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The Phinisi Thailand Myanmar Liveaboard Diving Review

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Liveaboard Quick Review The The Phinisi Liveaboard is a 34m (112f) Thailand Myanmar diving safari boat for up to 18 guests accommodated across 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms. This Thailand liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.1 out of 10, is rated 'Superb', and scores 52% on the Scuba Diving Earth luxury rate.
Liveaboard Review Tips If you are looking for a superb Thailand diving safari, a great choice is the The Phinisi diving liveaboard. Take a read of these 7 quick review tips about why you might like to book this Thailand diving liveaboard boat, before fully immersing yourself into the detailed review below, which includes videos and customer reviews:
1. Customer Rating The The Phinisi liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.1 out of 10.
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating Summary Diver Benefits: 78%, Liveaboard Design: 67%, Cabin Luxury: 43%, Onboard Comfort: 14%, Food Luxury: 45%, Drink Luxury: 56%. This makes an average Total Lux Rating of 52% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per Day The Myanmar The Phinisi Liveaboard costs from £142 per day ($189/€170)* .
4. Pros A quick list of the main pros of the The Phinisi Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. Cons A quick list of the main cons of the The Phinisi Liveaboard include: no internet, not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard Capacity The The Phinisi liveaboard is 34 metres (112 feet) long, has 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 18 guests/divers.
7. Booking Itineraries The booking itineraries for the The Phinisi Liveaboard include: 5 Days/4 Nights, 7 Days/6 Nights, 8 Days/7 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries have been added or you can book by click here: The Phinisi).
Booking tips When booking your The Phinisi liveaboard trip to Thailand it's best to book your liveaboard first, before you book your flights. When you click the "Select Cabin" link next to your chosen itinerary and complete your details, you won't pay for your trip until Liveaboard.com confirm your booking with the operator. Liveaboard.com will email your confirmation, normally giving you 2-3 days to pay for your booking, which gives you time to book your flights to Thailand.
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* Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.33 and for GBP to Euro is 1.2. For an up-to-date cost for the The Phinisi Liveaboard, please visit this link: The Phinisi.
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Liveaboard Discounts

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Deal Date Discount Price Before Discount Price After Discount Tour Days Liveaboard Discounted Tour
20 Liveaboard/View OfferThe Phinisi Deal Date29/12/2022 Discount20% Liveaboard Discount Total£180 Price Before Discount£902.00 Price After Discount£722.00 Tour Days Liveaboard Discounted TourBest of Thailand (Chalong Pier - Khao Lak)
    Last Minute Deals Please Note Many of these last minute deals have a time limit for when the discount expires, so when you click the links the deal may have already expired. Also, certain terms and conditions may apply to your chosen booking or discounted deal. To find out what T&Cs apply, please click on the 'The Phinisi' liveaboard link above for your chosen last minute deal.
    Last Minute Liveaboard Deals & Discounts
    Liveaboard Discounts If you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the The Phinisi, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25% off the price. If no discounts appear above, you may find the latest last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: The Phinisi.
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    Liveaboard Review Highlights

    Diving Liveaboard Review Thailand The Phinisi Myanmar liveaboard review in detail.
    Liveaboard Video Highlight
    https://youtu.be/wkKtCWx44ug
    Video Title Phinisi liiveaboard, Similan Islands, Thailand
    Flexible Booking This liveaboard has flexible booking terms, which means you can book with confidence knowing that this dive boat offers a free trip reschedule within 24 months if you are unable to travel due to Covid19 related restrictions (T & Cs apply).
    Nitrox Diving Paid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
    Dietary Requirements Catered For The onboard chefs will cater for any specific dietary requirement you have. This means you can relax in the knowledge that you can enjoy the food onboard this liveaboard. (You are advised to add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form, and to limit any requests to religious beliefs or food allergies).
    Diving Courses This liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
    Scuba Gear Rental You can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
    Internet There is no internet available on this liveaboard.
    Ensuite Cabins Cabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathroom so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
    Aircon Cabins Each cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
    Private Charter This liveaboard does not offer private charters.
    DIN Adapters If you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
    Relaxing between dives
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    Liveaboard Luxury Features Review

