi.
The Advanced Open Water Diver and Nitrox Diver courses are most popular. Others are available on request.
It's good to book in advance, so that you can complete the theory online via eLearning before you come.
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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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192
USD |
PADI:
Advanced Open Water
(5 Dives)
Including: Certification & manual
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266
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.
It's very important to tell us your hotel or location for before and after the trip, and the team want this information as soon as possible.
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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