Gentle Giant Liveaboard, Thailand
8.6 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Guests and crew landed on the Phi Phi Island and watched a fire show after diving at night, which was unexpected. ”
Highlights
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.
Topside, MV Gentle Giant caters to up to 20 guests in 10 cabins. Each cabin is en-suite with AC, sea views, and a safety deposit box. There are 1 master cabin, 1 deluxe cabin, and 8 twin standard cabins. Social areas include the fully air-conditioned indoor salon with a 55-inch TV and entertainment area, outdoor covered dining area, or large roof-top sundeck. Meals are a mix of international and Thai cuisine and are prepared fresh.
The experienced and passionate crew of the MV Gentle Giant are waiting to share the beauty of the Andaman sea. Places fill up fast, so book online today to reserve your space.
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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 (2,300-3,500 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, 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.
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Gentle Giant Reviews
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- 8.6 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.4
- Crew 8.6
- Food 9.3
- Diving 8.9
- Value 8.7
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- 8.0 Very good
- Anna K
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Poland
North is the best
First of all I’d like to thank our amazing dive guide Mint for her professionalism and commitment, she kept us safe and we had a very good time underwater thanks to her, then I’d like to thank the kitchen chef, food was amazing, and the boat crew for all the hard work. As negative aspects of our trip I noticed the following: - very noisy boat, made it very difficult to sleep at night - very reductive briefings pre-dive, missing information about currents, visibility and in general the risks we could face underwater - the itinerary was mentioning to visit the best sites, but only the dives we did in the north were beautiful, going south the chosen sites had always little coral, little fish, bad visibility - uncomfortable common areas and a living room that was acting as bedroom for the dive guides, so could not really be used much as common space, the top of the boat had little cover from the sun, and just some mats with no pillows, the dining area was not the best place to relax in between dives as the space was reduced by the dining tables and to sit you just had benches. - the boarding part in and out was never comfortable as we had to go through another boat or use the dinghy - the dive time was always ridiculously short: 50min max day and 40min night, and we were not informed about it before paying for 15L tanks As positive aspects I noticed: - our dive guide Mint, thanks again Mint you really did an amazing job - shower with hot water - the food was amazing
- Recommended for
- Food. Dive Master Mint. North Andaman sites.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Marc B
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Switzerland
Moray Eel vs.Triggerfish
I booked a tour with Gentle Giant and MV Raga to the Similan Islands. Both tours were fantastic. Great staff and lots of sea life to see. The dive sites are varied and, for me, among the most beautiful ever. Special thanks to the guides, Sasha, Spice, and Freshy. Thanks to them, I got to see lots of cool things that I would otherwise have missed. The whole staff does a great job, and on every tour, the friendly owner stops by to ask if everyone is satisfied.
- Recommended for
- Dive Sites. Dive Guide Freshy. Staff on Boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Pieter D
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Belgium
Much recommended
Great value for money. Recommended trip if you want to explore Andaman sea diving.
- Recommended for
- Great guidance on the boat. Great guidance in the water. Great food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Toshihiko K
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Japan
Much more values than I Expected
It was very relaxing to see scenery from the top of the deck. 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 taking off the equipment.Guests and crew landed on the Phi Phi Island and watched a fire show after diving at night, which was unexpected. Two whales showed up to the boat.
- Recommended for
- A large school of fish, zebra shark at Hin Bida, several kinds of exotic fish unseen before.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Lisa B
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United Kingdom
Amazing…couldn’t of asked for a better trip
Cannot thank our crew and the staff members on board enough. They made our short stay unforgettable. Everyone so friendly, professional and made us feel like part of the family. Every meal was incredible! And there was plenty of! Our dive guide was amazing and we were lucky enough to see elusive guitar sharks…truly incredible. The rooms were simple but comfortable. Each day we had a dive briefing, a very clear plan of action so we knew what to expect. Truly cannot recommend enough and we rave about the Gentle Giant to everyone who asks about our Thailand honeymoon.
- Recommended for
- Each and every staff member on board. The diving. The food.
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- 7.2 Good
- Jared S
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Canada
Good trip
Good dive guides with lots of different experienced and non experienced divers
- Recommended for
- Diving. The food cooks very pleasantly. Freedom.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Steven D
- Belgium
Highly recommended, especially the Southern trip!
A wonderful experience! The boat feels spacious and the crew takes really good care of you. It was the first time for me to do the Southern dive sites (most boats go to Similan and Surin islands). Visbility is a little bit less but wth A LOT of sea horses definitely worth visiting. I want to go again :)
- Recommended for
- Southern dive sites. Free soft drinks. Super friendly staff.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Mike B
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Germany
Great diving in northwestern Thailand.
Highlights were the 3 days of diving in the north, from Surin 1 - Richelieu Rock.Delicious Thai food, and nice staff on the ship.
- Recommended for
- Diving at Richelieu Rock and the Surins. Good food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Cristian P
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Spain
Perfect boat
Great experience and great people!
- Recommended for
- Crew. Dives. Ammenities.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Eric K
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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
