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Purchased and completely refurbished in 2007, Giamani is one of the newest liveaboard’s to serve Phuket. Like its sister ship Colona, Giamani is a spacious comfortable liveaboard with a maximum of 16 passengers onboard. There are two standard cabins and four deluxe cabins onboard, the two standard cabins are situated on the upper deck behind the wheel house, and feature bunk beds, air conditioning, and share one bathroom. The deluxe cabins are located on the main deck and all feature three beds, air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms and beautiful ocean views from the cabin door. The deluxe cabins can be booked by 2 divers who do not wish to share with another diver.
Length: 24 meters / 79 foot
Beam: 6.5 meters / 21 foot
Cruise: 9 knots
Divers: 16
The dive deck is large and spacious, with camera tables for photographers to use. The design has been well planned out to maximize the use of the space available, to unsure the divers comfort at all times. Situated on the main deck, the dining area is where all of the meals onboard will be served. The meals are served as a buffet, and comprise of Thai and Western cuisine, and there are plenty of snacks in between meal times to make sure nobody goes hungry. A comfortable saloon area is where most divers spend there time relaxing in the evening, the saloon features a TV and DVD player, to watch movies, or take a look at the photo’s that you have taken. The saloon also features an extensive marine life library with plenty of titles to keep you happy.
Cabin and Bathroom Facilities.
There are 2 standard twin share cabins plus 4 twin or triple share deluxe cabins.
Cabin Facilities:
- Air Conditioning
- Bedding and Blankets
- Towels
- Reading Lights
The deluxe cabins feature en-suite cabins with a hot fresh water showers, individually controlled air conditioning, wardrobe and sea views. The two standard cabins feature shared bathroom facilities with hot shower, air conditioning, fan, wardrobe and a large panoramic ocean view windows.
Facilities and Food
Crew
Giamani has very high standards of service and on every trip there will be:
- Tour Leader
- 1-2 Divemaster’s
- Captain
- Cook
- Engineer
- Deck Hand
- Hostess
Onboard Facilities
- Spacious and well equipped Dive Deck and Platform
- Sun Deck
- Large Saloon area
- TV, DVD, Stereo
- Extensive Library, containing Fish Guides, Dive Magazines and general titles.
- Large range of DVD’s and music CD’s for your entertainment
- Small Dingy – Used to pick up divers and also take people on to the islands to explore
- Fresh Water showers located on the dive deck
Food and Drink
All Meals are served on the upper deck and are served as a buffet.
- Western Breakfasts.
- Thai and International Cuisine for Lunch and Dinner.
- Fresh Fruits available all day.
- Water, Tea, Coffee are available free of charge.
- Toast, biscuits, sweets and cakes are also provided throughout the day.
- Soft Drinks and Beer is also available on board for a small charge.
As with all liveaboard’s the food is of a very high standard, and if there is one thing for certain, it is that you will not go hungry.
Note: If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know when booking.
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| Giamani - Schedule 2008 - 2009 |
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| NOVEMBER |
| Cruise |
Period |
Itinerary |
Days & Nights |
| GI01 |
01 Nov - 05 Nov |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI02 |
06 Nov - 10 Nov |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI03 |
11 Nov - 15 Nov |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI04 |
16 Nov - 20 Nov |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI05 |
21 Nov - 27 Nov |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
6D/6N |
| GI06 |
28 Nov - 07 Dec |
Thailand and Burma
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9D/9N |
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| DECEMBER |
| Cruise |
Period |
Itinerary |
Days & Nights |
| GI07 |
08 Dec- 12 Dec |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI08 |
13 Dec - 17 Dec |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI09 |
18 Dec - 22 Dec |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI10 |
23 Dec - 28 Dec |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
5D/5N |
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| JANUARY |
| Cruise |
Period |
Itinerary |
Days & Nights |
| GI11 |
29 Dec - 03 Jan |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
5D/5N |
| GI12 |
04 Jan - 08 Jan |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI13 |
09 Jan - 13 Jan |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI14 |
14 Jan - 18 Jan |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI15 |
19 Jan - 23 Jan |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI16 |
