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 $ 135 / day Check dates

“The dives were really(!) good, beautiful sites, lots of life and coral, but most important, the guides and boat crew were very pro…”
Ori P, Israel

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

$ 650

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31 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 813

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06 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 813

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12 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 650

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16 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 813

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22 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 650

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26 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 813

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02 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 650

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06 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 650

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10 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 813

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16 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 650

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20 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 813

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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 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (฿1,500), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (฿220 / tank), Nitrox Course (฿7,276), 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

9.2
Value

9.3

9.6 Exceptional
Jochen S
Germany

Top team, top boat, I'll be back!
Super organized, great team and great diving spots: The Rssen was a dream
Recommended for
Guides. Essen. Atmosphere on board.
26 Nov, 2025

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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

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
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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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

10 Exceptional
Agathe L
France

First experience diving and on a liveaboard - could not be happier !
Thank you for this awesome experience! It was my first time on a liveaboard and first time diving and my instructor Laurent really helped me a lot to be more confident in the water, teaching proper safety guidance and showing great marine life. The boat was awesome, always clean - I already miss the food a lot! Awesome boat crew, always kind and smiling and helpful when having to get back on the boat post-diving with the heavy equipment. Thanks for the great time !
Recommended for
The diving. The crew. The food.
29 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Thomas B
Germany

super
calm, remote islands ,bull shark, beautiful corals,microorganisms
Recommended for
calm, secluded islands ,bull shark
04 Apr, 2017

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9.6 Exceptional
Yannick B
France

Budget+ liveaboard
Richelieu rock is the best spot around the Similan, followed by Koh Bon
Recommended for
Price / Guides / Food
21 Nov, 2022

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8.8 Fabulous
Justine F
Belgium

Great liveaboard in the Similan
Very good trip and dives. Richelieu rock is wonderful. Great divemasters. Comfortable boat with nice sundeck. Great overall schedule and planning
Recommended for
Excellent divemaster. Boat comfort. Schedule.
01 Feb, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Ari Mauri Tapani L
Finland

Perfect diving in great places with good company
Good diving with excellent dive guides, Pia, Stella, Sergio, Tiago and Laurent.
Recommended for
Excellent staff, the guides and boat staff. Good diving experience. Food and snacks.
10 Feb, 2025

124 reviews

9.2 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Agostinho A
Portugal

Very enjoyable dive journey!
Very nice diving sites. Highly recommend. Great value for the money!
Recommended for
Very friendly staff, professional and safe.
14 Nov, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Natalie T
Singapore

Amazing first liveaboard experience
Beautiful dive sites, friendly and experienced dive guides and crew, basic but comfortable accommodations. Itineraries were well planned and day trips to the beaches were great. Grouping of divers according to experience level was perfect. Food was delicious and dive equipment were well maintained. Overall a fantastic trip with new friends made and memories that will last a lifetime. Highly recommended!
Recommended for
dive guide, itinerary, dive sites
24 Dec, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Graham S
United States

Great value and great diving
I was super impressed with the how well staffed and organized the guides and boat crew were. The food was top notch. Diving was great but we only did 2 dives at richelieu rock down from 4. Also our night dives were either at dusk or before dusk unfortunately since I was looking forward to night dives being actually at night. Those are my only complaints otherwise I loved my experience and I had a great time
Recommended for
Food. Friendliness. Dives.
07 May, 2026

8.0 Very good
Christian C
France

Good value for money
Richelieu Rock is an absolutely exceptional site!!
Recommended for
A good dive guide. The Surin and Richelieu sites are exceptional. Sufficiently copious meal.
18 Feb, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Oliver B
Germany

Great liveaboard with great guides
Everything was great. Thank you very much. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
Great dive spots, Gerald as a great guide, relaxed days on board
23 Jan, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Maillard J
France

Great diving experience
Many wonderful dives, we had the chance to meet a Manta ray while diving and so much colorful fishes and corals to see! The crew was super friendly and the cooking excellent.
Recommended for
The crew, the cook, the dives
22 Feb, 2017

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
Vanda P
Portugal

Dolphin Queen
Friendliness of the crew and guides, excellent food and top dive spots
Recommended for
Friendliness and professionalism of the crew and guides, excellent food and the best diving spots
28 Nov, 2023

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9.6 Exceptional
Humberto F
Canada

An excellent experience
We had an excellent experience on our first liveaboard! The crew and guides were all professional and friendly and the food was very good and always fresh. They also ran a great relaxed diving operation. Of course, we loved the diving around the Similan / Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock and would highly recommend this 5N6D liveaboard.
Recommended for
The Crew, the Diving and the Food
26 Feb, 2024

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

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

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

8.0 Very good
Uta L
Germany

A great way to get to know beautiful dive sites in Thailand.
Cool experience - all very straightforward, beautiful dive sites
Recommended for
Variety in the selection of dive sites. Reliable and knowledgeable dive guides. Service on board.
24 Mar, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
David K
Austria

I am still in aw !!
Manta making turns on us for 30 min. Cuddling cuttlefish ! The food. The schedule! All you have to do is wake up - because you fall asleep after four dives! Everything is taken care of so you can just let go and enjoy! The boat crew are so helpful and the dive guides are patient and passionate. Would do it again and again!
Recommended for
How they care ! The comitment to the Guest and Diving ! How they are happy when something nice is seen!
15 Jan, 2024

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

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

10 Exceptional
Sarah L
France

Similans Cruise March 2019
Very nice 1st dive liveaboard experience: I couldn't have dreamed of anything better: the boat team is top notch and the instructors are great! The boat is very comfortable and everything is well organized. A little extra: the very good food and the outings on the beaches of the Surin and Similan islands...Unforgettable memory!
Recommended for
Reception, boat and dive sites
02 Apr, 2019

10 Exceptional
Sze wan L
Hong Kong

The staff is very friendly
We have good experience from this broad
Recommended for
Diving and dive guides,the food is delicious
18 Dec, 2023

7.2 Good
Stephanie D
Austria

Good liveaboard
The safari in Thailand was a wonderful and very well organized experience. I would like to highlight the friendly and helpful staff as well as the excellent food throughout the trip. The visit to the island was also a real highlight. The accommodation in the 4-person cabin is very cramped, but it is enough for sleeping. It is best to take only a backpack with you. Our guide was very competent and friendly, but he could have paid a little more attention to the whole group in places, as we felt a bit separated at times. Nevertheless, the trip was unforgettable and absolutely recommendable.
Recommended for
Organization. Staff. Essen.
09 May, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Carlos R
Argentina

Excellent diving experience
Very nice dive operator people, well prepared and expert in managing groups of different dive levels.
Recommended for
Diving Staff. Boat crew service. Friendliness.
01 Feb, 2025

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