The Phinisi Overview
The Phinisi is a very special diving yacht that offers her guests diving cruises to the best locations in Thailand. Also there are some trips into Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago. The Phinisi is owned and managed 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.
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 to anable you to choose the most-comfortable temperature, 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 relucttant to go diving. Luckily, entering and exiting the crystal clear seas is very smooth and easy thanks to motorized tenders. 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 are 4-night cruises to the Southern Islands of Hin Daeng, Koh Haa, Koh Phi Phi, Racha, & Phuket’s best dive sites. And there are 6-night trips to The Similans & Richelieu Rock. A few trips each year also go into Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago. And from November 2019 the trips in Thailand are 10 nights long and visit all of the best dive sites (north & south).
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The Phinisi Facilities, Layout & Specifications
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| 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
PADI diving courses are available on The Phinisi trips.
| Courses | |
|---|---|
| Courses | Prices |
PADI: Specialty courses | N/A Contact us |
PADI: Nitrox (EANx) (2 Dives) Including: Certification & manual | 6,500 THB |
PADI: Advanced Open Water (5 Dives) Including: Certification & manual | 9,000 THB |
The Phinisi Itinerary
There are several itineraries on The Phinisi. Some trips are at ‘The Southern Islands’ which are Koh Haa, Hin Daeng & Koh Phi Phi. Most trips are to ‘The Northern Islands’ which are Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. The 10-night trips in Thailand combine north and south.
For the early months of 2019, The Phinisi will also offer some 10-night trips into Myanmar's Mergui Archipelago.
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.
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Departure Day | ||
| 16:30:00 - 18:30:00 | Free scheduled transfers from around Phuket | |
| 19:00:00 | Free scheduled transfers from most Khao Lak hotels | |
| 20:00:00 | General boat & safety briefing, cabin allocation, & dinner on board | Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak |
| Day 1 | ||
| 07:30:00 | Dive 1 | Similan Island 4, 5 or 6 |
| 09:00:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:30:00 | Dive 2 | Similan Island 7 |
| 12:00:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:15:00 | Dive 3 | Similan Island 7 |
| 15:30:00 | Beach visit | Similan Island 4 or 8 |
| 17:30:00 / 19:30:00 | Dive 4 (night or sunset dive) | Similan Island 8 |
| 18:00:00 / 20:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| Day 2 | ||
| 07:30:00 | Dive 5 | Similan Island 9 |
| 09:00:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:30:00 | Dive 6 | Koh Bon |
| 12:00:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:15:00 | Dive 7 | Koh Bon |
| 17:30:00 / 19:30:00 | Dive 8 (night or sunset dive) | |
| 18:00:00 / 20:00:00 | Dinner on board | Koh Bon |
| Day 3 | ||
| 07:15:00 | Dive 9 | Richelieu Rock |
| 09:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 11:00:00 | Dive 10 | Richelieu Rock |
| 12:30:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00:00 | Dive 11 | Richelieu Rock |
| 17:30:00 | Dive 12 (sunset dive) | Koh Tachai |
| 20:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| Day 4 | ||
| 07:00:00 | Dive 13 | Koh Bon |
| 09:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 11:00:00 | Dive 14 | Boonsung Wreck |
| 12:30:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00:00 | Arrival at pier | Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak |
| 14:30:00 - 16:30:00 | Free scheduled transfers to Khao Lak hotels and Phuket | |
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Departure Day | ||
| 15:00:00 - 19:00:00 | Free scheduled pickups from local hotels & Phuket Airport | Phuket & Khao Lak |
| 20:00:00 | Departure | Phuket or Khao Lak |
| 21:00:00 | Boat briefing & dinner on board | |
| Day 1 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 11:30:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 14:30:00 | Beach vist if possible | |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive (if no night dive) followed by dinner on board | Similan Islands |
| 18:00:00 / 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| 19:00:00 | Night dive (if no sunset dive) | Similan Islands |
| Day 2 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 12:00:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands or Koh Bon |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive (if no night dive) followed by dinner on board | Similan Islands or Koh Bon |
| 18:00:00 / 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| 19:00:00 | Night dive (if no sunset dive) | Similan Islands or Koh Bon |
| Day 3 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Koh Bon |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Koh Bon |
| 12:00:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00:00 | Dive | Koh Bon or Koh Tachai |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive | Koh Bon or Koh Tachai |
| 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| Day 4 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Richelieu Rock |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Richelieu Rock |
| 12:00:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00:00 | Dive | Richelieu Rock |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive | Richelieu Rock |
| 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| Day 5 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Koh Bon or Koh Tachai |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 11:30:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:30:00 | Dive | Similan Islands or Boonsung Wreck |
| 14:30:00 | Return to port | Phuket or Khao Lak |
| Final day | ||
| 07:00:00 | Breakfast | |
| 09:00:00 | Disembark | Phuket or Khao Lak |
| 09:30:00 | Free scheduled transfers to local hotels & Phuket Airport | Phuket or Khao Lak |
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Departure Day | ||
| 15:00:00 - 19:00:00 | Free scheduled pickups from local hotels & Phuket Airport | Phuket and Khao Lak |
| 20:00:00 | Departure | Chalong Pier, Phuket |
| 21:00:00 | Boat briefing & dinner on board | |
| Day 1 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Racha Islands |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Racha Islands |
| 11:30:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00:00 | Dive | Anemone Reef |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive (if no night dive) followed by dinner on board | King Cruiser Wreck |
| 18:00:00 / 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| 19:00:00 | Night dive (if no sunset dive) | Koh Doc Mai |
