Richelieu rock liveaboard Manta Queen eight

Manta Queen 8 five days liveaboard

World-class liveaboard diving at the west coast of Thailand.

On this five days – five nights Similan Island liveaboard you make nineteen dives at Thailand’s most popular dive destination. You will dive at Koh Bon, Similan islands, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Bangsak wreck and last not least, the best dive site in Thailand: Richelieu Rock.

You are diving in small groups of a maximum of four divers with an experienced dive guide. Certification level and experience determine how the groups are put together.
On the first morning, you also will get an extended safety briefing, making sure everybody is familiar with the procedures and general safety rules.

Start with an early morning dive

Most of your diving on the Manta Queen eight liveaboard start early to avoid the masses on the dive sites. The days start with a wake-up call at six in the morning. Join a cup of coffee during the dive briefing at half-past six, and the first dive around seven. In the early morning, the fish life is lifely with a lot of feeding action going on.

Diving at the Similan islands

On the first two days of your Thailand liveaboard trip, you’ll dive all the best Similan Island dive sites. In total, eight dives.

On day three, you dive at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. At each island you make two dives. The first two dives are Koh Bon Bon Pinnacle. After these dives the Manta Queen eight sails north to the island Koh Tachai. At the islands, you make two more dives at the beautiful reefs at Koh Tachai Pinnacle.

Richelieu Rock

On day four, the first dive of the day will be at the Surin islands. After this dive the liveaboard sails east to Richelieu rock. This dive site is considered as one of the best in the world and is frequently visited by whale sharks. At Richelieu Rock, you make a total of three dives.
After the dives the Manta Queen 8 sails direction Koh Tachai, where the liveaboard will anchor for the night. In the morning the liveaboard sails to Koh Bon for another two dives at this amazing dive site.

Manta rays and whale shark

This dive site is well known as the cleaning station for manta rays. It’s not uncommon to see several manta rays cruising around at this dive site. After this dive the Manta Queen eight sails back to the mainland. Just before the coast lays the last dive site: Boonsung wreck. This wreck is an old tin miner which sunk in the eighties. This wreck on the flat sand bottom is a magnet for fishlife. In the cracks, you can see moray eels and small critters.
Chilling out between the dives

Chilling out between the dives

In between the dives you’ve plenty of time to chill out and enjoy the view. At the Similan islands, it’s possible to use the dingy to visit the white coral beaches. Or have a relaxing swim around the boat. On the boat, there is a shaded open dining area and a large sundeck.

About the Manta Queen eight

This liveaboard accommodates 24 guests in comfortable air-conditioned double bed cabins with own bathroom, twin bed cabins with own bathroom and, twin bed cabins.
The vessel is a 28 meters long and 7 meters wide with a wooden hull. It’s staffed by five dive multi-lingual dive staff and six boat crew members.

All meals are served buffet style and freshly cooked from the on board kitchen. Snacks and fruits are served in between dives.

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- 5 Days – 5 nights
- 19 Dives
- Similan islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu rock, wreck
- Max 4 divers with 1 professional guide
- Nitrox available
- Best price guarantee
- Book with the local diving experts

ITINERARY

Day 0 ( This is the day mentioned in the schedule as starting day )

• Pick up from your accommodation in Khao Lak or Phuket
• 17.00 PM Arrival at the dive center, checking in
• 19.00 PM Transfer to the liveaboard at Tab Lamub harbor
• 20.30 PM Dinner buffet

Day 1 : 4 Dives

• 07:00 AM Wake up call and light breakfast
• 07.30 AM Liveaboard Briefing
• 08.00 AM Dive 1 # Similan islands
• 09.00 AM Full breakfast and time to relax
• 12.00 AM Dive 2 # Similan islands
• 13.20 PM Lunch buffet, time to relax
• 15.30 PM Dive 3 # Similan islands
• 16.30 PM Time for relaxing, fruits and snacks
• 18.30 PM Dive 4 # Similan islands
• 20.00 PM Dinner buffet
• Overnight stay at Similan Island number 4

Day 2 : 4 Dives

• 06:30 AM Wake up call and light breakfast
• 07.00 AM Liveaboard Briefing
• 07.30 AM Dive 5 # Similan islands
• 08.45 AM Full breakfast and time to relax
• 11.30 AM Dive 6 # Similan islands
• 12.45 PM Lunch buffet, time to relax
• 13.45 PM Dive 7 # Similan islands
• 15.00 PM Time for relaxing, fruits and snacks
• 17.00 PM Dive 8 # Similan islands
• 19.00 PM Dinner buffet
• Overnight stay at Similan islands number 8

Day 3 : 4 Dives

• 06:00 AM Wake up call and light breakfast
• 06.30 AM Liveaboard Briefing
• 07.00 AM Dive 9 # Koh Bon
• 08.00 AM Full breakfast and time to relax
• 11.00 AM Dive 10 # Koh Bon
• 12.00 AM Lunch buffet, time to relax
• 14.00 PM Dive 11 # Koh Tachai
• 15.00 PM Time for relaxing, fruits, and snacks
• 17.00 PM Dive 12 # Koh Tachai
• 19.00 PM Dinner buffet
• Overnight stay at Surin islands

Day 4 : 4 Dives

• 06:00 AM Wake up call and light breakfast
• 06.30 AM Liveaboard Briefing
• 07.00 AM Dive 13 # Surin islands
• 08.00 AM Full breakfast and time to relax
• 11.00 AM Dive 14 # Richelieu Rock
• 12.00 AM Lunch buffet, time to relax
• 14.00 PM Dive 15 # Richelieu Rock
• 15.00 PM Time for relaxing, fruits, and snacks
• 17.00 PM Dive 16 # Richelieu rock
• 19.00 PM Dinner buffet
• Overnight stay at Surin islands

Day 5 : 3 Dives

• 06:00 AM Wake up call and light breakfast
• 06.30 AM Liveaboard Briefing
• 07.00 AM Dive 17 # Koh Bon Pinnacle
• 08.15 AM Full breakfast and time to relax
• 10.00 AM Dive 18 # Koh Bon, West Ridge
• 11.30 PM Lunch buffet, time to relax
• 13.15 PM Dive 19 # Boonsung wreck
• 16.00 PM Arrival at Tab Lamub Pier
• 16.30 PM Arrival at the dive center
• 17.30 PM Transfer to accommodation in Khao Lak or Phuket

Schedule can be changed due weather, sea conditions, or instructions by the national park authorities.

SCHEDULE OCTOBER 2020 - MAY 2021

Schedule Manta Queen 8 Season 2020 - 2021

PRICES

ALL PRICES ARE INCLUDED 7 % VAT

Book before August 2020 and get 15 % discount

Twin bed cabin
26.215.- Baht

Twin bed ensuite cabin
29.425.- Baht

Double bed ensuite cabin
29.425.- Baht

Included in the price are :

Experienced dive guides and instructors (no freelance)
Small dive groups of 4 divers to 1 dive guide
All meals, fruits and snacks
Drinking water, tea and coffee
Torch for night dives
Towels
Free Wifi* Hot-Spot access (*Wifi might not be available during the complete trip due to the of the remoteness of the dive destination or due to power cuts at the islands)
Transfers for Khao Lak area on departure and arrival days of the boat