Manta Queen 1, Thailand

Name: North Andaman: Similan - Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu - Boon Sung Wreck (Khao Lak - Khao Lak)
Start: 2025-04-14
End: 2025-04-18
Location: Thailand

9.1 Superb
- Free Internet
- Nitrox available
from € 157 / day
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“They are feeding you all the time and is incredible the magic that the chef is doing on board. ”

Gabriela O, Argentina

Highlights

Caters to a maximum of 20 guests
Nitrox available on board

The 27-meter/88-feet-long Manta Queen 1 Liveaboard offers 5-night trips to the fantastic areas of the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock for divers and snorkelers between October and May each year. With 2 double-bed ensuite cabins, 6 twin bunk ensuite cabins, and 2 twin cabins (not ensuite), Manta Queen 1 caters to up to 20 guests onboard. Each cabin has total air conditioning and comfortable beds. Having recently renovated, the Manta Queen 1 offers en-suite cabins for added guest comfort. For relaxation, guests can choose the air-conditioned indoor saloon with a flat-screen TV and entertainment area or the sun deck with mattresses on the top deck. All meals are served buffet-style and are freshly prepared by the onboard chef. A variety of snacks and fresh fruits are available in between dives.

Diving is offered to world-class dive sites, and the experienced dive team of 5 who speak various languages is on hand to help you get the most out of your 5-night trip. Dive or snorkel with Whale Sharks in Richelieu Rock, swim through vast schools of fish at the Boonsung Wreck, and watch for Reef Sharks at Elephant Head Rock. In between dives, take the tender over to the beautiful white-sand beaches of the Similan Islands and enjoy the turquoise waters.

The Manta Queen 1 liveaboard is a firm favorite for returning guests. Book online today.

This boat is part of the Manta Queen Fleet.

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (800-2,500 THB per trip).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (300-1,300 THB per trip), Gratuities, Nitrox (2,500-3,500 THB), Nitrox Course (9,500 THB), Private Dive Guide (3,500 THB per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (1,500-48,000 THB).

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Boat features

Camera Station
Audio & video entertainment
Air Conditioned saloon
Aircon Cabins
Sun Deck
Indoor Saloon
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Outdoor Dining
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
En-Suite bathrooms
Free Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Outside Showers
Seaview Cabins
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Observation Deck
Available for Charter

Food & Drinks

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

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

DIN Adaptors
Nitrox available
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Shaded Diving Area

Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Length: 27m

Beam: 6m

Cruising speed: 8-9 knots

Engines: 2xHino 450HP 10 cylinder

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 12

Number of bathrooms: 8

Tenders: 1 x Yamaha 40 HP

Boat navigation and safety

Depth Sounder
GPS
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid

Manta Queen 1 Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

8.5
Crew

9.3
Food

9.5
Diving

9.1
Value

9.1

10 Exceptional
Valeria B
Brazil

Awesome experience on liveaboard through Thailand's best divesites

My experience overall was excelent, everything ran smoothly and the trip was really enjoyable. Highlitghts were the dives on Richeleu's rock and the games in between dives and meals

Recommended for

The dives. Crew friendliness, kindness and eficiency. The people: made friends with the other passengers and the dive guides.

9.6 Exceptional
Cheuk wang C
Hong Kong

Excellent

It is valuable, from pick up to drop off every thing is great. Hopefully guide may help to find more little things or help to take photo for group during diving

Recommended for

The crew is really great. The food is excellent. The double bed room is big enough for a dive trip.

9.2 Superb
Xiaoying S
Singapore

It offers an immersive adventure, blending serene ocean living with nonstop exploration and connection to nature.

It's a wonderful journey!

Recommended for

The staffs are sweet!. The food are healthy and tasty. Uninterrupted access to breathtaking dive sites with pristine underwater landscapes..

10 Exceptional
Gabriela O
Argentina

Incredible trip!

The experience is incredible, the crew is kind and friendly. They are feeding you all the time and is incredible the magic that the chef is doing on board. I highly recommend the experience and, overall, the Manta Queen 1.

Recommended for

P.Tik, my guide.. The amazing crew.. The incredible food..

9.6 Exceptional
Julian G
Colombia

My 1st Live aboard and totally mesmerised by it!

I loved the whole experience. The price is a bit steep but is fair for the excellent service you receive. I totally recommend Khao Lak Scuba Adventures and the Manta Queen 1 boat.

Recommended for

Great crew. Very professional and ready to help guests. Great diving instructors. Crystal clear directions and feedback.. Amazing diving spots. All the places where outstanding and Richelieu Rock is a dream come true for any ocean lover..

9.2 Superb
RAVI T
United States

Excellent, Budget-Friendly Diving Experience in the Similans

Overall, a very budget friendly and awesome diving experience in the similan islands area. Fresh/Hot coffee machine would have been great.

Recommended for

Dive Master (P. Tik) very helpful, knowledgeable and caring. Awesome Thai Food onboard. Very good rental equipment.

10 Exceptional
Aishwarya M
India

Comfortable, Budget liveaboard with great dives!

The liveaboard was extremely comfortable and clean. The crew was very caring, and the food was exceptional. They have everything you need onboard. We ended up doing 5 dives at Richelieu Rock in one day and skipped the Boon Sung wreck dive due to limited visibility there. I am so glad they took this decision as Richelieu Rock is a phenomenal dive site.

Recommended for

Comfort in budget. Amazing food. Great dive sites.

10 Exceptional
Amanda M
United Kingdom

Fantastic value for money with spectacular diving, I highly recommend Manta Queen liveaboards.

The diving is spectacular, particularly Richelieu Rock & Koh Bon. The days are well structured so you can just enjoy the dives, eat well as soon as you are back on the boat, and then relax before the next dive. The food is excellent with lots of choices to cater for all tastes. Snacks and drinks are available all day which is convenient. The boat is very comfortable - cabins are well air conditioned when you need a break from the sunshine. The boat crew are extremely helpful and friendly and made us all feel very welcome. The dive instructors shared many interesting details about the dive sites and what to look for on the reef. I learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

Recommended for

Crew & dive instructors were friendly, helpful & knowledgeable about the dives.. Rooms were very comfortable.. Good value for money..

8.4 Very good
Aya Liv D
Denmark

Amazing and very enjoyable

I enjoyed the trip it was amazing but the cabins were too small for two people comfortably to stay but it worked out fine

Recommended for

That diving was the main priority and it was done well and smoothly. The amazing and sweet staff. The overall feeling of everything is taken care of - transport, equipment and food.