Dolphin Queen, Thailand

Name: Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin, Richelieu Rock (Khao Lak - Khao Lak)
Start: 2026-12-10
End: 2026-12-15
Location: Thailand

9.2 Superb

Nitrox available
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 139 / day Check dates

“The people working on the boat were friendly and professional. ”
Monica S, Denmark

Highlights

Explore Similan, Bon, Tachai, Surin & Richelieu
Personalized breakfast & catered dietary requirements
Freshly prepared Thai and Western cuisine

The Dolphin Queen offers amazing dive and snorkel trips to the Similan Islands, Bon & Tachai Islands, Surin Islands, and Richelieu Rock. Dolphin Queen has 3 decks and plenty of space for 20 guests. The main deck has 2 double cabins, 2 twin cabins, and 2 quad cabins. Each of these cabins has AC and sea-view windows that open for safety and convenience, and the quad cabin has curtains around each bed for added privacy. The upper deck features 2 double cabins with sea views and individually controlled AC.

Food onboard the Dolphin Queen is a mix of Thai and Western dishes, freshly prepared for every meal. Breakfast is made to order, and dietary requirements can be catered to with advance notice. On the sun deck, there is plenty of space for relaxation, including hammocks and sunbeds, and it is a great place to spot dolphins or whale sharks on the way to the next spot. There is a spacious dive deck with ample gear storage and kitting-up space, and tenders are available for easy access to the best dive sites in Thailand. Nitrox is also available for those certified.

Explore the Andaman Sea and the fantastic sites of the Similan Islands, Koh Bon (famous for Manta Rays), Koh Tachai, and the Surin Islands, with the famous Richelieu Rock. Itineraries include 3-day/3-night cruises with up to 5-day/5-night safaris offering up to 18 dives, led by professional PADI guides in small groups of four divers per guide. Packages include meals, snacks, fruit, water, electrolyte drinks, selected dive gear, and park transfers from Khao Lak. With vibrant reefs, pelagic encounters, and world-class macro life, these dive safaris deliver an immersive Andaman experience for photographers.

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27 Oct

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 673

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31 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 842

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06 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 842

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12 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 673

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16 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 673

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20 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 842

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26 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 842

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02 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 673

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06 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 673

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10 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 842

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16 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 673

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20 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 842

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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (1,600-2,000 THB per trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (1,500 THB), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (220 THB per tank), Nitrox Course (7,276 THB), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.

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Boat features

Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Sun Deck
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Outdoor Dining
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck

Food & Drinks

Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Thai.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1999

Year renovated: 2008

Length: 24m

Beam: 5.5m

Top speed: 11 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 2 x 6 Cylinder 315 HP Hino

Max guests: 20

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 3

Water capacity: 12000 liters

Fuel capacity: 4000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Crew trained in first aid

Dolphin Queen Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

8.4
Crew

9.2
Food

9.6
Diving

9.3
Value

9.3

9.6 Exceptional
GISUNG K
South Korea

It is worth it
highly recommendable boat. nice and friendly crew. well organized system.
Recommended for
friendly crew. meal and snack. well organized system.
15 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Andrea R
Switzerland

Relaxed, uncomplicated and simply unforgettable
Richelieu Rock: simply gorgeousIn general, this safari was just great all around!
Recommended for
Small Dive Groups, Richelieu Rock, Full Package
02 May, 2023

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Andreas C
Sweden

Great experience, and lovely crew!
The diving over here is amazing. And the people on this boat made it even better, they really take care of you!
Recommended for
The people!. The food!. The dive!.
10 May, 2025

8.0 Very good
Heiko L
Germany

Amazing experience
We were 1 diver and 3 snorkelers, but we were excellently looked after
Recommended for
The on-board crew was great. Food was great. Overall package was very good.
28 Jan, 2026

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
alberto C
Italy

Amazing
Staff extremly professional and organized but at the same time very nice and friendly, the underwater world
Recommended for
Diving spots, the staff, the boat
03 Mar, 2018

9.2 Superb
Isabella R
United Kingdom

Amazing and such good value
Had such an amazing time. Was the last boat of the season so weather was hit and miss but the crew made sure we felt safe at all times. We still had brilliant dive sites even when weather altered the original plan. Big thanks to laurin for being a great DM :)
Recommended for
Dive sites. Guides. Comfy rooms with air con.
12 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
Susanne S
Germany

Liveaboard on the Dolphin Queen: Worth Every Penny!
I really enjoyed the entire liveaboard on the Dolphin Queen. The team was great, approachable, warm and humorous, and the organization perfect. Everything was organized professionally and safely on the one hand and with a lot of fun and a relaxed, cheerful atmosphere on the other. The underwater world is beautiful and the dives were fun. The team was supportive, positive and solution-oriented at all times. The cabins are fine, I was two in a four-bed cabin and therefore had a lot of space. The food was also very good. I would do a liveaboard on the Dolphin Queen again in a heartbeat. A manta ray or a whale shark would have done the whole thing perfectly, but that's hard to organize :)
Recommended for
The crew & dive guides were great!. The organization & security were perfect & professional!. The boat, the cabins & the food were amazing!.
14 Dec, 2024

