hi thomas, hi patrick (and all of you on board that great ship),
even now, after we returned from that fantastic trip to the similans where we had the pleasure of enjoying your care and company, we are still enjoying "the aftermath": it was an unforgettable trip because of more reasons than we can possibly name. among so many we just want to mention the great mix of knowledge and friendliness of patrick, who made every dive a unique experience and a span of time when we really felt connected with the fascinating world under water and above. the openness and competence of every single crew member will stay with us. as will be the case with the warm welcome that we received from thomas before and after the trip. we simply can´t imagine any better way to spend five days and six nights in that small paradise called similans than doing it with you folks on board the jonathan-cruiser.
verena & achim
p.s.: we had heard so many stories about the destructions underwater caused by the tsunami that we were quite weary joining the trip. now that we are home we have to say: go down there yourself, give the folks and the region in general a try. they deserve it (and you will have the time of your life, since there is still more to see than in most other places that call themselves great diving spots - anywhere)
Verena & Achim - Sunday, May 29, 2005 at 16:39:08
Hallå Thomas, Patrik o resten av gänget. Kan berätta att nu har "sommaren" försökt börja visa sig i Sverige. Ca 10+ , ungefär som i Kata.
Ville bara tacka för möjligheten jag fick att åka med er som guide. Har nu börjat med instruktörs arbeten hemma i Sverige. Inte riktigt samma vatten, men man har saknat det.
Sköt om er och hälsa alla på båten.
// Martin
Martin Nilsson - Monday, May 9, 2005 at 17:01:43
Thanks to all from the MV Jonathan Cruiser, for the last of the season Liveaboard trips around the Similan islands. Diving was fantastic, food was great, and the boat as you say "was fun". Special thanks to Patrick for pointing out some of the smaller creatures that live hidden away under the rocks. PS DVD was good. Hopefully see you all again soon. Stuart.
Stuart Camsey - Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 15:48:23
A big thanks to the entire Jonathan Cruiser for a wonderful trip with great atmosphere and superb food. Everyone on board made a great effort - and succeded - to make sure that we had a fantastic time.
The diving was spectacular - I'll come back next year for those Manta's and Whale Sharks. My close encounter with a lovesick leopard shark is definitely one of the most impressing experiences I've had so far
Thanks to everyone and see you next season
Karin ( Lady Shark ;))) )
Karin - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 08:14:19
Hi Thomas and staff,
Just wanted to say a big thanks to all again, the diving was great, lots to see, Mantas, White tips, leopard and Nurse Sharks, Albino Frog fish and much more. As usual the food and service on the boat was superb (Aroy mak mak)say hello to Patrick Yai, Mama Lek and the rest of the crew they all worked extremly hard to make everything a success. Hi to all the divers on the boat (Steffan & Patricia, Paul & Penny, Layla, Lena, Ronnie, Ingmar, Lawrence, Damion, Arnold, and Stu) sorry about the spelling of some names, the cruise dates were 20/4 to 25/04 2005, I hope to see you all soon
All the best Jon Stobbs
Jonathan Stobbs - Monday, May 2, 2005 at 18:35:42
Först och främst vill jag tacka Thomas för all hjälp med bokningar och annat.
Tack Patrik och Jay för ännu en kannon trip till similian som var minst lika bra som föra året specielt MANTAN på skymningsdyket.
Även mamma Leak och övrig besätning är super trevliga.
Tack och trevlig fortsätning.
Torbjören Andersson - Friday, April 15, 2005 at 08:58:23
We just want to say that we had a great time on the dive cruise, even though we didn't see any Mantas (when we later went to Hin Daeng/Hin Muang we realized why: all of them were there!). Great service, great food and great guidance. Also many thanks to Thomas for excellent help with all practicalities which went very smoothly.
p.s. If Kristin and Axel read this: please let us know if you would like a guide on your trip to Stockholm.
d.s.
Micke & Anna - Sunday, April 10, 2005 at 12:01:53
Hello! ..and thanks for a very nice trip 16th-22nd of March! Nice and helpful crew, nice diving friends, nice food, nice everything! Missed the manta though... but will keep my eyes open next year!
Vivi K - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 16:21:48
Stort tack till hela besättningen på Jonathan Cruiser 2 - 8 mars: Patrik som mycket säker, hjälpsam och rolig dykledare (trots bristen på "utlovade" mantor ;-), Martin som trygg divemaster för Team Sweden, Mama Lek och Mael för underbart god mat (fast fler frog eggs blir det nog inte..), Tun och Nuej för all hjälp med dykutrustning, i- och uppstigningar (avtagning av Evas fenor i höga vågor vid uppstigning ger många extra plus :) och så kapten Mong förstås som perfekt skeppare till alla härliga dykplatser.
