Destination: Thailand

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Myanmar (2-6 Nights) | From $257++/night

MV Giamani Quick Pitch

The MV Giamani is a 24m (80ft) steel vessel built in Phuket by an Italian boat builder. She has an interesting look about her, a nice style, especially compared to the common wooden South-Thai style boats there are so many of here. On board MV Giamani, guest numbers are limited to 12 divers on each trip (but can take up to 16 on a full charter) to ensure that there is always plenty of space for all guests onboard.

Location

The boat departs from Chalong Bay, Ao Chalong Villa and Spa. Join in transfers from Phuket hotels or airport can be booked for 300 THB per person each way. Private transfers can be arranged at 1200 THB each way per van (max 6 persons).

Dive Overview

The Thai islands and the Andaman Sea are known for widely varied underwater terrain, friendly fish, and diverse marine life, with warm water throughout the year. Marine life includes soft and hard corals, fields of anemones, nudibranchs, harlequin shrimp, cuttlefish and seahorses, plus regular sightings of mantas, zebra sharks, and the legendary whale shark.

[See: Similan Islands Dive Travel Guide & Thailand Dive Travel Guide]

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Accommodations

Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos

MV Giamani Accommodation Details

Giamani is unique in that she has a little bit different setup on her cabins than most of the other boats. She has four deluxe cabins on her main deck which take either two or three passengers in twin beds with en-suite bathrooms. Two of the deluxe cabins have double bed as well as two twin beds. Two of the deluxe cabins have bunk beds and a single twin on the other side of the room. Her two standard cabins are up top and also have twin beds, but these share one bathroom between them.

The deluxe cabins can be booked by two or three people. If you book two people only, you pay a bit more than if you book three. Each deluxe cabin has its own air conditioning unit, en-suite bathroom and the cabin door opens to spectacular sea views. All cabins are air-conditioned.

Master cabin & the bathroom  

Deluxe double & twin cabins

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General Facilities

Saloon & Upper Deck  

Sun Deck & Dive Deck

MV Giamani Boat Features

• Indoor Saloon
• Outdoor saloon
• Fresh hot and cold water showers
• Fully Air Conditioned
• Individual Air Con. In Cabins
• Audio and Video Entertainment Center
• Daily Housekeeping Service
• Covered Outdoor Dining
• Free-flow hot and cold beverages
• Delicious Cuisine
• Deep Freezer For Ice Cream
• Ice Making Machine For Cold Drinks

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MV Giamani Dive Facilities

• Spacious dive deck
• Nitrox
• Camera tables and freshwater tanks
• Tenders for diving

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Food & Drinks Aboard MV Giamani

On the main deck all meals are served buffet style, the food is plentiful and diverse, Thai cuisine and International dishes are served, special diets can be catered for if we know in advance. The ice making machine ensures you can enjoy chilled drinks while watching the sunset and the onboard freezers mean ice cream can be enjoyed after a hot day.  

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MV Giamani Deck Plan

• Upper Deck: Standard cabins (twin beds, shared bath); Saloon; Dining area
• Main Deck: Master Cabin with double bed and a convertible sofa (2 bunk beds); Galley; Dive deck

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Schedule & Rates

Rates & Availability

For information on departure dates, rates, and availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at 310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!

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Dive Information & Destinations

Itinerary Overview

The MV Giamani will be doing 4-day/ 4-night safaris, 6-day/ 6-night from Nov - April. Most of the trips will be to Thai destinations, including Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock.

2-days/ 2-nights: Hin Daeng and Southern Islands

• Friday - Hotel pickups as follows (all times approximate):
• Surin & Bangtao: 13:45
• Kamala & Kalim: 14:00
• Patong Beach: 14.30
• Kata & Karon Beach: 15.00
• 16:00: Board boat in Chalong
• Sunset: Boat briefing then departure.
• No diving
• Saturday - Dive Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, and probably the Phi Phi Islands
• ~4 dives
• Sunday - Dive Phi Phi, King Cruiser, Shark Point or Dok Mai, arrive in Phuket around 17:00, transfer to hotels
• ~3 dives

4-days/ 4-nights: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

• Sunday - Hotel pickups as follows (all times approximate):
• Surin & Bangtao: 13:45
• Kamala & Kalim: 14:00
• Patong Beach: 14.30
• Kata & Karon Beach: 15.00
• 16:00: Board boat in Chalong
• Sunset: Boat briefing then departure.
• Monday - Diving in Similan Islands National Park
• 4 dives
• Tuesday - Diving at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai
• 4 dives
• Wednesday - Diving at Richelieu Rock and Koh Tachai
• 4 dives
• Thursday - Diving at Similan Islands, arrive Phuket around 17:00, transfer to hotels.
• 2 dives
• 

6-days/ 6-nights Combo: Hin Daeng, Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock

• Friday - Hotel pickups as follows (all times approximate):
• Surin & Bangtao: 13:45
• Kamala & Kalim: 14:00
• Patong Beach: 14.30
• Kata & Karon Beach: 15.00
• 16:00: Board boat in Chalong
• Sunset: Boat briefing then departure.
• No diving
• Saturday - Dive Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Phi Phi Islands
• 4 dives
• Sunday - Dive Phi Phi, King Cruiser, Shark Point or Dok Mai, arrive Phuket around 17:00, pick up passengers, and depart for the Similan Islands.
• 3dives
• Monday - Diving in Similan Islands National Park
• 4 dives
• Tuesday - Diving at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai
• 4 dives
• Wednesday - Diving at Richelieu Rock and Koh Tachai
• 4 dives
• Thursday - Diving at Similan Islands, arrive Phuket around 17:00, transfer to hotels.
• 2 dives

6-days/ 6-nights: Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar (Burma)

• Friday - Hotel pickups as follows (all times approximate):
• Surin & Bangtao: 13:45
• Kamala & Kalim: 14:00
• Patong Beach: 14.30
• Kata & Karon Beach: 15.00
• 16:00: Board boat in Thap Lamu, north of Phuket.
• Sunset: Boat briefing then departure. Overnight sail to Ranong on the border.
• No diving
• Saturday - Check into Myanmar, this takes a few hours. Depart and enjoy two dives at Hi-Rock or Pineapple Island.
• ~2 dives
• Sunday - Dive at Shark Cave or Three Islets all day.
• 4 dives
• Monday - Dive at Black Rock all day.
• 4 dives
• Tuesday - Dive at Burma Banks all day.
• 4 dives
• Wednesday - Dive at Western Rocky and Fan Forest Pinnacle all day.
• 4 dives
• Thursday - Check out of Myanmar and back into Thailand. Transfer back to Khao Lak or Phuket by van.
• 0 dives

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Other Information

Boat Specifications

• LOA: 24m /80ft
• Cruising & Max Speed: 9 & 12 knots
• Beam: 6m /21ft
• # of guests: 12-16
• Tonnage: 62 tons
• Dinghy: 1 X 4.5m/ 30hp outboard + spare
• Water: 10,000 liters + water maker
• Range: 3,000nm
• Engines: Nissan, 2 X 330hp
• Electric: 220V/ 50Hz
• Generators: 1 X 20 kW; 1 X 30 kW
• Air conditioning: Individually controlled air, indoor saloon
• Compressors: Bauer 2 X 190 liters

Practical Information

• Time Zone: UTC+10
• Local Currency: THB (Thai Baht)
• Payment Onboard: Cash & Visa
• Electricity: 220 volts
• Language Spoken: English, German, Thai, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian

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