Manta Queen 7, Thailand

Name: North Andaman: Similan - Koh Bon - Koh Tachai - Richelieu - Boon Sung Wreck (Khao Lak - Khao Lak)
Start: 2027-01-16
End: 2027-01-20
Location: Thailand

8.8 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 134 / day Check dates

“The staff were so professional, friendly and the dive sites particularly Richelieu rock were off the scale!!”
Sarah A, United Kingdom

Highlights

Great value for money
Large sundeck for relaxation
Free Departure & Return Day Transfers (Khao Lak / Phuket)

Manta Queen 7 accommodates up to 24 guests in 11 air-conditioned cabins for diving trips in Thailand’s Andaman Sea. Each cabin is air‑conditioned, and most feature en‑suite bathrooms for added comfort. For those seeking a more budget‑friendly option, we also offer non‑ensuite cabins paired with well‑maintained shared facilities that are convenient, practical, and comfortable.

Between dives, guests can relax on the spacious sun deck or enjoy freshly prepared buffet meals in the open-air dining area, and there is a TV in the saloon. Tender trips ashore provide opportunities to explore the white-sand beaches of the Similan Islands.

Manta Queen 7 offers 5-day, 4-night itineraries with 15 dives, visiting the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, and Boonsung Wreck. Experienced dive guides lead excursions to sites such as Elephant Head Rock, known for its dramatic underwater rock formations. Other highlights include opportunities to spot manta rays at Koh Bon and Koh Tachai and whale sharks at Richelieu Rock.

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This boat is part of the Manta Queen Fleet.

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31 Oct

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07 Nov

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Snorkel Gear, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (฿1,300-2,500 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Nitrox (฿2,500-3,500), Nitrox Course (฿8,000), Private Dive Guide (฿3,500 / day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (฿2,000-8,000).

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
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
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, Dutch, German, Spanish, and Italian.

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: 2010

Year renovated: 2026

Length: 27meters

Deck area: 40 sq meters

Beam: 6 meters

Top speed: 11 knots

Cruising speed: 8-9 knots

Engines: 2x Hino 450HP 10 Cylinder

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 10

Number of bathrooms: 11

Tenders: 1 x Yamaha 40 HP

Water capacity: 10000 liters

Fuel capacity: 3000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid

Manta Queen 7 Reviews

8.8 Fabulous

Vessel

7.4
Crew

8.9
Food

9.6
Diving

9.1
Value

8.9

10 Exceptional
Antonios S
Greece

A great trip to similan islands
A very nice trip, well organized, no problems, nice dive sites, excellent staff
Recommended for
Friendliness of crew and dive guides. Excellent weather conditions. Delicious food.
05 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Tran Thuc Nhu B
Vietnam

Great dives with great people
I had a very good time on their liveaboard trip. The dive guides and staff really care about us and make sure we have a great time. Ms Lin, who is the lead guide, is very knowledgable about the area and kind enough to share with us the footage she’s taken during the dives. Food on board is also great. We were fed well with 3 meals and 1 snack a day with tasty Thai/Asian food. Would recommend.
Recommended for
Food. Staff friendliness. Richilieu Rock.
04 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Chiaki J
Japan

Amazing diving spot
I was impressed by the fact that I was able to encounter Manta Ray and the many fishes. We had a valuable experience that was hard to forget.
Recommended for
A very organized boat trip, Divers of ocean lovers from all over the world gather, Friendly crews & Kind service
21 Nov, 2019

10 Exceptional
Antonios S
Greece

A great liveaboard!!!
A great experience overall, i had the opportunity to dive in unique places, see lot of kinds of fishes, everything was ready for the dives and lots of food!!! Richelieu rock exceeded my expectations, really amazing!!!
Recommended for
Friendly staff.. Well organised dive plan.. All divers create a great atmosphere and had a lot of fun..
31 Oct, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
serge V
France

