The groups you are diving in are small: maximum 4 divers with one professional dive guide. These dive groups are based on certification level and experience.

So, what does your liveaboard tour looks like?

On the departure day, you will be picked up at your Phuket accommodation in the afternoon or at your Khao Lak accommodation in the early evening. The registration happens in the Khao Lak dive center and the transfer to the boat will be around 8 pm. Upon arrival at the liveaboard Manta Queen 5 you will get a general boat briefing, the cabins are allocated, dinner will be served and you can set up your Equipment.

Relaxing between the dives

On the morning of the first day you awake early at Koh Bon and the entire day you will dive around Koh Bon and Koh Tachai, 4 dives at different dive sites altogether. Between the dives, there is plenty of space on this liveaboard boat to relax and enjoy the time: You’ve got the open dining area and a large sundeck on top of the liveaboard with sunny and shaded areas.

Richelieu rock

On day 2 there are 4 dives at one of the best dive sites in Thailand: Richelieu rock. A favorite hangout for the biggest fish in the world, the whale shark. For lovers of small sea creatures there are seahorses and frogfish hiding between the purple corals.

Day 3 brings 2 more exciting dives at Koh Bon, including the stunning Koh Bon Pinnacle (covert in yellow corals) for the early morning dive with the chance to see schooling batfish and barracudas or even the majestic manta rays. While you having lunch and relax again, the  liveaboard is heading back towards the harbor but will stop for your last dive of this trip at the amazing Boonsung wreck. You will arrive at the Khao Lak dive center in the afternoon and about half an hour later you are on your way back to your resorts in Phuket or Khao Lak.

About the Manta Queen 5

The M/V Manta Queen 5 is a 26 meter long and 5 m wide wooden vessel which accommodates 22 guests in spacious twin bed air-conditioned cabins. 5 experienced dive staff and 6 friendly and helpful boat crew members will take good care for you throughout your entire Similan Island liveaboard trip.

Western and Thai dishes

All tasty meals onboard (a variety of Thai and Western dishes) are freshly cooked and served in buffet style. Vegetarian or vegan meals are available and there is no use of Monosodium Glutamate. If you are allergic to Nuts or other food ingredients please tell the staff during your check in at the dive center! Snacks and fruits are served in between the dives.