Dolphin Queen, Thailand

Name: Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin, Richelieu Rock (Khao Lak - Khao Lak)
Start: 2026-12-10
End: 2026-12-15
Location: Thailand

9.2 Superb

Nitrox available
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 141 / day Check dates

“But for me the best was staying on the boat, it was really cozy and comfortable , the atmosphere was very friendly and fun. ”
Ori P, Israel

Highlights

Explore Similan, Bon, Tachai, Surin & Richelieu
Personalized breakfast & catered dietary requirements
Freshly prepared Thai and Western cuisine

The Dolphin Queen offers amazing dive and snorkel trips to the Similan Islands, Bon & Tachai Islands, Surin Islands, and Richelieu Rock. Dolphin Queen has 3 decks and plenty of space for 20 guests. The main deck has 2 double cabins, 2 twin cabins, and 2 quad cabins. Each of these cabins has AC and sea-view windows that open for safety and convenience, and the quad cabin has curtains around each bed for added privacy. The upper deck features 2 double cabins with sea views and individually controlled AC.

Food onboard the Dolphin Queen is a mix of Thai and Western dishes, freshly prepared for every meal. Breakfast is made to order, and dietary requirements can be catered to with advance notice. On the sun deck, there is plenty of space for relaxation, including hammocks and sunbeds, and it is a great place to spot dolphins or whale sharks on the way to the next spot. There is a spacious dive deck with ample gear storage and kitting-up space, and tenders are available for easy access to the best dive sites in Thailand. Nitrox is also available for those certified.

Explore the Andaman Sea and the fantastic sites of the Similan Islands, Koh Bon (famous for Manta Rays), Koh Tachai, and the Surin Islands, with the famous Richelieu Rock. Itineraries include 3-day/3-night cruises with up to 5-day/5-night safaris offering up to 18 dives, led by professional PADI guides in small groups of four divers per guide. Packages include meals, snacks, fruit, water, electrolyte drinks, selected dive gear, and park transfers from Khao Lak. With vibrant reefs, pelagic encounters, and world-class macro life, these dive safaris deliver an immersive Andaman experience for photographers.

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27 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 678

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31 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 847

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06 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 847

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12 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 678

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16 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 678

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20 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 847

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26 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 847

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02 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 678

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06 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 678

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10 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 847

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16 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 678

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20 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 847

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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (1,600-2,000 THB per trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (1,500 THB), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (220 THB per tank), Nitrox Course (7,276 THB), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.

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Boat features

Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Sun Deck
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Outdoor Dining
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck

Food & Drinks

Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Thai.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1999

Year renovated: 2008

Length: 24m

Beam: 5.5m

Top speed: 11 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 2 x 6 Cylinder 315 HP Hino

Max guests: 20

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 3

Water capacity: 12000 liters

Fuel capacity: 4000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Crew trained in first aid

Dolphin Queen Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

8.4
Crew

9.2
Food

9.6
Diving

9.3
Value

9.3

8.0 Very good
Heiko L
Germany

Amazing experience
We were 1 diver and 3 snorkelers, but we were excellently looked after
Recommended for
The on-board crew was great. Food was great. Overall package was very good.
28 Jan, 2026

Translated from German

9.6 Exceptional
Agostinho A
Portugal

Very enjoyable dive journey!
Very nice diving sites. Highly recommend. Great value for the money!
Recommended for
Very friendly staff, professional and safe.
14 Nov, 2023

10 Exceptional
Olivier M
France

Great 1st experience aboard a boat !!
The whole cruise was awesome!! Whether it's the boat (clean, well-maintained, well-appointed)The diving staff (available, friendly, friendly, pedagogue) The staff of the boat (from the Captain to the Boat boys, everyone took care of us, smiling and always in a good mood) Food (abundant, good and freshly cooked)The islands and dive sites (superb, magnificent, grandiose...)In short, really great cruise, to do and surely to do again!! :-)
Recommended for
Beautiful landscapes, Good atmosphere, superb seabed
14 Mar, 2018

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
ALBA B
Spain

Dream aboard
I had 5 amazing days aboard the Dolphin Queen. Great atmosphere, instructors, thai crew, accomodation, best thai food ever, and all the dives were incredible. I knew I would I enjoy it a lot but it’s been even better.
Recommended for
Divesites, crew & food
18 Jan, 2019

10 Exceptional
Louison O
France

Excellent first experience
Very good value for money, several varied dives with great guides, who know the place very well. Very good, varied meals as well.The dives were great despite the lack of visibility and some cold currents, but we can't control that :0)
Recommended for
Dive sites, team, prices
24 Feb, 2020

