Manta Queen 2 Liveaboard Review

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Manta Queen 2 dive boat review

The 25 meters Manta Queen 2 is a member of the Manta Queen fleet, offering liveaboard trips around the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai as well as Richelieu Rock. The dive boat offers 3 nights mini-safari between October and May each year.

 

Boat Cabins & Layout

The Manta Queen 2 comfortably caters to a maximum of 20 divers with 9 air-conditioned cabins and shared bathrooms, there’s plenty of space for every guest.

You can check the latest schedule & prices for this liveaboard here.

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The cabins layout varies, allowing some flexibility in term of accommodation and budget. There are 3 cabins fitted with a double-bed. 5 cabins have twin beds and 1 cabin is a quad share.

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Manta Queen 2’s On-board Facilities

Whenever you wish to relax, the Manta Queen 2 boasts plenty of space for everybody! There is a comfortable indoor lounge, where you can look at your last pictures and videos, read a book or sip on a cocktail in the evening. Also, the roomy sundeck is perfect for a nap or sunbathing. Also, that’s where you’ll get the best, 360 degrees view of the Similan Islands! There is also an outdoor shaded dining area.

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Vessel Layout

The Manta Queen 2 is a stable wooden hulled vessel. As a member of the Manta Queen Fleet, the MQ2 has many siblings. Indeed, there are 5 other Manta Queen dive vessels. All offer different inineraries but have the same quality standards!

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Diving with the Manta Queen 2

The Manta Queen 2 has a crew that can speak various languages, ask at the time of booking if you require someone who speaks yours! Also, the professional crew know lots about the world-class dive sites offered on the itinerary and will guide you to the best diving! Usually, there are 5 dive staffs on-board, plus the 6 boat crew members, that’s plenty of help to make your 11 dives easy and safe!

Equipped with all the basics, and beyond, the Manta Queen 2 offers plenty of kitting up space. Indeed, the dive deck and platform are large, featuring individual stations.

Finally, with the Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock on it’s route, the Manta Queen 2 offers a great variety of sites and high chances of a very lucky encounter with the gentle giants.

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Price starts at 494$US – 4 days / 3 nights –  Koh Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Boon Sung Wreck

Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?

Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.

Khao Lak

Starting point of many liveaboards to dive the Similan and Surin Islands. Khao Lak has also good local diving sites.

Khao Lak Diving Review

Surin Islands

Large Pelagics, Manta rays and Whale Shark if you are lucky all in a superb remote area!

Surin Islands Diving Review

Similan Islands

Great Biodiversity and fauna. Excellent chances to spot the giants Manta rays and Whale Sharks. Superb Scenery of tropical islands! Good spot for underwater photography.

Similan Islands Diving Review

Phuket

Access to the best diving areas of the Andaman Sea and starting point of many liveaboards to Similans and Surin Islands! Good place for cheap diving courses.

Phuket Diving Review

Koh Phi Phi

Amazing Marine life in a very scenic surrounding. Perfect starting point to explore the world class dive sites of the Andaman Sea!

Koh Phi Phi Diving Review

Koh Lanta

Excellent Marine life with good chances to spot Leopard sharks, Manta Rays and even a Whale Shark!

Koh Lanta Diving Review

Koh Tao

Diving hub of Thailand to learn how to dive. Cheap and easy diving on a beautiful island.

Koh Tao Diving Review

Thailand

Thailand is renowned for its beautiful beaches and amazing dive sites. The country offers some of the best diving in the world with the famous Similan Islands and many other amazing spots like Koh Phi Phi and Ko Lanta islands in the Andaman sea.

Thailand Diving Review

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Dive spots reviews in Similan Islands & Thailand

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Christmas Point dive site in the Similans consists of large rocks and a nice drop off. It is a good spot to observe whit...
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Koh Bida Nok is the sister dive site of Koh Bida Nai located 2 km south of Koh Phi Phi Ley. It is regarded as one of the...
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East of Eden dive site is one of the Top dive spots of the Similan Islands! The coral formations are amazing with a real...
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Hin Daeng is one of the best dive sites in all of Thailand! It is very famous for the great chance of spotting giant Man...
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Anita's reef is one of the best dive site of the Similan Islands. The topography at the bottom is outstanding with a hug...
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Koh Tachai, the Dome is a superb Diving Site of the Surin Islands! The marine life is teeming and the spot is famous for...
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Hin Muang is one of the best dive sites of Thailand. It is located just 500m away from another exceptional dive site cal...
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The Bon Soong Wreck is located in the Koh Surin Marine National Park. It is a former old tin dredger which sank in 1985....
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Hin Dot is a superb diving site in Koh Phi Phi. The spot is also called Chimney Rock. It consists of 3 superb submerged ...
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Richelieu Rock is quite simply one of the best dive sites in the World and no doubt the best diving site in Thailand! Th...

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