A Review of MV Koon9 Liveaboard
Greg
Who is Australian
1 Review
Booked a 4 day/night trip on Koon9 after a bit of research on the Similan Islands and various options. Chose Just bubbles because they had the trip I wanted and their reviews were solid.
Review Just Bubbles:-
Couldn't be happier, last time I was on a liveaboard was 20+ years when I was crew!!! Plus I haven't dived much in past decade and wanted to get the right trip for safety and enjoyment - Jamie looked after every aspect of planning and we kept in regular contact via whatsapp, feel he went above and beyond.
Review Koon9:-
Things to like include its massive, 150 ft and wide beam so reduces the rock and roll under way and at certain anchorages, the dive deck is therefore uncluttered and easily caters for the significant number of liveaboard and day trippers that come and go.
The cabins were great, including spacious bathroom.
Food was really great for my tastes, alternating between Thai/Western and even a Korean BBQ night, I was buddied up with some vegetarians and the crew cooked separate varied meals for them.
Crew were great from Linda who runs the show to our excellent dive master Alex and the dive deck crew, you could tell they enjoyed the experience too and looked after me extremely well.
Dive conditions were varied and the itinerary was adapted as need to ensure comfort and safety as there was some extreme winds and waves near the end, all part of diving but always felt safe.
Transfers and dive equipment t from Amity were also high standard. Overall I was thrilled and would hesitate recommending!! Thanks
Review Just Bubbles:-
Couldn't be happier, last time I was on a liveaboard was 20+ years when I was crew!!! Plus I haven't dived much in past decade and wanted to get the right trip for safety and enjoyment - Jamie looked after every aspect of planning and we kept in regular contact via whatsapp, feel he went above and beyond.
Review Koon9:-
Things to like include its massive, 150 ft and wide beam so reduces the rock and roll under way and at certain anchorages, the dive deck is therefore uncluttered and easily caters for the significant number of liveaboard and day trippers that come and go.
The cabins were great, including spacious bathroom.
Food was really great for my tastes, alternating between Thai/Western and even a Korean BBQ night, I was buddied up with some vegetarians and the crew cooked separate varied meals for them.
Crew were great from Linda who runs the show to our excellent dive master Alex and the dive deck crew, you could tell they enjoyed the experience too and looked after me extremely well.
Dive conditions were varied and the itinerary was adapted as need to ensure comfort and safety as there was some extreme winds and waves near the end, all part of diving but always felt safe.
Transfers and dive equipment t from Amity were also high standard. Overall I was thrilled and would hesitate recommending!! Thanks
Visited dive sites: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock on a 4 Days / 4 Nights Liveaboard Trip in Thailand.
Marine life spotted during the trip by Greg:
Giant Moray Eel, Barracuda, Giant Trevally, Orbicular Batfish, Clown Anemonefish, Titan Triggerfish, Bluespotted Stingray, Green Turtle, Tawny Nurse Shark, Humphead / Napoleon Wrasse.
