Manta Queen 8 Liveaboard, Thailand
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8.5 Fabulous
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- Free Internet
- Nitrox available
- from $ 155 / day
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“Thank you also to the two cooks that provide us with very appetizing meals”
Highlights
The latest addition to the Manta Queen Fleet, the Manta Queen 8 offers 6-day/5-night/19-dive trips to Similan and Surin Marine Parks, departing from Phuket. Trips depart early in the evening on the first day and start with a light dinner on board. The following 3 days include 4 dives a day and 1 night dive while exploring the Andaman Sea. The last day consists of 3 dives before check-out in the late afternoon. Dive groups are kept small to a maximum of 5 divers or less. Nitrox is available for an extra charge.
The Manta Queen 8 liveaboard accommodates up to 24 guests in 10 double or twin cabins. Each cabin has AC and private en-suite bathrooms. For relaxation, social areas include the indoor lounge with a TV and a large sun deck, a great place to relax between dives or enjoy a cold beer at the end of the day. Meals are freshly cooked, buffet-style at the open-air dining area, and snacks and fruit are served between dives.
The 9 experienced and knowledgeable crew and dive guides of the Manta Queen 8 are waiting to show you the beauty of the Andaman Sea. Book online today.
This boat is part of the Manta Queen Fleet.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (800-2,500 THB per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (300-1,300 THB per trip), Gratuities, Nitrox (2,500-3,500 THB per trip), Nitrox Course (9,500 THB), Private Dive Guide (3,500 THB per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (1,500-48,000 THB).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Manta Queen 8 Reviews
- 8.5 Fabulous
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Vessel
7.3
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Crew
8.6
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Food
9.4
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Diving
8.7
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Value
8.4
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- 6.0 Review score
- Luke T
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United States
Meh, less than average. The crew made the trip, not the dives or the guides.
A hard pressed average at best. The boat is dated and needs attention and upgrades. Our power went out at least once a day and the breaker had to be flipped. A couple of the guides were engaging and amazing. The others kept to themselves in the ac salon and seemed more irritated with groups than not. Our guide was more interested in taking pictures and showing the critter to other guides than involving the divers in that group. I was taking pictures and stated I love macro. Being a seasoned diver, worked as a guide/instructor, and been on other liveaboards, we were both not impressed and will not come back or recommend this boat. Our power went out at least once a day. The crew and kitchen staff were amazing. Not much English spoken and we had more fun with them than with the guides and on the dives. The sites are average and repetative. The northern sites were extremely crowded with day trippers. No remote sites with this boat.
- Recommended for
- Nitrox. Food. Other divers.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Danny C
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United States
Great dive sites!
Lot's of colorful coral.
- Recommended for
- Friday crew. Great food. Awesome trip.
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- 8.4 Very good
- ROBERT M
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United States
Relaxed, free from everyday hustle and bustle.
Diving and chatting with staff and other passengers.
- Recommended for
- Friendly, relaxed and mostly helpful staff and crew. Well organized, no fuss for passangers. Sunrises
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- 8.0 Very good
- Thomas P
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United States
Good diving with friends and family.
Seeing the different marine life.
- Recommended for
- The equipment set up,the dive briefs and and diving.(The wreck dives were bad due to poor visibility)Seein
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- 9.2 Superb
- Ginae L
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United States
Great overall trip with professional dive crew
The variety of marine life was unparalleled. Our dive guide, Daniel, was incredible.
- Recommended for
- Dive guide, marine life, value for money
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- 10 Exceptional
- Thomas S
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United States
These Guys Are Pros!
They may seem like a group of friendly and welcoming scuba guys – and they are! – but underneath that is a very dedicated, organized and highly skilled team of professionals. All of the logistics were handled effortlessly. Dive briefings were clear and comprehensive. Dive groups were small so that guides could keep track of their divers and offer assistance if necessary. Food was great. And the boat crew was tireless and efficient. I was on Manta Queen 8 and Mark was an excellent tour leader. My dive guide Daniel was terrific––great dives, all. And I am confident all of the others were excellent as well. If I come back to Thailand, Khaolak Scuba Adventures is my first stop.
- Recommended for
- Dive crew, diving, food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tyler B
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United States
Good trip
Richiliue Rock
- Recommended for
- Efficient with dive logistics, preeminent guide, beautiful dives
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- 8.4 Very good
- Thomas F
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Australia
Budget friendly option with some hidden gems
Fun and laid back trip on the Manta Queen 8. Dive sites of good quality but how much you will see and what you will get out of it depends on your dive guide. On our boat there was a mix, some very experienced and excellent at pointing things out, others less so. This is the only reason for giving the diving 3 stars. On some dives, some of the guides seemed unfamiliar with the site or just disinterested. Whilst others were incredibly switched on taking the time to ensure their divers saw the best stuff. Can’t knock the food on the boat tho, it was incredible! During our trip mix of weather and conditions but the team always worked hard to find safe solutions so we could keep diving. Thai crew were also amazing, often going above and beyond. At the end of the trip there is a tip box for the crew, recommend getting cash out for this as you will want to tip for their good service. The boat is dated but I think the affordability of the price fairly reflects this. Dive sites were all of a pretty good quality. Obviously over 19 dives some varied from “meh” to “Amazing!!”. If you are a coral lover heaps to see. Saw a range of marine life over the trip. Were not officially in whale shark on manta season so none saw. Some current and surge, may be tough for beginner divers but nothing obscene. Visibility was also good considering the amount of rain. Recomend staying closer to the dive shop than farther away. The transit is arranged but is a minivan so will pick up others along the way. The further you are away the longer this will probably take.
- Recommended for
- Affordable. Great food. Good dive sites.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Geoffrey G
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Australia
Well worth it, should have booked for longer.
Richaleau Rock 15/10 amazing. 10/10 for dive masters, 10/10 for boat crew and cooks.
- Recommended for
- Dive Master Itt was super switched on and knowledgeable. It really was a pleasure diving and learning from her.. Food was fantastic and the crew was super helpful. Dive sites were amazing- also AC in the cabins was a life saver..
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- 8.4 Very good
- Wing Sze Y
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Hong Kong
A professional crew of dives guides and back up team.
Saw Leopard Shark and guided by marine ecologist Tisha.
- Recommended for
- Professional diving guides, good foods and helpful Thai crew
