#	Destination	days/ nights	Departure	Arrival	Price per diver
						*	ST	DL	M
	GI01	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	01-Nov-2008	05-Nov-2008	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI02	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	06-Nov-2008	10-Nov-2008	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI03	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	11-Nov-2008	15-Nov-2008	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI04	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	16-Nov-2008	20-Nov-2008	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI05	Similan, Richelieu	6/6	21-Nov-2008	27-Nov-2008	THB	38,750	40,750	46,000
	GI06	Similan, Richelieu, Burma	9/9	28-Nov-2008	07-Dec-2008	THB	64,250	67,250	75,000
	GI07	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	08-Dec-2008	12-Dec-2008	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI08	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	13-Dec-2008	17-Dec-2008	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI09	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	18-Dec-2008	22-Dec-2008	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI10	Similan, Richelieu	5/5	23-Dec-2008	28-Dec-2008	THB	32,250	34,000	38,250
	GI11	Similan, Richelieu	5/5	29-Dec-2008	03-Jan-2009	THB	32,250	34,000	38,250
	GI12	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	04-Jan-2009	08-Jan-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI13	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	09-Jan-2009	13-Jan-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI14	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	14-Jan-2009	18-Jan-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI15	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	19-Jan-2009	23-Jan-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI16	Similan, Richelieu	6/6	24-Jan-2009	30-Jan-2009	THB	38,750	40,750	46,000
	GI17	Similan, Richelieu, Burma	9/9	31-Jan-2009	09-Feb-2009	THB	64,250	67,250	75,000
	GI18	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	10-Feb-2009	14-Feb-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI19	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	15-Feb-2009	19-Feb-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI20	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	20-Feb-2009	24-Feb-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI21	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	25-Feb-2009	01-Mar-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI22	Similan, Richelieu	6/6	02-Mar-2009	08-Mar-2009	THB	38,750	40,750	46,000
	GI23	Similan, Richelieu, Burma	9/9	09-Mar-2009	18-Mar-2009	THB	64,250	67,250	75,000
	GI24	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	19-Mar-2009	23-Mar-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI25	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	24-Mar-2009	28-Mar-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI26	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	29-Mar-2009	02-Apr-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI27	Similan, Richelieu, Burma	9/9	03-Apr-2009	12-Apr-2009	THB	64,250	67,250	75,000
	GI28	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	13-Apr-2009	17-Apr-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI29	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	18-Apr-2009	22-Apr-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750
	GI30	Similan, Richelieu	4/4	23-Apr-2009	27-Apr-2009	THB	26,000	27,250	30,750

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Itinerary

THAILAND - NORTHERN Cruise (3 Days) - Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock & Boonsoong Wreck - 11 Dives - 3 Days / 3 Nights

WEDNESDAY - Leave from Thap Lamu Port at 21:00. Travel overnight to the fantastic dive destination Koh Bon.
Transfer from Phuket to Thap Lamu port from Phuket is included.
THURSDAY – Dive no.1 and no.2 at Koh Bon, best location to see Manta Rays. Dive no.3 and no.4 at Koh Tachai with a chance mid afternoon between dives to visit the beach.
FRIDAY - Dive no.5, no.6, no.7 at the world famous site of Richelieu Rock. Dive no.8 in the Surin Islands.
SATURDAY - Dive no.9 is an early morning dive at Koh Tachai followed by dive no.10 at Koh Bon. Dive no.11 the final dive of the trip is at Boonsoong Wreck, great location for all kinds of macro marine life. Return to Thap Lamu port and transfer back to Phuket.

THAILAND - NORTHERN Cruise (6 Days) - The Similan's and Surin Islands - 22 Dives - 6 Days / 6 Nights

SUNDAY - Leave from Patong Bay at 21:00. Travel overnight to the fantastic Similan Islands .
(Note: our six day cruise that is after our three day cruise, departs from Thap Lamu port, not Patong, transfer from Phuket to Thap Lamu provided)
MONDAY - Three day dives around the Similan Islands . With a chance late afternoon to visit island no.4 for a couple of hours. Dive no.4 a night dive in Donald Duck bay at island no .four. Stay onboard overnight in one of the secluded bays. Relax and watch a film or read a book.
TUESDAY - Dive no.5 at the Similan Islands , then onward travel to Koh Bon for Dives no.6 and 7. Dive no.8 could be either a sunset dive at Ko Tachai or a night dive at Koh Tachai. Stay onboard overnight at Koh Tachai. Watch a film or get an early night!
WEDNESDAY - Dive no.9 is at Koh Tachai, then onward to the world famous dive site Richelieu Rock for Dives no.10 and 11. Dive no.12 could be either a sunset dive at Ko Tachai or a night dive at Koh Bon.
THURSDAY - Dives no.13 at Koh Tachai, Dive no.14 at Koh Bon then continue south back to the Similan Islands . Dives no.15 and no.16 in the Similan Islands . Dive no.16 either sunset or night dive.
FRIDAY – Dives no17, no.18, no.19 and no.20 in The Similan Islands. Enjoy a afternoon trip to Island no.8, for those with lots of energy join our tour leader on a hike to the viewpoint, a perfect place to get some amazing photos of the Islands and the Andaman Sea .
SATURDAY: Dive no 21 and no.22 in the south of the Similan chain, Boulder City and Shark Fin Reef, perfect sites for the final dives with chances to see all life big and small. Then it's time to head back to Patong Bay . Disembarkation at Patong Bay , 18:00

