Manta Queen 3

Manta Queen 3 – Similan Islands Liveaboard Diving Adventure

The Manta Queen 3 Similan liveaboard is one of the best options for divers seeking comfort, safety, and outstanding value while exploring Thailand’s world-famous dive sites. At 35 meters long and 7 meters wide, this steel-hull vessel was purpose-built for stability on the Andaman Sea liveaboard diving routes, covering the Similan Islands, Surin Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock. With annual renovations and a professional crew, the boat delivers a consistently high-quality Similan Islands liveaboard diving experience.

This Thailand liveaboard diving Similans trip offers excellent value with an all-inclusive package: hotel transfers, freshly prepared Thai and Western meals, unlimited snacks, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and even free Wi-Fi when within range. Divers can also continue their education with SSI courses available on board, making Manta Queen 3 ideal for both fun dives and skill development during your Similan liveaboard diving holiday.

With a capacity of 28 guests, the Manta Queen 3 Similan liveaboard accommodates all types of travelers—solo adventurers, couples, and groups. Cabins include private twin and double ensuite options, as well as economical shared twin and quad cabins with shared bathrooms. All cabins are air-conditioned and feature warm wooden interiors, ensuring comfort after long days of diving.

Communal spaces are designed to enhance the liveaboard Similan Islands trip experience. The spacious indoor saloon offers air conditioning, seating, and entertainment, while the shaded outdoor dining area is perfect for meals and conversation. Large open decks provide plenty of room for sunbathing, stargazing, or simply relaxing between dives. Onboard chefs serve a varied buffet of Thai and international dishes, with vegetarian and special dietary needs catered for.

The Manta Queen 3 itinerary is a diver’s dream: 18 dives over 6 days and 5 nights at legendary dive sites. Explore manta cleaning stations at Koh Bon, thrilling currents at Koh Tachai, swim-throughs in the Similan Islands, and the world-famous Richelieu Rock, home to whale sharks, manta rays, barracuda, and countless critters for macro lovers. Dive groups are organized by experience level, ensuring a safe and personalized Similan liveaboard diving adventure for everyone

With its spacious design, excellent food, professional dive guides, and unbeatable value, the Manta Queen 3 liveaboard Similan Islands trip is one of the top choices for divers looking to experience the very best of Thailand liveaboard diving in the Similans.

Manta Queen 3 Trip Itinerary

North Andaman : 6 Days / 5 Nights / 18 Dives
Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Surin – Richelieu Rock – Boonsung Wreck
Day 1 – Night Departure. Trip check in from 4pm to 6pm.
06:00 PM – 06:30 PM – Transfer to Liveaboard at Pier, Boarding & Cabin allocation.
07.00 PM – Boat briefing
07.30 PM – Equipment Set up
08.00 PM – Dinner Onboard

Day 2
07.00 AM – Wake up call
07.30 AM – Safety/Dive Briefing
07.45 AM – Dive briefing #1: Similan Islands
09.00 AM – Breakfast
11.30 AM – Dive briefing #2: Similan Islands
01.00 PM – Lunch
03.30 PM – Dive briefing #3: Similan Islands
05.00 PM – Snacks
06.15 PM – Dive briefing #4: Night Dive – Similan Islands
08.00 PM – Dinner

Day 3
06.00 AM – Wake up call
06.30 AM – Dive briefing #5: Similan Islands
08.00 AM – Breakfast
10.30 AM – Dive briefing #6: Similan Islands
12.15 PM – Lunch
01.45 PM – Dive briefing #7: Similan Islands
03.30 PM – Snacks
05.30 PM – Dive briefing #8: Similan Islands
07.30 PM – Dinner

Day 4
06.00 AM – Wake up call
06.30 AM – Dive briefing #9: Koh Bon, West Ridge
08.00 AM – Breakfast
10.30 AM – Dive briefing #10: Koh Bon, West Ridge
12.15 PM – Lunch
01.45 PM – Dive briefing #11: Tachai Pinnacle
03.30 PM – Snacks
05.30 PM – Dive briefing #12: Tachai Pinnacle
07.30 PM – Dinner

Day 5
06.00 AM – Wake up call
06.30 AM – Dive briefing #13: Surin Islands
08.00 AM – Breakfast
10.30 AM – Dive briefing #14: Richelieu Rock
12.15 PM – Lunch
01.45 PM – Dive briefing #15: Richelieu Rock
03.30 PM – Snacks
05.30 PM – Dive briefing #16: Richelieu Rock
07.30 PM – Dinner

Day 6
06.00 AM – Wake up call
06.30 AM – Dive briefing #17: Koh Bon Pinnacle
08.00 AM – Breakfast
11.15 AM – Dive briefing #18: Koh Bon
12.30 PM – Lunch
02.00 PM – Dive briefing #19: Boonsung Wreck
03.15 PM – Departure briefing & Snacks
04.30 PM – Return to the pier
05.30 PM – Transfer To Your Hotel

Depending on location, you’ll arrive back to your hotel in Phuket at approximately 7 pm – 8:30 pm.

What’s Included in Your Thailand Liveaboard Adventure

• 5 nights of onboard accommodation
• 5 days of diving
• Round-trip transfers from Khao Lak and Phuket areas – Thaplamu pier
• Full Board freshly cooked meals
• Water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, Fresh Fruit & snacks during the day, (Good to bring your own reusable water bottle on trip)
• Towel for Shower & toiletries (Suggest guests bring own towel or sarong for Sun Deck or to dry off on dive deck after dive)
• 12-litre tanks for 19 dives – Weight belt/weights
• Small groups. 4-5 Divers : 1 Dive Lead
• Wifi onboard (normally only at or near Similan & Surin Islands)
• 7% VAT

What’s Not Included

• Standard Full set equipment rental – 2,500 THB per trip (BCD, REG, Mask, Snorkel, Full Foot Fins, Shorty wetsuit, Torch)
• Dive computer rental – 1,000 THB per trip
• Marine Park Fee (6D5N) – Thai : 1,300 THB (diver), 300 THB (non diver), Foreigner : 2,500 THB (diver), 1,500 THB (non diver)
• Dive insurance (Mandatory) – 1,300 THB per trip (Coverage 500,000 THB/pax)
• Unlimited Nitrox Tanks – 2,500 THB per trip
• 15-liter tanks – 2,500 THB/Trip/19 Dives (can only rent for all dives)
• Mares Full Length 3mm Wet Suit rental – 2,000 THB per trip
• Perscription Mask rental – 1,000 THB per trip