Why you should choose The Junk:
The Junk offers a unique Chinese Junk sailing experience, Fantastic food, Small dive groups (4 pax), Large focus on customers service.
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The Junk offers a unique liveaboard diving experience on board a restored teak wood Chinese merchant vessel that has also been used in several Hollywood movies. At 33 metres, S/Y June Hong Chian Lee, or The Junk as she is better known, offers 4 and 6 night trips around the Similan and Surin Islands between Phuket and Khao Lak.

She can accommodate up to 18 divers in 6 cabins with a choice of double, triple and quad cabins.
All have air-conditioning and their own private bathroom with hot showers.

There is a spacious indoor lounge where you can relax between dives in air-conditioned comfort, or simply to enjoy the mix of Asian and international cuisine that is prepared fresh on board and served buffet style.
There are shaded outdoor areas where you can enjoy the breeze as you cruise between islands, or you can head up top to catch some golden rays before the next dive or watch the stars with a cool refreshing cocktail.
The spacious dive deck provides plenty of space for your equipment and there is plenty of individual storage for those extra items.
Once your dive gear is set up on arrival our dive crew will take care of the rest. They will happily assist you preparing for dives and, if required, will carry your gear to the waiting tenders at dive time.

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The Junk - schedule

The Junk - prices and what's included

Prices are per person per trip in USD based on 2 persons sharing a cabin.
Exact pricing is available on the schedule here as prices vary dependant on the time of year, destination and the length of the trip and sometimes special offers are available.

The trip price includes:
Full board accommodation during the cruise
All dives inclusive of night dives
VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Snacks, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels.
Shared transfer between local hotel and The Junk on the day of embarkation, pick up times TBC (to be confirmed) or
Shared transfer between Phuket International Airport (head to Gate 3) and The Junk on the day of embarkation between 16:30 - 17:00pm only
Shared transfer between The Junk and Phuket International Airport or local hotel on the day of dis-embarkation @ 13:00pm OR 14:00pm only

*NOTE : please inform us of your airport arrival terminal so we can arrange your pick up accordingly
*NOTE : transfer time from Phuket to Khao Lak (or vice versa) takes between 2 hours - 4 hours depending on pick up point

The trip price does not include:
Port, park and tax fees: Similans/Surin 4 nights $50 (non-diver $35) and 6 nights $65 (non-diver $35) per trip or Southern Explorer 2 nights $35 (non-diver $12.5) per trip
Alcoholic and other selected beverages
Dive equipment rental
Dive course
Nitrox
Non-standard tanks
Merchandise
Crew gratuity – cash only (All major currencies are accepted and appreciated)
Dive insurance is mandatory as is your own personal dive computer (You can rent one for the trip if you do not have your own).
As well as the Mandatory Dive Insurance we highly recommend Trip and Travel Insurance on the off chance of missed or cancelled flights / lost baggage, documents, money or passport / Covid issues or any other unforeseen problems that could possibly occur.
Dive Assure Insurance offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.

Booking and Cancellation Terms and Conditions.
Booking deposit: 30% of your invoice total is required within 7 days of booking to confirm your booking.
Final payment of 70% is due to 90 days prior to the departure date to complete your invoice payment.
Individual bookings made less than 90 days before the departure date will be payable in full upon booking to confirm your booking.
Cancellation at any stage involves forfeit of monies already payed.
Payment can be made via bank transfer, Wise, Credit or Debit card (Visa, AMEX, Mastercard) or Apple pay at no extra charge.

Full charter:
Booking deposit:
10% - within 7 days of booking - non-refundable
Second deposit:
20% 180 days prior to departure - non-refundable
Balance due
90 days before departure - non-refundable

Diving Equipment Rentals (USD) per day / 2 nights / 4 nights / 6 nights
Full Set (regulator, octopus, BCD, wetsuit, mask, fins, NOT computer) $ 25 / $75 / $88 / $125 Regulator with octopus $8 / $24 / $28 / $40
Computer $8 / $24 / $28 / $40
BCD $8 / $24 / $28 / $40
Wetsuit (shorty 3mm) $7 / $21 / $24.5 / $35
Mask $3.5 / $10.5 / $12 / $17.5
Fins $3.5 / $10.5 / $12 / $17.5
Torch $3.5 / $10.5 / $12 / $17.5

Nitrox
Per fill $10
Per day $25

*All prices are in USD. On-board pricing is liable to change without notice though we try to keep documentation as up to date as possible, please be aware that, although it is unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.

The Junk - cabins

The Junk can accommodate up to 18 divers in 6 cabins with a choice of double, triple and quad cabins.

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    Master Cabin

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    Triple Cabin

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    Quad Cabin

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    Deck area

Lower Deck Triple Cabin
The 2 lower deck three berths cabins can be for 3 single divers or can be a shared twin and can also be turned into a private double bed cabin.
All cabins have individual aircon control, ensuite bathroom with hot water, overhead reading lights, bath towels, lockable safety box and cupboards for personal items.

Lower Deck Double or Twin Cabin
The 2 lower deck three berths cabins can be as a Double cabin.
The lower deck double cabins with double bed are suitable for a couple.
All cabins have individual aircon control, ensuite bathroom with hot water, overhead reading lights, bath towels, lockable safety box and cupboards for personal items.

Lower Deck Quad Cabin
The 2 lower deck quad cabins have 4 single beds (2 bunk beds) for 4 single divers.
These cabins can also be a private twin cabin.
All cabins have individual aircon control, ensuite bathroom with hot water, overhead reading lights, bath towels, lockable safety box and cupboards for personal items.

The Junk - diving

Some of the most frequently asked questions about Thailand Liveaboard Diving.
When is the best time to go
About Similans Diving and the Dive sites
How to get to the Similans
The top 10 reasons to join a Liveaboard in Thailand
What are the advantage of a Liveaboard over Shore diving
Information about the Similans
Are these trips suitable for non-divers / snorkellers
The Latest Thailand Travel Information
Other general FAQs

The Junk - itineraries

Please choose your Itinerary

Similans and Surin 4 or 6 nights
Southern Explorer, Thailand 2 nights
Manta Trust Best of Thailand 10 nights

To simplify pickups from Phuket International Airport, all guests should gather at Domestic Gate 3.
For international arrivals, when exiting customs, turn immediately left and follow the signs for domestic flights.
This way you can enjoy the short walk in air conditioned luxury rather than walking outside in the tropical heat.

We recommend that you check your travel insurance will cover anything interrupting your travel plans as well as offer great dive insurance
We recommend Dive Assure Insurance as it offers cover for all these eventualities as well as complete Dive Insurance all in one package.

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