(Note: our six day cruise that follows our three day cruise; departs from Thap Lamu port, not Patong, transfer from Phuket to Thap Lamu provided)
(Note: our six day cruise that precedes our Thailand and Burma trip will return to Thap Lamu port, not Patong. Transfer to Phuket is included).

THAILAND & BURMA CRUISE (9 Days)

31 Dives in total - 9 Days / 9 Nights
19 dives in Burma and 12 dives in Thailand.

SUNDAY - Leave from Thap Lamu at 21:00. Travel overnight to the fantastic dive site of Koh Bon.
MONDAY – The first two dives at Koh Bon which is one of the best sites for spotting Manta Rays followed by two dives at Koh Tachai, home of many kinds of marine life. Watch the sunset and enjoy a relaxing evening onboard.
TUESDAY - Two dives at the world famous Richelieu Rock, then cruise to Kawthung in Myanmar. Clear border formalities before cruising out towards the islands of Myanmar.
WEDNESDAY – The first dive at Rocky Island followed by two day dives and one night dive at Shark Cave.
THURSDAY – Two dives at South Twin and two more exhilarating dives at North Twin.
FRIDAY – The location for this day of diving will be Black Rock; this is the most northern point of our trip. 4 dives in total at Black Rock.
SATURDAY: 4 fast and exciting dives at Burma Banks. Please note Burma Banks is a long way out to sea in open water, so visiting this location is weather dependent. If the sea conditions do not allow there are many other outstanding dive sites we can visit.
SUNDAY: The first dive at Far Away Banks, followed by Western Rocky and Cupola Island. Three dives in total before returning to Kawthung to check out of Myanmar and back in to Thailand.
MONDAY: Another chance to dive at Richelieu Rock, have your cameras ready. After two dives at this site we will cruise further south for two dives at Koh Tachai.
TUESDAY: Early morning dive at Koh Bon followed by the final dive at Boonsoong Wreck.
9 fantastic days of diving onboard MV Giamani in Thailand and Burma.

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Included in this Price is:

• Full accommodation on board in airconditioned or fan cabin.
• All meals, tea, coffee and fruits.
• A qualified PADI Divemaster as your dive guide.
• Up to 4 dives/day including night dive
• Tanks and weights.

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Not included in the price:

• SIMILAN NATIONALPARK FEE
  400 THB Entry Fee + 200 THB User Fee per person per day
• SURIN NATIONALPARK FEE
  400 THB Entry Fee + 200 THB User Fee per person per day
• BURMA ENTRY FEE
  150 USD per person are additional and to be paid by guest before departure in cash USD.
  Please bring 4 passport pictures and 2 copies of your passport.

• PERSONAL DIVING EQUIPMENT
  You can rent a full set of equipment. Price per day upon request.

Divesite Description

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Technical Details

Built in the year 1998
Length 24m (78.7ft)
Beam 6.5m (21ft)
Draft 2 m (6 ft)
Material: Steel
Tonage: 62 tons
Two NISSAN engines each with 230 HP
Max speed of 12 knots
A cruising speed of 9 knots
Range: 3000 miles
Two generators each with 30kw
All cabins complete with 220v of Electricity 24 hours a day
Two L&W compressors
NITROX system onboard
Large inflatable dingy with an outboard of 30bhp
Fitted with modern navigation equipment
Fully equipment medic first aid and oxygen system
Water capacity: 10,000 Liters
Water makers 2 X 4000 liters per day
Comfortable sofa area
Library
CD / VCD Music system with music selection
DVD Player with a library of films
Cabin Types Available
2 Standard Twin Share Cabins
4 Deluxe Triple share or Twin share Cabins
ALL Standard cabins have the following facilities
Air condition & Fan
Shared bathroom & hot shower
Cupboard space for storing your belongings
Large panoramic window.

ALL Deluxe cabins have the following facilities
Individually controlled Air condition & Fan
En suite facilities (private toilet & hot shower)
Cupboard space for storing your belongings
Sea views.