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9.6 Exceptional
Monica S
Denmark

Great liveaboard with great people!
The diving was really nice! The people working on the boat were friendly and professional. I definitely recommend this!
Recommended for
The diving, the friendly staff and the food
11 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
Margaux M
France

Unforgettable memories on board of the Dolphin queen
I had an amazing experience on board of the Dolphin queen. The preserved dive sites are beautiful and full of life, instructors are well prepared and have sharp eye to show you some amazing creatures, the crew always make sure you being taking care of and prepare you amazing food (great options for vegetarians and vegans). This trip really felt like an out of time journey ✨ A big thank you to the whole crew for these unforgettable memories 🙏
Recommended for
The food, the dives and the crew
10 Feb, 2024

8.4 Very good
Eunice L
Malaysia

Best dive trip so far
The food was so good, the crews were so friendly. The dive sites were amazing.
Recommended for
Food. Dive master. Divesite.
29 Mar, 2025

122 reviews

9.2 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Magnus O
Denmark

Best diving experience ever!
The highlight of my trip was for sure our very last dive of the trip, which was at Richelieu Rock, where we got blessed with a whale shark and amazing visibility. The staff and food on the boat was great too. Amazing dishes every night and the sweetest staff you can imagine. Especially the leader of the company / boat, who is local young girl called “Joy”, and who was extraordinary sweet and inspiring to be on the boat with. :) Highly recommended tour.
Recommended for
Staff, food and the actual dives
16 Mar, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Alexandre A
Belgium

Amazing first liveaboard experience
I had a wonderful first liveaboard experience on board of Dolphin Queen. We were lucky to be a group of 7 solo travellers which made the cruise so chill and confortable. The diving spots are great and we were priviledge to dive with a whale shark in Koh Tachai. Overall the islands are a must see and the 18 dives were all unique and allowed to discover the rich marine life of the area. The crew was super friendly and the food always so delicious. The boat size is sufficient and the shared space super cozy to chat and relax during the surface interval. I would definitely come back on Dolphin Queen if I travel again in the area and recommend this cruise for anyone, including less experienced divers like me.
Recommended for
Food, crew and diving spots
09 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
Tony L
China

Wonderful experience!
Saw a lot of amazing fish
Recommended for
Dive, divemate
29 Jan, 2020

9.2 Superb
Roland V
Germany

Diving Adventure
An unforgettable experience and the best diving experience I have ever had. At Richelieu Rock it was most exciting
Recommended for
The atmosphere on board was excellent. the dive sites were fascinating. the instructors took excellent care of you.
28 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
Nelli A
Finland

Great liveaboard experience
Had the best time. Dive sites were just great and we were lucky to see a manta. Also turtles, few octopuses, giant schools of fish and beautiful reefs full of life. Very professional and friendly staff. Everything was well organized.
Recommended for
Dive sites. Guide (Lolo). Food, whole crew.
24 Feb, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Nicolas M
Colombia

The highlight of my 6 weeks trip
It was my first liveaboard and it exceeded my expectations. The diving guides were amazing, very friendly, funny and in a very good mood all the time (thanks Josu, Pablo, Alex, Mayumi and Tam). The diving places were really good. We got to see a lot of things underwater, including mating octopuses, sharks, seahorses and a turtle that literally swam with us for 3 mins. The islands are very beautiful too. The food was just amazing, the chef would make everything from fish and chips to pasta carbonara and traditional Thai soups. And every thing was better than the previous one! The capitan and the rest of the boat crew are really nice too. I would totally do it again when I can!!!
Recommended for
The staff, the food and the diving
12 Jan, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Anne S
Germany

Great experience
Very nice liveaboard, with exceptionally good food. We felt comfortable and the whole team was great. We experienced a lot in the 5 days, we even saw leopard sharks. Richelieu Rock is a must-see.
Recommended for
Richelieu skirt. Team. Eat.
06 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Gustavo F
United States

Great experience, great scheduling and great dives!!
Extremely well cared liveaboard experience. Number of divers on the boat is just ideal, number of guides/divers as well, cabins are comfortable, food is plenty and well done, drinks are available anytime and the best part is the dive schedule. Absolutely nothing is rushed and there's plenty of surface interval between dives. I've been to a few liveaboards already and I can say the scheduling of the Dolphin Queen was simply the best. You can eat, sleep, dive and repeat with ease. Not to mention the dive sites!! You won't be disappointed with the Similan Islands. Book yours and go!! Completely worth it and highly recommended!!
Recommended for
Dive sites, schedule, dive guides
02 Dec, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
AGNES VERONIQUE L
France

