Manta Queen 5 Similan and Surin Island Liveaboard
The Manta Queen 5 is a popular liveaboard diving vessel offering a budget-friendly way to explore the stunning dive sites of Thailand’s North Andaman Sea. Operating from October to May. The boat departs from Khao Lak on 4 day/3 night trips to the Similan and Surin National Marine Parks. Fantastic diving is gauranteed with a great chance of seeing large pelagic marine life.
The 23-meter-long boat accommodates up to 20 guests in 10 air-conditioned shared twin bunk bed cabins. There are three shared full bathrooms as well as showers on the dive deck. The vessel prioritizes a relaxed and comfortable experience with ample space for guests to unwind between dives. You can lounge on the sundeck, enjoy meals in the open-air dining area, or relax in the saloon.
The trip itinerary takes divers to renowned sites like Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and the spectacular Richelieu Rock, with an optional visit to the Boon Sung Wreck. These areas are teeming with diverse marine life, including leopard sharks and blacktip reef sharks. For an additional fee, Nitrox is available for certified divers.
A major highlight of the Manta Queen 5 is the crew. With five dive staff and six boat crew, the team is consistently praised in reviews for being helpful, friendly, and professional. The onboard chefprovides delicious, fresh, buffet-style meals, with snacks and drinks available throughout the day. Dietary requirements, including vegan and vegetarian options, can be accommodated.
Overall, the Manta Queen 5 is highly recommended for divers seeking an organized, enjoyable, and value-for-money liveaboard experience in Thailand, especially for those new to liveaboards or traveling on a budget. The boats focus is on excellent service and a fantastic diving experience rather than luxury accommodations.
Manta Queen 5 Trip Itinerary
North Andaman : 4 Days / 3 Nights / 10 Dives – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Option-Boon Sung Wreck
Day 1 – Night Departure. Trip check in from 4pm to 6pm.
06:00 PM – 06:30 PM – Transfer to Liveaboard at Pier, Boarding & Cabin allocation.
07.00 PM – Boat briefing
07.30 PM – Equipment Set up
08.00 PM – Dinner Onboard
Day 2
06:30 AM – Wake up call
07:00 AM – Dive/Safety briefing
07:30 AM – Dive briefing #1: Koh Bon Bay
08:45 AM – Breakfast
11:00 AM – Dive briefing #2: Koh Bon, West Ridge
12:30 PM – Lunch
02:00 PM – Dive briefing #3: Tachai Pinnacle or Reef
03;30 PM – Snacks
05:00 PM – Dive briefing #4: Tachai Beach or Reef (option of later Night Dive)
06:00 PM – Dinner
Day 3
06:30 AM – Wake up call
07:00 AM – Dive briefing #5: Tachai The Dome or Richelieu Rock
08:30 AM – Breakfast
11:00 AM – Dive briefing #6: Richelieu Rock
12:30 PM – Lunch
02:00 PM – Dive briefing #7: Richelieu Rock
03.30 PM – Snacks
05;00 PM – Dive briefing #8: Richelieu Rock” or Koh Tachai (option of later Night Dive)
07:30 PM – Dinner
Day 4
06.00 AM – Wake up call
06.30 AM – Dive briefing #9: Koh Bon Pinnacle or West Ridge
08.00 AM – Breakfast
09:15 AM – Dive briefing #10: Koh Bon Pinnacle or West Ridge (option Boonsung Wreck)
11:30 PM – Departure briefing
12:00 PM – Lunch
01:30 PM – Cabin Check out
02:30 PM – Arrive at MQ pier
03:30 – 3:45 PM – Transfer To Your Hotel
*NOTE: Trip itinerary can be changed without notice due to weather or other unforeseen factors!
Depending on location, you’ll arrive back to your hotel in Phuket at approximately 5 pm – 7 pm.
What’s Included in Your Thailand Liveaboard Adventure
- 3 nights of onboard accommodation
- 3 days of diving
- Round trip transfers from Khao Lak and Phuket areas – Thaplamu pier
- Full Board freshly cooked meals
- Water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, Fresh Fruit & snacks during the day, (Good to bring your own re-useable water bottle on trip)
- Towel for Shower & toiletries (Suggest guests bring own towel or sarong for Sun Deck or to dry off on dive deck after dive)
- 12-litre tanks for 10 dives – Weight belt/weights
- Small groups. 4-5 Divers : 1 Dive Lead
- Wifi onboard (normally only at or near Similan & Surin Islands)
- 7% VAT
What’s Not Included
- Standard Full set equipment rental – 2,500 THB per trip (BCD, REG, Mask, Snorkel, Full Foot Fins, Shorty wetsuit, Torch)
- Dive computer rental – 1,000 THB per trip
- Marine Park Fee (5D5N) – Thai : 1,100 THB (diver), 300 THB (non diver), Foreigner : 2,300 THB (diver), 1,500 THB (non diver)
- Dive insurance (Mandatory) – 800 THB per trip (Coverage 500,000 THB/pax)
- Unlimited Nitrox Tanks – 2,500 THB per trip
- 15-liter tanks – 2,500 THB/Trip/10 Dives (can only rent for all dives)
- Mares Full Length 3mm Wet Suit rental – 1,200 THB per trip
- Perscription Mask rental – 1,000 THB per trip
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