Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Five stars are not enough! This was an exceptional trip with a brilliant crew, what a wonderful week. We were upgraded from Gentle Giant to the Raga; this was an unexpected bonus as the boat was excellent. Well appointed, comfortable cabins etc. The food was restaurant quality, every day the meals and snacks were different, from coconut smoothies to ice cream cones! The crew couldn’t have been more helpful, from the boat drivers to the kitchen staff & guides, they were all friendly , attentive and eager to help. Nothing seemed to faze them and nothing was too much trouble. This is undoubtedly the best liveaboard I have been on - well done Smile Dolphin, we will definitely be using you again.”
Recommended for: The staff - friendly, kind & attentive. The boat - excellent facilities. The diving - obviously!.
Customer Review By Russell A, from: United Kingdom scored the Gentle Giant Liveaboard 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 47 reviews and information click here: Gentle Giant Liveaboard .
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Gentle Giant Liveaboard Boat Features
The Gentle Giant Liveaboard scores 43% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 7 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Gentle Giant Liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, it has free WIFI internet onboard, which means you can stay up-to-date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. What’s more, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Sun deck
- • WIFI Internet (Free)
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The boat features that are not found on the Gentle Giant Liveaboard include the following: Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Indoor saloon, Leisure deck, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Airport transfer
- • Hotel transfer
- • WIFI Internet
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Gentle Giant Liveaboard Cabin Features
The Gentle Giant Liveaboard scores 45% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 5 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Gentle Giant Liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has family cabins, which means you can travel and scuba dive as a family on the Gentle Giant Liveaboard. What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
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- • Aircon cabins
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Family cabins
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Gentle Giant Liveaboard include the following: Daily housekeeping, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Gentle Giant Liveaboard Diving Features
The Gentle Giant Liveaboard scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 12 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Gentle Giant Liveaboard offers scuba diving courses, so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience at an additional charge. In addition, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. What’s more, it offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry. You’ll also find it has nitrox available as a paid extra so you can extend bottom times if you choose.
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Paid)
- • Nitrox course
- • Outside showers
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Gentle Giant Liveaboard include the following: Camera room, Camera station, Rebreather support, Rinse hoses, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Tenders for diving, Underwater scooters.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
Gentle Giant Liveaboard Food & Dining Features
The Gentle Giant Liveaboard scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 7 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Gentle Giant Liveaboard has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Gentle Giant Liveaboard include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Half-board option, Set menu dinner, Vegan options.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Gentle Giant Liveaboard Drink & Refreshment Features
The Gentle Giant Liveaboard scores 28% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 2 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Gentle Giant Liveaboard offers beer for purchase onboard. In addition, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, soft drinks at meal times, and tea & coffee.
- • Beer available
- • Free soft drinks
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Gentle Giant Liveaboard include the following: Bar, Fine wines selection, Free wine w/dinner, Welcome cocktails, Wine available.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Soft drinks at meal times
- • Tea & coffee
Gentle Giant Liveaboard Other Recreational Activities
The Gentle Giant Liveaboard scores 0% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 0 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
Gentle Giant Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Gentle Giant dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Thailand. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Gentle Giant Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Hotel transfer
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Soft drinks at meal times
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ WiFi internet
Gentle Giant Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Gentle Giant dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Thailand.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Gentle Giant Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Alcoholic drinks at dinner
- + Diving insurance
- + Gratuities
- + Nitrox
- + Nitrox course
- + Private dive guide
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
Gentle Giant Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Gentle Giant dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees are mandatory to support conservation efforts in Thailand and protect the underwater ecosystems you will be diving.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Gentle Giant Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! National park fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 27.0m (88.6ft)
- Beam: 6.0m (19.7ft)
- Max guests: 20
- Cabins: 10
- Bathrooms: 10
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Gentle Giant are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Gentle Giant. Gentle Giant liveaboard scores 52% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 9 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Depth Sounder
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Gentle Giant Liveaboard include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, Crew Trained in First Aid, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Emergency Flares, Engine room CCTV, Fishfinder, Satellite & Mobile Phones, Search light.