Prices are typically converted from foreign currencies and may fluctuate based on prevailing exchange rates.
Gentle Giant
MV Gentle Giant is a comfortable liveaboard offering unforgettable diving adventures, featuring cozy cabins, expert guides, and incredible marine encounters in Thailand and the Similan Islands.
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Dive Overview
The Thai islands and the Andaman Sea boast a rich underwater landscape, characterized by diverse marine life and year-round warm waters. Divers can explore vibrant soft and hard corals, anemone fields, and encounter fascinating creatures like nudibranchs, harlequin shrimp, cuttlefish, and seahorses. Regular sightings of manta rays, zebra sharks, and the majestic whale shark add to the allure of this diving destination.
[See: Thailand Dive Travel Guide]
Accommodation Overview
MV Gentle Giant can host up to 20 divers in fully air-conditioned, en-suite twin cabins, with three cabin types available: Master, Deluxe, and Standard. The Master Cabin, located on the upper deck, provides sea views, an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and a safety box. The Deluxe Cabin, found on the main deck, also offers sea views along with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and a safety box. The Standard Cabins, situated on both the upper and main decks, share these amenities, including sea views and private bathrooms.
Master Cabin (L) & Deluxe Cabin (R)
Standard Cabin
Food & Drinks
Onboard MV Gentle Giant, guests can enjoy a variety of delicious meals and refreshments throughout their journey. The menu typically features a mix of international and local cuisine, with fresh ingredients and flavors designed to satisfy a range of tastes. Meals are served in a communal dining area, where divers can relax and socialize between dives.
Cabin details
Master Upper Deck
Deluxe Main Deck
Standard Main Deck
Standard Upper Deck
Boat features
Boat facilities
Deck plan
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Gentle Giant dates
--- Prices are typically converted from foreign currencies and may fluctuate based on prevailing exchange rates.
12 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
13/20 spots left
from $894
17 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
16/20 spots left
from $894
22 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
17/20 spots left
from $894
27 Jan 2026 - 2 Feb 2026
Best of the Andaman (Taplamu) to (Choktavorn)
7 days6 nights
2/20 spots left
from $1,356
4 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Choktavorn) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
15/20 spots left
from $894
14 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026
Best of the Andaman (Taplamu) to (Choktavorn)
7 days6 nights
3/20 spots left
from $1,356
21 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Choktavorn) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
10/20 spots left
from $894
26 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
13/20 spots left
from $894
3 Mar 2026 - 7 Mar 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
16/20 spots left
from $894
8 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
18/20 spots left
from $894
13 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026
Best of the Andaman (Taplamu) to (Choktavorn)
7 days6 nights
15/20 spots left
from $1,356
23 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Choktavorn) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
18/20 spots left
from $894
28 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
20/20 spots left
from $894
3 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
7/20 spots left
from $894
8 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
7/20 spots left
from $894
13 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026
Best of the Andaman (Taplamu) to (Choktavorn)
7 days6 nights
20/20 spots left
from $1,356
21 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Choktavorn) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
18/20 spots left
from $894
26 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
20/20 spots left
from $894
1 May 2026 - 5 May 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
12/20 spots left
from $894
7 May 2026 - 11 May 2026
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock (Taplamu) to (Taplamu)
5 days4 nights
20/20 spots left
from $894
Detailed information about the itinerary
Similan-Bon-Tachai-Richelieu Rock-Phi Phi-Koh Haa-Hin Daeng Hin Muang
MV Gentle Giant offers a distinctive diving itinerary that sets it apart, with only six trips available each year. While many divers are familiar with the famous Similan Islands in the North Andaman Sea, fewer are aware of the exceptional dive sites in the South Andaman Sea, such as Koh Haa and Hin Daeng Hin Muang. These sites have gained popularity among divers in recent years, offering the chance to spot giant pelagics like whale sharks and manta rays. The coral reefs and marine life in this region remain healthy, thanks to fewer boats visiting these areas.
Most liveaboard operators focus on trips to the Similan Islands, with only a few offering excursions to either the Similans or Hin Daeng Hin Muang. This is often due to the additional fuel costs required to cover the distance between the northern and southern Andaman Sea. However, MV Gentle Giant provides a unique experience by combining both regions into one comprehensive trip. This 7-day, 6-night journey includes 22 dives at renowned sites such as Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng Hin Muang, and the King Cruiser Wreck, offering divers an unparalleled adventure across the Andaman Sea.
Sample Itinerary
- Day 1
- 16:00 Transfer from hotels in Phuket to the pier
- 19:00 Dinner
- 22:00 Boat departs to Similan island
- Day 2
- 07:00 Morning call
- 08:00 Dive#1 Koh Bon
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 11:30 Dive#2 Koh Bon
- 13:00 Lunch
- 15:00 Dive#3 Tachai Pinnacle
- 16:00 Snack
- 18:45 Dive#4 Tachai Reef
- 20:00 Dinner
- Day 3
- 06:00 Morning call
- 07:00 Dive#5 Tachai Pinnacle
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Dive#6 Richelieu Rock
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:30 Dive#7 Richelieu Rock
- 15:00 Snack
- 17:00 Dive#8 Richelieu Rock
- 19:00 Dinner
- Day 4
- 06:00 Morning call
- 07:00 Dive#9 Elephant Head Rock
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Dive#10 West of Eden
- 12:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Dive#11 Shark Fin Reef
- 15:00 Cruising to South Andaman
- 16:00 Snack
- 19:00 Dinner
- Day 5
- 06:00 Morning call
- 07:00 Dive#12 Koh Haa Yai
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Dive#13 Hin Muang
- 12:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Dive#14 Hin Daeng
- 15:00 Snack
- 17:00 Dive#15 Hin Daeng
- 19:00 Dinner
- Day 6
- 06:00 Morning call
- 07:00 Dive#16 Koh Haa Neua
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 10:30 Dive#17 Koh Haa Jew
- 12:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Dive#18 Hin Bida
- 15:00 Snack
- 17:00 Dive#19 Garang Haeng
- 19:00 Dinner
- Day 7
- 06:00 Morning call
- 07:00 Dive#20 Bida Nok
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Dive#21 King Cruiser Wreck
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:30 Debriefing & Group photo
- 14:00 Dive#22 Koh Doc Mai
- 15:00 Snack
- 17:00 Back to the pier and transfer back to hotel
More information about this trip
Boat Specifications
- Length: 27m
- Beam: 6m
- Maximum Guests: 20 Guests
- Number of Cabins: 10
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