Mandarin Queen 9, Thailand
9.5 Exceptional - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
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“I really enjoy my trip at MV Mandarin Queen. All staff is friendly and welcome you.”
Highlights
The Mandarin Queen 9 (Jovanna) is a 37.5-meter/123-foot-long liveaboard, offering diving adventures across the Andaman Sea. It features 13 spacious cabins—8 on the upper deck and 5 on the lower deck—accommodating 26 guests. The master cabins on both decks come with queen-size beds and en-suite bathrooms. The twin cabins also offer en-suite bathrooms, with the upper deck cabins boasting sea views. Each cabin has air conditioning, a television, a closet, and amenities like towels, a hair dryer, and bottled water.
Guests will enjoy 4 expansive decks, including a sun deck with a hot tub and sunbathing area. The camera room has five workstations, rinse tanks, and a dive platform. The vessel provides free Nitrox for up to 15 dives, and there's a saloon with entertainment options like PlayStation 5 and Nintendo. Four buffet-style meals are served daily, featuring Thai and Western cuisine, with vegetarian and vegan options available upon request.
The Mandarin Queen 9 offers 4-day, 4-night liveaboard trips to some of the Andaman Sea’s most iconic dive sites. Guests can explore the Similan Islands, Surin Islands, and Richelieu Rock in the North Andaman. At the same time, the South Andaman itinerary covers Koh Haa, Hin Muang, Hin Daeng, and Phi Phi Islands.
Book your next scuba diving adventure aboard the Mandarin Queen 9 today.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (120-2,300 THB per trip).
Optional Extras: Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (8,500 THB per trip), Private Dive Guide (8,000 THB per trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (8,500 THB per trip).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Mandarin Queen 9 Reviews
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- 9.5 Exceptional
- Vessel 8.9
- Crew 9.7
- Food 9.8
- Diving 9.6
- Value 9.4
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- 8.0 Very good
- Numfon R
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Thailand
best liveaboard for diving trip in TH
I really enjoy my trip at MV Mandarin Queen. All staff is friendly and welcome you.
- Recommended for
- friendly staff. food. comfy room.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Almog P
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Israel
Best dives I’ve ever had
I had the best time on mandarin queen 9. The all experience from start to finish was amazing. The boat crew was so nice always strive to give us the best experience, as a vegetarian they always make sure I have something to eat and made special meals for me. The dive masters were the best I dived with and I was pleasure to dive with and the free nitrox was the cherry on the top. If you want to do liveaboard in Thailand don’t think twice and go dive with mandarin queen 9
- Recommended for
- Professional crew. Professional divemasters. Best food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Adrian S
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Switzerland
A wonderful experience made even better by an exceptional crew
The trip with the Mandarin Queen to the North Andaman Sea was spectacular. The boat itself is very new, well made, and full of amenities that make the experience on board super smooth and very enjoyable. The cabins were large with private bathrooms and aircon at all times. The crew made sure that we were cared for and entertained at all times, from washing our dive towels, cooking great meals and snacks and beating us at Mario Kart. Due to choppy seas we could not spend the planned 4 dives of the 3rd day at Richelieu Rock, but the Manager PicNic made sure that we got some great other dive spots and so we still got some amazing dives done. The crew also took photos of all divers underwater with professional photo gear so that everyone gets some pictures to take home. All in all, it was a truly great experience and we would recommend it 10/10!
- Recommended for
- Modern Boat & Cabin. Crew service. Manager PicNic.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Eelyn T
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Malaysia
Unforgettable Diving Experience with Mandarin Queen 9
We had an incredible time aboard the Mandarin Queen 9, exploring the stunning dive sites of the North Andaman Sea over four days. With 15 dives in total, we were fortunate to have fantastic weather, excellent visibility, and mild currents, making each dive truly spectacular. The crew was outstanding—friendly, professional, and always ensuring our safety and comfort. Everything was well-organized, yet the schedule never felt rushed. With four dives a day, we still had plenty of time to relax and soak in the beautiful surroundings. The food was exceptional - plentiful, fresh, and delicious, with a great variety of salads, fruits, and hot dishes daily. My friend, who is vegetarian, was especially impressed by the care taken to prepare separate, equally delicious meals for her. The boat itself was spacious and well-equipped, all en-suite rooms, offering a comfortable and enjoyable stay. A special shoutout to Picnic, the manager, whose dedication and hospitality truly made our trip even more memorable. Thank you to the entire Mandarin Queen 9 team for an amazing experience—we can’t wait to return! Highly recommended for any diving enthusiast.
