The Junk

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The Junk

Overview

9.6

Excellent

Vessel Type
Sail/Motor
Year built
1962
Length
33m
Width
8.5m
Capacity
18
Hull
Wood
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Nitrox

Surcharge

Wifi

No

Equipment

Surcharge

Tech friendly

No

The Junk liveaboard is a stunning, historical 33m vessel that offers liveaboard diving holidays in Thailand. Originally built in 1962 as a sailing cargo vessel, she was completely overhauled and refitted in 1997 to the vessel she is today. Built from the finest Asian teak wood known as Takien Tong, she is a three mast junk vessel with 330 square metres of sails that are both functional and beautiful.

The Junk is able to comfortably welcome 18 divers on board. Accommodation is provided in two flexible double/twin cabins, two triple berth cabins, and two quad cabins that can sleep up to four divers in twin bunk beds. All cabins are equipped with air conditioning, fan and offer en-suite facilities.

The spacious, air-conditioned saloon is decoratively fitted with hand carved shelves, drawers and cabinets, behind which is hidden the on board entertainment selection. Guests can choose from a library of books, videos and mini discs to entertain themselves when out of the water. A large flat screen TV is perfectly positioned for optimal viewing while relaxing in the saloon area.

Dining on board The Junk is truly first class. With a wide selection of dishes ranging from Asian themed cuisine to more traditional Western styled dishes, guests are spoilt for choice. Alongside the regularly scheduled meals throughout the day, fresh fruit and additional snacks are always available. Meals are served in the saloon which, with its open design and many windows, offers incredible views of the surrounding oceans as guests tantalise their taste buds on the exceptional cuisine on board.

An expansive dive and leisure deck provides ample space for kitting up as well as for relaxing. Underwater photographers and videographers will appreciate the large fresh water rinsing tanks and designated areas for charging and preparation of equipment.

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Dates & Prices

Cabins

Double/Twin Cabin

The Junk has two cabins with a bed that can converted to either double or twin configuration. The cabins are air conditioned and offer their own en-suite facilities.

Deck:
Lower Deck
Bedding:
Twin beds or Double
Max. occupancy:
2
Ensuite:
Yes
Air-conditioning:
Yes
No. of cabins:
2

Triple Cabin

There are two triple cabins accommodating up to 3 divers on board the Junk. These cabins can also be booked in a double or twin configuration at our standard twin/double rate. These cabins are air conditioned and offer their own en-suite facilities.

Deck:
Lower Deck
Bedding:
Twin beds + Single bunk
Max. occupancy:
3
Ensuite:
Yes
Air-conditioning:
Yes
No. of cabins:
2

Quad Cabin

There are two quad cabins onboard The Junk that can sleep up to four divers in bunks. These cabins are air conditioned and offer their own en-suite facilities.

Deck:
Lower Deck
Bedding:
Single Bunks
Max. occupancy:
4
Ensuite:
Yes
Air-conditioning:
Yes
No. of cabins:
2

Amenities

Vessel facilities
Guests:
18
Double/Twin cabins:
2
Triple cabins:
2
Quad cabins:
2
Ensuite bathrooms:
Yes
Air-conditioning:
Towel change:
Saloon:
Yes
Diving facilities
Dive courses:
Equipment rental:
Nitrox membrane:
Rebreather friendly:
Charging station:
Photography friendly:
Compressors:
2 x Bauer
Tenders:
2
Guides:
4/5
Technical
Length:
33m
Width:
8.5m
Engines:
1
Generators:
2
Hull:
Wood
Fresh water maker:
Yes
Safety
First aid:
First aiders:
Emergency Oxygen:
Oxygen administrators:
Life Jackets:
Life Rafts:
VHF ship to tender radios:

