For many divers, scuba diving starts with day trips. You wake up early, rush to the boat, spend a few hours diving, and head back to shore by sunset. It’s an incredible way to explore the underwater world—but there’s something even more special waiting for those ready to take the next step.
A liveaboard isn’t just another dive trip.
It’s a complete immersion into the diving lifestyle.
And when that liveaboard is The Junk, one of Thailand’s most iconic vessels, the experience becomes truly unforgettable.
More Diving, Less Travelling
One of the biggest advantages of a liveaboard is simple: you spend more time diving and less time travelling.
Instead of long transfers to and from dive sites each day, your floating dive resort takes you directly to some of Thailand’s most spectacular underwater locations. Wake up already anchored at a world-class dive site, enjoy a sunrise dive, relax with breakfast, and prepare for your next adventure just a few steps away.
Over multiple days, you’ll often log more dives than you would in months of regular diving.
Dive Sites Most Divers Only Dream About
Thailand’s best dive sites are often located far from shore. A liveaboard allows you to access remote locations that day boats simply cannot reach efficiently.
Imagine descending into the crystal-clear waters of:
- Richelieu Rock – Thailand’s most famous dive site
- Koh Bon – Known for manta ray encounters
- Koh Tachai – Dramatic underwater landscapes and pelagic action
- Boonsung Wreck – Teeming with marine life
- The famous wrecks of Khao Lak
These sites offer experiences that can completely change how you view diving.
From massive schools of fish and hunting trevallies to whale sharks, manta rays, and thriving coral reefs, every dive feels like a new discovery.
You Become Part of a Diving Family
One of the most surprising aspects of a liveaboard is the friendships that develop onboard.
For several days, you’re surrounded by people who share the same passion for the ocean. Meals become storytelling sessions. Surface intervals become opportunities to swap dive tales, review photos, and laugh about underwater adventures.
By the end of the trip, many guests leave with lifelong friends from around the world.
It’s one of the reasons divers return to liveaboards again and again.
The Magic of The Junk
Not all liveaboards are created equal.
The Junk is unlike anything else in Thailand.
Built in the traditional style of an ancient Asian sailing vessel, this stunning wooden ship carries a rich history stretching back decades. Many divers instantly recognise her distinctive silhouette.
The vessel has also gained fame through appearances in films and television productions, becoming one of the most photographed and admired boats in Southeast Asia.
Stepping aboard feels like stepping into another era—one where adventure, exploration, and the sea are at the heart of everything.
Yet despite its historic charm, The Junk offers all the comfort needed for an exceptional diving holiday, including spacious social areas, comfortable cabins, delicious meals, and a welcoming atmosphere that quickly makes guests feel at home.
Life on Board
A typical day aboard The Junk might look something like this:
Sunrise
Wake to calm seas and prepare for an early morning dive as the sun rises over the Andaman Sea.
Breakfast
Freshly prepared meals served while sharing stories from the first dive of the day.
Mid-Morning Dive
Explore vibrant reefs, pinnacles, or deep blue-water encounters.
Lunch & Relaxation
Sunbathe on deck, edit underwater photos, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Afternoon Dive
Another incredible opportunity to discover Thailand’s underwater treasures.
Sunset & Dinner
Watch the sky turn orange and pink while enjoying a freshly prepared meal.
Night Dive (when scheduled)
Experience a completely different underwater world as nocturnal marine life emerges.
Repeat. Dive. Eat. Sleep. Smile.
It’s the perfect routine.
Why Divers Return Again and Again
Many divers book their first liveaboard thinking it’s simply a longer dive trip.
They return home realising it was something much more.
A liveaboard allows you to:
- Improve your diving skills rapidly
- Build confidence underwater
- Experience remote dive sites
- Meet like-minded adventurers
- Disconnect from daily life
- Create unforgettable memories
Most importantly, it reminds you why you fell in love with diving in the first place.
Join Andy’s Scuba Diving Aboard The Junk
At Andy’s Scuba Diving Phuket, we believe every diver should experience a liveaboard at least once.
Whether you’re looking to encounter whale sharks at Richelieu Rock, drift along the spectacular reefs of Koh Tachai, or simply enjoy life aboard one of Thailand’s most legendary vessels, The Junk offers an adventure you’ll remember for years to come.
The moment you step aboard, everything changes.
The diving becomes better.
The friendships become stronger.
And your passion for the ocean reaches a whole new level.
Ready to Experience The Junk?
Exclusive Richelieu Rock/ Bon & Tachai Liveaboard – 12th to 16th May 2027
If experiencing Richelieu Rock is on your diving bucket list, we have something special planned.
Andy’s Scuba Diving will be chartering The Junk Liveaboard from 12th to 16th May 2027 on an exclusive trip designed for our guests. This unique itinerary includes two full days diving at Richelieu Rock, giving you the opportunity to truly experience one of Thailand’s most famous dive sites.
With limited places available, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy extended time at Richelieu Rock while exploring some of the best diving the Andaman Sea has to offer.
To reserve your place or find out more about cabin availability, contact us today!
For any other dates to explore the Similans & Surin Islands contact us to reserve your place on our upcoming liveaboard departures and discover why so many divers say their first liveaboard was the best diving decision they ever made.