| Day 2 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Koh Phi Phi |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Koh Phi Phi |
| 12:00:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:30:00 | Dive | Koh Phi Phi |
| 15:00:00 | Beach vist if possible | |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive (if no night dive) followed by dinner on board | Koh Phi Phi |
| 18:00:00 / 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| 19:00:00 | Night dive (if no sunset dive) | Koh Phi Phi |
| Day 3 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Koh Haa |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Koh Haa |
| 12:00:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:30:00 | Dive | Koh Haa |
| 15:00:00 | Beach vist if possible | |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive (if no night dive) followed by dinner on board | Koh Haa |
| 18:00:00 / 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| 19:00:00 | Night dive (if no sunset dive) | Koh Haa |
| Day 4 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Hin Daeng or Hin Muang |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Hin Daeng or Hin Muang |
| 12:00:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00:00 | Dive | Hin Daeng or Hin Muang |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive | Hin Daeng or Hin Muang |
| 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| Day 5 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 11:30:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 14:30:00 | Beach vist if possible | |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive (if no night dive) followed by dinner on board | Similan Islands |
| 18:00:00 / 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| 19:00:00 | Night dive (if no sunset dive) | Similan Islands |
| Day 6 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 12:00:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands or Koh Bon |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive (if no night dive) followed by dinner on board | Similan Islands or Koh Bon |
| 18:00:00 / 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| 19:00:00 | Night dive (if no sunset dive) | Similan Islands or Koh Bon |
| Day 7 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Koh Bon |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Koh Bon |
| 12:00:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00:00 | Dive | Koh Bon or Koh Tachai |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive | Koh Bon or Koh Tachai |
| 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| Day 8 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Richelieu Rock |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Richelieu Rock |
| 12:00:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00:00 | Dive | Richelieu Rock |
| 17:30:00 | Sunset dive | Richelieu Rock |
| 19:00:00 | Dinner on board | |
| Day 9 | ||
| 06:30:00 | Light breakfast & tea/coffee | |
| 07:00:00 | Dive | Koh Bon or Koh Tachai |
| 08:30:00 | Breakfast | |
| 10:00:00 | Dive | Similan Islands |
| 11:30:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:30:00 | Dive | Similan Islands or Boonsung Wreck |
| 14:30:00 | Return to port | Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak |
| Final day | ||
| 07:00:00 | Breakfast | |
| 09:00:00 | Disembark | Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak |
| 09:30:00 | Free scheduled transfers to local hotels & Phuket Airport | Phuket and Khao Lak |
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.
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 4D / 4N Trips | |
|---|---|
| 17:00 - 19:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 20:00 - 20:30 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 15:00 - 17:00 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 5D / 6N Trips | |
|---|---|
| 15:00 - 18:30 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
| 18:00 - 18:30 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 20:00 - 20:30 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 07:00 | Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 08:30 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 5D / 6N Trips | |
|---|---|
| 15:00 - 18:30 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 18:00 - 18:30 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
| 20:00 - 20:30 | Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 07:00 | Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 08:30 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
| 08:30 - 10:00 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 11D / 10N Trips | |
|---|---|
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 19:00 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
| 20:00 - 20:30 | Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 07:00 | Return ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 8:30 - 9:30 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
| 10:00 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 11D / 10N Trips | |
|---|---|
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
| 19:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 20:00 - 20:30 | Departure ( Chalong Pier, Phuket ) |
| 07:00 | Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak ) |
| 8:30 - 9:30 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
| 10:00 | Drop off to Phuket : Free |
The Phinisi Scheduled Transfers 7D / 7N, 11D / 10N Trips | |
|---|---|
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Pick up from Phuket : Free |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Pick up from Khao Lak : Free |
| 20:00 - 20:30 | Departure ( Ranong ) |
| 07:00 | Return ( Ranong ) |
| 11:00 | Drop off to Khao Lak : Free |
| 13:00 | 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 En Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koh Phi Phi, Anemone Reef, Shark Point, King Cruiser, Koh Doc Mai, Racha Yai, Racha Noi ( 10 dives) | 3D / 2N | Quad En Suite 12,300 THB | Twin En Suite 18,500 THB | Double En Suite 18,500 THB |
| Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck ( 14 dives) | 4D / 4N | Quad En Suite 38,000 THB | Twin En Suite 49,000 THB | Double En Suite 49,000 THB |
| Hin Daeng, Koh Haa, Phi Phi, Phuket, Racha, Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock ( 35 dives) | 11D / 10N | Quad En Suite 47,500 THB | Twin En Suite 60,000 THB | Double En Suite 60,000 THB |
| Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck ( 23 dives) | 6D / 7N | Quad En Suite 55,500 THB | Twin En Suite 70,000 THB | Double En Suite 70,000 THB |
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.
The 70% balance is due 60 days before departure. Again, this payment can be made via PayPal.
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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