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Manta Queen 8

Manta Queen 8

Manta Queen 8 liveaboard in the Similan Islands

Manta Queen 8 runs 4 day/4 night scuba diving liveaboard trips to to the world famous scuba diving sites of the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock.

5 Day / 5 Night Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock – 19 dives

All prices are per person and for the 2020 – 2021 season.

The Cabins

Manta Queen 8 is a wooden hulled boat with teak floors. It’s length is 27 meters and has a beam (width) of 7.5 metres makes it one of the largest boats in the Manta Queen fleet.

With a maximum capacity of 24 guests it is a very spacious and comfortable liveaboard. We especially love that most of the cabins have ensuite bathrooms for your comfort.

There is and abundance of space to enjoy the time in between dives and her comfortable saloon has HD-TV. She also has and wide open dining area and a large sundeck.

The Food

The on board cook serves meals on board which are served buffet style and freshly prepared from the on board kitchen. Snacks and fruits are served in between dives. The dinghy also allows you to spend some time on the beautiful beaches of the Similan Islands and Koh Tachai.

What is Included

Air-conditioning in all cabins. All meals, fruits, drinking water, coffee, tea. Divemaster supervision, tanks, weights, weight belts. Limited accident & recompression chamber insurance and hopefully some excellent scuba diving.

What is not Included

National Park Entry fee and diver’s fee: THB 1,800 (for diver) National Park Entry fee: THB 1,000 (for non diver) Transfer to and from Phuket / dive vessel (THB 600). Rental Equipment (BCD/REG/FINS/MASK/SUIT only) THB 400/day, Torch for Night Dive: THB 100 Suunto Dive Computer: THB 300 per day.

Enquire about a Manta Queen 8 Trip Here

Manta Queen 8 Trip Schedules

October – November 2020

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
MQ8 #113 23 Oct 20 – 28 Oct 20 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #114 29 Oct 20 – 03 Nov 20 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #115 04 Nov 20 – 09 Nov 20 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #116 10 Nov 20 – 15 Nov 20 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #117 16 Nov 20 – 21 Nov 20 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #118 22 Nov 20 – 27 Nov 20 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #119 28 Nov 20 – 03 Dec 20 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19

December 2020 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
MQ8 #120 04 Dec 20 – 09 Dec 20 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #121 10 Dec 20 – 15 Dec 20 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #122 16 Dec 20 – 21 Dec 20 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #123 22 Dec 20 – 27 Dec 20 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #124 28 Dec 20 – 02 Jan 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19

January 2021 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
MQ8 #125 03 Jan 21 – 08 Jan 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #126 09 Jan 21 – 14 Jan 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #127 15 Jan 21 – 20 Jan 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #128 21 Jan 21 – 26 Jan 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #129 27 Jan 21 – 01 Feb 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19

February 2021 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
MQ8 #130 02 Feb 21 – 07 Feb 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #131 08 Feb 21 – 13 Feb 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #132 14 Feb 21 – 19 Feb 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #133 20 Feb 21 – 25 Feb 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #134 26 Feb 21 – 03 Mar 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19

March 2021 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
MQ8 #135 04 Mar 21 – 09 Mar 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #136 10 Mar 21 – 15 Mar 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #137 16 Mar 21 – 21 Mar 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #138 22 Mar 21 – 27 Mar 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #139 28 Mar 21 – 02 Apr 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19

April 2021 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
MQ8 #140 03 Apr 21 – 08 Apr 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #141 09 Apr 21 – 14 Apr 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #142 15 Apr 21 – 20 Apr 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #143 21 Apr 21 – 26 Apr 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #144 27 Apr 21 – 02 May 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19

May 2021 Departures

Trip Number Dates Destination Duration Number of Dives
MQ8 #145 03 May 21 – 08 May 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19
MQ8 #146 09 May 21 – 14 May 21 Similan – Richelieu 5D – 5N 19

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