Liveaboard Cruise to Similan Islands
MV. Queen Scuba

Queen Scuba is our 28 meter (92ft) vessel, one of the largest & safest live-aboards in the Andaman Sea, She can take up to 21 guests. She was built in the year 2003, and is with no doubt, one of the most comfortable boats operating here in the south of Thailand.

The boat is going in to the third season at the Similan Islands , Richelieu Rock & Surin Island, this boat also has some of the most experienced staff onboard (Dive masters & Instructors). They are very informative, multilingual, and have an enormous appreciation of the word "Entertainment".

The service and standards onboard Queen Scuba are of a very high standard we, have 3 different categories Cabins, with a total of 9 Cabins, we have 3 Standard Cabins with bunk beds (one cabin for 2 guests, one cabin for 3 guests and one cabin with 4 guests). We got 5 VIP Cabins “deluxe” (double-beds) for couples and the luxurious Master Cabin (master-bedroom, with large double-bed).

The Cabins:

The Master Cabin is of course the best of them all, this cabin has plenty of space, and lots of comfort, the has a large King-sized bed, TV + DVD entertainment system, all the newest movies, complimentary fruit basket, nice large en suite bathroom with hot water shower, air conditioning, and a fantastic panoramic ocean view. (Honeymooners, and those wishing for a little something special on their holiday) The VIP Cabins have a large double bed, complimentary fruit basket, large en suite bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, and a nice ocean view. (ideally suited for couples) The Standard Cabins have nice bunk beds, these cabins are all located on the lower deck, but are still light, also with a large en suite bathroom with hot water, air conditioning.(perfect for individual traveler, family or and friends)

There is a Christmas, International and chinese New Year surcharge 10%.

MV Queen Scuba Technical Data & Boat Layouts

Similan Island Map

The air conditioned saloon is large enough to seat everyone on the boat, and houses a wide-screen television and DVD entertainment system, and a very large selection of all the newest movies. As well as a full color big screen modern global positioning system. Meals are served buffet style, with fresh breads, we serve both Thai and Western dishes, all this tend to have the days diving juggled around them and there are complimentary snacks, such as fruit, cakes, tea, coffee and soft drinks.

The Dive deck and gear up area

This boat has the largest spacious dive deck of them all, very well designed and this is here most of your time will be spent getting ready for some fantastic diving, No need to move tanks around, all tanks are continuously filled at their stations, the friendly boat crew will help handle the lifting of the tanks. Put your gear together and forget about it. Our two dinghies will transfer you to the dive sites, or we'll jump off the mother ship. Most pick-ups are done with the dinghies for your convenience. Since most of the dives are drift dives, this system is very common practice around the Similan Islands.

Our Nitrox System

We realized that Nitrox is the future of diving, this mixture of air, gives you much more bottom time, and is the reason why more and more divers are using this. We have a Enriched Air or Nitrox station on board. And, if you are not yet Nitrox certified, then we offer this course onboard Queen Scuba for your convenience. There are two options a full certification in Nitrox, or introductory dives for those not sure if they will like it or not. And of course we have plenty of normal air available as well.

Electronics and communication

The boat is fitted with all the latest in electronic marine equipment including GPS and radar for safety and ease of navigation. We have VHF radios, and mobile telephone communications equipment.

Our itinerary

We also recommend that you have DAN or other diving accident insurance up to date and current in case of an evacuation or other treatments that may not be covered by our regular insurance. As Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Surin Islands. We depart from Phuket by air conditioned minibus to Tapla Mu pier, and return again to Phuket, this is all included in the price.

!Special Trips !

Christmas Cruise 22-27 December 2009. (5 days / 5 Nights)

New Year Cruise 28 December- 02 January 2010. (5 days / 5 Nights)

Prices does not include

personal diving equipment, or National marine park fees, or Fuel surcharge….

Fuel surcharge

Since the increase in oil prices, we have decided not to raise the price, but instead make a fuel surcharge to cover this extra cost, we have done a calculation over the last two years use, and come to the conclusion to charge an additional 1900,- thb in fuel surcharge, our cost in fuel have raised nearly 80% since we started these trip in 2003.

Marine park fees

National marine park fees are 400 baht per person per entry to Similan and 400 bath person per entry to Surin islands) and 200 baht per day for diving fee. This is payable in Thai baht on the boat and is an additional charge imposed by the Thai Government as of November 15, 2001. A four-day trip is 1,800 baht per person.