Fabulous!
. Richelieu, really at the top. It deserved to dive deeper. A great friendliness, both from the team, the crew, and the customers. Really nice and attentive.. The discovery of these mythical diving places.
Recommended for
Conviviality, dives, discovery
30 Apr, 2018

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8.8 Fabulous
boonek H
Malaysia

I will be back
Really enjoying and I will comeback ASAP, and hope can meet up a same dive guide
Recommended for
Dive guide is very friendly. Food is delicious. Helpful for my proposal event.
28 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Donn S
United States

I can’t wait to do it again!
I felt that I was in good hands diving to 30m under, my instructor/guide was excellent and I always felt safe enough to enjoy all that the dives had to offer. The crew was extremely helpful, always a strong arm or two or three to assure I got onto the dinghies safely with all that heavy gear, and always a warm cup of tea waiting after each dive. And the food was plentiful and high quality. I couldn’t have asked for more. I can’t wait to do it again!
Recommended for
Trusted guides. Great service and assistance. Excellent food.
08 Mar, 2026

9.2 Superb
Jozhi S
Singapore

Great Diving Experience
Extremely friendly dive instructors, most of the dive sites were great too!
Recommended for
1) The company (Dive instructors), 2) Diving Spots 3) Fellow Divers
01 Apr, 2018

8.4 Very good
Mingi P
Hong Kong

My first great Liveaboard experience
Many first time on this trip, first excellent experience Liveaboard, first time intensively 4 dives each day, first night dive, first time sharing a tiny room with 3 other strangers but no one snore at night and we had so harmony time together and no one complained anything. We saw so many different fishes, including white tip sharks, green turtles, small banded seasnake, baby lion fish, purple crown of thorns, Jenkins whipray, Kohl’s stingray, snappers, giant eel giant groupers, … etc
Recommended for
Experienced dive team & boat crews, great dive sites & a lot of fishes, well functional boat
01 Mar, 2024

9.2 Superb
Iu C
Spain

It is an experience that cannot be missed by a recreational diver
Without a doubt the wildlife that surrounds the Similn Islands is exceptional, worthy of the best dive sites in Asia and certainly Thailand for divers, and does not require a high level, mostly calm sea and visibility of 30 meters, what more could you ask for?In my case this is the second time I have done the Live a board in Similan, a fantastic experience.
Recommended for
Exceptional seabed, dreamlike landscapes, friendly crew
28 May, 2019

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8.8 Fabulous
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10 Exceptional
Terrill D
Canada

Outstanding liveaboard - exceeded my expectations!
From start to finish, this company does it right. From the time they pick you up at your hotel in a nice air conditioned van, to the check in at the office, to the experience on the boat, and finally the departure, this company exceeds expectations at every step. The trip leader (J) and the rest of the crew are extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced. They work extremely hard to make sure that every step of your experience goes above and beyond. They create a really fun atmosphere on the boat, including musical entertainment. The food is outstanding on Manta Queen 7, and at the end of the day, the dive guides sit with their group to go through the dives, and talk about all the stuff/fishes/species you just saw. It is really informative and very entertaining. The trip leader is outstanding and really helps make this boat worth every penny. I have taken other liveaboards in Thailand, and this company is the best. You will not be disappointed.
Recommended for
1) Diving crew and boat staff, 2) Food was outstanding, 3) Educational element of this trip
02 Mar, 2020

10 Exceptional
Angelo S
Germany

Great boat, strong crew, great guides; Everything was perfect!
I was able to experience 19 very good dives! From the briefing, to the support in putting on the diving equipment, to the guiding during the dive, everything was extra great!!!!!!!!
Recommended for
Mood, food, diving!!!!
21 Dec, 2019

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9.6 Exceptional
Maria R
Australia

A vibrant and incredible first (of many) liveaboard experience
The dedicated and engaged cohort of staff and crew made my experience wonderful and unforgettable. The food was amazing and plentiful and it was an excellent atmosphere to meet new people with the same common interest in diving.
Recommended for
The staff went above and beyond to accomodate everyone's needs, got to dive at so many different sites and meet so many new people.
12 Jan, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
Leo L
United States