Great cruise
Great varied dives, a friendly atmosphere, a top crew and crew on board. Go ahead and you won't be disappointed.
Recommended for
Conviviality. The dives. The cleanliness of the boat.
28 Feb, 2026

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Antonio H
Spain

Amazing crew and guides :)
- Richelieu rock and the good vibes in the boat.
Recommended for
The crew was amazing. The food. The price for what you get is amazing.
21 Nov, 2022

10 Exceptional
Katrina K
Canada

Absolutely amazing experience
Every dive was amazing, the people were so fun and kind, the food was awesome, beds were comfortable, crew was super efficient and helpful, guides were awesome, and the island visits were beautiful!
Recommended for
The staff (guides and crew) were super knowledgeable and friendly, the diving was incredible, and the vessel was comfortable
06 Nov, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Paul S
France

An instructor always present to please us
Richelieu Rock, a staf always available to help us,
Recommended for
The friendliness, the instructor who did most of the briefings, the diving spots
17 Mar, 2023

9.2 Superb
Bastien M
France

Incredible
First dive cruise for me, a dream. I can only recommend!
Recommended for
Conviviality, dives, guides
03 May, 2024

10 Exceptional
Joshua K
Singapore

Best experience the price can buy
Both the boat crew and dive crew were awesome. Safety was always number 1 and all briefing and instructions were done well. Food was to everyone's liking. Dive sites are a must visit! Truly amazing!
Recommended for
Safety, clarity and instructions and food
29 Jan, 2020

10 Exceptional
Manfred D
Austria

Good vibes and great diving
We did a 5 day/ 5 night liveaboard and had an amazing time. Very helpful crew, nice dive guides (thanks Miklos), the best food and just good vibes. Thanks a lot for everything. 100% recommended!!!
Recommended for
Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis. Sauberkeit. Tauchen.
25 Nov, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Rishir K
India

Great experience overall, strongly recommend for getting serious dive experience
The hospitality was amazing, from the delicious, plentiful food to the attention to detail during the trip. All the facilities on board were adequate. Although it would be better to have a more spacious dive deck for kitting up, it was nonetheless good enough. All the prices were reasonable - a big plus. Lastly and most importantly, the dives were phenomenal! We all had a wonderful time aboard the Dolphin Queen.
Recommended for
Diving, food, vibe
29 Apr, 2023

10 Exceptional
Maja C
Slovenia

Highlight of my trip
I had an amazing time. I was hesitant to go because I was travelling alone but there was a good mix of people travelling alone and in groups. There were people of all ages and experiences on board as well. I am not sure why they tell you to bring snacks - there is an abundance of food and snacks on board. The food is delicious too. The crew was amazing as well, they helped us gear up and even helped us put on our fins etc and they filled the tanks up generously. Everything ran smoothly. The cabins are modest but for the price paid they are ok (if you ever stay in hostels a quad room should be ok for you). The guides were professional as well, showing us all the fish and other species. Some were more and some less interactive with the divers, but all were professional. Tpecially nice, you can see that he is veperienced and has a passion for the ocean and marine life. Some dives were great, in some the visibility could be better but that is nature. The crew did the best they could each time :)
Recommended for
diving and value for money
12 Apr, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Maud L
France

A very happy place
Really enjoyed the stay on the Dolphin queen. High qualified team of instructors and very adorable crew. All the dives (18 in total) were amazing and well-briefed. Would definitely book again as the location is beautiful and peaceful.
Recommended for
Atmosphere on boat. Diving sites. Amazing Organisation.
16 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Olivier M
France

Great 1st experience aboard a boat !!
The whole cruise was awesome!! Whether it's the boat (clean, well-maintained, well-appointed)The diving staff (available, friendly, friendly, pedagogue) The staff of the boat (from the Captain to the Boat boys, everyone took care of us, smiling and always in a good mood) Food (abundant, good and freshly cooked)The islands and dive sites (superb, magnificent, grandiose...)In short, really great cruise, to do and surely to do again!! :-)
Recommended for
Beautiful landscapes, Good atmosphere, superb seabed
14 Mar, 2018

10 Exceptional
Giancarlo D
United States

Great for Diving Rookies and Veterans!
This was a great trip as a beginner to intermediate diver. I had 29 dives at the start of the trip so my goal was to dive in a wider variety of environments and in more difficult conditions. This trip was perfect for it. The boat was confortable but not extravagant, the staff were down to earth, and the dive sites were both great and varied. This was my first liveaboard and after my experience I cannot recommend it to others enough.
Recommended for
Everything is taken care of. Good wildlife. Friendly Staff.
28 Dec, 2025