    Liveaboard Luxury Features The 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Thailand dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier. The maximum rating for any liveaboard is 100%, and this rating is split between the features listed below. When choosing your liveaboard trip, I suggest you don't just consider the total 'Luxury Rating' in isolation, which for the The Phinisi is 52%, I recommend you also review each of the features the Myanmar The Phinisi liveaboard has or doesn't have that are important to you.
    SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52) 52% total Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rate (Lux Rate); The The Phinisi Liveaboard has 27 out of a total of 52 (i.e. 52%) possible benefits and features. This total percentage is an average of the following benefits and features:
    Diver Benefits (Max 9) 78% Diver Benefits Lux Rate; The The Phinisi liveaboard has 7 out of 9 (i.e. 78%) 'Diver Benefits': DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: NO; Tenders For Diving: YES.
    Liveaboard Design (Max 9) 67% Liveaboard Design Lux Rate; The The Phinisi liveaboard has 6 out of 9 (i.e. 67%) 'Boat Design Features': Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: NO; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
    Cabin Luxury (Max 7) 43% Cabin Lux Rate; The The Phinisi liveaboard has 3 out of 7 (i.e. 43%) 'Cabin Features': Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
    Onboard Comfort (Max 7) 14% Onboard Comfort Lux Rate; The The Phinisi liveaboard has 1 out of 7 (i.e. 14%) 'Onboard Comfort' features: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: NO; Deck Towels: NO; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
    Food Luxury (Max 11) 45% Food Lux Rate; The The Phinisi liveaboard has 5 out of 11 (i.e. 45%) 'Food Features': BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: NO; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: NO; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
    Drink Luxury (Max 9) 56% Drink Lux Rate; The The Phinisi liveaboard has 5 out of 9 (i.e. 56%) 'Drink Features': Bar: NO; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: NO.
    Example of Cabins
    Image courtesy of Liveaboard.com; for more information click here: The Phinisi

    Customer Reviews of Liveaboard

    Customer Reviews The The Phinisi liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
    Customer Review

    ”Look no further! This was one of the best diving experiences i’ve had to date. Apart from the lucky visit by a 5m Manta Ray. Everything about this trip was perfect. I had planned to lose a bit of weight, However the food laid on was too good not to have seconds :). Super friendly crew and a very chilled and relaxed atmosphere all over the very spacious boat. Can’t wait to return again to the Phinisi.” Recommended for: The dive sites were incredible, Pre dive briefings full of content. Boat comfort and crew was brilliant.
    Customer Review By Adrian H, from: United Kingdom scored the The Phinisi 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: The Phinisi.
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    Customer Review

    ”The liveaboard of a lifetime. This boat and its staff brought together a fantastic group of human beings with whom to spend a week diving. The accommodations and the gear were all top notch. During my time on board, I completed my advanced certification with Jonathan, who is an incredible mentor and cruise director. Also important, the staff and crew on The Phinisi are incredibly respectful of marine life and observant of the national park regulations. Highly recommend.” Recommended for: Staff, food, diving.
    Customer Review By Amber G, from: United States scored the The Phinisi 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: The Phinisi.

    Liveaboard Itinerary

    Itinerary and videos The itineraries below for the The Phinisi liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the The Phinisi dive boat.
    Itinerary Option 1 Southern Thailand
    Itinerary Option 1 Detail
    Itinerary 1 Video
    https://youtu.be/YKDYVSPEoEo
    Itinerary 1 Title Koh Phi Phi Diving Highlights
    Itinerary Option 2 Similan & Surin Islands
    Itinerary Option 2 Detail
    Itinerary 2 Video
    https://youtu.be/LKiKB0xIifo
    Itinerary 2 Title Similan islands, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon and Richelieu Rock
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    Dives and Scuba Diver Experience