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Alwin O
Netherlands

3-Day short trip to underwater paradise
Diving in Richelieu was absolutely stunning!!!
Recommended for
Good staff, great diving, great food
18 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
Andres G
United Kingdom

The perfect liveaboard experience
The 3 dives at Richelieu Rock were incredible, we got to do some whale watching courtesy of the boat captain, every meal was delicious and I felt very comfortable the whole time thanks to the staff who were super helpful throughout the trip
Recommended for
Beautiful diving sites, excellent food, everything was well organised by all the friendly staff and guides
01 Mar, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
AGNES VERONIQUE L
France

Great cruise
Great varied dives, a friendly atmosphere, a top crew and crew on board. Go ahead and you won't be disappointed.
Recommended for
Conviviality. The dives. The cleanliness of the boat.
28 Feb, 2026

Translated from French

8.8 Fabulous
Benjamin L
France

RICHELIEU ROCK is a must!
Very nice cruise aboard the Dolphin Queen, the weather was good! The pace is good with 4 dives/day and the food was very good!
Recommended for
The chosen dive sites. The kitchen. ROCK RICHELIEU.
17 Mar, 2025

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Monica S
Denmark

Great liveaboard with great people!
The diving was really nice! The people working on the boat were friendly and professional. I definitely recommend this!
Recommended for
The diving, the friendly staff and the food
11 Feb, 2024

122 reviews

9.2 Superb
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8.8 Fabulous
Christopher T
United Kingdom

A great break getting back into diving with excellent support
A Very positive experience both diving and generally on board. Everyone was very supportive, especially to a “senior citizen” who hadn’t dived for a couple of years. Highlights were some of the big corals and abundance of fish, plus managing some strong current and surge on a few of the dives.
Recommended for
Friendly, helpful and willing crew especially our guide Jo. Interesting range of fellow divers. Very good food.
02 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Aileen B
Germany

Unforgettable moments on board and underwater.
Super nice guides and very tasty food. Very good dive sites were approached and not always only the top spots, so we were almost always the only divers underwater. Nevertheless, very great dive sites and many large and small animals.
Recommended for
Vibes and guides. Thai cuisine. Dive.
14 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Katrina K
Canada

Absolutely amazing experience
Every dive was amazing, the people were so fun and kind, the food was awesome, beds were comfortable, crew was super efficient and helpful, guides were awesome, and the island visits were beautiful!
Recommended for
The staff (guides and crew) were super knowledgeable and friendly, the diving was incredible, and the vessel was comfortable
06 Nov, 2022

8.4 Very good
Laure D
Switzerland

Great experience!
Very nice first experience! Nice welcome, great staff and delicious meals!
Recommended for
The atmosphere. Dive sites. Guides.
29 Apr, 2025

8.0 Very good
Susie R
Australia

Friendly Staff and a terrific boat
A terrific trip. The staff were amazing. A very happy and relaxed atmosphere on board. The best dive spot was at Richelieu reef. No crowds with other dive boats at many of our dive sights. The guests were friendly and from Spain Germany Sweden Canada and Australia So an interesting mix of lovely people My cabin upstairs was comfortable and I had a door and window that let in the sea breeze. 4 dives a day and a daily visit to a pristine beach. Really enjoyed the food and they accommodated my dietary needs. Highly recommend the Dolphin Queen
Recommended for
The Staff. Richelieu reef. cabin.
06 Apr, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Karl W
United Kingdom

Great trip to some surprisingly gorgeous diving.
Have to accept that boats in some parts of the world are a lot more ‘snug’ than in other places. That aside, really well looked after and very much want to dive in Thailand again … and will book the same boat.
Recommended for
People on board. Dive sites. Small groups in the water.
24 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
Melanie G
United States

A great dive grouo
Richelieu Rock, we did 5 dives there. We were very lucky for the weather, not too hot and not to cold. We made a lot of new friends.
Recommended for
The other people. Most were young and I’m older, so it was nice to dive with young people. The guides were excellent. The food was delicious.
05 May, 2023

10 Exceptional
Andreas C
Sweden

Great experience, and lovely crew!
The diving over here is amazing. And the people on this boat made it even better, they really take care of you!
Recommended for
The people!. The food!. The dive!.
10 May, 2025

7.6 Good
Jennifer G
United States

Great week!
The diving was for the most part was truly wonderful with Richelieu Rock being the star! We were lucky enough to dive on it four times with our last dive having the incredible experience of seeing a whale shark. We had a really great trip on the Dolphin Queen! For a budget trip it was wonderful.
Recommended for
The diving, the rooms, the bathrooms.
01 Jul, 2024

