Manta Queen 5

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 5 day/4 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 : 5 Days / 4 Nights / 15 Dives – Similan islands – 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: Similan Islands
08:45 AM – Breakfast
11:00 AM – Dive briefing #2: Similan Islands
12:30 PM – Lunch
02:00 PM – Dive briefing #3: Similan Islands
03;30 PM – Snacks
05:00 PM – Dive briefing #4: Similan Islands (option of later Night Dive)
06:00 PM – Dinner

Day 3
06:30 AM – Wake up call
07:00 AM – Dive/Safety briefing
07:30 AM – Dive briefing #1: Similan Islands
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 4
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 5
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
• Free pick-up from Phuket Airport is usually around 3 PM
• Free transfer back to Phuket after the trip
• Full Board freshly cooked meals
• Water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, Fresh Fruit & snacks during the day, (Good to bring your own reusable 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

Liveaboard Diving Prerequisites

• All divers must be certified to dive to 30 meters (See below options for Open Water
  Divers, or equivalent, to join our trips).
• All divers must hold a valid Diving Insurance Policy that covers Medical and Evacuation
  expenses, and must be able to show proof at check-in.
• All divers must dive with a Dive Computer.
• Pool Refresher training is required for Divers with 30 or fewer dives not having dived in
  over a year.
• Certification cards must be shown before departure. If a customer cannot prove they are
  a certified diver, they will not be allowed to dive (and no refund given).
• Underwater photographers must hold an Advanced certification (PADI/SSI/NAUI or equivalent)
  or have a minimum of 40 logged dives and be able to present proof.

Open water divers can still join the trip, however you will be expected at a minimum to complete the SSI Deep Adventure dive for THB 1,500 onboard

Cancellation Policy & Refund Policy

• 14 days or less from trip departure date – No Refund will be issued and National Park Fees
  will be charged if already purchased.
• 15-30 days before trip departure date – 50% refund of the price will be issued
  back to the guest.
• 31 days or more before trip departure date – 100% refund of the price will be
  issued back to the guest.
• Cancelled trips can be postponed and rebooked up to the 15th May 2026.
• Places can be re-booked under a different customer name for a fee of THB 2,000/person