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

ALL PRICES ARE INCLUDING 7 % VAT

TRIPS DEPARTING IN JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH 2020

Twin bed cabin: 24.075.- Baht

Twin bed ensuite cabin: 27.285.- Baht

Double bed ensuite cabin: 27.2855.- Baht

TRIPS DEPARTING IN APRIL-MAY 2020

Twin bed cabin: 23.005.- Baht

Twin bed ensuite cabin: 27.285.- Baht

Double bed ensuite cabin: 27.285-.- 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

Excluded in the price are :

National park entrance and diving fees: 2.000.- Baht
Full set of diving equipment: 425.- Baht per day
15 Liter tank: 150.- Baht per dive
Nitrox 32 % : 150.- Baht per dive
Diving insurance: 250.- Baht per day ( Can be purchased during check-in )
Transfer Phuket – Khao Lak: 325.- Baht one way
Dive computer: 250.- Baht per day
Soft drinks and beers ( can be purchased at the liveaboard )

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
20.25 PM Dinner buffet

Day 1: 4 Dives

06.30 AM Wake up call / Light Breakfast
07.15 AM Dive Briefing
07.30 AM Dive 1 # Similan islands
08.30 AM Full breakfast and time to relax
10.30 AM Dive 2 # West of Eden
12.00 PM Western and Thai Lunch buffet, time to relax
13.30 PM Dive 3 # Stone Henge
14.30 PM Time for relaxing: snorkeling or swimming, fruits, and snacks
17.45 PM Dive 4 # Princess Bay Dusk dive or
19.00 PM Dive 4 # Princess Bay Night dive
20.30 PM Dinner buffet and time to relax
Overnight stay at bay at Similan Island # 4

Day 2: 4 Dives

06.30 AM Wake up call / Light Breakfast
07.15 AM Dive Briefing
07.30 AM Dive 5 # Elephant Head Rock
08.30 AM Full breakfast and time to relax
10.30 AM Dive 6 # North Point
12.00 PM Thai and Western Lunch buffet, time to relax
13.30 PM Dive 7 # Breakfast Bend / Turtle Rock
14.30 PM Time for relaxing: visiting the beach, snorkeling or swimming, fruits and snacks
17.45 PM Dive 8 # Donald Duck bay / Turtle Rock Dusk dive or
18.30 PM Dive 8 # Donald Duck bay / Turtle Rock Night dive
20.35 PM Dinner buffet and time to relax
Overnight stay at the bay at Similan Island # 8

Day 3: 4 Dives

06.30 AM Wake up call / Light Breakfast
07.15 AM Dive Briefing
07.30 AM Dive 9 # Christmas point
09.00 AM Full breakfast and time to relax
10.30 AM Dive 10 # Koh Bon West Ridge
12.00 PM Thai and Western Lunch buffet, time to relax
14.30 PM Dive 11 # Koh Tachai Pinnacle
15.30 PM Time for relaxing: snorkeling or swimming, fruits, and snacks
18.00 PM Dive 12 # Koh Tachai Dusk dive or
19.00 PM Dive 12 # Koh Tachai Night dive
20.30 PM Dinner buffet and time to relax
Overnight stay in the bay at Koh Tachai or Surin islands

Day 4: 4 Dives

06.30 AM Wake up call / Light Breakfast
07.15 AM Dive Briefing
07.30 AM Dive 13 # Surin islands
09.00 AM Full breakfast and time to relax
11.00 AM Dive 14 # Richelieu Rock
12.00 PM Thai and Western Lunch buffet, time to relax
14.30 PM Dive 15 # Richelieu Rock
15.30 PM Time for relaxing: snorkeling or swimming, fruits, and snacks
18.00 PM Dive 16 # Richelieu rock
20.30 PM Dinner buffet and time to relax
. Overnight stay at the bay at Surin islands

Day 5 : 3 Dives

06.30 AM Wake up call / Light Breakfast
07.15 AM Dive Briefing
07.30 AM Dive 17 # Koh Bon Pinnacle
08.30 AM Full breakfast and time to relax
11.00 AM Dive 18 # Koh Bon Westridge
12.00 PM Thai and Western Lunch buffet, time to relax
14.15 PM Dive 19 # Boonsung wreck
16.00 PM Arrival at Tab Lamub Pier
16.30 PM Transfer to your accommodation in Khao Lak or Phuket

The schedule can be changed due weather, sea conditions, instructions by the national park authorities.

Departure schedule Manta Queen 8 liveaboard 5 days / 5 nights

Season 2019 -2020

Departure schedule 2019-2020 Manta Queen 8

Manta Queen liveaboards pick up times

Pick up from Phuket for the Manta Queen liveaboards

The price for the Phuket – Khao Lak transfer is 300 THB per person, 600 THB round transfer)

Please note that the pick up is a scheduled pick up and not a private pick up. If you would like to be transferred earlier to Khao Lak or on another day we can assist you with booking a taxi transfer.

Available Pick Up Location in Phuket:

Rawai: 11.30 (only at Green Leaf Gasoline Station)
Chalong Pier: 11-30 – 11.45 (7/11 by the corner building before the parking to Chalong pier)
Kata: 12.00 – 12.30 (from guest’s hotel)
Karon: 12:15 – 12:45 (from guest’s hotel)
Patong: 13:00 – 13:30 (from guest’s hotel)
Phuket Town: 13:00 – 13:15 (Phi Phi Ferry Pier Ratsada)
Phuket Town: 13.15 – 13.30 (only at McDonalds at the corner of the Robinson shopping Mall)
Kamala: 13:45 – 14:00 (from guest’s hotel)
Surin: 14.00 – 14.15 (from guest’s hotel)
Bang Tao: 14:15 – 14:30 (from guest’s hotel)
Nai yang Beach: 14.30 – 14.50 (from guest’s hotel)
Phuket airport domestic flight in front of Billion Cafe ( exit gate 1 ) : 15.00 -15.15
Phuket airport international flight exit gate 4 : 15.15 – 15.30
Mai Khao beach: contact for more information (from guest’s hotel)