    Number of Dives On Trip You will be able to dive up to 19 times in total on the The Phinisi liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
    Your Diver Certification Level If you choose the The Phinisi liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Thailand (Myanmar, ), make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
    Your Logged Dives When choosing the The Phinisi liveaboard for your dive trip to Thailand, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the The Phinisi liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: YES; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO.
    Your Diver experience If you choose the The Phinisi liveaboard for your dive trip to Thailand, make sure you select the right itinerary for your level of diver experience. Itineraries on the The Phinisi liveaboard include the following alternatives: Beginner/Novice (up to 9 logged dives): NO; Advanced Beginner (10-19 dives): YES; Intermediate Diver (20 to 29 logged dives): NO; Advanced Intermediate (30 to 39 logged dives): NO; Proficient Diver (40 to 49 logged dives): NO; Advanced Diver (more than 50 logged dives): NO.
    Type of Diving The type of diving experienced from the The Phinisi Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
    Underwater Scooters Onboard Underwater scooters onboard: NO.

    Marine Life Reviewed

    Marine Life Species You may see the following marine life when scuba diving from the The Phinisi Liveaboard in the Thailand:
    Sharks You may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Bull Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
    More About Sharks
    Ray Species You may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
    More About Rays
    Fish Species You may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Frogfish, Glassfish, Groupers, Longfinned Banner Fish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pegasus Fish, Pipefish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Trigger Fish, White Eyed Moray Eels
    More About Fish
    Other Marine Life Species You may also see the following marine life: Banded Sea Snakes, Barrel Sponges, Cuttlefish, Hard Corals, Harlequin Shrimp, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Soft Corals, Squid, Turtles.
    More About Other Marine Life
    Marine Mammal Species You might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins.
    More About Mammals
    Marine Life Video
    https://youtu.be/eU4tNu-SvWI
    Video Title Scuba Diving in The Similan Islands, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
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    Liveaboard Cost and Booking

    Included In The Price The price of booking the The Phinisi liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Land Excursions, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee.
    Paid For Optional Extras The following are optional extras when you book the The Phinisi liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Local Flights, Nitrox Course, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Equipment.
    Paid For Required Extras The following are required extras when you book the The Phinisi liveaboard: National Park Fees, Port Fees.

    Boat Capacity

    Boat Length 34 metres (112 feet).
    Maximum Guests 18
    Cabins and Bathrooms The The Phinisi dive boat has 7 cabins and 7 bathrooms.
    Cabin Types The The Phinisi has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins, quad cabins.
    Family cabins onboard Family cabins onboard: NO.

    Advanced Divers

    Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3) The The Phinisi liveaboard has 1 out of 3 (i.e. 33%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: YES; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.

    Underwater Photographers

    Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3) The The Phinisi liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.

    Non-Diver Activities

    Non-Diving Activities (Max 17) The The Phinisi liveaboard has 2 out of 17 (i.e. 12%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: NO; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
    Onboard Entertainment (Max 2) The The Phinisi liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.

    Traveller Benefits

    Travel Benefits (Max 6) The The Phinisi liveaboard has 1 out of 6 (i.e. 17%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
    Languages Spoken Onboard The crew onboard the The Phinisi liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.

    Liveaboard Summary

    Conclusion The The Phinisi Myanmar liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.1, is rated 'Superb', and scores 52% on the Scuba Diving Earth luxury rate. This Thailand liveaboard is a 34 metre (112 feet) dive boat for up to 18 guests across 7 cabins (inc. double cabins, twin cabins, quad cabins), and has 7 bathrooms. The The Phinisi Liveaboard has aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. To book: The Phinisi Liveaboard prices start at £142 per day ($189/€170)*.
    More Information To discover more about the The Phinisi diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Thailand you can do this here: The Phinisi. But if you want to compare this Thailand liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Thailand, please take a look at the table below. If you are only interested in Thailand liveaboards, select "Country" from the list of searchable options from first dropdown menu and type "Thailand" in the search box:
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    * Note The above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.33 and for GBP to Euro is 1.2. For an up-to-date cost for the The Phinisi Liveaboard, please visit this link: The Phinisi.

    Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard

    Comments or Questions If you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the The Phinisi Thailand Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
    Please Share Please share details about the experience you had on the The Phinisi Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this The Phinisi Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Thailand liveaboard for them.
    Have Fun & Be Safe There will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the The Phinisi liveaboard above if you've already dived in Thailand from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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