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Giamani Liveaboard, Thailand

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Giamany guarantees the first class service with a maximum of 10 divers. Dive guides speak 5 languages. Duration of trips ranges from 2 to 7 nights. Short trips can be easily combined to resort staying. From the breathtaking limestone cliffs of the Phi Phi Islands to the massive granite boulders of the Similan Islands, Thailand offers amazing landscapes both outside and underwater.

Boat interior

Giamany is a rather small boat, she can accommodate only 10 guests. There are 1 Master cabin and 4 Deluxe cabins. Master cabin located on the upper deck. The room has an individual shower, air conditioning, storage for personal belongings. Same as deluxe cabins that are located on the lower deck. All staterooms have a double bed and a single bed for twin sharing.

Giamani salon is not very spacious, but it is nice and cozy and suits for relaxing after dives. There are plenty of entertainment facilities. Watch a movie or underwater images made by the day or read a book.

Dive deck

Giamani dive deck have enough of space to prepare for the dive and to maintain equipment. Ther are special equipment for photographers. They can use a big camera table to take care of photo gear and a separate rinsing tank. There is also a hanging area to dry wetsuits. Giamany liveaboard is rebreather friendly.

Safety

Giamany liveaboard has all necessary safety equipment including emergency rafts, life vests, first aid kit, etc.

Itineraries

Giomani itineraries include diving on Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock, Thailand famous dive spots. Similans are great for diving between corals. On the East, Similans are covered with soft and hard corals in a shape of tables and staghorn. They attract lots of fish to this area. You can meet batfish, snappers, surgeonfish and unicornfish. Reef sharks and barracudas can be often spotted. Similans landscapes are marvelous. You can drive between rocks and boulders, dive into the drop-offs. Divers like Richelieu Rock for a great chance to meet whale sharks. Plenty of plankton attracts these giant creatures to this area.


When to go

Diving in Thailand is possible all year round. Time from November to April considered as high season. More whale sharks can be spotted from February and May.


Giamany is a perfect boat if you traveling with the company of friends. The boat offers to explore Thailand underwater world with great experienced instructors that will pay you a maximum of their attention

Cabins

Deluxe Cabin
Lower Deck

Deluxe Cabin

2 Guests
Master Cabin
Upper Deck

Master Cabin

2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
1998 / 2013
Number of cabins
5
Dive guides to divers ratio
5:1
Groups or charters
Yes
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
No
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Colona Liveaboards
Length and width
24 m / 6.5 m
Capacity
10
Tenders
1 x 3.80m 20HP
Material
Wood
Languages crew speak
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Thai
Power plugs onboard
220 V
Engines
2 x NISSAN with 230 HP
Generator
2 x 30kw & 25kw
Tech diving friendly
No
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
2x Bauer Mariner
Freshwater maker
2 x 2000 Liters per day

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Rebreather Support
  • Compressors
  • Rinse Hosts
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Tech Diving
  • Dive Deck
  • DIN Adaptors

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon

Photographer Facilities

  • Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
  • Camera Table
  • Charging Stations

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Giamani Liveaboard Itineraries

Similans & Richelieu Rock Cruise (4 nights) (Thap Lamu-Thap Lamu)

4 nights nights, ±14 dives,
Thap Lamu
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
15:30 - 16:30
Thap Lamu
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, AOWD or equivalent

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Diving (3-4 dives per day, incl. night dive)
  • Full board
  • Soft beverages, drinking water, coffee, tea, juice, snacks & fruit
  • 12 l tanks and weights
  • Dive guide
  • Government tax
  • Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

  • National marine park fees - 1200-2700 THB per person (to be paid on board in cash)

Extra cost

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa
  • Transfers
  • Equipment rental
  • 15 l tanks rental
  • Nitrox
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Crew gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Program

Day 1:
Check-in onboard, accommodation, crew meeting. Cruising from Chalong to Similan Islands.

Day 2:
06:30 - Wake up call and light breakfast
07:30 - Dive #1: Shark Fin Reef OR Honeymoon Bay
09:00 - Breakfast
11:00 - Dive #2: West of Eden
12:30 - Lunch
14:30 - Dive #3: Elephant Head Rock
16:00 - Snack and Beach Visit at Island n8
17:30 - Dive #4: Breakfast Bend
Cruise to Koh Bon Island
Overnight in Koh Bon.

Day 3:
06:30 - Wake up call and light breakfast
07:30 - Dive #5: Koh Bon Pinnacle
09:00 - Breakfast
11:00 - Dive #6: Koh Bon Ridge
12:30 - Lunch
14:30 - Dive #7: Koh Tachai Pinnacle
16:00 - Snack
17:30 - Dive #8: Koh Tachai Reef
Overnight at Koh Tachai.

Day 4:
06:30 - Wake up call and light breakfast
07:30 - Dive #9: Koh Tachai Pinnacle
09:00 - Breakfast
11:00 - Dive #10: Richelieu Rock
12:30 - Lunch
14:30 - Dive #11: Richelieu Rock
16:00 - Snack
17:30 - Dive #12: Richelieu Rock
Cruise towards the mainland (Khao Lak area)
Overnight off Khao Lak shore.

Day 5:
06:00 - Wake up call and light breakfast
07:00 - Dive #13: MV Sea Chart Wreck (AKA The Teak Wreck)
08:00 - Breakfast
09:30 - Dive #14: Premchai Wreck (AKA The Thai Muang)
10:30 - Start cruising towards Phuket
12:00 - Lunch
15:00 - Snack
16:30 - Arrival in Phuket Chalong Pier - Disembark.


Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons