The Phinisi

The Junk proudly presents: her sister boat The Phinisi, officially known as ‘Cheng I Sao’. From November 2018 onwards, The Phinisi (pronounced: Pinisi) will be operating liveaboards in Thailand and Myanmar with 4 different itineraries: 4, 6, 7 and 10 night dive cruises.
While a remarkable history and character unites the two yachts, The Phinisi complements The Junk by offering various itineraries in Thailand and an exciting new destination: Myanmar! With 7 and 10 night itineraries, The Phinisi takes you to the best dive sites in the beautfiul Mergui Archipelago.

Some of the key features on The Phinisi

​THE CABINS

•  7 aircon cabins
•  Individual aircon control
•  Ensuite bathroom with hot water
•  Overhead reading lights
•  Bath towels
•  Lockable safety box
•  Cupboards for personal items

THE DIVING

•  Shaded dive deck
•  Personal set-up area & storage crate
•  12l Alu-Tanks, weights & belt
•  15l Alu/Steel-Tanks, weights & belt
•  Aqualung rental equipment* (*Charges apply)
•  SMB (Safety Sausages)* (*Free of charge for duration of trip)
•  Personal Diving/Deck Towel
•  Nitrox available* (*Charges apply)
•  Diving courses (*Charges apply)

THE BOAT

• Aircon/Fan Salon
•  42″ Flatscreen TV
•  Library of movies, books & games
•  Covered outdoor & indoor dining
•  All meals served buffet style
•  Self service drinks & snacks* (*Charges apply)
•  Sundeck with beds
•  2 support RIBs

THE EXTRAS

• Yacht boutique (Equipment/Merchandise)
•  Island visits
•  Service with a smile

Cabin facilities

• Guests: 18
• Double Cabins (fixed and flexible): 5
• Quad Cabins: 2
• En-suite per cabin: Yes
• Aircon: Individually controlled units
• Fans: Yes
• Hairdryer: No
• Towels: Yes
• Amenities Provided: Shower Gel 

Communal areas

• Indoor Lounge: Yes
• Plasma Screen: Yes
• Library & Music: Yes
• Outdoor Dining Area: Yes
• Personal Item Storage: Yes
• Camera Table: Yes
• Charging Station: Indoor
• Outdoor Shaded Area: Yes
• Sundeck (un-shaded): Yes
• Cushion Loungers: Yes

On board safety

• First Aid: Fully Stocked Kit
• Emergency Responders: Yes
• Emergency Oxygen: Yes
• Life jackets: 40
• Life Rafts: 2 x 25 person
• Life Rings: 4
• Electronics: 3 x VHF/ 2 x CB/ Sat Nav System/ Video Depth Sound/ Sat Phone
• EPIRB: Yes
• Smoke/CO2/Heat Detectors: Yes 

Dive deck

• Personal Storage: Under bench
• Equipment Rinse Tanks: 1
• Camera Rinse Tanks: 1
• Camera Table: Yes
• Deck Towel: Supplied
• Deck Heads: 2
• Tenders: 2

Diving facilities

• Scuba Equipment Rental: Aqualung (Additional charges apply)
• 12l Aluminium Tank: FOC
• 15l Aluminium/Steel Tank: Additional charges apply
• Weights: FOC
• Valve Fittings: DIN and INT
• Compressors 2 x Coltri
• Nitrox Bank System: Up to 32% (Additional charges apply)
• Tech Diving Friendly: Yes
• Re-breather Friendly: Yes
• Re-breather Rental: No
• Surface Marker Buoys: Yes

Food & beverage

• Full Board: 3 meals plus snacks
• Fresh Coffee: Yes
• Black & Herbal Teas: Yes
• Carbonated Soft Drinks: Yes
• Fruit Juices: Yes

Alcoholic Beverages

• Beer: Available
• Wines: Available