Step aboard The charismatic Junk vessel and spend your liveaboard diving holiday exploring some of the most spectacular dive sites in Thailand.
The Junk is a true diving icon — a beautifully restored, traditional wooden vessel that perfectly blends historic charm with modern comfort. With space for up to 18 divers, she offers six fully air-conditioned cabins, each featuring an en-suite bathroom and hot shower, available in 2-, 3-, or 4-berth configurations to suit every traveler.
This unique liveaboard provides an unforgettable experience as you cruise through the Similan and Surin Islands and the Southern Andaman Sea, combining adventure, education, and relaxation in perfect harmony.
Now, join Shark Guardian for an extraordinary 8-night education and conservation voyage, where you’ll dive world-class sites, learn from experts, and contribute to vital shark protection projects. And of course - dive with sharks!
More Than a Dive Trip – A Shark Guardian Experience
Throughout the journey, you’ll join Shark Guardian Director Liz Ward for engaging presentations and discussions on:
Shark biology and behaviour
Marine conservation and citizen science
Responsible shark diving and sustainable ocean travel
This experience turns divers into ocean ambassadors, equipping you with the knowledge and passion to protect sharks and marine ecosystems worldwide.
For more information: https://www.sharkguardian.org/shark-diving-expeditions
Enjoy classic liveaboard comfort on one of Thailand’s most beloved vessels:
Air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms
Freshly prepared meals and snacks
Relaxed communal areas for learning, laughter, and connection
Easy diving operations from support tenders
Unforgettable sunsets and starlit nights at sea
Minimum Diver Certification: Advanced Open Water
Number of logged dives: 30+
Nitrox Certiciation: If diving on nitrox (highly recommended)
Shark Guardian educational presentations about shark biology and behavior
Learn and use shark citizen science methods collecting data for global conservation
Responsible and ethical shark diving instruction
Return, shared transfer between Phuket Airport or local hotel and the liveaboard on embarkation and disembarkation days
8 nights full board accommodation (based on shared occupancy)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and fresh fruit
Unlimited Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
Up to 4 dives per day, 12 litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills
Weights, weight belt and SMB
Closest Airport: Phuket
Enriched air fills
Guides and crew
Travel and diving insurance are mandatory for all guests
Marine, park and port fees : 125 USD per trip, to be paid on board
10 USD per person per night. Rising fuel costs from Middle East instability are impacting operations. Despite efforts to absorb costs, a temporary fuel surcharge will apply from 11 April 2026.
7pm, Check-in Andaman Pier, Khao Lak
Welcome aboard The Junk! Settle in, meet your crew and the Shark Guardian team as we brief you on the exciting days ahead.
Surin Islands
Explore stunning reefs, vibrant coral gardens, and diverse marine life — the perfect start to your adventure.
Richelieu Rock
A world-famous site bursting with life — from schooling fish to potential whale shark sightings.
Koh Bon & Koh Tachai
Search for manta rays gliding through cleaning stations and enjoy dramatic underwater topography.
Similan Islands
Dramatic granite boulders, healthy reefs, and schooling fish make this one of Thailand’s most iconic dive destinations.
Hin Daeng & Hin Muang
Dive deep pinnacles teeming with pelagic life — a hotspot for mantas and big oceanic species.
Koh Haa
Discover caverns, swim-throughs, and stunning coral bommies in a relaxed, clear-water setting.
The Bidas & Shark Point
Experience some of Thailand’s classic sites for reef sharks and macro life before our final celebration onboard.
(10am, Chalong, Phuket)
Farewell breakfast, reflections, and a warm goodbye — until our next Shark Guardian expedition!
