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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

DATESITINERARYSTART / FINISH
25 Oct-4 Nov 2310D/10N Best of ThailandThap Lamu/Chalong
5 Nov-15 Nov 2310D/10N Best of ThailandThap Lamu/Chalong
15 Nov-19 Nov 234D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
20 Nov-26 Nov 236D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
26 Nov-30 Nov 234D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
1 Dec-6 Dec 235D/5N Southern ThailandChalong/Thap Lamu
6 Dec-16 Dec 2310D/10N Best of ThailandThap Lamu/Chalong
17 Dec-27 Dec10D/10N Best of ThailandChalong/Thap Lamu
28 Dec-8 Dec 2410D/10N Best of ThailandChalong/Thap Lamu
9 Jan-19 Jan 2410D/10N Best of ThailandThap Lamu/Chalong
20 Jan-30 Jan 2410D/10N Best of ThailandChalong/Thap Lamu
31 Jan-6 Feb 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Chalong
6 Feb-10 Feb 244D/4N Southern ThailandChalong/Chalong
11 Feb-21 Feb 2410D/10N Best of ThailandChalong/Thap Lamu
22 Feb-3 Mar 2410D/10N Best of ThailandThap Lamu/Chalong
4 Mar-8 Mar 244D/4N Similan & SurinChalong/Thap Lamu
8 Mar-14 mar 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
15 Mar-25 Mar 2410D/10N Best of ThailandThap Lamu/Chalong
26 Mar-30 Mar 244D/4N Southern ThailandChalong/Chalong
30 Mar-5 Apr 246D/6N Similan & SurinChalong/Thap Lamu
6 Apr-16 Apr 2410D/10N Best of ThailandThap Lamu/Chalong
17 Apr-27 Apr 2410D/10N Best of ThailandChalong/Thap Lamu
28 Apr-4 May 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
4 May-8 May 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
9 May-15 May 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap 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

DATESITINERARYSTART / FINISH
11 Aug-13 Aug 232D/2N Southern ExplorerChalong/Chalong
25 Aug-27 Aug 232D/2N Southern ExplorerChalong/Chalong
8 Sep-10 Sep 232D/2N Southern ExplorerChalong/Chalong
22 Sep-24 Sep 232D/2N Southern ExplorerChalong/Chalong
23 Oct-29 Oct 236D/6N Similan & SurinChalong/ Thap Lamu
30 Oct-5 Nov 236D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
5 Nov-11 Nov 236D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
12 Nov-16 Nov 234D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
16 Nov-20 Nov 234D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
22 Nov-27 Nov 235D/5N Southern AndamanChalong/Chalong
27 Nov/3 Dec 236D/6N Similan & SurinChalong/Thap Lamu
3 Dec-9 Dec 236D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
11 Dec-15 Dec 234D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
15 Dec-21 Dec 236D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
22 Dec-28 Dec 236D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
29 Dec-4 Jan 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
4 Jan-10 Jan 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
11 Jan-15 Jan 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
15 Jan-19 Jan 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
20 Jan-26 Jan 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
26 Jan-1 Feb 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
2 Feb-6 Feb 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
6 Feb-10 Feb 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
11 Feb-17 Feb 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
17 Feb-23 Feb 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
24 Feb-28 Feb 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
28 Feb-3 Mar 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
4 Mar-10 Mar 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
10 Mar-16 Mar 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
17 Mar-21 Mar 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
21 Mar-25 Mar 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
26 Mar-1 Apr 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
1 Apr-7 Apr 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
8 Apr-12 Apr 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
12 Apr-16 Apr 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
17 Apr-23 Apr 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
23 Apr-29 Apr 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
30 Apr-4 May 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
4 May-8 May 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
9 May-15 May 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap 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

