LiveAboard

Gentle Giant Liveaboard, Thailand

  • Rating 8.8 out of 10 8.8 Fabulous
    • Free Internet
    • Nitrox available
  • from $ 168 / day
  • Book Now

“Delicious food was served 4 to 5 times a day, and freshly cooked with a sense of Thai.Crews were very helpful when putting on and …”

Toshihiko K, Flag of Japan Japan

Highlights

  • World-famous dive sites like the Similan Islands
  • Limited availability, only 12 times yearly
  • A mix of international and Thai cuisine

The M/V Gentle Giant offers unique dive trips in the Andaman Sea. Covering both the north and south Andaman Sea, divers will cover the world-famous Similan islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock, located in the north, and the southern area of Hin Daeng Hin Muang, Koh Haa, King Cruiser, Shark Point and Phi Phi.  This special 6-night dive trip is only offered 12 times yearly between November and April. It is a fantastic opportunity for divers to explore the Andaman Sea, completing 22 dives over 7 days.

Choose your departure date

Date
Price

Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Soft Drinks at Meal Times, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (600-3,500 THB per trip).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (300 THB per trip), Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholic Drinks at Dinner, Nitrox, Nitrox Course (7,500 THB), Private Dive Guide (12,000 THB per trip), Rental Gear (3,000 THB per trip), Scuba Diving Courses (1,500-7,500 THB).

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

* Extra fees are shown per person.

Pay by bank transfer or online with

  1. Visa payments
  2. MasterCard payments
  3. Paypal payments
  4. American Express payments
  5. Apple Pay payments
Best Price Guaranteed

Cabin Types

Gentle Giant Reviews

  • Rating 8.8 out of 10
  • 8.8 Fabulous
  1. Vessel
    7.6
  2. Crew
    8.9
  3. Food
    9.6
  4. Diving
    8.9
  5. Value
    8.9
  • Rating 9.2 out of 10
  • 9.2 Superb
  • Paul S
  • Flag of United States United States

A fantastic dive tour of the Andaman Sea islands and dive sites.

I selected Gentle Giant because of its itinerary. Most boats either dive the northern or the southern Andaman Sea. In the same trip, Gentle Giant visits all the most important and beautiful dive sites on the Indian Ocean coast of Thailand, both in the north and south. From the Richelieu Rocks teeming with life, through the fifty-plus meter visibility of the Similian Islands, to the sharks of Koh Phi Phi, our guides, fluent in both English and Mandarin, put us on all the best spots! The diving was amazing! The staff and crew were super friendly and helpful, and the food was fresh, savory, and abundant, with Thai, Chinese and Western selections. I look forward to diving again with Gentle Giant in the future.

Recommended for
The extensive itinerary, the diving and dive guides, and the crew services and friendliness.
  • Rating 10 out of 10
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Eric K
  • Flag of United States United States

Liveaboard heaven!

MV Gentle Giant was simply amazing. This was my first liveaboard dive boat and I couldn't have been happier. Let's start with what is most important, the diving. Anyone looking into diving in Phuket knows Similan Islands to the northwest and Phi Phi Islands to the Southwest. This boat, in one trip, covers it all. We did a 5 day trip and dove 18 times. We went everywhere that Thailand has to offer and saw more fish, coral, reefs, sharks, octopus and other amazing creatures than you could hope for. You set up your gear (or they provide if necessary) on day 1 and it never moves. They refill your tank between each dive so all you have to do is put on your gear and jump in the water. They even have people on deck to defog your mask, help you put on or take off your fins and hand you any gear that you want (pokers, lights, cameras, etc...) Now, the food. My expectations were low and was I ever surprised. The chef was amazing. We have an assortment of Thai and international foods. Hot pots, steaks, seafood, eggs, rice and just about anything you could imagine. Have a request, they can do it. Finally, the crew. Travis was the dive master assigned to my group of 4 and he was amazing. He could help you with your gear, show you some amazing creatures and was just great to hang around with. Overall, there were 5 dive masters for 20 divers, so each dive master had a group of 4 each time. This love diver to dive master ratio was spectacular. Another unexpected treat. As a diver for over 20 years who has been around the world, all I can say is, if you are looking for a live-aboard this is the boat for you.

Recommended for
The crew, the diving and the food
  • Rating 8.4 out of 10
  • 8.4 Very good
  • Elaine T
  • Flag of United States United States

It's about the diving!

I look to reviews to help me make satisfactory choices and avoid disappointment (and thus bad reviews). My review will, therefore, reflect my honest impressions. My only previous liveaboard experience was to the Galapagos on a trip that cost me approximately $3500 per person for the week with a significant special discount. This liveaboard trip cost approximately one third that amount. I knew to expect less upscale accommodations and was not disappointed that the room was more basic. I gave the cabin and boat comfort three stars as compared to a more expensive and upscale choice, but I was not at all unhappy with either. The bunk room I shared with a roommate had its own bathroom with shower and filled all needs. While the bed wasn't terribly comfortable I was knocked out from diving and slept soundly (as did my roommate even though, I am told, I do snore!). The food was very good, but again, I am rating compared to a more upscale choice that would include more options. The staff, crew and dive guides are beyond compare - all were excellent - friendly, professional, knowledgeable. The crew and guides cleaned all equipment and suits for divers after each dive and were always available to help in any way. The dive guides had excellent knowledge of dive sites, marine life and diving. The diving was very good. I was fortunate to see a couple of mantas, but the whale sharks are hiding from me! Beautiful hard and soft corals, rocks and caverns, lots of fish. The views from the boat are also stunning. I am a middle aged-senior citizen American woman who was travelling alone and was on this trip with a large dive group (about 20 divers) from China, most of whom were significantly younger than me. I do not speak Chinese and only a few of the other divers spoke English. For me this was a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and share experiences from our different cultural backgrounds. I thoroughly enjoyed the other divers and feel that we really enjoyed each other. If a diver will be travelling alone consider your comfort level with being in a similar situation. Great value - wonderful trip! Thanks, Smile Dolphin!

Recommended for
Diving, Dive Guides, Crew including food staff - And Great Value

We’re here to help, 24/7.

Connect with our expert travel consultants to plan your next trip.

  • Josue Zarco
  • Nicole Laughlin
  • Ester Canali
  • Oksana Kovaleva
  • Mylene Issartial
  • Juliane Ball
  • Laura Babahekian