10 Exceptional
Joshua K
Singapore

Best experience the price can buy
Both the boat crew and dive crew were awesome. Safety was always number 1 and all briefing and instructions were done well. Food was to everyone's liking. Dive sites are a must visit! Truly amazing!
Recommended for
Safety, clarity and instructions and food
29 Jan, 2020

9.2 Superb
Mark R
United Kingdom

Brilliant trip, nice boat, great guides
Family run business where they really care for their customers. The office staff are friendly and very professional - they got us setup quickly and had a good selection of equipment. Rooms on the boat are small but have AC. We did the Similan Islands and Richelieu rock trip and it was epic - whale sharks, marble ray, turtles, octopus and masses for cool reef fish and amazing corals. Food is good and there’s cold beer. The dive groups are small - 4 divers with a DM - which is ideal. Overall a brilliant trip and highly recommend!
Recommended for
Diving Richelieu rock, cool corals, whale shark
16 Mar, 2024

8.0 Very good
Uta L
Germany

A great way to get to know beautiful dive sites in Thailand.
Cool experience - all very straightforward, beautiful dive sites
Recommended for
Variety in the selection of dive sites. Reliable and knowledgeable dive guides. Service on board.
24 Mar, 2025

8.0 Very good
Mohamed Y
Egypt

First liveaboard experience
It was my first Liveaboard experience and I loved it. The crew, The divers and The people were awesome. I enjoyed every single moment on the boat and off the boat while diving.
Recommended for
The crew and Divers. The people. The dive sites.
13 Dec, 2024

8.0 Very good
Brial F
France

Great value for money Liveaboard
A dive with a Massive Manta staying around our group of divers for 20minutes. Amazing.
Recommended for
Professional crew, good dives, dive deck effectiveness.
10 Dec, 2019

10 Exceptional
Nelli A
Finland

Great liveaboard experience
Had the best time. Dive sites were just great and we were lucky to see a manta. Also turtles, few octopuses, giant schools of fish and beautiful reefs full of life. Very professional and friendly staff. Everything was well organized.
Recommended for
Dive sites. Guide (Lolo). Food, whole crew.
24 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
Marlene H
Switzerland

Completely satisfied
We had a great 5 day liveaboard. Everything worked out great, the guides were great and got the best out of the dives with a lot of safety, fun and respect for the sea. The food was super delicious at all times and the whole crew was always helpful and accommodating... Anytime again
Recommended for
Diving. Dive guides. Eat.
02 Dec, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Nicolas Lorenzo T
Germany

Great trip with lovely dive crew
We had a great time on the Dolphin Queen! Atmosphere was fun and relaxed, diving instructors and crew always there to help, and food also great!
Recommended for
Great organisation, lovely diving instructors, amazing food
12 Nov, 2023

10 Exceptional
Maja C
Slovenia

Highlight of my trip
I had an amazing time. I was hesitant to go because I was travelling alone but there was a good mix of people travelling alone and in groups. There were people of all ages and experiences on board as well. I am not sure why they tell you to bring snacks - there is an abundance of food and snacks on board. The food is delicious too. The crew was amazing as well, they helped us gear up and even helped us put on our fins etc and they filled the tanks up generously. Everything ran smoothly. The cabins are modest but for the price paid they are ok (if you ever stay in hostels a quad room should be ok for you). The guides were professional as well, showing us all the fish and other species. Some were more and some less interactive with the divers, but all were professional. Tpecially nice, you can see that he is veperienced and has a passion for the ocean and marine life. Some dives were great, in some the visibility could be better but that is nature. The crew did the best they could each time :)
Recommended for
diving and value for money
12 Apr, 2023

10 Exceptional
Andrea R
Switzerland

Relaxed, uncomplicated and simply unforgettable
Richelieu Rock: simply gorgeousIn general, this safari was just great all around!
Recommended for
Small Dive Groups, Richelieu Rock, Full Package
02 May, 2023

10 Exceptional
Agathe L
France

First experience diving and on a liveaboard - could not be happier !
Thank you for this awesome experience! It was my first time on a liveaboard and first time diving and my instructor Laurent really helped me a lot to be more confident in the water, teaching proper safety guidance and showing great marine life. The boat was awesome, always clean - I already miss the food a lot! Awesome boat crew, always kind and smiling and helpful when having to get back on the boat post-diving with the heavy equipment. Thanks for the great time !
Recommended for
The diving. The crew. The food.
29 Mar, 2026