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Manta Queen 8

Manta Queen 8

Manta Queen 8 liveaboard in the Similan Islands

Please contact us for updated rip schedules and pricing.

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.

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