Och naturligtvis också stort tack till Thomas för all information (snabba mailsvar varje gång) innan vi kom iväg och för trevligt bemötande på plats! Jätteskönt också att börja dykturen med att bli hämtad på hotellet av Kapten Mongs leende och gulliga fru (kommer inte ihåg namnet..).
Vi mådde som prinsar och prinsessor hela dykresan; uppassning till 100%, bara att dyka, äta, slappa och njuta! Vi kommer gärna tillbaka!
Hoppas verkligen att ni inte blivit drabbade av den nya jordbävningen!
Nu, hemma i Sverige igen, ser vi fram emot Patriks dykfilm och drömmer oss tillbaka. TACK!
Hälsningar från Team Sweden: Eva, Anders, Elin & Mats
Eva Thorsson - Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 07:33:54
Vi har just klivit av Jonathan liveaboden mellan 23-29 mars,och ar valdigt nojda med allt. Dykningen pa Similan ar helt super! Mamma Leks mat...otroligt god.Patrik och Yai verkligen proffsiga dykguider. Till hela personalen pa Jonathan ett jatte stort Tack for en lyckad trip.We will be back!! Sussi o Frej
Sussi o Frej - Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 03:12:54
Thanks again, We just finnished our sixth tour with JC.It was as nice as all trips we have done. Thanks Patrick for being so professinal and at the same time always so happygoing.we arealso so happy to see the minimum affects on divesites after the tsunami.As a mattrer of fact there seemed to be more fishes than before the tsunami at some of the divesites.Manta at Shark Fin Reef!!.Thanks to the fantastic crew.Thanks to Mama Lek for wonderful food.and finally Good Luck Yai with your new life.We arecoming back Sven and Cecilia
Sven and Cecilia Ginman - Monday, March 28, 2005 at 09:21:08
Hi everyone! Spending my holiday on your nice and comfortable boat was really a pleasure; your crew and diving assistance is excellent and Mama Lek is one of the best cook I've ever met! Thank you all guys! See you next year! Elena
elena - Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 07:59:21
Hello Lotta, Yai and Thomas,
meanwhile I´m back in Germany and I still think of this famous, extraordinary and realy wonderful five days with you on board. It was my first liveaboat trip and I think it will by my best, even if other liveaboats came along. Everything was excellent, the boat, the guides, my fellow withdivers, the crew, the similans (even after the Tsunami), the food and of course being my friends (the Lanta team).
If someone looks for a liveaboard, go Jonathan!! Helmut
Helmut (Lanta Team) - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 12:10:06
Var ute med Jonathan mellan 16 feb till 22 feb -05. Sikten var helt enorm 30+ vissa dyk! Personal var helt underbar. Tack Lotta & Jay! För att inte tala om den otroligt goda maten.
Rekomenderar Jonathan Cruiser varmt.
Thomas Åhlstedt - Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 06:06:08
for all people that want to see the similan after te tsunami look at:
http://www.duiken.tv/films/preview.php?size=320x240&videoid=74
As you see it's still great to dive there.
Thomas thx for everything you and you
Crew did for use.
Lester - Friday, February 25, 2005 at 06:40:56
I'm in Phuket since December 1st where I did my OW, AOW and Rescue course. I was in Phuket on December 26th but not on the beach. To be honest with you, the Similans right now are even better than the Phuket day trips I did the first 2 weeks of December. There's even less boat than usual. NOW IS THE TIME TO GO. Good boat, good crew, good food, flat sea. How can you ask for more ?
Alain Belkaious - Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 20:51:08
Happy rooster year to Thomas and all members on the Jonathan cruiser.
It was my second time to join in your cruise in the past 3 months. Until now, I still can't believe I went back Phuket so soon since I ever suffered from the heavy seasickness last November. Sure, no exception for this dive trip. But I know I will go back to this magic liveaboard in the near future. Thank you all for your dedication, hard working, and the joy you brought to me between 9th and 15th of Feb. 2005.
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Julia, Taiwan - Monday, February 21, 2005 at 09:01:33
Hello Thomas!
The Feb 2nd to Feb 8th cruise was superb!
Huge salute to the crew of Jonathan Cruiser that really made it a trip to remember. Special thanks to Yai who guided us exellently thru the divesites with a stunning ability to spot even the smallest critter from a distance!
We can only highly recommend to go! The Similan divesites are in fine condition and Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai as well. Don't resitate or cancel - come and see it your self!