- Recommended for
- Friendly helpful staff, always full of smiles. Clean en-suite room and clean towels. Top quality food of great variety.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ezgi U
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Germany
The best choice for North Andaman!
It was our first liveaboard experience and we loved Mandarin Queen team and we are sure that we did a really nice choice by choosing them. Everything was very comfortable and the team was just amazing! We have been diving for many years and our dive guide, Toky, was the most experienced and relaxed guy we have ever seen. The rooms and decks were super comfortable and there were super delicious 4 -5 courses food everyday. The staff prepared all the equipment for us, we just wore them and jumped into the water. I highly recommend Mandarin Queen 9. Special thanks to Toky, Picknik and all the staff on board.
- Recommended for
- Friendly and experienced staff. Modern rooms. Very good food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Julien B
- Germany
An unforgettable liveaboard experience – absolutely outstanding!
I had an incredible time on this liveaboard. Everything was perfectly organized, the Queen Mandarin 9 was in excellent condition, and both the diving and the life on board exceeded all expectations. The equipment provided was high-quality, well-maintained, and the lovely crew took care of absolutely everything: helping with entering and exiting the water, setting up and removing equipment, carrying and cleaning gear, and always being there with a smile. The cabins were clean, comfortable, and air-conditioned, making the stay even more relaxing. We were spoiled with delicious food around the clock – several warm buffet-style meals a day, plenty of snacks like chips and instant dishes, and even an ice cream machine. A special shout-out goes to the kitchen and cleaning staff, who worked tirelessly in the background to make this smooth and enjoyable experience possible. Between dives, there was never a dull moment: a big TV with a wide media library, two massage chairs, a PS5, a Nintendo Switch, and lots of cozy spaces to relax or find privacy. Truly the perfect setup for comfort and entertainment. The dive sites were spectacular, with highlights like Koh Bon and Richelieu Rock, offering an incredible variety of marine life – from schooling fish and vibrant reefs to breathtaking macro sightings. Another major highlight: during the dives, the dive masters captured professional photos and videos, giving everyone unforgettable memories to take home. The group itself was a wonderful mix of ages and nationalities, creating a warm, friendly, and fun atmosphere where everyone connected and shared experiences. In short: a beautifully organized, welcoming, and absolutely unforgettable liveaboard adventure. I can recommend it 100%, and I would return in a heartbeat.
- Recommended for
- The incredibly caring and fun crew. The amazing food and nonstop snacks. The overall comfort and atmosphere.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sunny L
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Australia
Amazing experience with my dive leader and all staff onboard
I had a great time onboard the Mandarin Queen 9. My dive leader Teuy is very experienced, has excellent communication skills and a fun personality. All staff are friendly and professional, always ready to help. Another highlight is the Thai style buffets we had onboard. There are 3 full meals a day and morning and afternoon snacks. We were very well fed during the trip.
- Recommended for
- Excellent service. Memorable dive sites. amazing Thai food.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Swati G
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United States
Excellent Dive Platform
This is not a luxury boat, but its function as a dive boat is superior. A well organized dive platform, great rental gear, space to store stuff, and the crew who took care of everything is what makes a great boat. Most importantly, the boat tender that dropped divers at the dive sites was EXCELLENT. Most other boats have little zodiacs, but Mandarin's steel hull tenders did well during the storms we experienced. They are safer and more comfortable. Our dive guide Tuey was wonderful. Food was good. The chef took great care in accommodating our vegan diets. The saloon has a nice TV for movies and a separate gaming TV. Super comfortable sofas and blankets. Rooms are basic and small, but we enjoyed the large window and the TV was nice when the weather was bad.
- Recommended for
- Quality of rental gear. Sturdy Dive Boat Tender. Dive platform.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- James W
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United Kingdom
Excellent liveaboard.
Excellent boat. Very attentive to diver needs. Fantastic range and amount of food. Excellent dive briefings for each dive site. Diving was great but challenging currents at times and generally below 20m.
- Recommended for
- Food was excellent. Management of the diving and five deck was really excellent. Very attentive to our needs and sorted all the equipment each time and lovely clean towels after every dive. Tenders were well organised, easy to get on and off, very helpful staff, always smiling.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Rafael O
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Brazil
Unforgetable liveaboard at Similan Islands.
Modern boat facilities. Food and beverage services were great and avaliable all the time. The boat and the room was clean all the time. The boat staff and dive instructors were awesome and generous. Our diving instructor “Farm” was an incredible person, amazing diver and super friendly, we loved him. We loved the experience and already want to repeat.
- Recommended for
- Boat facilities. Team & Staff. Cleaninless.
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