Giamani - Dive Thailand and Burma in Style

Schedule 08/09 | Prices | Description and Photos | Itineraries | Boat Plans

The Giamani is a new top class liveaboard which started in November 2007. The boat was built in 1998 to IMO standards, and she has been carefully looked after by her Italian owner. Now she is being refurbished and converted into a liveaboard taking a maximum 16 guests on cruises of 4 - 9 days in Thailand and Burma. The cruise prices for Giamani's second season are very reasonable, and with the boat being run by the same team as Colona 6, we know of a quality boat offering quality service.

Giamani is one of Phuket's newer liveaboards - you can see some photos and a boat overview on our dive blog:

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Giamani - Liveaboard Prices 2008 / 2009

Similan and Surin Islands - 4 days / 4 nights (14 dives)

Standard cabin (twin share) - 26,000 Baht
Deluxe cabin (triple share) - 27,250 Baht
Deluxe cabin (twin share) - 30,750 Baht

Similan and Surin Islands - 5 days / 5 nights (18 dives)

Standard cabin (twin share) - 32,250 Baht
Deluxe cabin (triple share) - 34,000 Baht
Deluxe cabin (twin share) - 38,250 Baht

Similan and Surin Islands - 6 days / 6 nights (22 dives)

Standard cabin (twin share) - 38,750 Baht
Deluxe cabin (triple share) - 40,750 Baht
Deluxe cabin (twin share) - 46,000 Baht

Thailand & Burma Cruise - 9 days / 9 nights (31 dives)

Standard cabin (twin share) - 64,250 Baht
Deluxe cabin (triple share) - 67,250 Baht
Deluxe cabin (twin share) - 75,000 Baht

Similan /Surin National Park entrance fees of 400 Baht + 200 baht per day &
Burma entry fees 200 U$ are not included - payable on the boat
Trip prices will increase from November 2008 - see schedule for details

Giamani Schedule 2008 / 2009

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MV Giamani has a total of 6 cabins - 4 deluxe and 2 twin standard. The deluxe cabins are on the main deck and have en suite bathrooms. These can be booked as double/twin (for 2 people) or as triple cabins (suitable for singles) - price varies; see the rates above. The two standard twin cabins are on the upper deck and have a common shared bathroom. All cabins are air conditioned, all have seaview windows, and all bathrooms have hot water.

Although the maximum number of guests is 16, on most cruises there will be less, since the deluxe cabins are likely to be booked by couples wanting a double bed, or by 2 people wanting a twin with bathroom. If all deluxe cabins are booked as double/twin, there would only be 12 guests on a full trip.

There are 2 common areas - an indoor salon with a library, TV, DVD player and music system, and also a spacious outdoor area, where meals are served. These areas are both on the upper deck. There is also a sundeck / relaxation area on the main deck at the bow. Food will be the usual delicious Thai cuisine, along with large hungry-diver breakfasts.

Water supply is not a problem, as Giamani has 2 watermakers in addition to the large water tank. Nitrox is available on board for certfied divers, or you can take the Nitrox certification on your cruise.

3rd Diving day - 3 dives and return to Thap Lamu. Transfer to Phuket is provided.

*Dive sites are decided en route based on currents, weather, customer choice, big fish sightings etc.. A typical 3 day / 3 night trip includes Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai and Koh Bon, with a dive possible at the Surin Islands and the Boonsung Wreck.

MV Giamani - Trip Itinerary (9 days / 9 nights)
Thailand & Burma Cruise

Departure day - Pick up around 19:00 in Phuket or 21:00 in Khao Lak; transfer to MV Giamani at Thap Lamu. Cruise to Koh Bon. Note - dinner is served on board.

1st Diving day - 4 dives at Koh Bon & Koh Tachai

2nd Diving day - 2 dives at Richelieu Rock and clear immigration into Burma

3rd to 6th Diving day - 4 dives per day in Burma

7th Diving day - 3 dives in Burma and clear immigration back into Thailand

8th Diving day - 4 dives at Richelieu Rock & Koh Tachai

9th Diving day - 2 dives at Koh Bon & Boonsung Wreck. Return to Thap Lamu. Transfer back to Phuket is provided.

Giamani - Boat Layouts

Main Deck - 1,2,3,4 deluxe cabins - 5 galley - 6 dive deck - 7 bow relaxation area

Upper Deck - 4 wheelhouse - 1,2 standard cabins - 3 bathroom - 5 aircon salon - 6 shaded dining area

Giamani - Boat Summary

Length (m)	24
Width (m)	6.5
Maximum Guests	16*
No. of Cabins	6 (4 deluxe, 2 twin standard)
No. of Bathrooms	5
Max Speed (Knots)	12
Nitrox on Board?	Yes
Comments	New for 2007 - top quality boat

*Note: the four deluxe cabins can be booked as double or triple.
Normally the number of guests on Giamani will be less than 16.

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