The best regards to Lotta, "Team Lanta", Nils-Johan & Richard
Maj & Robert, DK
Robert and Maj - Monday, February 14, 2005 at 09:35:42
I totally agree with Richard! The diving experience has been memorable and I am amazed that the diving sites had not been affected by the Tsunami. Thanks for 19 great dives in Similan & Richilieux. We will be back again soon. Give my best to Lotta and the rest of the crew. / Marianne
Marianne (Marre) - Monday, February 14, 2005 at 08:49:11
Hello Thomas and everyone else reading this.
Thanks for the great diving. It was my first tropical experience and I am sure many of my diving friends will be jealous after seeing the great photographs. Also thanks for everyone who made them and also tha Lanta divers for the company and of course for collecting and burning the great photographs on CD.
Diving is still great on the Similans. I don't see any reason why to cancel your trip. You have missed the Manta, some great diving and of course me. (sorry, that's not important).
Good luck and thanks to everyone on Jonathan Cruiser, especially Jay for showing us all the great fish that are on Similan.
Hope to see you again,
Richard
Richard Hendriks - Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 07:02:55
On behalf of our group, we all enjoyed the diving even after the Tsunami, many thanks to Thomas for fitting in with us even after our delayed flights.
All the crew were pleasant and helpful,guides and briefings both were carried out in a professional manner,the food was excellent and the boat at first we all thought was a bit small but it all worked and we had pleanty of room.All in all a good trip and I would recommend Johnathan Cruiser to others. I hope Patrik got his computer and camera fixed, and Yey still keeps looking for the Whale Shark!!!
Yours Gerald Garner
Gerald Garner - Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 08:13:35
Hej, verkar intressant. Jag återkommer
ev. Mvh Pontus
Pontus Grevlund - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 01:54:41
Hi!
Travelled the similon and richelieu rocks late dec -99. Fantastic dives, competent guides (aaron and orla) and marvellous boat crew.
Planning another tour in asia and will hopefully be able to participate in another tour with JC.
Again thanks for a good time, and I hope the other divers will be as friendly and funny guys as they were the last time!
matsa - Monday, September 11, 2000 at 07:21:47
Hi Thomas and crew
Just a note to say Hi and thanks a million for using my photos on your website. Hope to see you soon on Jonathan Cruiser.
Regards
Andrew Grant
Andrew Grant - Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at 21:05:23
Tack igen Thomas!
Det här var tredje rundan med "Jonathan" och det blir bara bättre och bättre. Första rundan var 94, andra 96 och nu år 2000. 94 var mycket bra tillsammans med Mona och Anders vi såg mycket haj och dök djupt, alldeles för djupt med Anders för att hitta dom "stora" fiskarna, vilket vi gjorde. 96 var det lite lugnare med Mona som guide, men som vanligt mycket spännande liv under ytan. Dock blev jag utan luft på ett av dyken, det var lite komplicerat, men gick bra. 2000 med Aaron var kanonbra, lugna fina dyk som passade min fru perfekt. Att vi sedan fick se mantor vid flera tillfällen gjorde inte resan sämre. Jonathans nya finish som soldäck, livbåt samt andra faciliteter gjorde resan till den bästa hittills. Extra plus till engelsmannen Aaron, han var kompetent, lugn och informativ som guide.
Vi får väl se när nästa runda blir av. Similian tregånger får räcka, nu är det Hin Daeng som väntar.
Trevlig sommar och må väl alla ni som har rest eller tänker resa med "Jonathan"
Mats
Mats Ekenstam - Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at 09:07:05
Tack igen Thomas!
Det här var tredje rundan med "Jonathan" och det blir bara bättre och bättre. Första rundan var 94, andra 96 och nu år 2000. 94 var mycket bra tillsammans med Mona och Anders vi såg mycket haj och dök djupt, alldeles för djupt med Anders för att hitta dom "stora" fiskarna, vilket vi gjorde. 96 var det lite lugnare med Mona som guide, men som vanligt mycket spännande liv under ytan. Dock blev jag utan luft på ett av dyken, det var lite komplicerat, men gick bra. 2000 med Aaron var kanonbra, lugna fina dyk som passade min fru perfekt. Att vi sedan fick se mantor vid flera tillfällen gjorde inte resan sämre. Jonathans nya finish som soldäck, livbåt samt andra faciliteter gjorde resan till den bästa hittills. Extra plus till engelsmannen Aaron, han var kompetent, lugn och informativ som guide.
Vi får väl se när nästa runda blir av. Similian tregånger får räcka, nu är det Hin Daeng som väntar.
