Giamani

Diving Squad Rating:

 9.1/10

9.1 / 10

Taking a maximum of just 10 guests, Giamani has the smallest group size of any Thai liveaboard, making her perfect for those seeking a more personal experience.

She is a beginner friendly liveaboard; guests only require their open water certification with no extra logged dives necessary. For an extra fee, you can also complete scuba courses or hire a private dive guide.

Great for: Small Groups, Short Trips, Beginners, Single Travellers

Length of Trips: 2 – 4 nights

Max Guests: 10

Operates: October – May

In total, there’s just 5 cabins; all of them are equipped with ac, a mini fridge and ensuite shower rooms. Choose between a deluxe cabin with single or double occupancy – or a master cabin with extra space.

The itineraries offered by Giamani are short and sweet with easy dive sites – there’s 2 itineraries to choose from:

“Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Phi Phi and Phuket”: Over just 2 nights, discover Thailand’s south Andaman Sea with 7 a total of dives. This is a great option for those tight on time or who’re beginner divers.
“Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin, Richelieu”: Witness the very best diving regions of Thailand as you head to the country’s North Andaman Sea and explore it’s legendary Similan and Surin National Marine parks. (4 nights long, with a total of 14 dives).

In between dives, guests can look forward to plenty of beach excursions as well as snorkeling and a relaxed onboard atmosphere with movies and games in the air-conditioned indoor saloon being common place!

Leading out from the indoor saloon, there’s a shaded relaxation and dining area where you can unwind and sip an icy beer or a glass of wine after the days diving.

Right at the top of the Giamani is the sundeck with mattes – it’s the very best place from which to catch the view, especially around sunset time.

The dive deck has plenty of space as well as a large camera table and rinse tank to cater for underwater photographers.

All meals are served buffet style and consist of Thai and international cuisine. Vegan and vegetarian options are available on request.

You can also pay extra to hire a private dive guide and complete scuba diving courses or for extra dives or to use nitrox.

Giamani isn’t the cheapest Thai liveaboard, but she does offer the most private experience and her friendly crew go above and beyond to cater to guests every need.

Other Reviews:

"Clean and well-operated boat with spacious cabins (with en-suits), good food, and friendly staff - Dive leaders were very friendly and gave clear instructions, as well as having a good eye for spotting wildlife (including tiger tail seahorse, nudibranch (many), and ghost pipe fish"!

"Guides and crew are very hospitable! Place was very comfortable. Dive sites are awesome".

"Diving sites were beautiful and the timing of the trip was great because we saw plenty of aquatic life including mantas and whale sharks. The crew was just amazing and the food and chef... wow! The boat itself is just adorable! Thanks for an amazing experience! We highly recommend this trip and most likely we will join this trip again"!

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Written by:

Alex

Scuba fanatic, travel ecstatic and loveable rogue. A rootless divemaster and perpetual adrenaline-junky, Alex holds the esteemed rank of Grand Admiral of the Diving Squad; a title he most nobly awarded to himself. A scuba-junky since 2014, he's dived much of the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Maldives, Red Sea, Ireland, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. It's hard to say where he'll pop up next for he never settles; forever a leaf on the wind... or perhaps a lone bubble blasted along on the current.