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
Earlier Divezone profile
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.
Measuring 33 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
Historical price: the earlier review quoted US$1,283 for six nights. This is retained as an archive detail, not a current offer.
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
Granite boulder dives, reef photography and northern Andaman liveaboards. Day boats also visit the Similans; route choice, current and park access determine the right trip.
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