manta queen I

Manta Queen I SIMILAN ISLANDS - RICHELIEU ROCK Liveaboard Trip Schedule (all diving trips start and finish at Tap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Phang Nga)

Leaves around 20.00pm, 1st day from Tap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Phang Nga

Transfers at fixed times are available on the day of departure ONLY to this bargain Similan liveaboard from all Phuket/Khao Lak Hotels.

Arrives around 17.00pm, last day Tap Lamu Pier, Khao Lak, Phang Nga

After saying a fond farewell to the crew on Manta Queen 1 and fellow guests it will be time to disembark. Transfers are available from this good value Similan diving liveaboard to Khao Lak/Phuket Hotels.

Last dive ends by 15.00pm on the last day

Please be advised that because flying after diving recommendations stipulate a minimum pre-flight of interval of 18 hours - that if guests are flying the same day this quality Khao Lak diving liveaboard returns to Port, then they must sit out the last three dives of the trip.

Departure Day = (0 dives) Land transfers from Guest Hotels in Phuket & Khao Lak are available at pre-arranged times (dependent on Hotel location) between 11.30am – 15.30pm to the low cost Similan liveaboard MV Manta Queen 1. Very warm welcome, boat briefing, cabin allocation and dinner. This economy Thailand liveaboard will then sail overnight to the Similan Islands.

Day 1 = (4 dives) At the top Thailand liveaboard dive destination the Similans. Night dive Similan Islands.

Day 2 = (4 dives) More very good Thailand liveaboard diving @Similan Islands, before sailing north to the 5 star dives sites Koh Bon/Koh Tachai.

Day 3 = (4 dives) Beginning @Koh Bon/Koh Tachai, which if lady luck is on your side (??) are the best Thailand dive sites for Manta Rays! Followed by dives at at the best Thailand dive site Richelieu Rock – the number one Thailand Whale shark diving site!

Day 4 = (3 dives) 2 dives at Koh Bon Pinnacle/Koh Bon West Ridge, where if guests are very lucky they can do some Thailand Manta Ray diving! On the journey home, the final dive of the cruise will be a quality Thailand wreck dive at the Boonsung Wreck. This budget Thailand liveaboard will then set sail for Tap Lamu – arriving in Port at around 17.00pm. Land transfers are again available to Khao Lak/Phuket Hotels.

Diving Days = 4 days (15 dives)

Cabin Prices 5D/4N

Double Bed Ensuite Cabin = 30,000 Baht per person

Twin Bed Ensuite Cabin = 30,000 Baht per person

Twin Bed NON-Ensuite Cabin = 28,000 Baht per person

COVID-19 Thailand Travel Information

From the 1st of July 2022 onwards – visitors will only be required to show proof of their vaccination history when entering the Kingdom of Thailand. If you are unable to provide either proof of your vaccination history OR a negative ATK test result, then you can still gain entry into Thailand, but may be subject to an on arrival ATK test.

Please Note:

You are personally responsible for making sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months, has enough available pages, is in good order and that you are allowed to enter the Kingdom of Thailand. If you are unsure please check with your local Thai Consulate.

At the time of writing (July 2022) Citizens from MOST (but not all) countries in Europe, North America, Oceania and South East Asia are eligible to enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days.

However Citizens from some Countries/Territories may only be granted stays for up to 15 days, or may be required to obtain a Tourist Visa before arriving in Thailand. Visitors are therefore strongly advised to check with their local Thai Consulate if in doubt.

If you are unsure of your Thai Visa requirements – then please double check with your local Thai Consulate.

Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds for the duration of your stay may be required by Thai Immigration on arrival.

At their discretion - Immigration officials may ask you for proof of onward travel (i.e. a confirmed return or onward air ticket out of Thailand). They may also ask you to provide evidence that you have sufficient funds for the duration of your stay, which is deemed to be at least 10,000 Baht per person or 20,000 Baht per Family (or equivalent in another currency) for Visa on Arrival visitors.

Scuba Diving Insurance is compulsory on ALL Manta Queen liveaboard diving safaris. It is recommended that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance. If you do NOT have comprehensive travel insurance or diving insurance then you MUST purchase your own comprehensive scuba diving, accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation/interruption insurance in advance of joining your Similan diving liveaboard cruise.

Dive computers are not mandatory, however for safety they are strongly recommended on ALL Manta Queen 1 liveaboard dive tours. If you do not your own dive computer then one can be rented during check-in.

Please kindly note that the free transfers from/to Phuket are based on a SHARED minibus transfer.  Guests therefore need to be aware that this involves a long journey time of around two hours - as multiple pick-ups/drop-offs are done at different Phuket Hotel locations.  Of course - if you do not like the sound of this(?) and would prefer to have a private transfer from your Hotel location to/from the boat, then this can easily be arranged for an additional private transfer surcharge. Please let us know at the time of the booking if you would prefer a private transfer (additional surcharge applies) and we can happily arrange this for you.

Manta Queen I offers a range of Similan liveaboard PADI dive courses on her Thailand diving liveaboard trips. For more information about Similan liveaboard dive courses please make inquires at the time of booking.