Gentle Giant Liveaboard, Thailand
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8.7 Fabulous
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- Free Internet
- Nitrox available
- from € 163 / day
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“Tiger shark, white tip reef sharks and much more!!! ”
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 (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.
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Cabin Types
Gentle Giant Reviews
- 8.7 Fabulous
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Vessel
7.6
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Crew
8.8
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Food
9.4
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Diving
8.9
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Value
8.9
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- 8.0 Very good
- Hubertus W
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Germany
Best of Adaman with Gentle Giant
We booked best of Adaman in CW51 2024, started in Phuket and ended in Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak Habour). Taxi was organized by the operator to our hotel for free what was really convenient. We started south Adaman where the view was partially really bad and the drives comparable unspectacular. Similan Islands where better but especially soft coral reef live was rather desolate. Unfortunately we missed the big guys like whale shark and manta completely to compensate. The highlight was Rechilieu Rock in the north close to Myanmar. Amazing mass of fish but also crowded with 8 liveaboards and additional speedboats from khao lak. Similans and Rechilieu Rock request to dive from Dingi (small accompanying boat) that can be a challenge in rough sea. Overall diving was ok but neither very ambitious nor special from flora/fauna point of view. Definitely a tour for rookies, fair enough that it was advertised like this. Especially dive organization and briefings where good and under water guiding was solid. The boat Gentle Giant is not an example for luxury. The smallest cabins that I so far experienced on a liveaboard, missing place to store your stuff. Anyway you usually only use them to sleep so we came along well. What I really missed where some beanbags on the upper deck to relax. They have plenty of space but low offer to relax after diving. Great food but China customer orientated. I would love to see less Chinese but more Thai food. The crew is very eher to fulfill guest wished. I felt very comfortable the whole trip. Value for money is a 5 star. If a luxury boat is not important for you, but easy and relaxed diving for low experience level and low budget, you are right on the Gentle Giant.
- Recommended for
- Well organized diving like planned, good briefings, enough time for preparation. Really experienced guides who 100% know what they are doing.. Delicious food and snacks around the day.. Relaxed atmosphere making me really forget the daily business at home. Crew was eger to make guest live comfortable..
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- 9.2 Superb
- Charles L
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United States
first liveaboard exceeded expectations
as a new diver on my first liveaboard I must say that for the price, the Gentle Giant has set a high bar for quality of service and hospitality.
- Recommended for
- quality of staff. coherent schedule and communication. meal variety.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Chien Hung Jackson H
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Canada
Due to the weather, we did not get to go to the famous richelieu rock and hin dang. But we saw the leopard shark. Staff was good and food was good.
Due to the weather, we did not get to go to the famous richelieu rock and hin dang. But we saw the leopard shark. Staff was good and food was good.
- Recommended for
- Staff. Food. Leopard shark.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Jonathan L
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India
A very enjoyable trip
A variety of dive sites, only 2 were repeated. Challenging dives well managed
- Recommended for
- Food quality and variety, decent sized cabins, safety
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- 10 Exceptional
- Timothy J
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Canada
My first liveaboard experience and expectations were surpassed!
The diving was great, the food was delicious, and it was nice meeting other people from different backgrounds!
- Recommended for
- Dives; food; comfort!
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Lauren E
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United Kingdom
Fabulous people, incredible diving and just a wonderful week!
My partner and I had an incredible week onboard the Gentle Giant. Firstly, everything was very well organised so we were kept well informed of the daily plans. All the crew were excellent - the guides, the chef, stewardess, the boat guys and captain. Everyone was helpful, friendly and really made our stay fun, enjoyable and just really easy. The itinerary was well balanced and we felt that we really made the most of our time on the trip. Our guide, Gai, was very knowledgable and knew the sites well, he made sure we were kept away from larger groups underwater and pointed things out that we wanted to see. Overall, an excellent time - would recommend!
- Recommended for
- It's too hard to think of just three! I would say; the itinerary, the people and the ease of the whole week.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pavel V
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Canada
I was looking for an adventure, but instead I found a family that loves diving as much as I do.
Everyone on the crew was great and made this experience very special. Great group of divers to share this trip with. I felt like I have known them for a long time. Astounding rock formations at Elephant Head. The huge amount of marine life at Richelieu, that is impossible to describe. Must see for yourself. The beauty of Similan. Special thank you to Fei. You will always have my respect and admiration.
- Recommended for
- Fei, the best dive guide ever. She was amazing. Great diving locations, north and south of Andaman in one trip. The big family liveaboard experience.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Paul S
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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.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Rod V
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Canada
Small Boat but Great Staff
Had a lot of good dives. There were lots of fish. I was hoping to see some larger marine life. Leader was excellent and informative.
- Recommended for
- Dives, Dive Leaders, scenery
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- 7.6 Good
- Roxanne L
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United Kingdom
Amazing crew & lots of food
The crew were amazing, what a wonderful bunch of individuals that work exceptionally hard to make sure your needs are met. There were a lot of dive sites visited some were magical, it was a a shame to see so much damage on some, especially koh bon…. Not the boats fault, was just saddening. The crew are a happy bunch that couldn’t do more for you, however at times more energy could be injected into the the dive briefings. The boat was what could be expected at the price point, I would say if you value a good night sleep the beds on this vessel might leave you wanting.
- Recommended for
- The happy crew, the food that just kept coming and the weather
