The Phinisi Overview
The Phinisi is a very special diving yacht that offers guests diving cruises to the best locations in Thailand. Also there are some trips into Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago. The Phinisi is operated by the most-experienced & professional team, ensuring that every diving cruise is one to remember forever. Relaxing luxury, a special atmosphere, & enjoyable cruises are guaranteed on this wonderful yacht. Although its design is traditional, it's actually a modern boat.
There are seven comfortable cabins on The Phinisi, each with a private en suite bathroom, air conditioning, storage cupboards & shelves, & a safety deposit box. The air conditioners are independently controlled, and the bathrooms have hot & cold freshwater showers and proper western toilets. There are two cabins that have four single beds. And five cabins are for two guests, which have a large double bed or two single beds, depending on whether you’re a couple or friends, or travelling alone.
The Phinisi has comfortable indoor and outdoor dining & socialising areas that will make deciding which to choose pleasantly difficult. The lounge saloon is large, air-conditioned and beautifully decorated, but why come on a cruise and stay indoors? Undercover outdoor dining doesn’t get any better than this, with unbeatable views and plenty of delicious food. There are also areas to sunbathe or enjoy the sea breeze in the shade. Spending time on board is so nice that you may feel reluctant to go diving. Luckily, entering and exiting the crystal clear seas is very smooth and easy thanks to motorized tenders. Actually, the new Similan Islands rules say that all boats must use tender dinghies for dropping off divers. Most other Similan liveaboards are designed with a flat dive deck at the rear, which for them is now redudant. But the Phinisi team have always been set up for tender drop offs, so they have much more experience and better equipment for this. The western staff and local crew are all extremely experienced and service minded. Sometimes the smallest details mean so much, and you will not be disappointed on The Phinisi.
The itineraries give you the best liveaboard diving in Thailand. There is a range of itineraries that include 4-night, 5-night and 10-night cruises. For most of the high season Phinisi alternates 4D/4N trips with 5D/6N trips. There are also a few 'Southern Thailand' trips that go all the way down to Koh Lipe, passing Hin Daeng and Koh Haa. Starting in 2025, The Phinisi will also go into Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago.
But for the 2023-2024 diving season, most trips are 'The Best of Thailand' and go to 10D/10N. These trips visit all the best dive sites from Richelieu Rock in the north down to Koh Lipe in the south.
The Phinisi Facilities, Layout & 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. |
The Phinisi Courses
There is a selection of PADI diving courses available on The Phinisi trips. Most common are the Advanced Open Water Diver & Nitrox courses, but please contact us if you are interested in others.
In most cases it's better to book and pay in advance, so that you can begin the theory via eLearning before you join the trip.
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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6,500
THB |
PADI:
Advanced Open Water
(5 Dives)
Including: Certification & manual
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9,000
THB |
The Phinisi Itinerary
There are several itineraries on The Phinisi.
Most 4D/4N trips are to ‘The Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock.' Plus there are a few to the 'Southern Islands’ (Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Koh Lipe & Koh Phi Phi). 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.
The 5D/6N trips are to The Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. These trips give you five full diving days and six nights on the boat, then you disembark in the morning. Other websites advertise these trips as 7D/6N but seeing as you depart in the evening and leave in the morning, we don't count these as full days.
The 10-night trips in Thailand combine north and south. Some start north and finish south, and others start south and finish north.
The lists beliw show more details of each trip. And you can double check the itinerary by visit the schedule page and clicking on 'show itinerary' for your chosen dates.
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.
The Phinisi Transfer Details
The Phinisi team collect you from local hotels or Phuket airport for free on departure day. At the end of each trip the same transfers are available.
All transfers are shared with other Phinisi guests and at set times. The team are very well organised, and we need your hotel or flight details as soon as possible in order to prepare.
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 |
For customers who would like a private taxi please see below for details.
(Click below for a rough guide to the rates you can expect to pay ‘per vehicle,’ not ‘per person’.)
