Queen Scuba - Similan Liveaboards

Schedule 08/09 | Prices | Description and Photos | Itinerary | Boat Plans

Cruises in the Similan Islands and up to Richelieu Rock with the liveaboard "Queen Scuba". This stylish and comfortable liveaboard started operating in November 2003 and has now had 5 very successful seasons. At 28m in length, she is also one of the larger Similan liveaboards. All cruises depart from Thap Lamu, with free transfers by minibus available from Phuket or Khao Lak. Note - there is no increase in prices for next season, so Queen Scuba looks like a good deal!

Similan Liveaboards - Queen Scuba - Prices 2008 / 2009

Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock
4 days / 4 nights (14 dives)

Triple/Quad Cabins - 32,000 Baht

Twin Bunk Cabin - 34,000 Baht

VIP Cabin - 37,000 Baht

Master Cabin - 44,000 Baht

Similan, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock
Christmas/New Year Specials: 5 days / 5 nights (18 dives)

Triple/Quad Cabins - 44,000 Baht

Twin Bunk Cabin - 46,750 Baht

VIP Cabin - 50,875 Baht

Master Cabin - 60,500 Baht

Similan & Surin National park fees 400 Baht entry plus 200 Baht per day payable on the boat

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Queen Scuba Schedule 2008 / 2009

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Queen Scuba has several cabin types - Standard bunk (on the lower deck), VIP and Master. All cabins have private bathrooms with hot water, and are all air-conditioned. There is one twin, one triple and one quad bunk cabin. All VIP cabins are double bed, making this a great boat for couples - many Similan liveaboards have only twin beds. The queen size Master cabin is one of the largest on any liveaboard. The Master and VIP cabins are on the main deck, with ocean view windows. The Master cabin includes private TV and DVD.

 
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Please note that the Queen Scuba is a little more strict about PADI regulations than many liveaboards. Open Water divers with no logged deep or night dive experience will not be allowed to do these dives. But you can take advantage of the instructors on board and do a PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep/Night "Adventure" dives.

The regular 4 day schedule covers the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. Some trips may also dive at the Surin Islands which are far less dived. Queen Scuba takes maximum 21 customers, and will have 4 dive staff on board. The dive deck is very large, giving plenty of room for suiting up for your dives. A 4m RIB (tender) helps with pick ups after the dives. After your dives, catch the rays on the huge sun deck on top of the boat.

 
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The indoor salon, also aircon, is equipped with TV, DVD and entertainment centre. There are power points in all cabins and the salon for charging batteries. Food will be Thai (naturally) with some Western dishes, all served buffet style. Customers say the food is very good!

 
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Queen Scuba - Trip Itinerary (4 days / 4 nights)
Diving in Thailand - Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock

Departure day - Pick up around 16:30 in Phuket, transfer to Queen Scuba at Thap Lamu. Cruise to Similan Islands. Dinner is served on board.

1st - 3rd Diving days - 4 dives per day - exact itinerary varies*

4th Diving day - 2 dives and return to Thap Lamu. Transfer to your Phuket hotel, arriving at about 6pm.

Transfers also available from/to Khao Lak Hotels.

*Dive sites are decided en route based on currents, weather, customer choice, big fish sightings etc.. A typical 4 day / 4 night trip includes the Similan Islands, Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai and Koh Bon. Some trips may include a dive at the Surin Islands and/or Boonsung Wreck.

 

Queen Scuba - Boat Plans

1 Wheelhouse - 2 Salon - 3 Dining area - 8 Stairs to main deck - 14 Dinghy storage

4 Dive platform - 5 Dive deck - 6 Master cabin - 7 VIP cabins - 8 Stairs to upper deck

9 Galley and staff area - 10 Engine room - 12 Staff cabin - 13 Standard bunk cabin

Queen Scuba - Boat Summary

Queen Scuba Information Sheet for Guests