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Richelieu rock liveaboard Manta Queen eight
Similan islands liveaboard MQ8
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Manta Queen 8 five days liveaboard

The Manta Queen 8 offers 5D/5N cruises on the South Andaman Route, providing the best scuba diving liveaboard experience available. Discover diving hotspots like Koh Haa, Koh Rok, Koh Lipe, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket Shark Point that are well-known worldwide.

Koh Haa Group

The Koh Haa group of five little islands is home to a number of outstanding diving sites with clean water, active coral reefs, a wide diversity of marine life, and the well-known “Chimney” dive site. Koh Haa Neua (Koh Haa no. 1), Koh Haa Lagoon (Koh Haa no. 2 and 4), and Koh Haa Yai (Koh Haa no. 5) are among the dive sites in this region.

The journey’s farthest southwest island is Koh Lipe. The Tatutao National Marine Park includes this island.

The journey’s farthest southest island is Koh Lipe. There are more than 20 dive sites near this island, which is part of Tatutao National Marine Park. The Chao Ley, also known as sea gypsies in Thai, are a nomadic group of fishermen that live on the island of Koh Lipe. They live in a town on Sunrise Beach.

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Koh Lipe

Near Koh Lipe, Stonehenge is a magnificent diving site that must be ranked among the best scuba diving locations in Thailand. It is covered in soft leafy coral, creating a stunning and vivid reef. Barracudas, trevally, and yellow snappers typically school together. Seahorses, shrimp, crabs, nudibranchs, and stonefish are examples of smaller animals.

Not far from Koh Lipe is the lovely dive location of Koh Taru. While you are on the boat, minke whales have been known to breach the surface. A fantastic sighting may be had at the enormous school of Yellow Snapper that call Koh Taru home.

Hin Daeng and Hin Muang

Hin Daeng and Hin Muang are two partially submerged pinnacles in the open ocean farther south, located in Mu Koh Lanta National Park, and they offer amazing reefs and excellent possibilities to see Oceanic Mantas and Whale Sharks. Islands of Phi Phi.

Many stunning diving sites with a wide variety of marine life are available at the well-known and spectacular Phi Phi Islands. Both the hard and soft coral reefs include a ton of dive spots. Additionally, there is a good probability of seeing leopard sharks and black-tip reef sharks. A great variety of marine life may be seen at the Shark Point diving site on the coral reef, which is extremely abundant. In this region, Leopard Shark sightings are fairly frequent.

To enjoy authentic scuba diving, reserve your vacation on The Manta Queen 8 right away.

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    • 5 Days – 5 nights
    • 19 Dives
    • Koh Haa, Koh Rok, Koh Lipe, Hin Daeng,Hin Muang,Koh Phi Phi,Shark Point
    • 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 2023 - MAY 2024

Departure schedule Manta Queen 8

Trip Name Departure Arrival
MQ8 #74 28-07-23 01-08-23
MQ8 #75 03-08-23 07-08-23
MQ8 #76 10-08-23 14-08-23
MQ8 #77 17-08-23 21-08-23
MQ8 #78 24-08-23 28-08-23
MQ8 #79 31-08-23 04-09-23
MQ8 #80 07-09-23 11-09-23
MQ8 #81 14-09-23 18-09-23
MQ8 #82 21-09-23 25-09-23
MQ8 #83 28-09-23 02-10-23
MQ8 #84 05-10-23 09-10-23
MQ8 #85 18-10-23 23-10-23
MQ8 #86 25-10-23 30-10-23
MQ8 #87 01-11-23 06-11-23
MQ8 #88 08-11-23 13-11-23
MQ8 #91 29-11-23 04-12-23
MQ8 #92 06-12-23 11-12-23
MQ8 #93 13-12-23 18-12-23
MQ8 #94 20-12-23 25-12-23
MQ8 #95 27-12-23 01-01-24
MQ8 #96 03-01-24 08-01-24
MQ8 #97 10-01-24 15-01-24
MQ8 #98 17-01-24 22-01-24
MQ8 #99 24-01-24 29-01-24
MQ8 #100 31-01-24 05-02-24
MQ8 #101 07-02-24 12-02-24
MQ8 #102 14-02-24 19-02-24
MQ8 #103 21-02-24 26-02-24
MQ8 #104 28-02-24 04-03-24
MQ8 #105 06-03-24 11-03-24
MQ8 #106 13-03-24 18-03-24
MQ8 #107 20-03-24 25-03-24
MQ8 #108 27-03-24 01-04-24
MQ8 #109 03-04-24 08-04-24
MQ8 #110 10-04-24 15-04-24
MQ8 #111 17-04-24 22-04-24
MQ8 #112 24-04-24 29-04-24
MQ8 #113 01-05-24 06-05-24
MQ8 #114 08-05-24 13-05-24

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
Excluded in the price are :
  • National park entrance and diving fees : 1.800.- 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 )

 

 
Similan islands liveaboard Manta Queen 8 twin bed cabin

Twin bed cabin

Similan islands liveaboard Manta Queen 8 twin bed cabin with own bathroom

Twin bed cabin ensuite

Similan islands liveaboard Manta Queen 8 double bed cabin with own bathroom

Double bed cabin ensuite

Manta Queen Eight Liveaboard inquiry

DIVE SITES
Information and dive map about the Koh Bon dive site
Information and dive map about the Richelieu rock dive site
Information and dive map about the Koh Tachai dive site
Similan islands map of the dive sites and information

Encounters with tropical marine life on the Manta Queen 8 liveaboard trip

Whale shark diving on the Manta Queen 2 Richelieu rock diving liveaboard tour
Siving with the sea turtle on the Manta Queen 2 diving liveaboard tour to Koh Bon
Manta Rays seen on a Manta Queen 2 diving liveaboard tour at Koh Bon

WHY BOOK WITH SIMILAN DIVE CENTER?

Best selection of Thailand liveaboards
Similan Dive Center guarantuee the best price for the scuba diving trips
No hidden fees on the Similan Dive Center prices
Similan Dive Center is a certified dive center
Similan Dive Center local diving experts
Similan Dive Center has a local office at the harbor where the dive trips depart

MISSION & VISION

Welcome to Similan Dive Center, a haven for diving enthusiasts. Our shop is run by a dedicated group of local divers who share a deep passion for exploring the underwater world and preserving the beauty of nature. We understand your love for diving and the need for exceptional experiences, which is why we have curated an exclusive selection of the most popular liveaboards and diving day trips for you to choose from. With 20 years of experience, we take immense pride in offering a personalized service that goes beyond expectations. Our goal is to make your diving holiday truly unforgettable. Reach out to us today via e-mail, telephone, or visit our shop in Khao Lak, and let us make your dream diving adventure a reality.

Similan Dive Center

67/7 Moo 5 Khuekkhak,
Takuapa, Thailand 82220
Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)612 216 519

Email: info@similandivecenter.com

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