Whale Shark!
Delicious food, wonderful people and great diving. Saw a bucket list item of a whale shark at Richelieu rocks. The instructors are wonderful and friendly. Definitely made some friends I look forward to reaching out to in the future!
Recommended for
Whale Shark, Instructors, Cooks
03 Apr, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Michael B
Switzerland

Great liveaboard experience - gladly again
The liveaboard was organized very professionally by the local operator. The pick-up service from the hotel in Phuket worked very well. The rental equipment is in good condition. On the boat: relaxed atmosphere, motivated crew, food tip-top. Dive sites: it was planned from day to day (usually 4 dives per day). Summary: very worthwhile, great value for money, many great dives.
Recommended for
Choice of dive sites (very flexible). Local food. Relaxed atmosphere.
27 Dec, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Gabrielle N
Singapore

Super fantastic trip, 10/10 would go again
Pre-trip: -Communicated well and everything went smoothly, registration, payment, trip details, everything was quick and easy During: -Complimentary pick up from airport and transfer back to Phuket town after the LOB, reducing any administrative planning required -Straightforward process of checking and payment once arrived at the dive shop, transfer to boat -Crew onboard MQ7 is fantastic, boat men, chef, everyone was super helpful and nice, and well-equipped first aid kit is available as well, in case anything happens -Dive team was super helpful in explaining sites we were visiting, sharing more about the locations and what to expect, also ensuring safety throughout the trip
Recommended for
Fantastic crew & dive guides. Beautiful dive sites. Safety.
10 Feb, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Allee E
United States

It was a LOT of diving but totally worth it!
The world class diving sites definitely lived up to their name. They were well worth it!
Recommended for
Dive sites, marine life and overall trip organization
05 Dec, 2019

9.2 Superb
Samraj P
United Kingdom

Great trip, would happily go again
Amazing experience, would highly recommend to anyone.
Recommended for
Dive sites. Crew. Food.
02 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Kushal M
India

Great Overall Experience
Starting with the pickup, it was well coordinated and timely pickup by the team. Once we reached, we had to complete few formalities and check our dive equipment if we take on rent, which i did. I must say, the diving equipment was well maintained and cleaned before every trip. We had some time after it, which we could use to buy any essentials if we forgot and grab some food. In the evening, the entire team was transferred to the vessel followed by safety briefing and cabin allocation. Though the cabin feels too small, but it doesn't matter since most of the time is spend either diving, eating or relaxing on the deck. The next 4 days were literally, EAT-SLEEP-DIVE-REPEAT. 4 dives were scheduled on all the days, except the last day. Before every dive, we had a briefing on how the conditions will be, what will we experience during the dive, and the dive groups. Each group had four divers and a dive instructor. It was good that the groups are divided according to the groups experience and air consumption so that everyone's dive time was maximized. All in all a good overall experience for which all the credits goes to the dive instructors and the Thai crew.
Recommended for
Itinerary was great. The Dive Instructors and the Thai crew made sure we had a good dive experience. Even though i was a vegetarian, food served was amazing.
23 Apr, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Mohammed A
Iraq

Five days trip in North Andman
Quite enjoyed the trip with beautiful dive sites with abundance of Marine life. Lin, Etian, and Naido really made sure to give us the best atmosphere and experience! Thank you for that.
Recommended for
The crew. The food. The dive sites.
12 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Abdullah S
Saudi Arabia

Excellent experience on Manta Queen 7
Amazing experience the team provided. I can’t wait to dive with the outfit again. Lin was amazing and really inspired in me a new found love for the small critters that I never gave much consideration too. She really showed me what it meant to be a mature diver. And really helped me kick a lot of poor habits in the water. Can’t wait to dive with KSA again and discover more of the Similan. I found Lin’s briefings incredibly educational and honest which is the first time I’ve experienced a dive guide with that level of knowledge and passion. She is truly a treasure. Also my course instructor had this incredible way of conceptualizing the science and mathematics of diving with nitrox. Lin really showed me what it meant to be apart of a team, and I’m extremely grateful for her leadership example. My only criticism is that I wish we played more Thai music on board!! I loved the Thai crew, especially the engineer, boat boys, ladies, and captain. They really kept the spirit of Thailand alive, which is the main reason I keep coming back. And I will definitely be back!
Recommended for
Crew ⚓️. Dives 🤿. Food 🍱.
21 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Mary C
United Kingdom