DATESITINERARYSTART / FINISH
11 Aug-13 Aug 232D/2N Southern ExplorerChalong/Chalong
25 Aug-27 Aug 232D/2N Southern ExplorerChalong/Chalong
8 Sep-10 Sep 232D/2N Southern ExplorerChalong/Chalong
22 Sep-24 Sep 232D/2N Southern ExplorerChalong/Chalong
23 Oct-29 Oct 236D/6N Similan & SurinChalong/ Thap Lamu
30 Oct-5 Nov 236D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
5 Nov-11 Nov 236D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
12 Nov-16 Nov 234D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
16 Nov-20 Nov 234D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
22 Nov-27 Nov 235D/5N Southern AndamanChalong/Chalong
27 Nov/3 Dec 236D/6N Similan & SurinChalong/Thap Lamu
3 Dec-9 Dec 236D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
11 Dec-15 Dec 234D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
15 Dec-21 Dec 236D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
22 Dec-28 Dec 236D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
29 Dec-4 Jan 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
4 Jan-10 Jan 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
11 Jan-15 Jan 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
15 Jan-19 Jan 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
20 Jan-26 Jan 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
26 Jan-1 Feb 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
2 Feb-6 Feb 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
6 Feb-10 Feb 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
11 Feb-17 Feb 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
17 Feb-23 Feb 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
24 Feb-28 Feb 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
28 Feb-3 Mar 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
4 Mar-10 Mar 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
10 Mar-16 Mar 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
17 Mar-21 Mar 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
21 Mar-25 Mar 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
26 Mar-1 Apr 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
1 Apr-7 Apr 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
8 Apr-12 Apr 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
12 Apr-16 Apr 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
17 Apr-23 Apr 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
23 Apr-29 Apr 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
30 Apr-4 May 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
4 May-8 May 244D/4N Similan & SurinThap Lamu/Thap Lamu
9 May-15 May 246D/6N Similan & SurinThap 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

1,580$Per Person
  • Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
  • Double or Twin – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
  • 5 Days / 4 Nights – 14 Dives
  • The Phinisi Thailand Liveaboard Duoble Twin Cabin

Double/Twin

2,370$Per Person
  • Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
  • Double or Twin – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
  • 7 Days / 6 Nights – 19 Dives
  • The Phinisi Thailand Liveaboard Duoble Twin Cabin

Double/Twin

3,950$Per Person
  • Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
  • Double or Twin – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
  • 11 Days / 10 Nights – 34 Dives
  • The Phinisi Thailand Liveaboard Duoble Twin Cabin

Twin Cabin

1,580$Per Person
  • Lower Deck – 3 Cabins
  • Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
  • 5 Days / 4 Nights – 14 Dives
  • The Phinisi Thailand Liveaboard Twin Cabin

Twin Cabin

2,370$Per Person
  • Lower Deck – 3 Cabins
  • Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
  • 7 Days / 6 Nights – 19 Dives
  • The Phinisi Thailand Liveaboard Twin Cabin

Twin Cabin

3,950$Per Person
  • Lower Deck – 3 Cabins
  • Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
  • 11 Days / 10 Nights – 34 Dives
  • The Phinisi Thailand Liveaboard Twin Cabin

Quad Cabin

1,180$Per Person
  • Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
  • Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
  • 5 Days / 4 Nights – 14 Dives
  • The Phinisi Thailand Liveaboard Quad Cabin

Quad Cabin

1,770$Per Person
  • Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
  • Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
  • 7 Days / 6 Nights – 19 Dives
  • The Phinisi Thailand Liveaboard Quad Cabin

Quad Cabin

2,950$Per Person
  • Lower Deck – 2 Cabins
  • Twin Bed – Private Bathroom – Hot Shower – Air Con
  • 11 Days / 10 Nights – 34 Dives
  • The Phinisi Thailand Liveaboard Quad Cabin

Included in the price

  • Transfer Phuket Hotel / The Phinisi/ Phuket Hotel

  • Accommodation in a private or shared cabin

  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner on board
  • Water, tea, coffee, snacks, soft drinks

  • Towels and hot drinks after each dive

  • 14 Dives 4 D/4N – 19 Dives 6D/6N

  • Scuba cylinders, weights and belt

  • English Speaking Dive Guide – Ratio 4:1
    (Private guide available on request – surcharge applied)

Not included in the price

  • Diving Accident Insurance (compulsory)

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Marine Park Fees (2,300 THB / diver cash on board)

  • Rental diving equipment (600 THB / day)
  • Dive Torch Rental

  • Dive Computer Rental

  • Nitrox (available on board)

Boat Features & Layout

  • Length: 34 m – Width: 8 m

  • 2 Decks

  • Max 18 Guests

  • Cruising speed 8 knots

  • Large indoor lounge, spacious outdoor living area, sun deck, huge dive deck

  • Thai & International cuisine

  • 2x Double/Twin Cabins

  • 3x Double Cabins

  • 2x  Quad Cabins

  • 2x RIB tender (5,8 m)

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