The Phinisi Schedule & Prices
Destinations | Duration | Quad En Suite | Twin En Suite | Double/Twin En Suite | Twin/Double Ensuite |
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Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Phi Phi Islands, Kings Cruiser or Shark Point ( 14 dives) | 4D / 4N | Quad En Suite 34,130 THB | Twin En Suite 46,076 THB | Double/Twin En Suite 46,076 THB | Twin/Double Ensuite 46,076 THB |
Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Lipe ( 14 dives) | 4D / 4N | Quad En Suite 44,369 THB | Twin En Suite 59,386 THB | Double/Twin En Suite 59,386 THB | Twin/Double Ensuite 59,386 THB |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck ( 14 dives) | 4D / 4N | Quad En Suite 46,417 THB | Twin En Suite 62,390 THB | Double/Twin En Suite 62,390 THB | Twin/Double Ensuite 62,390 THB |
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck ( 18 dives) | 5D / 6N | Quad En Suite 66,554 THB | Twin En Suite 93,584 THB | Double/Twin En Suite 93,584 THB | Twin/Double Ensuite 93,584 THB |
Mergui Archipelago ( 20 dives) | 7D / 7N | Quad En Suite 89,591 THB | Twin En Suite 119,455 THB | Double/Twin En Suite 119,455 THB | Twin/Double Ensuite 119,455 THB |
Mergui Archipelago ( 32 dives) | 10D / 10N | Quad En Suite 127,988 THB | Twin En Suite 170,650 THB | Double/Twin En Suite 170,650 THB | Twin/Double Ensuite 170,650 THB |
Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Boonsung Wreck, Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Lipe ( 33 dives) | 10D / 10N | Quad En Suite 116,042 THB | Twin En Suite 155,974 THB | Double/Twin En Suite 155,974 THB | Twin/Double Ensuite 155,974 THB |
The Phinisi Special Offers Coming Up | |||||
On Special! | |||||
Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Lipe ( 14 dives) Departs: 12 Dec 2024 Returns: 16 Dec 2024 | 4D / 4N |
Quad En Suite
Special offer 31,058 THB | |||
On Special! | |||||
Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Lipe ( 14 dives) Departs: 17 Dec 2024 Returns: 21 Dec 2024 | 4D / 4N |
Quad En Suite
Special offer 31,058 THB |
Twin En Suite
Special offer 41,570 THB |
Double/Twin En Suite
Special offer 41,570 THB |
Twin/Double Ensuite
Special offer 41,570 THB |
On Special! | |||||
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck ( 18 dives) Departs: 21 Dec 2024 Returns: 27 Dec 2024 | 5D / 6N |
Quad En Suite
Special offer 53,243 THB | |||
On Special! | |||||
Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Boonsung Wreck, Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Lipe ( 33 dives) Departs: 19 Feb 2025 Returns: 01 Mar 2025 | 10D / 10N |
Quad En Suite
Special offer 92,834 THB |
Twin En Suite
Special offer 124,779 THB |
Twin/Double Ensuite
Special offer 124,779 THB | |
On Special! | |||||
Mergui Archipelago ( 20 dives) Departs: 10 Mar 2025 Returns: 17 Mar 2025 | 7D / 7N |
Quad En Suite
Special offer 71,673 THB |
Twin En Suite
Special offer 95,564 THB |
Double/Twin En Suite
Special offer 95,564 THB |
Twin/Double Ensuite
Special offer 95,564 THB |
On Special! | |||||
Mergui Archipelago ( 32 dives) Departs: 18 Mar 2025 Returns: 28 Mar 2025 | 10D / 10N |
Quad En Suite
Special offer 102,390 THB |
Twin En Suite
Special offer 136,520 THB |
Twin/Double Ensuite
Special offer 136,520 THB | |
On Special! | |||||
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck ( 14 dives) Departs: 29 Mar 2025 Returns: 02 Apr 2025 | 4D / 4N |
Quad En Suite
Special offer 41,775 THB |
Twin En Suite
Special offer 56,151 THB |
Twin/Double Ensuite
Special offer 56,151 THB |
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7 Reasons to Book with us:
- Best-price guarantee, AND get FREE gifts.
- We don’t ask for any payment or your card details until you are ready to confirm your booking.
- For safety reasons, it’s impossible to complete a booking instantly online , as some other websites claim to offer. We always check first as each boat has a different criteria regarding diver details & experience .
- We offer each boat’s booking & payment policy (below). Some other websites have standardised terms, asking for full payment but many boats’ payment terms are a 20-30% deposit, and the balance paid on arrival.
- Our Thailand-based staff are experts about logistics, the dive sites & all the boats . Take a look at the reviews on our site & tripadvisor.
- Our team are always online to answer your questions. We always respond the same day , usually within a few minutes
- Customer service is everything!
For example, if a trip is cancelled, we will ensure you can choose between an alternative similar trip or a full & unconditional refund .
The Phinisi : Booking Procedure / Terms & Conditions:
The booking process for The Phinisi is simple & convenient. First, you can ask us for availability for your chosen cabin on your preferred dates. We can block the space(s) for you comittment free. When you are ready to confirm, we ask for 30% of the cruise price as a deposit. This payment is most-commonly made via PayPal, and there are no fees. You don't even need a Paypal account, although PayPal do encourage you to open one. The PayPal invoice can be sent to any email address and payment can be made by anyone.
Nowadays, most of our guests choose to pay through a local direct bank transfer in a choice of currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, THB, AUD & NZD. This gives you the very best exchange rate and there are no fees. This is possible because we have bank accounts in each of those territories.
The 70% balance is due 60 days before departure.
Extras, such as national marine park fees and maybe equipment hire or other items, can be paid when you arrive or on board the boat. Card payments attract 3% bank fees. Extras such as park fees, and equipment hire must be paid on arrival.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation fees depend on the time and reason for cancelling. Please contact us for details. The management of The Phinisi are both considerate & flexible whenever possible regarding customer cancellations. Often, customers can move their booked spaces to another cruise, possibly on its sister boat, The Junk.
The official cancellation policy is as follows:
60+ days before departure = 25% of the cruise price is forfeited
1-60 days before departure = 75% of the cruise price is forfeited
Most travel insurance policies can protect you from unforeseen cancellation penalties.
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