Fantastic dive experience
To have my dive trip worked by a friendly and efficient team, on shore, on the boat and in the water. Thank you all.
Recommended for
Organisation, proficiency and kindness.
28 Mar, 2024

8.4 Very good
Yiqi L
Hong Kong

Wonderful Experience
It was an excellent trip with MQ 7! The dive sites were beautiful and we did early morning dive everyday to be awakening with the ocean which was quite amazing! All the staffs were helpful and friendly, the guide was professional and responsible as well. The food was delicious without repeating any dishes in 5 days. The LiveAboard is definitely good value for the money.
Recommended for
The dive sites, the crew and the food
18 Feb, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Philippe M
Canada

Overall a great time! Would highly recommend it!
Beautiful dive sites with experienced guides made it a great trip!
Recommended for
Great dive guides and crew. Beautiful diving. Amazing scenery.
15 Mar, 2026

8.4 Very good
Dmitrij Z
Germany

Great diving under challenging circumstances
Weather conditions were challenging with rough seas, especially in the beginning, but the team made the very best of it. The weather got much better during the trip. Mostly beautiful dive sites, especially Richelieu Rock is not to be missed
Recommended for
The staff, the spots, the organization
27 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
Sara M
Italy

Wonderful experience / I will strongly recommend that boat !
I was 4 days on Manta 7, with kaon lak scuba adventure - around 20 divers my dive guide was Adri, a very well qualified and easygoing Spanish dive guide, who was always make sure that everybody was safe, with good buoyancy and take the most of the experience showing all the beautiful creatures underwater. Food was fantastic, even the crew very kind and always ready to help with a big smile. Sites location very beautiful Richelieu rock was the highlight with the amount of fishes and the dome
Recommended for
People. Location. Food.
24 Dec, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Matthias W
Germany

Have done a nice safari with the Manta Queen 7, we will definitely repeat and recommend.
We enjoyed the safari, the friendliness of the crew was impressive and the dive sites were very nice. The boat is simple but still recommendable, the rental equipment was very good.
Recommended for
Dive. Catering. Friendliness of the crew.
13 Dec, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
James J
United Kingdom

Another Great Trip With The Manta Fleet
As a person with mobility issues out of the water the crew could not do enough to make my experience as comfortable and safe as possible. I think Manta Queen 7 is my favourite boat of the fleet so far. On the diving side the viability was amazing at times maybe 40 metres. I like Macro. As well as big stuff and was rewarded with seeing things such as Sea Horse, Ghost Pipe Fish and Harlequin Shrimps, among many others.
Recommended for
1.Dive platform ease of use.,2. Crew were excellent rom Dive guides through boat staff to the cooks. 3.They were experimenting with new menus and the food was excellent.
19 Apr, 2021

10 Exceptional
Masumi K
Japan

It was a great experience!
I was able to see whale sharks and giant manta rays.
Recommended for
I was able to see whale sharks and manta rays. The food was delicious. The crew of the boat were very helpful.
29 Jan, 2020

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8.8 Fabulous
Martin N
Ecuador

Excellent Trip- Worth the experience
We loved the diving, crew, the divemasters and the service. The dive sites are beautiful. We went diving in some of the most amazing and healthy coral reefs we had ever seen. The cabins could be more comfortable and so could the eating area, however the food and service was great. I do wish and recommend the boat reduce its use of one-use plastics. They are talking about conservation but not applying it in their own company.
Recommended for
Excellent divemasters, great food, amazing dive sites
26 Jan, 2023