Dolphin Queen, Thailand

Name: Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin, Richelieu Rock (Khao Lak - Khao Lak)
Start: 2026-12-20
End: 2026-12-25
Location: Thailand

9.2 Superb

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

from $ 136 / day Check dates

“Had so much fun hanging with the crew and other divers between and after the dives.”
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

$ 655

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31 Oct

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 819

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06 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 819

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12 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 655

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16 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 819

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22 Nov

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 655

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26 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 819

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02 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 655

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06 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 655

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10 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 819

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16 Dec

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 655

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20 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 819

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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 (฿7,200), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (฿1,800).

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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

Translated from German

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

9.2 Superb
Eugene S
Canada

Fantisric diving trip with awsome crew and staff.
Beautiful scenery, fantastic dive sights, great food and wonderful crew, The boat is nice boat to spend 4 days diving and living on. Enjoyed the trip, something I always wanted to do.
Recommended for
The crew, the diving and diving staff and the food.
21 Mar, 2017

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
David L
Spain

Amazing boat and crew
I really enjoyed the liveaboard, the divemasters were very professional, I was lucky to dive with Mikloa and Tony and they made sure that we have an amazing time. I can only with grateful for this liveaboard. I truly recommend.
Recommended for
Crew, food and comfort
13 Dec, 2023

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

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

Translated from Portuguese

9.6 Exceptional
Kate B
Australia

Experienced and professional guides
The dive guides were fantastic, the food was delicious and the captain kept us safe even in a big storm. These guys are awesome.
Recommended for
Dives, food, service.
28 May, 2019

10 Exceptional
Louison O
France

Excellent first experience
Very good value for money, several varied dives with great guides, who know the place very well. Very good, varied meals as well.The dives were great despite the lack of visibility and some cold currents, but we can't control that :0)
Recommended for
Dive sites, team, prices
24 Feb, 2020

Translated from French

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

124 reviews

9.2 Superb
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9.2 Superb
Mitchell S
United States

Come to dive. Stay for food.
With experienced guides and a crew that has worked together for many seasons, I would highly recommend this liveaboard to dive around the Similan and Surin Islands. This was my third liveaboard. Hands down. Best food!
Recommended for
The friendly and helpful boat crew. The boat has all the essentials for a comfortable liveaboard experience. The food. Cannot stress enough how delicious the food is.
23 Feb, 2023

10 Exceptional
Andres G
United Kingdom

The perfect liveaboard experience
The 3 dives at Richelieu Rock were incredible, we got to do some whale watching courtesy of the boat captain, every meal was delicious and I felt very comfortable the whole time thanks to the staff who were super helpful throughout the trip
Recommended for
Beautiful diving sites, excellent food, everything was well organised by all the friendly staff and guides
01 Mar, 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

9.6 Exceptional
Raphael S
Austria

Best time in my Life
i had an incredibly amazing time on the Dolphin Queen! Our Guide was Rich who is a wonderful, understanding, heartwarming and incredible professional person and Instructor :) the food was amazing and the Vibe on the boat could not have been better ! dives were great of course. If you forgot something for your own wellbeing on land, they got you covered :)In Summary, amazing crew, very nice boat, and an experience which i will never forget in my life! definitely coming back :) i could write so much more from what i loved during my time there, just incredible!
Recommended for
Guide, Food, Crew
04 Feb, 2024

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

9.6 Exceptional
Karl W
United Kingdom

Great trip to some surprisingly gorgeous diving.
Have to accept that boats in some parts of the world are a lot more ‘snug’ than in other places. That aside, really well looked after and very much want to dive in Thailand again … and will book the same boat.
Recommended for
People on board. Dive sites. Small groups in the water.
24 May, 2025

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

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

9.6 Exceptional
David G
United States

Unbelievable views with a great crew
Dive crew helped me improve my diving and we saw amazing sights with very clear water. The food was also really good, Thai themed despite being on a boat. Night doves, sunset dives, so many dives it was awesome.
Recommended for
We saw so many amazing fish and coral. The dive crew were very experienced and a lot of fun. So much diving and so enjoyable.
19 Dec, 2016

10 Exceptional
Ai I
Japan

Nice diving trip for Similan Islands
Similan diving tour with this boat was super especially Richlieu Rock.
Recommended for
Cost performance, nice deck, nice crues
24 Feb, 2023

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

7.6 Good
Juliane H
Austria

Advanced diver on liveaboard.
Dolphins around boat, Mantas, got advanced diver, marvellous corals and great visibility
Recommended for
english/german speaking guides, great organisation of dives, AC in cabins
21 Mar, 2017

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

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

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

9.2 Superb
Mark R
United Kingdom

Brilliant trip, nice boat, great guides
Family run business where they really care for their customers. The office staff are friendly and very professional - they got us setup quickly and had a good selection of equipment. Rooms on the boat are small but have AC. We did the Similan Islands and Richelieu rock trip and it was epic - whale sharks, marble ray, turtles, octopus and masses for cool reef fish and amazing corals. Food is good and there’s cold beer. The dive groups are small - 4 divers with a DM - which is ideal. Overall a brilliant trip and highly recommend!
Recommended for
Diving Richelieu rock, cool corals, whale shark
16 Mar, 2024

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
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

9.6 Exceptional
Simon D
Germany

Wonderful diving with wonderful people!
Soo much diving for very little money! The food was delicious, crew was super nice and all instructors were just amazing. Unique energy on this boat! Highly recommended by this happy diver 🤿 cheers, Simon
Recommended for
Instructors. Food. Crew.
28 Nov, 2024

8.0 Very good
Sandrine R
France

Snorkeling cruise in Similan and Surrin on a dive boat
We really enjoyed living on board, snorklers in the middle of diver. The atmosphere was great. There weren't too many of us. The crew takes good care of us.They took into account our particular case for snorkeling, including the captain. The captain managed the boat very well in terms of maneuvers and security.Richelieu Rock was amazing even in snorkling.It's a beautiful archipelago, to stay 5 days to enjoy it was a great experience.
Recommended for
Life at sea around the islands, diving spots, immersion
25 Jan, 2024