MV Queen Scuba - Thailand
- Destination: Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
- Trip Duration: 4 - 5 Day Safaris
- Total Dives: 14 - 18
- Total Guests: 21
- Prices: from 29,000 Thai Baht per person
- Nitrox: Yes
- Schedule and Prices
If you believe bigger is better, then the MV Queen Scuba is definitely the Thailand liveaboard for you. Completed in 2003, she was designed to to be one of the largest and most comfortable liveaboard diving vessels cruising the Andaman Sea. At 28 meters (92ft.) long and 6.5 meters (20 ft.) wide she accommodates a maximum of 21 guests in nine air conditioned, en-suite cabins. She has one master cabin, and five "VIP" or deluxe cabins which are extremely well appointed and offer double-bed accommodation for couples. There are also three cabins with single beds on the lower deck; one of them is for two people, one is for three people, and one is for four people. The cabins are priced according to comfort level and size. The highest comfort comes with a price as on most boats. The Master cabin is the nicest room on the boat and offers a large king-sized bed, a large well-appointed en suite bathroom with hot water, a DVD entertainment system with a recent selection of movies, a complimentary fruit basket, and incredible panoramic ocean views. The five VIP cabins all have large double beds, a large en suite bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, a complimentary fruit basket, and the same incredible ocean views. The standard cabins also feature en-suite bathrooms with hot water, two meter long beds, and good cold air conditioning. The Queen Scuba is an exceptional liveaboard for couples or divers traveling in large groups.
Gallery | Prices and Cabin Selection | Schedule 2010 - 2011 | Itinerary | Boat Layout
Entertainment, Dining, and Common Areas
The beautiful air conditioned saloon, which is appointed in asian hard woods, is large enough to seat everyone on the boat, comes complete with a wide-screen television, DVD entertainment system, a very large selection of all the newest movies, and a full color big screen modern global positioning system to keep track of your location. This area is a favorite place to cool off between dives, enjoy some fresh tropical fruit, or relax with an evening glass of wine or cocktail.
Most meals are served in the shaded deck area just to the rear of the saloon. This area has asian hard wood tables and comfortable chairs where you'll enjoy the spectacular view and a sea breeze while dining on delicious Western food, Thai cuisine, and fresh breads served buffet style. There will be complimentary snacks, fresh fruits, cakes, tea, coffee and soft drinks served throughout the day. The food is exceptional so eat as much as you like.
There is a wonderfully large area on the upper most deck for relaxing in the sun or star gazing in the evenings. This is a great place to just sit back and relax.
A Dive Deck Like No Other
The dive deck is spacious and well designed with air fills done for you after every dive. Put your gear together at the beginning of the trip and forget about it. Two dinghies will transfer you to the dive sites, or you will giant stride off of the large dive deck. All pick-ups are done from the dinghies for your convenience. Since many of the dives are drift dives, this system works well for liveaboard diving the Similan Islands. There is always a dive master available if you choose, or you can dive independently with your buddy.
There is a full Enriched Air Nitrox station on board for those of you who are certified Nitrox divers. For those of you not yet Nitrox certified, courses are available during the trip for your convenience.
For your safety the Queen Scuba is more strict about PADI diving requirements than many other liveaboards. Only Open Water divers with logged deep or night dive experience will be able to participate in these dives. However, you can take advantage of the instructors on board and do a PADI Advanced Open Water course while on the trip and dive at your leisure.
MV Queen Scuba Gallery
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Luxury Saloon |
Expansive Dive Deck |
Large Sun Deck |
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Master Cabin En-Suite |
VIP Cabin En-Suite |
Standard Cabin En-Suite |
MV Queen Scuba Prices and Cabin Selection 2010 - 2011
Destination |
Master Cabin |
VIP Cabin |
Standard Twin Cabin |
Standard Triple Cabin |
Standard Quad Cabin |
Total Dives |
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| Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock 4D/4N | 44,000 THB |
37,000 THB |
32,000 THB |
30,500 THB |
29,000 THB |
14 |
| Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock 5D/5N | 60,500 THB |
50,900 THB |
44,000 THB |
41,950 THB |
39,900 THB |
18 |
Liveaboard Trip Prices Include: all prices are per person and include accommodation on board, all meals, most drinks (drinking water, coffee, tea, etc.), professional dive master services, scuba tanks, weights, weight belt, air, and 3-4 dives per day. We also include hotel transfers from Patong Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach.
Additional Charges: Equipment rental and national park fees are not included in the above prices and can be paid for upon arrival. Equipment rental is generally $20-$25 U.S. for a full set of equipment, depending on availability. Park fees in Thailand are 800 Thai Baht for entry and 200 Thai Baht per day. PADI diving courses and alcoholic beverages will also be paid for on the boat.
