Mandarin Queen 9, Thailand
9.5 Exceptional - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
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“Had a perfect dive trip across North Andaman with MQ9. Great boat and cabin facility, amazing crew, and delicious food with a vari…”
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, 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 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (฿8,500 / trip), Private Dive Guide (฿8,000 / trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (฿8,500 / 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Aidan K
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South Korea
Amazing dive trip for 4 days
Had a perfect dive trip across North Andaman with MQ9. Great boat and cabin facility, amazing crew, and delicious food with a variety of choice. Unforgettable dive experience with free Nitrox as well.
- Recommended for
- Amazing food and snacks. Kind and helpful boat crew and dive guides. Great facility.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Julio T
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United States
Great liveaboard
I had a great time on this liveaboard. We went on October. We didn’t see pelagic fish but there was a dive with black tip sharks. The guides were funny, knowledgeable and really nice. The group of divers was congenial. The cabin was comfortable and the food was great.
- Recommended for
- Crew and guides. Safety and organization of dives. Food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Vanessa T
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Singapore
Highly recommended with an amazing crew and meals onboard that just gets better everyday
The North Andaman Sea is an absolute gem, home to an incredible variety of dive sites bursting with vibrant marine life, every dive felt like a new adventure. But what truly made this trip unforgettable was the phenomenal crew onboard. Their attention to detail was second to none, with everything running like clockwork thanks to their seamless organisation and clear, friendly communication. The boat was not only well-equipped with all the facilities we needed, including thoughtful touches like dedicated camera stations, but the crew went above and beyond to make us feel cared for. They proactively labelled our dive gear with our names and were always ready to lend a hand, helping us gear up with such ease and efficiency that all we had to do was focus on enjoying the dives. Their warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality turned a great trip into an extraordinary one.
- Recommended for
- Service from the crew. Delicious meals. Modern facilities and boat design.
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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
- Sean T
- United States
Amazing trip
Honestly this liveaboard exceeded our expectations. The crew was awesome, the cabins were lovely, the schedule was just right, and the passenger capacity was perfect. Would do it again any day.
- Recommended for
- Luxury. Food. Vibe.
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- Swati G
- 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Milena M
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Germany
Highly recommended!
Great liveaboard, the crew is very friendly, helpful and professional. The boat is modern, comfortable and clean
- Recommended for
- Friendliness of the crew. Organization. Food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ezgi U
- 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
- Victoria V
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Spain
Superb
The organization for diving and the tenders to reach the diving spots are among the most comfortable and well organized I have seen. Never had to wait once geared up or to be picked up at the end of the dive. The corals are in a quite good condition and the dives are easy and beautiful. We were not lucky to find big pelagics. I appreciated to have local food, and there was plenty of it. Super clean boat and very efficient and friendly crew. One of the best boats I have experienced.
- Recommended for
- Great organization to gear up and start and finish the dives. Great local food. Very good divesites.
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