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MV Queen Scuba

MV Queen Scuba have air conditioning, private bathroom and we have a variety of cabin configurations to suit our varied guests, from triple and twin share standard cabins on the lower deck, to VIP Double bed and VIP Twin bed cabins on the main deck.

Not forgetting the Master cabin with one of the best panoramic views any liveaboard master cabin can offer.


Information

MV Queen Scuba offers our guests one of the largest dive platforms in the South East Asia; this is the pride and joy of our boat. It consists of a very wide and spacious kitting-up area on two levels, a separate entry/exit platform, 2 exit ladders with 2 fresh water showers to rinse yourself or your equipment after your dives. You will also find 2 large buckets with fresh water for rinsing cameras, dive computers and torches.


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Queen Scuba Trip Schedule: 2011-2012

Trip Code Departs Returns Port Duration
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-01 01-Dec-2011 05-Dec-2011
Tub Lamu, Khao Lak
5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-02 06-Dec-2011 10-Dec-2011 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu -03 11-Dec-2011 15-Dec-2011 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-04 16-Dec-2011 20-Dec-2011 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-05 21-Dec-2011 26-Dec-2011
Tub Lamu, Khao Lak
6 Days/5 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-06 27-Dec-2011 01-Jan-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 6 Days/5 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-07 02-Jan-2011 06-Jan-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-08 07-Jan-2012 11-Jan-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-09 12-Jul-2012 16-Jan-2012
Tub Lamu, Khao Lak
5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-10 17-Jan-2012 21-Jan-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-11 22-Jan-2012 26-Jan-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-12 27-Jan-2012 31-Jan-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-13 01-Feb-2012 05-Feb-2012
Tub Lamu, Khao Lak
5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-14 06-Feb-2012 10-Feb-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-15 11-Feb-2012 15-Feb-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-16

16-Feb-2012

20-Feb-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-17 21-Feb-2012 25-Feb-2012
Tub Lamu, Khao Lak
5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-18 26-Feb-2012 01-Mar-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-19 02-Mar-2012 06-Mar-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-20 07-Mar-2012 11-Mar-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-21 12-Mar-2012 16-Mar-2012
Tub Lamu, Khao Lak
5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-22 17-Mar-2012 21-Mar-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-23 22-Mar-2012 26-Mar-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-24 27-Mar-2012 31-Mar-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-25 01-Apr-2012 05-Apr-2012
Tub Lamu, Khao Lak
5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-26 06-Apr-2012 10-Apr-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-27 11-Apr-2012 15-Apr-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-28 16-Apr-2012 20-Apr-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-29 21-Apr-2012 25-Apr-2012
Tub Lamu, Khao Lak
5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-30 26-Apr-2012 30-Apr-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-31 01-May-2012 05-May-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights
Q.S. Similan- Surin-Richelieu-32 06-May-2012 10-May-2012 Tub Lamu, Khao Lak 5 Days/4 Nights

Prices for Similan-Surin-Richelieu Trip 5 days 4 Nights / 14 dives

Cabin Type Cabin Details Prices Per Person
Master cabin (double bed) 1 cabin with king size double bed THB44,000
V.I.P cabin (double and twin bed) 3 double bed and 2 twin bed cabins THB37,000
Standard twin cabin 1 cabin with 2 single bunk beds THB32,000
Standard triple cabin 1 cabin with 3 single bunk beds THB30,500
Standard quad cabin 1 cabin with 4 single bunk beds THB29,000
Full boat charter (max. 21 pax) 1 VIP Cabin free of charge! THB 163,900 (per day)
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR Cruises 6 Days/ 5 Nights : extra 10% surcharge
CHRISTMAS Cruise 21-26 Dec 11 & NEW YEAR Cruise 27 Dec - 01 Jan 12
Prices for Similan-Surin-Richelieu Trip 6 days 5 Nights / 18 dives
Cabin Type Cabin Details Prices Per Person
Master cabin (double bed) 1 cabin with king size double bed THB60,500
V.I.P cabin (double and twin bed) 3 double bed and 2 twin bed cabins THB50,875
Standard twin cabin 1 cabin with 2 single bunk beds THB44,000
Standard triple cabin 1 cabin with 3 single bunk beds THB41,938
Standard quad cabin 1 cabin with 4 single bunk beds THB39,875
Full boat charter (21 pax) SORRY, no free cabin THB 200,600 (per day)

Full Charter
MV QUEEN SCUBA is available for Full charter , for 5 days/4 nights trips or even 9 days/8 nights trips all over the Andaman Sea!
In the case of Full charter, you only pay for 19 spaces and get 1 x VIP Cabin free of charge!
For the Christmas and the New Year Trip, no free Cabin!

