Manta Queen 1

Manta Queen 1 is a budget-friendly liveaboard exploring Thailand’s Similan and Surin Islands, offering multiple daily dives, air-conditioned cabins, and a relaxed, diver-focused atmosphere.

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Features & facilities

Boat features & facilities

  • WiFi throughout the vessel

  • WiFi in selected areas

  • Air-conditioning in selected areas

  • Sundeck

  • Common Area

  • Leisure Deck

  • Audio & Video Entertainment

  • Outdoor Dining Area

  • Indoor Salon

Dive features & facilities

  • Nitrox (Surcharge)

  • Equipment rental (Surcharge)

  • Dive Deck

  • Dive Courses

  • Tender

  • Dive: Guide Ratio (4:1)

  • Separate rinse tank for camera/electronics

Location

Manta Queen 1 operates in Thailand’s Andaman Sea, primarily around the Similan Islands and surrounding dive sites. The liveaboard embarks from and returns to Thaplamu Pier in Khao Lak,the main gateway to the Similan Islands. The closest airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), making it easy to reach the vessel from most international and regional destinations. 

Complimentary airport transfers are included, ensuring your arrival and departure are seamless and hassle-free.

Dive Overview

Diving aboard Manta Queen 1 explores Thailand’s stunning Similan Islands and some of the region’s most iconic dive sites, including Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, and the Boonsung Wreck, where dramatic granite formations, vibrant coral reefs, and nutrient-rich waters attract manta rays, whale sharks, Napoleon wrasse, schooling pelagics, and an impressive variety of macro life.

[Read More: Similan Island  & Thailand Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview 

Manta Queen 1 offers comfortable, air-conditioned cabins for up to 20 guests, including twin and double ensuite options as well as more budget-friendly non-ensuite cabins, making it a relaxed home between dives in Thailand’s Andaman Sea.

Food & Drinks

Aboard Manta Queen 1, guests can enjoy a mix of Thai and Western cuisine served buffet-style, with three meals a day plus snacks, biscuits, hot beverages, soft drinks, and drinking water included. Local beers are available for purchase, and the crew can accommodate specific dietary requirements if requested in advance. Guests are also welcome to bring their own liquor on board.

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Practical information

Time Zone

GMT+7

Local Currency

Thai Baht

Language

Multiple

Electricity

220V

Payment methods

Cash Only

Boat specifications

Year Built: 2003

Year renovated: 2019

Length: 24m

Beam: 6m

Engines: 2 x Hino 450 hp

Tender: 1

Fuel capacity: 8000L

Freshwater maker: NO

Number of crew: 8