MV Gentle Giant

One-Week Liveaboard to the Best Sites!

In addition to Similan liveaboards MV Gentle Giant operates longer seven-day, six-night liveaboard covering the Andaman Sea's spectacular sites all the way from Koh Ha, Hin Daeng, and Hin Muang through the Similans to Richelieu Rock!

MV Gentle Giant is a 24-meter-long and 6-meter-wide wooden vessel that comfortably accommodates 20 divers. The air-conditioned double cabins are comfortable and cozy.

The ship features three cabin types: one Master cabin, one Deluxe cabin, and eight Standard cabins. All cabins have a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. If you want to spend time outside your cabin, you can also enjoy watching hundreds of movies on a 55″ TV screen in the comfortable, fully air-conditioned salon.

The ship always has plenty of space to enjoy your free time. The spacious sun deck is perfect for those who want to soak up the Andaman Sea sun and fresh sea breeze.

Gentle Giant's liveaboardsdepart from Phuket and return to Phuket.

Welcome aboard to enjoy the stunning nature of the Andaman Sea!

You can read more detailed descriptions of liveaboard dive sites here

The upper deck Master cabin offers comfort and a spectacular view through its ocean-facing door. Its comfortably soft double bed ensures a good night's sleep in the fresh sea air. The cabin includes a private bathroom.

Located at the bow of the main deck, the Deluxe cabin offers comfort and a magnificent view through its window and door opening to the sea. The cabin's comfortably soft double bed ensures a quality night's sleep in the fresh sea air. The cabin includes a private bathroom.

The bunk-bed-equipped Standard cabins are located on the upper deck and main deck. The cabins ensure a quality night's sleep in the fresh sea air. Each cabin includes a private bathroom.

Technical data

  • Maximum number of customers: 20 people
  • Completely renovated in 2024
  • Lengh 27 m
  • Width 6 m
  • Draft 1,85 m
  • Cruising speed 6 knots
  • Maximum speed 8 knots
  • Engines: 2 x Hino (600 hp total)
  • Two rubber dinghy for diving
  • Material: wood
  • Freshwater capacity 18,000 liters
  • Diving gas output: 2 x Coltri Sub (225 L/min

Similan and Surin 5D/4N
From 29,000 thb + marine park fees

Koh Haa, Hin Daegn, Hin Muang, Similan & Surin 7D/6N:
Starting from 44,000 thb + marine park fees

  • Divers need at least an Advanced Open Water Diver or Deep Diver rating. (If you have an Open Water Diver rating, it is possible to upgrade during the safari)
  • To participate in dives, you must have diving insurance. You can also buy insurance through us.

It is not advisable to pack the whole two-week holiday equipment and suitcases for the liveaboard, but large suitcases can be left in the liveaboard company's or Into Dive's office for storage.

For liveaboard, you should bring:

  • Passport
  • Dive certification cards
  • Diving- and travel insurance card or certification
  • Medicines if You need something specific. (like Epipen, allergymedicines etc.)
  • Toiletries
  • Sunscreen (we hope you will choose sunscreen that won't harm marine life)
  • Towel (technical sports towels are best because they dry quickly)
  • Hoodie or jacket, the evening may get cool even when you are in the tropics
  • Books or games (there is time on board to finally finish Your favorite book or even play cards between dives)
  • Hat or beanie, to protect your head from the sun and your ears from the wind
  • 2-3 t-shirts and short pants
  • Camera (don’t forget the charger and memory card big enough)
  • Swimming suit
  • Thai Bahts for drinks and tips
  • Your diving equipment if you do not rent them from us. (Remember that in Thailand, tanks are usually equipped with a Yoke connector.)
  • The doors of the cabins open to the sea.
  • Each cabin has its own bathroom.
  • The staff is really friendly and nice.
  • A longer week-long liveaboard offers the opportunity to see a variety of dive sites.

Join us to enjoy diving and BOOK NOW Your spot on the liveaboard!

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