Extras

Marine Park & Port Fees
Per person
Similans – 4 nights
50 USD (non-diver $35)
Similans – 6 nights
65 USD (non-diver $35)
Southern Explorer – 2 nights
35 USD (non-diver $12.50)
The applicable marine park fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat before disembarkation.
Equipment
Per diving day:
2 nights:
4 nights
6 nights
Full set* (excluding Computer & Torch)
25 USD
75 USD
88 USD
125 USD
BCD
8 USD
24 USD
28 USD
40 USD
Fins (incl. booties)
3.50 USD
10.50 USD
12 USD
17.50 USD
Mask
3.50 USD
10.50 USD
12 USD
17.50 USD
Regulators (Aqualung)
8 USD
24 USD
28 USD
40 USD
Wetsuit (3mm shorty)
7 USD
21 USD
24.50 USD
35 USD
Dive Computer
8 USD
24 USD
28 USD
40 USD
UW Torch/Flash light
3.50 USD
10.50 USD
12 USD
17.50 USD
Upgrade to 13ltr (100 cuft) cylinder
10 USD
30 USD
35 USD
50 USD

On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. Although we try to keep documentation as up-to-date as possible, please be aware that prices may be different on your cruise.

PLEASE NOTE: Prices listed above are valid until 31st July 2024. Revised pricing effective from 1st August 2024 can be viewed here.

*Full equipment set includes BCD, Regulators, Wetsuit, Mask, Fins and Snorkel only. 

We recommend pre-booking equipment to ensure availability and correct sizes are on board.

Price
Per diving day
25 USD
2 night (3 day) itinerary
75 USD
4 night itinerary
88 USD
6 night itinerary
125 USD

On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. Although we try to keep documentation as up-to-date as possible, please be aware that prices may be different on your cruise.

Prices listed above are valid until 31st July 2024. Revised pricing effective from 1st August 2024 can be viewed here.

Beer
US$2.50
Wine (per glass)
US$3.75
Merchandise: T-Shirt
US$12.50
Merchandise: Can cooler
US$3.75
Kayaking (subject to availability)
Free
PADI Courses
Cost:
PADI EANx- Nitrox
100 USD
PADI Advanced Open Water
250 USD
Other PADI Speciality Courses
Please enquire*

PLEASE NOTE: The course prices listed above are valid until 31st July 2024 and are for completing the practical (diving) elements only. Additional costs apply for course study materials and certification registration.

You can register for online learning for PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI EANx (Nitrox) here

Courses are subject to availability and must be pre-booked to ensure an instructor is available.

Itineraries for The Junk

Thailand Reviews

Have a look at what our customers have said about our diving itineraries in Thailand.

Excellent service on the Junk
Excellent service on the Junk
The Junk, Nov 2019
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Dive sites wonderful. So much life. So many fish. Great photographic opportunities. One of the best dive trips I have done. Best dive site Richelieu Rock. Absolutely fabulous. Dive guide Jerome was excellent. Thank you. All staff gave excellent service. Particularly with assisting me in and out of tender. Food was excellent. Rooms kept spotless. ALL staff so friendly and ameniable. I made some wonderful memories. Thank you..
Wonderful and experienced crew, an amazing boat
Wonderful and experienced crew, an amazing boat
The Junk, Oct 2019
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We all enjoyed the trip very much, my teens kids as well, lovely experience for them to get more familiar with diving and be disconnected from everything. Crew super nice, professional, incredibly helpful, amazing personalized dive experience thanks BJ for all your patience with us! We will be back!!
Excellent Diving on a Marvelous Ship
Excellent Diving on a Marvelous Ship
The Junk, Aug 2019
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The entire experience aboard the Junk is absolutely wonderful. Diving groups are kept small so that the divemasters can focus on everyone's enjoyment. They modified our trip in August so that we had 3 days of excellent dives despite some choppy waves, The crew of the Junk is very attentive to our dive equipment and prepared delicious meals every day.
Great customer service...on the boat
Great customer service...on the boat
The Junk, July 2019
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Johnathan and crew made the best of a stormy week and rough seas. Customer service on the boat was first class and meals were for royalty. Even though the number of available dive sites were limited by the weather, we still saw most of the marine life on the ID slate. Great trip! Front office was tough to get a hold of and their database was malfunctioning.
Best Liveaboard experience ever!
Best Liveaboard experience ever!
The Junk, November 2018
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Great diving, warmest and most helpful crew and cruise director/instructors/MDs/guides EVER and really tasty food served daily with lots of love! Many Thanks to THE JUNK, the fellow divers/friends and all the people who contributed to this wonderful experience! I will be definitelly coming back when in Thailand, hopefully as soon as possible! Kopkunka for everything!
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