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The Junk

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Reefs & Sharks

Nov-Apr

Thailand

UD Rating – 3 Star

The Junk

The ideal way to dive amazing Thailand.

The Junk is a 33 metre restored historic vessel formerly used to transport mango wood charcoal from Burma to Malaysia. She now offers 7 day/6 night itineraries to the finest diving sites in Thailand.

  • Maximum 18 guests
  • 3 to 4 dives per day
  • Dive Similan and Surin
  • Dive from dinghy
  • Nitrox available
  • 7 days and 6 nights itinerary

The Junk is a 33 metre restored historic vessel formerly used to transport mango wood charcoal from Burma to Malaysia. She now offers 7 day/6 night itineraries to the finest diving sites in Thailand where the water is warm year round and the marine life is prolific. The experienced captain, friendly crew and vie masters will lead you through the trip whilst helping with any questions or queries you may have regarding the boat or the itinerary.

The Junk comfortably accommodates 18 guests in 2 private double bed cabins, 2 four berth cabins and 2 three berth cabins located on the lower deck. All cabins come with a shower and toilet en-suite, storage and an air conditioning unit with individual controls. The food aboard is a variety of Asian and western cuisine suiting the needs of most customers. Any dietary requirements must be stated at the time of booking so the chef can adhere to any guest’s needs.

The large dining room is furnished with 2 large tables and benches providing ample space for divers and is where all meals are served throughout the day. The sun deck is equipped with table and chairs making it the perfect place to relax after a long day’s diving. The dive deck is at the bow of the boat with individual gear lockers as the dive operation from the dinghy takes place at the stern on the boat.

Double Cabin with A/C

We have 2 private cabins with double bed, All our cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet.

  • Double Bed
  • Air-Conditioned
  • Hot Water Shower
  • En-suite toilet

Quad

2 four berths cabins (which are all bunks but can also be sold as Shared Twin). All our cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet.

  • Air-Conditioned
  • 4 Beds
  • Hot water shower
  • En-suite toilet

Triple Cabin

2 three berths cabins (can be sold as so called Shared Twins and can also be turned into a Private Double Bed) All our cabins are fully air-conditioned and have their own hot water shower and en-suite toilet.

  • Triple option
  • Air-Conditioned
  • Hot water shower
  • En-suite toilet

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Vessel Details

Year Built / Refurbished Restored in 1998
Guest Numbers 18
Length & Width 33 metres long and a 8.5 metre beam
Speed 8 Knots
Engines 380 HP engine
Generators 2 x generators 50 KW each
Number of Cabins 6 shared air conditioned cabins
Communication & Navigation Systems Satellite navigation system, 36 mile color radar, compass, video depth sounder, GPS, VHF radio and single side band radio
Salon & Dining Area Spacious dining area with 2 large tables and benches
Entertainment TV/Video/DVD/CD, board games and presentations
Emergency Equipment Oxygen system, Medic First Aid Kit aboard
Air Compressors 2 × bauer air compressors
Equipment Rental Equipment Rental available aboard
Dive Deck Dive deck with individual dive lockers
Equipment Rental The equipment rental prices listed above are per person per day and are payable aboard before your departure
Full Equipment Rental ` THB800
Wetsuits THB200
BCD THB250
Regulator THB250
Torch THB100
Dive Computer THB250
Mask, Fins & Snorkel Mask only: THB100
Mask, Fins & Snorkel THB100

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