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MV Queen Scuba Liveaboard Cruise Schedule Thailand 2010 - 2011
November 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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QS01 |
06-Nov-10 |
10-Nov-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS02 |
11-Nov-10 |
15-Nov-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS03 |
16-Nov-10 |
20-Nov-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS04 |
21-Nov-10 |
25-Nov-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS05 |
26-Nov-10 |
30-Nov-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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December 2010
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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QS06 |
01-Dec-10 |
05-Dec-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS07 |
06-Dec-10 |
10-Dec-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS08 |
11-Dec-10 |
15-Dec-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS09 |
16-Dec-10 |
20-Dec-10 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS10 |
21-Dec-10 |
26-Dec-10 |
5 D / 5 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
18 |
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QS11 |
27-Dec-10 |
01-Jan-11 |
5 D / 5 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
18 |
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January 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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QS12 |
02-Jan-11 |
06-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS13 |
07-Jan-11 |
11-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS14 |
12-Jan-11 |
16-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS15 |
17-Jan-11 |
21-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS16 |
22-Jan-11 |
26-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS17 |
27-Jan-11 |
31-Jan-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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February 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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QS18 |
01-Feb-11 |
05-Feb-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS19 |
06-Feb-11 |
10-Feb-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS20 |
11-Feb-11 |
15-Feb-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS21 |
16-Feb-11 |
20-Feb-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS22 |
21-Feb-11 |
25-Feb-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS23 |
26-Feb-11 |
02-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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March 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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QS24 |
03-Mar-11 |
07-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS25 |
08-Mar-11 |
12-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS26 |
13-Mar-11 |
17-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS27 |
18-Mar-11 |
22-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS28 |
23-Mar-11 |
27-Mar-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS29 |
28-Mar-11 |
01-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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April 2011
Trip Code |
Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Destination |
Total Dives | Prices |
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QS30 |
02-Apr-11 |
06-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS31 |
07-Apr-11 |
11-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS32 |
12-Apr-11 |
16-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS33 |
17-Apr-11 |
21-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS34 |
22-Apr-11 |
26-Apr-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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QS35 |
27-Apr-11 |
01-May-11 |
4 D / 4 N |
Similan Islands - Richelieu Rock |
14 |
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MV Queen Scuba Itinerary
The itinerary of the Queen Scuba is meant to deliver the best diving of the Similan Islands, Surin, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock within the time allotted for the liveaboard cruise. Her schedule will consist primarily of 4 Day and 4 Night cruises to the best dive sites in Thailand(Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock). In addition to the Thailand 4 D / 4 N cruises she will also offer a couple of 5 Day / 5 Night cruises around the Christmas Holidays which are very popular.
Sample Itinerary
Day of Departure (First evening on the Queen Scuba)
- 15:30 - 16:00: Chalong Bay / Rawai Beach / Phuket Town Pick Up
- 16:15 - 16:45: Kata Beach / Karon Beach Pick Up
- 17:00 - 17:30: Patong Beach / Kamala Pick Up
- 17:45 - 18:15: Phuket International Airport / JW Marriott Pick Up
- 18:45 - 19:15: Khao Lak area
- 19:00 - 20:00 Arrive Thap Lamu Pier
- 20:00 - 20:30 Depart for the Similan Islands
- 21:00 - 22:00 Welcome Drinks, Boat Briefing, Staff Introduction, Cabin Allocation, Welcome Dinner
Diving Days 1 thru 3, or 1 thru 4 (Depending on the length of the Cruise)
- 3 to 4 Dives per Day
Day of Arrival ( Last Day on the MV Queen Scuba)
- 07:00 - 12:00 2 Dives
- 12:00 - 12:30 Depart for Thap Lamu Pier
- 15:00 - 15:30 Disembark Queen Scuba
- 16:30 - 17:30 Transfer to Hotel, Airport, or Dive Shop
Note: This does not represent an exact itinerary, it is approximate only. Every cruise is different. Itineraries depend on current conditions, time of year, weather, currents, captain, cruise director, and guest preferences. We do our best to put you at the best sites possible on every dive.
We take no responsibility for scheduling or itinerary changes due to changing weather, political situations, natural disasters or other events beyond our control. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any kind of trip you do anywhere in the world. We also recommend that you have DAN or other diving accident insurance up to date and current in case of an unanticipated evacuation or other treatment that may not be covered by your regular insurance.
MV Queen Scuba Boat Layout
Upper Deck
1 Sitting area - 2 Wheel House - 3 Saloon (Air-con) - 4 Dinning area - 5 Dinghy
Main Deck
1 Master Cabin - 2 VIP Cabins - 3 Staff Bathroom - 4 Dive deck - 5 Dive platform
Lower Deck
1A Standard Cabin (Quad) - 1 Standard Cabin (Twin) - 2 Standard Cabin (Triple) - 3 Crew Cabins - 4 Engine room
5 Galley
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