The Phinisi Liveaboard Thailand
Dive Cruises in Thailand with The Phinisi
PHUKET DIVE CRUISE WITH THE PHINISI, (pronounced: Pinisi), officially known as “Cheng I Sao”, offers cruises in Thailand and Myanmar with 4 different itineraries: 4, 6, 7 and 10 nights.
The Phinisi was built in Indonesia in 2007 and has worked in Thailand, Indonesia, the Andaman Islands and the Maldives. In 2018 she returned to Thailand to offer cruises to Thailand and Myanmar with 4 different itineraries: 4, 6, 7 and 10 nights.
There are 7 luxurious cabins all with private bathroom, air conditioning and fan, there are two double cabins, three double cabins and two quadruple cabins for a total of 18 passengers.
The common areas include an air-conditioned lounge where there is the charging station for photo / video equipment, sofa, television, stereo and a bar. Outside there are shaded areas where you can enjoy the sea breeze or solarium areas where you can lie down and relax. Food is served buffet style and is a fusion of Thai and international cuisine.
Schedule & Itinerary
The Phinisi Schedule
| DATES | ITINERARY | START / FINISH |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct-4 Nov 23 | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Thap Lamu/Chalong |
| 5 Nov-15 Nov 23 | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Thap Lamu/Chalong |
| 15 Nov-19 Nov 23 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 20 Nov-26 Nov 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 26 Nov-30 Nov 23 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 1 Dec-6 Dec 23 | 5D/5N Southern Thailand | Chalong/Thap Lamu |
| 6 Dec-16 Dec 23 | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Thap Lamu/Chalong |
| 17 Dec-27 Dec | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Chalong/Thap Lamu |
| 28 Dec-8 Dec 24 | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Chalong/Thap Lamu |
| 9 Jan-19 Jan 24 | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Thap Lamu/Chalong |
| 20 Jan-30 Jan 24 | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Chalong/Thap Lamu |
| 31 Jan-6 Feb 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Chalong |
| 6 Feb-10 Feb 24 | 4D/4N Southern Thailand | Chalong/Chalong |
| 11 Feb-21 Feb 24 | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Chalong/Thap Lamu |
| 22 Feb-3 Mar 24 | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Thap Lamu/Chalong |
| 4 Mar-8 Mar 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Chalong/Thap Lamu |
| 8 Mar-14 mar 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 15 Mar-25 Mar 24 | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Thap Lamu/Chalong |
| 26 Mar-30 Mar 24 | 4D/4N Southern Thailand | Chalong/Chalong |
| 30 Mar-5 Apr 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Chalong/Thap Lamu |
| 6 Apr-16 Apr 24 | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Thap Lamu/Chalong |
| 17 Apr-27 Apr 24 | 10D/10N Best of Thailand | Chalong/Thap Lamu |
| 28 Apr-4 May 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 4 May-8 May 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 9 May-15 May 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Chalong |
Sample Itinerary 4D/4N – The Phinisi
- Embarkation at 18.00hr followed by briefings and dinner
- Cabin Allocation, Staff Introduction, Boat Briefing. Dinner is served on board.
- Sailing to Southern Andaman Sea.
Day 1-3: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-3: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-3: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
For your final day aboard there will be 2 dives* scheduled before heading back to port. Following lunch,
disembarkation is scheduled for 14.00hr
Schedule & Itinerary
The Phinisi Schedule
| DATES | ITINERARY | START / FINISH |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug-13 Aug 23 | 2D/2N Southern Explorer | Chalong/Chalong |
| 25 Aug-27 Aug 23 | 2D/2N Southern Explorer | Chalong/Chalong |
| 8 Sep-10 Sep 23 | 2D/2N Southern Explorer | Chalong/Chalong |
| 22 Sep-24 Sep 23 | 2D/2N Southern Explorer | Chalong/Chalong |
| 23 Oct-29 Oct 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Chalong/ Thap Lamu |
| 30 Oct-5 Nov 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 5 Nov-11 Nov 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 12 Nov-16 Nov 23 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 16 Nov-20 Nov 23 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 22 Nov-27 Nov 23 | 5D/5N Southern Andaman | Chalong/Chalong |
| 27 Nov/3 Dec 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Chalong/Thap Lamu |
| 3 Dec-9 Dec 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 11 Dec-15 Dec 23 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 15 Dec-21 Dec 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 22 Dec-28 Dec 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 29 Dec-4 Jan 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 4 Jan-10 Jan 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 11 Jan-15 Jan 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 15 Jan-19 Jan 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 20 Jan-26 Jan 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 26 Jan-1 Feb 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 2 Feb-6 Feb 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 6 Feb-10 Feb 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 11 Feb-17 Feb 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 17 Feb-23 Feb 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 24 Feb-28 Feb 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 28 Feb-3 Mar 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 4 Mar-10 Mar 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 10 Mar-16 Mar 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 17 Mar-21 Mar 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 21 Mar-25 Mar 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 26 Mar-1 Apr 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 1 Apr-7 Apr 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 8 Apr-12 Apr 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 12 Apr-16 Apr 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 17 Apr-23 Apr 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 23 Apr-29 Apr 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 30 Apr-4 May 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 4 May-8 May 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 9 May-15 May 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
Sample Itinerary 6D/6N – The Phinisi
- Embarkation at 18.00hr followed by briefings and dinner
- Cabin Allocation, Staff Introduction, Boat Briefing. Dinner is served on board.
