Manta Queen 1 dive boat review
The 27 meters Manta Queen 1 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 4 nights mini-safari between October and May each year.
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Boat Cabins & Layout
The Manta Queen 1 comfortably caters to a maximum of 22 divers. Indeed, with 10 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 4 cabins fitted with a double-bed. 5 cabins have 2 twin beds and 1 cabin is a quad share.
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Manta Queen 1’s On-board Facilities
Whenever you wish to relax, the Manta Queen has 2 options, indoor or outdoor! Indeed, with a spacious sun-deck on the very top deck, it’s perfect to use one of the mats and take a nap or read a book. Also, that’s where you’ll get the best, 360 degrees view of the Similan Islands! Otherwise, the main salon is air-conditioned and features a flat screen TV and entertainment systems & media.
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Vessel Layout
The Manta Queen 1 is a stable wooden hulled vessel. As a member of the Manta Queen Fleet, the MQ1 has many siblings. Indeed, there are 5 other Manta Queen dive vessels. All offer different inineraries but have the same quality standards!
Diving with the Manta Queen 1
The Manta Queen 1 has a crew that can speak various languages, ask at the time of booking is 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!
Equipped with all the basics, and beyond, the Manta Queen 1 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 1 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 564$US – 5 days / 4 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.
Surin Islands
Large Pelagics, Manta rays and Whale Shark if you are lucky all in a superb remote area!
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.
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.
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 Lanta
Excellent Marine life with good chances to spot Leopard sharks, Manta Rays and even a Whale Shark!
Koh Tao
Diving hub of Thailand to learn how to dive. Cheap and easy diving on a beautiful island.
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.
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