Trevlig sommar och må väl alla ni som har rest eller tänker resa med "Jonathan"
Mats
Mats Ekenstam - Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at 09:06:11
Thanks to Thomas, Aaron and to the crew of Jonathan Cruiser. We had a fantastic trip beyond expectations. Good visibility, manta rays, white tip reef sharks etc. Fantastic!
The food and service was superb.
Per and Jeanette - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 12:36:20
Thomas!
Tack för två mycket välarrangerade turer längs Thailands västkust!
Trivseln ombord var utmärkt med god mat och en trevlig besättning.
En stor eloge till kaptenen vars hantering av båten var mist sagt imponerande! Att kunna bli isläppt på bästa möjliga plats dyk efter dyk var verkligen en lyx.
God dykplanering och ett högt säkerhetstänkande vid varje dyk gav ett alltigenom proffsigt intryck.
Boendet var knappast något delux-arrangemang men vad gör det när man får uppleva dykning av världsklass varvat med fyra mål vällagad thai-mat varje dag! Detta till ett mycket fördelaktigt pris.
Hälsa mantorna!
Fredrik Wedén
Christofer "Go-Poseidon" Nilsson
Christofer Nilsson - Friday, June 16, 2000 at 16:12:01
Well, I have been around the world and dived in Japan, Hawaii, and all over Asia. But, the first time that I dived in Thailand was with Jonathan Cruiser.
The people & the staff aboard are excellent. In a short period of time you start to feel like family. The food is great and the dive sights and the scenery is some of the best in the world.
But, of importance to me is the experience & knowledge of the captain, and the dive masters onboard. Without saying the Jonathan cruiser's captain is the best in Puhket. Safety of the divers and the crew is his prime concern at all times. The dive masters knowledge and concern for the environment at Jonathan Cruiser is top notch and professional at all times as well.
My first experience with Jonathan Cruiser was in Jan. I was so impressed that I came back a month later and enjoyed myself again. That one of the unique things about Jonathan Cruiser. You can take the same tour many times. But each time its a new experience because the people on board are different and there is so much to see that you could take the tour every month. But still not see everything.
I strongly recommend Jonathan Cruiser to everyone. First, because of the professionalism and the dedication to safety in all areas of there marine operation. Secondly just because of the exciting thrill factor. Its a great experience you do not want to miss.
DR. Darrel Cartwright - Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 21:37:59
Thomas,
Again, thanks for the great service earlier this year. The trip was certainly as good as last years and I look forward to seeing you again next season.
Regards,
Brett Shadbolt
Brett Shadbolt - Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 20:50:04
Thanks Thomas and the crew of Jonathan Cruiser.
Been on a few liveaboards before,both in Asia and Australia. Jonathan Cruiser is probably the best vessle I have been on. Not the most luxiest but all the good parts of the vessle makes it to an exellent ones.
Good diveplatform, exellent food, nice crew, large sundeck and not to forgett, really good divespots.
The clear water and the visabillity amased me. Clowntrigger fish, large schools of travaleys and Kingfish, Garden eels,Pufferfish, Manta rays, leopardsharks and Withtip reef sharks was some of all the different spices a saw.
Thanks again for an exellent liveaboard trip, and see you next soon.
Johan Bengtsson OWSI-75180
Johan Bengtsson - Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 11:02:01
hello
i just would like to say that your boat is perfeckt for diving
jonas - Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 03:07:35
Hello,
I came back to Europe yesterday night.
Fist of all, Thomas, thank you a lot!!! for the nice cruise, all the arrangements you did for me!
Although we couldn't go to Richelieu Rock due to the weather and sea condition, the cruise was
confortable and the divings in Similans were fascinating, I enjoyed so much, thanks to all the staffs and
DMs. I will never forget my first encounter with cute Leopard Sharks, really shy Jaw fish, small
purpleeye dwarfbogy, and Oman dancing shrimps.
I want to go back again in next season, please let me know when you have the cruise schedule for next
season, also often I will check with this HP, still I have to see long nose hawkfish, purple firegoby,
manta, and whale shark, which I have never seen, and all these should be in the amazing Andaman Sea.
Looking fowared to seeing you and the staffs again. Love
Mutsumi - Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 05:34:59
We joined the Jonathan Cruiser for a dive trip to the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock this April and I can honestly say that it was one of the best diving holidays we have had so far.
The Andaman Sea has some of the best dive sites in the world and being able to explore these with a crew as professional, skilled, and fun on top of that, was truly a memorable experience. The personal attention, hospitality and kind assistance we received from Thomas and his crew has convinced us that we definitely want to dive with the Jonathan Cruiser again in the near future.
Thanks for a great time!
Iris Cunningham - Monday, April 24, 2000 at 06:13:25
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