Non-Diver Rate
For all cruises (excluding Full Boat Charter): The Non-Diver Rate is 90% of the Diver Price

Single Occupancy Rate
Our Master cabin (king sized bed) and VIP double cabins are appropriate for 2 persons or a couple sharing a bed. If someone wants a single stay in those cabins, this guest must pay for all remaining spaces in the cabin or pay as 1 Diver Rate + 1 Non-Diver Rate .

Children Rate
- For safety reasons and the comfort of all passengers on board, children under the age of 10 years will be allowed only by special prior arrangement.
-Young/Small children who sleep in same bed as parent can come onboard with 3,500 THB charge. Children requiring their own bed will be charged at the normal non-diver rate.
-Children that are 10 years + and are certified divers will be charged at the regular diver price.

 

National Marine Park Fees (2011-2012)

Similan and Surin Islands National Marine Park Fee Rate (Not included)
Similan Islands – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai entrance fee THB400
Richelieu Rock – Surin Islands entrance fee THB400
Diving fee per day THB200
National Marine Park Fee Rate for whole trip
5 Days/4 Nights Marine Park Fee for Diver THB1,600
6 Days/5 Nights Marine Park Fee for Diver THB1,800
Marine Park Fee for non diver for whole trip THB800
Marine Park Fee must be paid on board in Thai Baht
 
What is included and what is not included?

Included:

Not included:

•  Full accommodation and board
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
•  All soft drinks, drinking water, coffee & tea, yoghurt
•  Fresh fruits & snacks
•  12 Liter Alum. Cylinders, Weights & Weight Belt
•  PADI Professional Dive Guide
•  14 Dives during the Trip (5 Days/4 Nights)
•  18 Dives during the Trip (6 Days/5 Nights)
•  Bath room set: Towels, Shampoo, Shower Gel & Lotion
•  Transfers on the departure and arrival dates in the Phuket and Khao Lak area by schedule

•  Marine Park Fee
(Please pay cash in Thai Baht on board)
•  PERSONAL INSURANCE
•  Alcoholic drinks and cigarettes
•  Equipment rental
•  Computer rental
•  PADI Continuing Education Courses
•  15 Liter Alum. Cylinders rental
•  12 Liter Cylinders fill up with TUB
•  Transfers outside Phuket & Khao Lak
•  Transfers outside listed times can be arranged by separate charges!

PADI Dive Courses on board
Dive Courses # of Dives Included Price in THB
Continuing Education Courses
Adventure Diver 3 Manual THB8000
Adventure OW Diver 5 Manual THB8000
Speciality Courses
Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver 2 Manual & Nitrox Tables THB8000
Deep Diver 4 Manual THB8000
Underwater Photographer 2 Manual (Camera Rental not included) THB8000
PADI UW Photographer (New !) 2 Manual (Camera Rental not included) THB8000
Adventure Dives
NIGHT Diver 1 Referral Form THB1200
DEEP Divesr 1 Referral Form THB1200
Buoyancy Control 1 Referral Form THB1200
Multilevel Diver 1 Referral Form THB1200

 

Equipment Rental for Similan-Surin-Richelieu Trip
Full Set (excluding Computer)
THB700 per day
Mask, Fins, Snorkel, BCD, Shorty Wetsuit, Regulator with Alt. Air Source & Gauges
Individual Items
Rate in Thai Baht
Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
THB 250 per day
Regulator Combo
THB 250 per day
Wet Suit 3 mm (shorty)
THB 200 per day
Mask & Snorkel
THB 150 per day
Fins (Full foot )
THB150 per day
Dive Computer
Rate in Thai Baht
Suunto Gekko
THB500 per day
Cylinders
Rate in Thai Baht

15 Liter
Please inform us in advance!

THB 350 per day
5D/4N: THB1,200 per trip
6D/5N: THB1,500 per trip

THB 250 per cylinder
5D/4N 14 Dives Nitrox Package: THB 2,000
6 D/5N 18 Dives Nitrox Package: THB2,400

12 Liter Nitrox/Enriched Air
Please inform us in advance!

Onboard Retail List
Soft Drinks: Coke, Sprite, etc. Free T-shirt THB300
Beer (Heineken, Singha, Chang) THB120 Mask Straps THB300
Wine (Red, White) THB800 Logbook (Dive Log) THB200
Cigarettes (Marlboro Red, Light) THB150 Safety Marker THB1,500

Booking Policy

  • On receipt of a 30% deposit for the specified cruise, we will send you a confirmation.
  • The balance payment of 70% must be paid one month before departure.
  • If we do not receive the balance in time, Coral Grand Divers retains the right to cancel the booking and resell the space.