- Sailing to Similan Islands.
Day 1-4: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-3: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-3: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-3: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-3: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Usually 2 morning dives and one dive after lunch* before the vessel commences the cruise back to port.
Following breakfast, disembarkation is scheduled for 10.00hr
Schedule & Itinerary
The Phinisi Schedule
| DATES | ITINERARY | START / FINISH |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug-13 Aug 23 | 2D/2N Southern Explorer | Chalong/Chalong |
| 25 Aug-27 Aug 23 | 2D/2N Southern Explorer | Chalong/Chalong |
| 8 Sep-10 Sep 23 | 2D/2N Southern Explorer | Chalong/Chalong |
| 22 Sep-24 Sep 23 | 2D/2N Southern Explorer | Chalong/Chalong |
| 23 Oct-29 Oct 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Chalong/ Thap Lamu |
| 30 Oct-5 Nov 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 5 Nov-11 Nov 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 12 Nov-16 Nov 23 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 16 Nov-20 Nov 23 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 22 Nov-27 Nov 23 | 5D/5N Southern Andaman | Chalong/Chalong |
| 27 Nov/3 Dec 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Chalong/Thap Lamu |
| 3 Dec-9 Dec 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 11 Dec-15 Dec 23 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 15 Dec-21 Dec 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 22 Dec-28 Dec 23 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 29 Dec-4 Jan 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 4 Jan-10 Jan 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 11 Jan-15 Jan 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 15 Jan-19 Jan 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 20 Jan-26 Jan 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 26 Jan-1 Feb 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 2 Feb-6 Feb 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 6 Feb-10 Feb 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 11 Feb-17 Feb 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 17 Feb-23 Feb 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 24 Feb-28 Feb 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 28 Feb-3 Mar 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 4 Mar-10 Mar 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 10 Mar-16 Mar 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 17 Mar-21 Mar 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 21 Mar-25 Mar 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 26 Mar-1 Apr 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 1 Apr-7 Apr 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 8 Apr-12 Apr 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 12 Apr-16 Apr 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 17 Apr-23 Apr 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 23 Apr-29 Apr 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 30 Apr-4 May 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 4 May-8 May 24 | 4D/4N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
| 9 May-15 May 24 | 6D/6N Similan & Surin | Thap Lamu/Thap Lamu |
Sample Itinerary 10D/10N – The Phinisi
- Embarkation at 18.00hr followed by briefings and dinner
- Cabin Allocation, Staff Introduction, Boat Briefing. Dinner is served on board.
- Sailing to Similan Islands.
Phuket to Tap Lamu
Embarkation: Chalong Pier, Phuket at 18.00hr
Disembarkation: Tap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak at 10.00hr
Tap Lamu to Phuket
Embarkation: Tap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak at 18.00hr
Disembarkation: Chalong Pier, Phuket at 10.00hr
Phuket to Phuket
Embarkation: Chalong Pier, Phuket at 18.00hr
Disembarkation: Chalong Pier, Phuket at 10.00hr
Day 1-8: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day
is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-8: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day
is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-8: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day
is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-8: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day
is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-8: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day
is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-8: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day
is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-8: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day
is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Day 1-8: Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day; 3 dives and a sunset or night dive. A typical diving day
is scheduled as follows:
- Light breakfast, followed by briefing & Dive 1
- Full breakfast, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation, followed by briefing & Dive 3
- Snack
- Briefing for Dive 4
- Dinner
Depending on the itinerary there will be 2 or 3 dives* scheduled before heading back to port.
Following breakfast on board, disembarkation is scheduled for between 09:30am and 10:00am.
Cabins & Prices – The Phinisi
There are 7 luxurious cabins all with private bathroom, air conditioning and fan, there are two double cabins, three double cabins and two quadruple cabins for a total of 18 passengers.
Double/Twin
- Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
- Double or Twin – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
- 5 Days / 4 Nights – 14 Dives
Double/Twin
- Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
- Double or Twin – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
- 7 Days / 6 Nights – 19 Dives
Double/Twin
- Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
- Double or Twin – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
- 11 Days / 10 Nights – 34 Dives
Twin Cabin
- Lower Deck – 3 Cabins
- Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
- 5 Days / 4 Nights – 14 Dives
Twin Cabin
- Lower Deck – 3 Cabins
- Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
- 7 Days / 6 Nights – 19 Dives
Twin Cabin
- Lower Deck – 3 Cabins
- Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
- 11 Days / 10 Nights – 34 Dives
Quad Cabin
- Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
- Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
- 5 Days / 4 Nights – 14 Dives
Quad Cabin
- Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
- Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
- 7 Days / 6 Nights – 19 Dives
Quad Cabin
- Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
- Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
- 11 Days / 10 Nights – 34 Dives
