Manta Queen 8 Liveaboard, Thailand
8.6 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Loved every second of the trip!!!”
Highlights
The latest addition to the Manta Queen Fleet, the Manta Queen 8 offers 6-day/5-night/19-dive trips to Similan and Surin Marine Parks, departing from Phuket. Trips depart early in the evening on the first day and start with a light dinner on board. The following 3 days include 4 dives a day and 1 night dive while exploring the Andaman Sea. The last day consists of 3 dives before check-out in the late afternoon. Dive groups are kept small to a maximum of 5 divers or less. Nitrox is available for an extra charge.
The Manta Queen 8 liveaboard accommodates up to 24 guests in 10 double or twin cabins. Each cabin has AC and private en-suite bathrooms. For relaxation, social areas include the indoor lounge with a TV and a large sun deck, a great place to relax between dives or enjoy a cold beer at the end of the day. Meals are freshly cooked, buffet-style at the open-air dining area, and snacks and fruit are served between dives.
The 9 experienced and knowledgeable crew and dive guides of the Manta Queen 8 are waiting to show you the beauty of the Andaman Sea. Book online today.
This boat is part of the Manta Queen Fleet.
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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: Dive Insurance, National Park Fees (1,300-2,500 THB per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Nitrox (2,500-3,500 THB per trip), Nitrox Course (8,000 THB), Private Dive Guide (3,500 THB per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (2,000-8,000 THB).
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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Manta Queen 8 Reviews
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- 8.6 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.5
- Crew 8.6
- Food 9.4
- Diving 8.9
- Value 8.6
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- 10 Exceptional
- Charlotte M
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Belgium
Don’t miss Manta Queen 8!!
Exceptional live aboard ! Stunning dive sites, great guides who are really professional! The atmosphere on the boat was real fun and the staff & crew are so friendly, kind and helpful! The boat itself is beautiful and comfortable with lots of spots for sunbathing and chilling between dives! The food was delicious ! Highly recommend for a great adventure in the similan islands
- Recommended for
- Dive sites and guides. Staff, crew and group atmosphere. Food and comfort.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Rafal S
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Poland
Great liveaboard experience
It was my first liveaboard and I was very pleased. The best divings sites in Thailand, great crew and DMs, delicious food and good organisation.
- Recommended for
- The best diving sites. Great crew and staff. Delicious Thai food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- ALAIN G
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France
Top cruise in marine reserves
Cruise with 9 divers, very good weather from January 22 to 27, 2026, top sea condition, beautiful sites with lots of fauna and flora, good cabin boat n°1 comfort and very nice crew. Disembarkation on a paradisiacal beach in SIMILAN.Conclusion+++++ also for Liveaboard
- Recommended for
- Great dive sites with abundant life. Nice and available crew and very professional dive master (max). We recommend this 6n/5d cruise on the Manta Queen 8.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Vivek V
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India
One week of blissfulness
It was an enjoyable trip with the crew. Rooms were a little cramped but very clean overall. Variety of food was commendable & my vegetarian diet was taken care of. Dive sites are simple and all about small fish. Overall a happy ending
- Recommended for
- Young energetic divemasters. Quality of crew. Fresh food & ice cream.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Thomas S
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New Zealand
Great diving, great crew
Richelieu rock, meeting people from around the world, great food
- Recommended for
- Food, dive sites, crew
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- 9.2 Superb
- Mark K
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Australia
A must do trip for all divers
Had a great time and saw a lot of life types for the first time. Trip was relaxing with everything looked after
- Recommended for
- Dive guide Tony. Made every dive great. Food was awesome, pretty sure I gained a couple if kg. Booking process was simple.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kenton G
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United States
10/10 will do again!
We had the best time. Diving was amazing with clear viz. Guides and boat staff was welcoming and helpful. The boat is not fancy but you are there to eat, sleep, dive, repeat!
- Recommended for
- Staff was amazing. Food was amazing. Diving was amazing.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- BENEDICTE L
- France
Excellent cruise
We had a very good week, the weather was good, we were able to take full advantage of each dive. (not seen the mantas).Very well equipped boat, all the crew is very caring, excellent cuisine.To do again!!
- Recommended for
- Friendliness of the team. Diversity of dives. Divemaster skill.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michael H
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Israel
Incredible week!
If I could give the Manta Queen 8 team 6 stars I would! Thank you Chelsea, Max and the rest of the incredible crew. A truly unforgettable week- a top notch ship, great food, and the highest quality of dive guides one can ask for…
- Recommended for
- The instructors. The food. The whole experience.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Geoffrey G
- Australia
Well worth it, should have booked for longer.
Richaleau Rock 15/10 amazing. 10/10 for dive masters, 10/10 for boat crew and cooks.
- Recommended for
- Dive Master Itt was super switched on and knowledgeable. It really was a pleasure diving and learning from her.. Food was fantastic and the crew was super helpful. Dive sites were amazing- also AC in the cabins was a life saver..