24 Jan - 30 Jan |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
6D/6N |
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| FEBRUARY |
| Cruise |
Period |
Itinerary |
Days & Nights |
| GI17 |
31 Jan - 09 Feb |
Thailand and Burma
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9D/9N |
| GI18 |
10 Feb - 14 Feb |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI19 |
15 Feb - 24 Feb |
Thailand & Burma cruise |
9D/9N |
| GI20 |
25 Feb - 01 Mar |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
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| MARCH |
| Cruise |
Period |
Itinerary |
Days & Nights |
| GI21 |
02 Mar - 08 Mar |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
6D/6N |
| GI22 |
09 Mar - 18 Mar |
Thailand and Burma
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9D/9N |
| GI23 |
19 Mar - 23 Mar |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI24 |
24 Mar - 28 Mar |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
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| APRIL |
| Cruise |
Period |
Itinerary |
Days & Nights |
| GI25 |
29 Mar- 02 Apr |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI26 |
03Apr - 12 Apr |
Thailand and Burma
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9D/9N |
| GI27 |
13 Apr - 17 Apr |
Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI28 |
18 Apr - 22 Apr |
Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
| GI29 |
23 Apr - 27 Apr |
Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, & Richelieu Rock |
4D/4N |
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| Liveaboard Cruise Prices per person 2008 - 2009 |
THAILAND - NORTHERN Cruise (4 Days)
The Similan's and Surin Islands
14 Dives - 4 Days / 4 Nights |
| STANDARD CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE ( shared bathroom): |
26'000 Baht |
| DELUXE CABIN TRIPLE SHARE RATE ( en suite bathroom): |
27'250 Baht
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| DELUXE CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en suite bathroom): |
30'750 Baht
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| Similan's National Park Fee 1600 Baht per person paid locally on the boat |
THAILAND - NORTHERN Cruise (5 Days)
The Similan's and Surin Islands
18 Dives - 5 Days / 5 Nights |
| STANDARD CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE ( shared bathroom): |
32'250 Baht
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| DELUXE CABIN TRIPLE SHARE RATE ( en suite bathroom): |
34'000 Baht |
| DELUXE CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en suite bathroom): |
38'250 Baht
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| Similan's National Park Fee 1800 Baht per person paid locally on the boat |
THAILAND - NORTHERN Cruise (6 Days)
The Similan's and Surin Islands
22 Dives - 6 Days / 6 Nights |
| STANDARD CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE ( shared bathroom): |
38'750 Baht
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| DELUXE CABIN TRIPLE SHARE RATE ( en suite bathroom): |
40'750 Baht |
| DELUXE CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en suite bathroom): |
46'000 Baht
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| Similan's National Park Fee 2000 Baht per person paid locally on the boat |
THAILAND & BURMA CRUISE (9 Days)
31 Dives in total - 9 Days / 9 Nights
19 dives in Burma and 12 dives in Thailand. |
| STANDARD CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE ( shared bathroom): |
64'250 Baht
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| DELUXE CABIN TRIPLE SHARE RATE ( en suite bathroom): |
67'250 Baht |
| DELUXE CABIN TWIN SHARE RATE (en suite bathroom): |
75'000 Baht
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Similan IslandsNational Park Fee 1600 Baht per person paid locally on the boat
200 US$ Burma entrance/user fee |
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Boat Specs and Safety
Technical Specifications
- Built in year 1998
- Size — 24m x 6.5m
- Draft 2 meters
- Constructed out of Steel
- Top speed — 12 knots
- Cruising speed — 9 knots
- 2 x 330 Nissan engines
- 2 x 30 KW generators
- 2 x L&W dive tank compressors
- 12 liter aluminum tanks with international fittings (DIN adapters available for rent)
- Nitrox Blending Facility onboard.
- Electricity 220V — 24 hours per day
- Fresh Water Maker 2 x 4000 liters a day
- Environmental waste storage tank
Safety Features
- Satellite phone
- Mobile phone
- VHF Radio
- SSB Radio
- Depth sounder X 2
- Radar X 2
- EPIRB
- CB Radio, 24h contact with NAVY
- O2 tank + O2 instructor provider on board
- MFA Kit + Emergency First Response instructors on board
- Two life rafts complete with jackets throughout
- Emergency evacuation facilities with helicopter & ambulance
- Affiliated member with the Hyperbaric Chamber in Phuket
- Fire extinguishers
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