Mandarin Queen 9, Thailand
9.5 Exceptional - Nitrox available
- Free Nitrox
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
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“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 str…”
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
- 29 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 8.9
- Crew 9.8
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.7
- Value 9.4
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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
- Justina M
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United States
Highly recommend
Great staff. Excellent food. Amazing staff
- Recommended for
- Dive team. Food. Boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Deline T
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Singapore
Great experience
We were satisfied and happy that we chose Mandarin Queen 9 for our first liveaboard. There were movies and games available in-between dives and at night after dives to pass time. Food was great. Free flow snacks and drinks. Alcohol was available onboard and affordable. Crew was experienced and great and always made sure we were comfortable. Dive conditions were not the best but that’s not something that can be controlled but was still good!
- Recommended for
- The crew!!. The fruits and food. Best ones we had. The condition of the boat.
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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
- Enora L
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France
Excellent Boat, Excellent Dive Master, Excellent Food!
Our whole trip onboard MQ9 was an amazing experience. On arrival we were shown to our cabin and shortly after is when the 'snacks' started. We were fed like royalty the whole trip, with food in between dives being of a very high standard. The galley staff worked morning until night preparing extensive thai and foreign dishes catering to all of our post dive craves! We met our Boat Manager Picnic on arrival who took care of us for the duration of the trip. We were assigned have Tony as a Dive Master who was an absolute weapon at knowing his way around the reef. If I could recommend anyone to pick a local DM who knows every rock on the reef and has an eye for finding all of the marine life that the Similan Islands offer, I would suggest you request him. He was creative with every dive, always a pleasure to be around and really made the trip! I will see you again soon, Scott & Enora
- Recommended for
- Very well organised Liveaboard. Professional Dive Guides and Crew. FOOD!.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Ahmad R
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Saudi Arabia
Highly Recommended in Thailand
Well organized trip from the start to the end. The dive sites were well selected. Safe and enjoyable diving.
- Recommended for
- The Dive Guides. The Crew. The Dive Sites.
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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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- 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
- Marc Richard V
- Germany
A dream diving trip
Unfortunately, you can only give so few stars. This boat was a wonderful home for us for four days with great experiences. The crew is just GREAT and we were very lucky with the other passengers - absolute recommendation!!!
- Recommended for
- Great modern boat. Great crew and great food. Beautiful dives.
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