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 $ 137 / day Check dates

“Had so much fun hanging with the crew and other divers between and after the dives.”
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

$ 663

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31 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 829

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06 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 829

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12 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 663

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16 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 829

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22 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 663

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26 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 829

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02 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 663

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06 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 663

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10 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 829

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16 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 663

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20 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 829

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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 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (฿1,500), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (฿220 / tank), Nitrox Course (฿7,276), 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
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

9.2
Value

9.3

9.6 Exceptional
Graham S
United States

Great value and great diving
I was super impressed with the how well staffed and organized the guides and boat crew were. The food was top notch. Diving was great but we only did 2 dives at richelieu rock down from 4. Also our night dives were either at dusk or before dusk unfortunately since I was looking forward to night dives being actually at night. Those are my only complaints otherwise I loved my experience and I had a great time
Recommended for
Food. Friendliness. Dives.
07 May, 2026

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

9.6 Exceptional
Yannick B
France

Budget+ liveaboard
Richelieu rock is the best spot around the Similan, followed by Koh Bon
Recommended for
Price / Guides / Food
21 Nov, 2022

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Anne S
Germany

Great experience
Very nice liveaboard, with exceptionally good food. We felt comfortable and the whole team was great. We experienced a lot in the 5 days, we even saw leopard sharks. Richelieu Rock is a must-see.
Recommended for
Richelieu skirt. Team. Eat.
06 Mar, 2025

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

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

9.2 Superb
Isabella R
United Kingdom

Amazing and such good value
Had such an amazing time. Was the last boat of the season so weather was hit and miss but the crew made sure we felt safe at all times. We still had brilliant dive sites even when weather altered the original plan. Big thanks to laurin for being a great DM :)
Recommended for
Dive sites. Guides. Comfy rooms with air con.
12 May, 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

9.6 Exceptional
Edward W
United Kingdom

Excellent dive trip
All the crew and diveguides on board dolphin queen we're excellent. They were extremely helpful the whole time. The food was absolutely fantastic! They catered to my vegan partner and the non vegan food was excellent. All the dive sites were great, we saw so many fish, a black tip shark and some turtles. I'd definitely use these guys again 🙂
Recommended for
The guides, the food, the divesites
06 Jan, 2023

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

124 reviews

9.2 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
karim B
Canada

Fantastic
An amazing team that puts everything in place so that we can make the most of our experience
Recommended for
Beauty dive sites
16 Jan, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Maillard J
France

Great diving experience
Many wonderful dives, we had the chance to meet a Manta ray while diving and so much colorful fishes and corals to see! The crew was super friendly and the cooking excellent.
Recommended for
The crew, the cook, the dives
22 Feb, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Humberto F
Canada

An excellent experience
We had an excellent experience on our first liveaboard! The crew and guides were all professional and friendly and the food was very good and always fresh. They also ran a great relaxed diving operation. Of course, we loved the diving around the Similan / Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock and would highly recommend this 5N6D liveaboard.
Recommended for
The Crew, the Diving and the Food
26 Feb, 2024

7.2 Good
Stephanie D
Austria

Good liveaboard
The safari in Thailand was a wonderful and very well organized experience. I would like to highlight the friendly and helpful staff as well as the excellent food throughout the trip. The visit to the island was also a real highlight. The accommodation in the 4-person cabin is very cramped, but it is enough for sleeping. It is best to take only a backpack with you. Our guide was very competent and friendly, but he could have paid a little more attention to the whole group in places, as we felt a bit separated at times. Nevertheless, the trip was unforgettable and absolutely recommendable.
Recommended for
Organization. Staff. Essen.
09 May, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Rosalie O
United Kingdom

Would go again, was a great experience ☀️🤿🐡🐟🐠✨
It was a great experience. The Thai crew was so kind and helpful. The instructors were great, the general mood onboard was fun and chirpy! It was really pleasant :) The food was nice and varied! The overall comfort of bedroom was okay, but we are not here for the rooms, and barely there anyways as always out diving, on social on the sun deck or eating/briefing area
Recommended for
The crew was organising each dive so we wouldn't be crowded with other divers. The program is well organised. Meeting the crew and fellow divers.
22 Dec, 2025

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

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

10 Exceptional
Tony L
China

Wonderful experience!
Saw a lot of amazing fish
Recommended for
Dive, divemate
29 Jan, 2020

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

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
Alexandre A
Belgium

Amazing first liveaboard experience
I had a wonderful first liveaboard experience on board of Dolphin Queen. We were lucky to be a group of 7 solo travellers which made the cruise so chill and confortable. The diving spots are great and we were priviledge to dive with a whale shark in Koh Tachai. Overall the islands are a must see and the 18 dives were all unique and allowed to discover the rich marine life of the area. The crew was super friendly and the food always so delicious. The boat size is sufficient and the shared space super cozy to chat and relax during the surface interval. I would definitely come back on Dolphin Queen if I travel again in the area and recommend this cruise for anyone, including less experienced divers like me.
Recommended for
Food, crew and diving spots
09 Dec, 2023

8.4 Very good
Adrian L
United Kingdom

Good diving on a friendly boat.
Definitely the best diving in Thailand, the boat is well kept but we missed not having a head in the room.The food was delicious with plenty of fruit and vegetables, though less varied for vegetarians. A very good, friendly and well organised crew kept things running smoothly. Overall a very good experience even if the boat is an older one and the dive deck rather cramped.
Recommended for
The diving, the food, a very good crew
22 Mar, 2018

10 Exceptional
Sze wan L
Hong Kong

The staff is very friendly
We have good experience from this broad
Recommended for
Diving and dive guides,the food is delicious
18 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
Ai I
Japan

Nice diving trip for Similan Islands
Similan diving tour with this boat was super especially Richlieu Rock.
Recommended for
Cost performance, nice deck, nice crues
24 Feb, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Vanda P
Portugal

Dolphin Queen
Friendliness of the crew and guides, excellent food and top dive spots
Recommended for
Friendliness and professionalism of the crew and guides, excellent food and the best diving spots
28 Nov, 2023

Translated from Portuguese

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

9.2 Superb
Mitchell S
United States

Come to dive. Stay for food.
With experienced guides and a crew that has worked together for many seasons, I would highly recommend this liveaboard to dive around the Similan and Surin Islands. This was my third liveaboard. Hands down. Best food!
Recommended for
The friendly and helpful boat crew. The boat has all the essentials for a comfortable liveaboard experience. The food. Cannot stress enough how delicious the food is.
23 Feb, 2023

10 Exceptional
Margaux M
France

Unforgettable memories on board of the Dolphin queen
I had an amazing experience on board of the Dolphin queen. The preserved dive sites are beautiful and full of life, instructors are well prepared and have sharp eye to show you some amazing creatures, the crew always make sure you being taking care of and prepare you amazing food (great options for vegetarians and vegans). This trip really felt like an out of time journey ✨ A big thank you to the whole crew for these unforgettable memories 🙏
Recommended for
The food, the dives and the crew
10 Feb, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Oliver B
Germany

Great liveaboard with great guides
Everything was great. Thank you very much. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
Great dive spots, Gerald as a great guide, relaxed days on board
23 Jan, 2023

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