SY June Hong Chian Lee has appeared in movies such as Swiss Family Robinson and James Bond’s The Man With The Golden Gun!
SY June Hong Chian Lee dive boat review
SY June Hong Chian Lee liveaboard was built in Malaysia in 1962 and was used to transport wood charcoal. She was then restored in 1998 and since then, has been running regular tours around some of the Similan Islands best dive sites there is to offer.
Reaching 30 meters in length, she can accommodate up to 18 divers within any of the two double, two triple and two quad bed cabins all located on the lower deck, all equipped with en-suite amenities.
Advanced Open Water Diver and other PADI dive certification courses are available including a free buoyancy workshop, just in case you haven’t dived for a long time.
Another great thing about SY June Hong Chian Lee is that there is a variety of mouth-watering Thai and European dishes on offer, usually around 5-6 per sitting served in buffet style, which is one of the reasons why guests keep coming back to this Similan liveaboard. You can also get your daily dose of complimentary tea and coffee as well as fruits and snacks.
On board facilities and services review:
- Nitrox
- Dive platform at sea level
- 2 Motorized dive dinghies
- Air-conditioned saloon with video, music system, marine & general interest library
- 150m² deck area for relaxation
- Water dispenser
Budget Range/Rate: Starts at US$1,283 for 6 nights tour
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
Similan Islands
Great Biodiversity and fauna. Excellent chances to spot the giants Manta rays and Whale Sharks. Superb Scenery of tropical islands! Good spot for underwater photography.
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