Giamani Liveaboard Overview

Torben Lonne
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Torben Lonne
Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
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Front quarter view of the liveaboard dive boat Giamani at anchor in calm water
The Giamani's classic dark blue hull and teak trim give it the look of a traditional Thai dive boat rather than a modern catamaran.
The Giamani liveaboard anchored beside a rocky cliff at dusk
Anchoring close to rocky coastline like this lets Giamani guests roll straight into the dive site without a long tender ride.
Stern view of the Giamani liveaboard showing its dive deck and dual sun deck levels
The open stern dive deck on the Giamani gives divers easy tank storage and giant-stride entry space, standard kit for Thailand's liveaboard fleet.
Side view of the Giamani liveaboard with a diver on the swim platform and an island behind
A diver gears up on the Giamani's swim platform, the low freeboard making giant-stride entries quick between Thailand's dive sites.
Dive deck of the Giamani liveaboard with tanks racked along the rails and boarding ladders
Kit lives right by the exit ladder here, no trekking gear across a slippery deck between dives.
Outdoor breakfast counter on the Giamani's upper deck with toaster, bread and prep sinks built in
Breakfast moves outside on the Giamani, this teak counter doing duty as a compact galley extension between dives.
Wood-paneled cabin on the Giamani with an upper single bunk over a lower double bed
A single bunk over a double works well for a couple traveling with a friend, a common cabin format on smaller liveaboards.
Dive deck on the Giamani with wetsuits hung to dry and tanks racked beside the boarding ladder
Personal gear gets its own hooks and cubbies here, small organisation that matters on a multi day trip.
Salon on the Giamani with blue upholstered bench seating, a bookshelf and blue curtains over the windows
Bookshelves and a proper couch make this feel more like a cosy den than a boat lounge.
Giamani crew member serving a buffet lunch of fresh vegetables and dragon fruit on deck
Buffet meals come with fresh fruit and vegetables prepped on deck, standard fuel for a full day of diving.
Master cabin aboard the Giamani with a dressed double bed, orchid petals and a Buddha print on the wall
Little touches like orchid petals on the turndown are a nice signature for arrival day on this boat.
Saloon on the Giamani with dark leather bench seating, a wall fan and a dive gear care poster by the window
Low tables and wraparound seating make the saloon double as the spot for dive briefings.
Sun deck on the Giamani with cushioned mats laid out under a dusky sky
Some guests skip the cabin and sleep up here instead, open air and a dusk sky over calm water.
Upper deck lounge and dining table on the Giamani, with a stocked drinks fridge and bar cabinet nearby
This table serves as both the meal spot and the trip briefing table, with drinks stocked just behind it.
Shaded upper deck table on the Giamani set for a meal with a rocky island coastline in the background
Anchoring this close to shore is the real case for a liveaboard over a day boat, sites are minutes away, not hours.
Upper deck lounge on the Giamani with a wooden dining table, cushioned bench seating and a mounted TV
A mounted TV and cushioned bench seating turn this upper deck spot into more of a common room than a dining table.
Compact ensuite bathroom aboard the Giamani liveaboard with sink, toilet and shower curtain
A private ensuite like this beats hauling a toilet bag down a shared corridor at 5am for the first dive.

If you want great liveaboard diving and personal experience then the MV Giamani liveaboard is for you. The 24m steel-hulled boat only services ten divers at a time. The Giamani offers a one to six-night dive trips that will give divers an unmatched tour of the Andaman Sea.

About this overview

To help you decide whether this liveaboard fits your dive style, budget, and comfort needs, we’ve researched the boat, itinerary, onboard experience, diving setup, and overall value.
We review liveaboards based on the details that matter most during a multi-day dive trip, including cabins, food, crew support, dive operations, safety, route quality, and how the boat compares with similar options in the destination.

Things we like:

  • Many people said the staff took good care of the equipment and helped with getting in and out of the water.
  • Some people stated that there is a lot of room on the boat and the cabins are spacious.
  • Some divers said they encountered a whale shark on their beautiful dives around Similan.
  • Many divers said it was fantastic to do so many dives with a professional dive master who balanced safety with plenty opportunities to see marine life.

Things we don't like:

  • Some divers said you must go with low expectations as you are not always lucky to encounter large fish.

Diving on the Giamani liveaboard in Thailand

Giamani Liveaboard is the ideal experience for lovers of diving, relaxation, incredible beaches and cultural and culinary discoveries with a temperature between 25 ° C and 35 ° C throughout the year.

Nowadays, it’s scarce to see and observe beauty. With all the pollution, rush and corruption, beauty has become an endangered currency. Thankfully, Thailand didn’t cease to provide the most captivating and dive oriented areas, along the blue Andaman Sea: Aboard Giamani we take you along a trip to discover the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Phi Phi islands, as well as Hin Daeng and Hin Muang for 2 up to 6 days.

It’s not a strike of hazard that leads us to choose the Andaman Sea but our knowledge of all its treasures. The seabed is subdued with beauty: manta rays, sea turtles, barracudas evolve in multicolored coral reefs. The crystal clear waters and the Similan Islands caves render it a perfect spot for diving. On land, the fauna and flora are of an infinite variety and dazzle the traveler: more than 800 endemic species of birds, elephants, monkeys, coconut trees as far as the eye can see, rubber trees, mangroves, etc.

Giamani is not like any other boat, it is custom made to provide all guests with the ultimate services whether they are diving related or not. This 24m long vessel has only 5 en-suite cabins: 1 Master cabin and 4 deluxe cabins and each one is well prepared, air-conditioned and contains a mini-fridge and an individual shower. We specifically limited the access to a maximum of 10 divers to make sure that each and everyone receives an excellent experience and has a delightful trip.

This yacht is not extremely spacious but it’s built to be warm and cheerful. The inside saloon is air-conditioned, includes a TV and a vast marine library for all the curious minds. The open-air saloon area is ideal for dining where you can gaze at all the breathtaking scenery while enjoying the fine cuisine of our chefs. They were selected from the best and have only one goal; to prepare only delicious and mouthwatering food in each meal. We are not restricted to western food, but also to vegetarian, vegan or local Thai food. The latter is a must if you want to savor the exotic Thai cuisine.

Our team is well-coached and includes only the best divers in the world. They will guide you through this journey with all competence. We ensured that the crew is multilingual and can speak up to 12 languages; French, Finnish, Italian, Chinese, Swedish, Thai, etc.

You can bring your own gear if you like or you can rent it on board as you like. The team provides tech diving and side-mount diving as well. And whether you are a pro or new to the diving community, the guides will take you through the whole process step by step. All safety guarantees were arranged. All trips must include life vests, emergency rafts, a first aid kit along with a first aid trained crew, etc.

Things we like:

  • Many people said the staff took good care of the equipment and helped with getting in and out of the water.
  • Some people stated that there is a lot of room on the boat and the cabins are spacious.
  • Some divers said they encountered a whale shark on their beautiful dives around Similan.
  • Many divers said it was fantastic to do so many dives with a professional dive master who balanced safety with plenty opportunities to see marine life.

Things we don't like:

  • Some divers said you must go with low expectations as you are not always lucky to encounter large fish.
Key facts
Year built: 2013
Max divers: 10
Rental equip: Yes ($)
Camera station: Yes
Internet: No
Min logged dives: No minimum
Nitrox: No
Aircon: Yes
Trip length: < 5 Nights
Price range: Mid-range
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