Nitrox Divers
MV Queen Scuba now has Colti Sub Nitrox membrane on board - unlimited Nitrox is available for every diver.

  1. The Early Bird Booking get Free Nitrox for every dive, offer for guests that book at least 3 months in advance and pay in full at time of booking.
  2. Dive Every Dive on Nitrox.
    • Normal Price THB250 per Nitrox Dive.
    • Nitrox Package 5 days/4 nights 14 dives: THB2000
    • Nitrox Package 6 days/ 5 nights 16 dives: THB2400
  3. Take Nitrox Course onboard Queen Scuba only THB8000 , all nitrox dives are free of charge if you take the course onboard.

Please Note:

  • Cancellation & No Show Policy :
    - Cancellations must be made in writing, by letter, fax or email. We will not accept a cancellation by telephone!
    - Please fax (+66 76 346 225) or by e-mail to reservation@similandivers.com .
    - Cancellation received 45 Days prior to departure: The Full Deposit will be returned, minus THB 1,000 for Bank fees.
    - Cancellation received less than 45 Days prior to departure: Deposit is non-refundable.
    - Cancellation received less than 30 Days prior to departure: No Refund - Full Trip price is charged.

  • National Marine Park and Port Fee 2011/2012 are not included.
  • National Park and Port Fees per person THB1 600 for 5 days/4 nights trip and THB1800 for 6 days/5 nights trip.
  • Port and Park Fees are subject to change depending on government regulation.
  • US$/Euros are accepted on board at the boats exchange rate for that cruise.
  • Queen Scuba retains the right to alter prices without prior notice and/or introduce any additional charges as is deemed necessary.


Itinerary

  Day/Night
Day 1:

03:00 pm – 06:00 pm

06:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Pick-up at your Hotel, Phuket Airport, Dive shop & Khao Lak
(Pick-up times are according to the location)

Arrival at MV Queen Scuba Liveaboard, (Taplamu pier)
Welcome Drinks - Cabin Allocation - Staff Introduction
Boat Briefing - Welcome Dinner

    No diving
  Day/Night
  07:00 am – 07:30 am General Diving Rules / Safety Briefing
Day 2:
07:30 am – 07:00 pm

Three day dives around the Similan Island
Visit Island No. 4 / Enjoy paradise with a beautiful white sandy beach.

  07:00 pm – 07:45 pm Night dive at Honeymoon Bay (Island No. 4)
  Day/Night
Day 3: 07:00 am – 01:00 pm

02:00 pm - 06:30 pm
Two dives around the Similan Islands
Visit Island No. 8 / Enjoy paradise with nature & a white sandy beach.
Two dives around Koh Bon & Koh Tachai Islands
  Day/Night
Day 4: 07:00 am – 09:00 am One early morning dive around Koh Tachai Island .
  10:30 am – 06:30 pm Three dives around Richelieu Rock & Surin Island
  Day/Night
  07:00 am – 08:00 am One early morning dive around Koh Bon Island
Day 5: 11:00 am – 12:00 am If possible, one dive at Boon Sung Wreck
  12:30 pm – 02:30 pm Leave the dive site for Taplamu Pier (Lunch, Debriefing).
  03:00 pm – 03:30 pm Disembarkation at Taplamu Pier.
  04:00 pm – 06:30 pm Transfer back to your Hotel in Phuket, Air Airport & Khao Lak Area.
Important Notice

The above itinerary is an example of an average cruise.
he Captain and Cruise Leader will decide the best course of action based on weather conditions at the specific time of each trip.

Coral Grand Divers Co., Ltd. retains the right to cancel or alter trips in the interest of the safety of all passengers, crews, and the vessel!
Pick-up Location Time
Phuket Town 16:15 – 16:45
Chalong Bay 16:00 – 16:30
Rawai Beach Area 16:00 – 16:30
Kata Beach 15:15 – 15:45
Karon Beach 15:00 – 15:30
Patong Beach 16:30 – 16:30
Kamala/Surin Beach 16:15 – 16:45
Phuket International Airport 16:45 – 17:15
JW Marriott 16:45 – 17:15
Khao Lak Area 18:00 – 18:30
Please Note: Complimentary Pick-Up is provided ONLY by our time table.
Transfers for different times can be arranged separately and will have additional charges.
Please inform us in advance!
Pick up time at Phuket Airport : 16:45-17:15
Pick up place: Bill Bentley Pub , located on 2 nd floor (Departure Terminal) of the Phuket Airport

Boat Layout



Technical Specifications