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Dolphin Queen Liveaboard, Thailand

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A wooden mono hull comfortable liveaboard. All cabins are supplied with private air conditioners and have a sea view. Nitrox is available. All the most well-known destinations of Thailand can be visited including Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, and Richelieu Rock.

Boat Interior
There are 8 cabins on board that can accommodate 16 passengers. All rooms have big windows to enjoy a marine view. 6 cabins are located on the main deck. 2 of them have double beds. One room with twin beds can be shared. There are also 3 rooms for quad occupancy. 2 double rooms are on the upper deck. Staterooms have air conditioning, main deck cabins have shared bathrooms, and 2 rooms on the upper deck are supplied with private facilities.
In between dives guests can stay at the open-air dining area or enjoy a breathtaking view on the sun deck. Here you will find some cushioned beds for comfortable relaxation.

Dive deck
The dive deck is convenient to prepare for the dive and maintain equipment. You can take for rent almost all gear items including 15 ltr tanks. The boat also has DIN adapters for those who don’t use an INT connection. Air compressors have filters in addition to giving the best quality air.

Safety
The liveaboard is equipped with all safety items, including life vests, emergency rafts, and fire extinguishers.

Itineraries
Discover the amazing Similan Islands together with Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock. Similan Island is known for a variety of coral formations. There is a big number of hard corals here. Table corals and staghorn corals can be seen as well as large gorgonian fans. Groupers and reef sharks inhabited this destination. Barracudas and turtles can be often spotted. Richelieu Rock is recognized for a huge chance to meet whale sharks. There are many dive sites in Thailand where this magnificent creature can be a spot, but Richelieu rock stands out from the others.

When to Go
The main season to dive in Burma is from October to May. The water is calm and visibility is high. To meet mantas better to choose a time from February until May. For Similans best season begins in November and lasts until May. Because of the currents, pelagic fish can be seen more often in February. Strong drifts bring many planktons that attract these creatures

Cabins

Wi-Fi

Free

Nitrox

Surcharge

Fleet/Managing company

Similan Diving Safaris

Length and width

26 m / 5.5 m

Capacity

Tenders

4.5m dinghy 30 mph engine with ladder

Material

Wood

Languages crew speak

English, Thai

Power plugs onboard

220v

Engines

2 Hino

Generator

x 2 30Kwh and 1 20 Kwh

Tech diving friendly

Handicapped Friendly

Compressors

x 2 Bauer Mariner II P41 air filters

Nitrox Membrane

Nitrox blending station

Dive Facilities

Warm Water Showers
Compressors
Tenders for Diving
Dive Deck

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

Western Food
Local Food
Dietary Restrictions
Buffet Style
Hot & Cold Soft Drinks

Onboard Facilities

Sun Deck
Sun Loungers
Open Air Saloon

Photographer Facilities

Charging Stations

Dolphin Queen Reviews

4.9

Excellent

2 verified reviews

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5.0

Great Experience

We are more than grateful for our wonderful time on the Dolphin Queen. The atmosphere with Joy and the whole team is so familiar that we felt very comfortable and at home. Our dive guide Rick looked after us perfectly, took very good care of us and also repaired my fin super quickly when it broke. Thanks to the good planning, we were alone at many spots and saw sharks, rays, schools of barracuda and, above all, beautiful, intact reefs. The food was great and we grew fond not only of the crew but also of the other guests. We look forward to seeing you again.

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2024-02-26by M. Felix

4.8

Great Liveaboard in the Similans. Don’t miss!

Great Liveaboard. Cabins are quite small but still good. Food was amazing as were the guides. Loved every second of it.

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2023-05-07by V. Tyron

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Dolphin Queen Liveaboard Itineraries

Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock (5 nights) (Phuket-Phuket)

5 nights nights, ±22 dives,

Phuket

Phuket International Airport (HKT)

14:00

Phuket

Phuket International Airport (HKT)

14:00-16:00

Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, OWD or equivalent

Included

Accommodation
Diving (3-4 dives per day incl. night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
Full board
Snacks, fruits, water, electrolyte drinks, tea, coffee
12 l tanks and weights
Dive guide
Equipment rental (wetsuit, fins, booties, mask, torch)
Scheduled group transfer from/to boat in Khao Lak or Bang Niang area
Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)

Obligatory surcharges

Similan & Surin national marine park fees - 1600-2000 THB per person (to be paid on board)

Extra cost

International and domestic flights
Visa
Transfers except stated in inclusions
Additional equipment rental
15 l tanks rental
Nitrox
Alcoholic beverages
Crew gratuities
Travel insurance

Program

Napoleon wrasse, bumphead parrotfish, barramundi, and turtles

Seahorses, ghost pipe fish, nudibranchs

Hard corals, table corals, and staghorn corals

Colorful soft corals and gorgonian fans

Day 1-3:
Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
6:00 - Wake up call.
6:30 - Dive briefing.
7:00 - Dive 1.
8:30 - Breakfast.
8:30 - 10:30 - Surface Interval.
10:30 - Dive briefing.
11:00 - Dive 2.
12:30 - Lunch.
12:30 - 14:30 - Surface interval.
14:30 - Dive briefing.
15:00 - Dive 3.
16:30 - Snack.
16:30 - 18:30 - Surface interval.
18:30 - Dive briefing.
19:00 - Dive 4 (night dive).
20:30 - Dinner.

Day 2 & 4:
6:00 - Wake up call.
6:20 - Dive briefing.
6:45 - Dive 1.
8:00 - Breakfast.
8:00 - 10:15 - Surface interval.
10:15 - Dive briefing.
10:30 - Dive 2.
11:30 - Lunch.
11:30 - 14:15 - Surface Interval.
14:15 - Dive briefing.
14:30 - Dive 3.
16:00 - Snack.
16:00 - 17:15 - Surface interval.
17:15 - Dive briefing.
17:30 - Dive 4 (dusk dive)
19:00 - Dinner.

Day 5:
6:00 - Wake up call.
6:20 - Dive briefing.
6:45 - Dive 1.
8:30 - Breakfast.
8:30 - 10:15 Surface interval.
10:15 - Dive briefing.
10:30 - Dive 2.
Check-out from the yacht.

Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons

Departure

All liveaboard guests must arrive at our dive center for equipment fitting and pay the remaining balance no later than 18:00 on the day of departure;
Depending on the trip, our liveaboard departure and arrival will be either at Thaplamu pier directly opposite the Similan Islands (15 - 20 minutes drive from our dive center), or Kuraburi pier directly opposite the Surin Islands (1,5 hours drive from our dive center in air-conditioned minivans;
Dolphin Queen will depart from the pier around 20:30

Dive sites you’ll see

Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock (3 nights) (Phuket-Phuket)

3 nights nights, ±10 dives,

Phuket

Phuket International Airport (HKT)

14:00

Phuket

Phuket International Airport (HKT)

14:00-16:00

Requirements: Minimum 30 dives, OWD or equivalent