Similan islands liveaboard Manta Queen 7

Manta Queen 7 Similan islands liveaboard

Are you looking for a nicely priced budget Similan islands liveaboard trip?

Then this 5 days – 5 nights Similan Island liveaboard would be your best choice. On this liveaboard trip, you get 19 world class dives at Thailand´s premier dive destination. You will dive at the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands (not done by many dive trips!), the Boonsung wreck and of course at one of Thailand’s top ten dive sites Richelieu Rock.

You are diving in small groups of maximum 4 divers with an experienced dive guide. Certification level and experience determine how the groups are put together.

Early morning dive

Most of your diving days start early to avoid the masses on the dive sites. . . most of the days start with a wake-up call at 6 AM with the briefing at 6:30 AM and the first dive around 7 AM. There is also a lot of feeding action going on at those early dives.

Similan islands

The first two days of your Similan Island liveaboard trip you’ll dive all the favorite Similan Island dive sites. . . 8 dives altogether.

Day three brings you to Koh Bon and Koh Tachai for 2 dives on each island. In the morning of Day 3, you’ll awake at Koh Bon for 2 exciting dives before your Thailand liveaboard takes you more to the north for the last 2 dives of the day around Koh Tachai.

Richelieu Rock

Day 4 is extremely amazing. . . You will dive at the Surin Islands first thing in the morning what is quite special since not too many Similan Island liveaboard boats include them in their trip schedules. After that, the excitement continues with 3 dives at Richelieu Rock, considered among the world’s top dive sites!

After the night spent in a sheltered bay at Koh Tachai island the boat sails southwards, back to Koh Bon for 2 dives. The very last dive of your Thailand liveaboard diving trip will be at the amazing Boonsung wreck. What is so special about that old scattered tin miner? It’s the only elevation from the otherwise flat bottom of the sea in a big area. . . so there is plenty of fish in big schools around and many moray eels and critters are living in the cracks and holes in the metal walls of this artificial reef, using it as a ‘kindergarten’ to breed.

Relax between the dives

Between the dives you’ll get lots of time for relaxation: Use the dingy to visit the white sandy beach on the Similan Islands (Note: You are only allowed to visit the Similan Island beaches, so enjoy the stunning view from the top of the rocks or a nice beach game!), go for snorkeling or swimming or just stay on the boat and use all the spaces available: the large sundeck, the shaded open dining area and the cozy salon with HD-TV.

About the Manta Queen 7

The Similan islands liveaboard Manta Queen 7 is a 26 meters long and 5 meters wide wooden vessel that is manned with 6 multi-lingual dive staff and 6 boat crew members. The comfortable accommodation for the 24 guests is either a twin bed cabin or 4 bed shared cabin, all with Air Condition.

All meals on board are served buffet style and freshly cooked from the onboard 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

4 Shared bed cabin 21.935.- Baht

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

4 Shared bed cabin 20.865.- Baht

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: 160.- Baht per dive
Nitrox 32 % : 160.- 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: 270.- 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 7 liveaboard 5 days / 5 nights

Season 2019 -2020

Departure schedule 2019-2020 Manta Queen 7

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)