MV Dolphin Queen

MV Dolphin Queen is a hugely popular Burma (Myanmar) liveaboard diving boat which can host up to twenty two lucky guests in air-conditioned comfort on 5-day and 6-day diving cruises from Khao Lak, in southern Thailand. In addition to Burma (Myanmar) diving safaris, for exciting adventures around islands which just being discovered, Dolphin Queen also makes regular trips to Thailand’s best diving areas as well.

There are three cabin types on Dolphin Queen, and all of them have air conditioning and opening windows, to allow the wonderful sea breeze to pass through. 4-bunk cabins are the best value, but there are also twin-bunk & double bed cabins available. Mealtimes and socializing takes place at the back of the upper deck, in the open-air covered communal area. There are also plenty of places to stay alone to sunbathe and/or read a book.
Divers on Dolphin Queen are taken care of by a friendly & professional team of western dive staff and Thai crew. Diving groups are made up of no more than four guests (of a similar level) per Divemaster guide, and delicious food is served throughout the day, with free tea, coffee, snacks, fruits & drinking water whenever you like. There is a motorized dinghy to retrieve divers and to take guests onto the wonderful islands of these mostly uninhabited and unexplored islands.

Diving safaris into Burma on Dolphin Queen are a lot of  fun, and possibly the best-value diving in Burma’s Mergui Archipelago. The teas on board are experienced, and they understand what all levels of diver want and need. They also know this area better than every other dive centre, because they’ve been operating trips here the longest. If there’s a new dive site or special creature, the crew on Dolphin Queen are the ones to find it. Guests board Dolphin Queen in Khao Lak, which is part of Thailand’s southern Phang Nga province. After sailing through the night, the captain and tour leader deal with Thai and Burmese immigration and diving permit paperwork, then it’s off into what some say is the best diving in Southeast Asia. Finally, the equipment rental costs are the best value of any boat, but in no way lower quality or condition than any other liveaboard diving safari trip.

Please note that to dive in Burma, you need to supply a copy of your passport at least 2 weeks before departure. This is for the Myanmar diving permit, which costs around $200 USD.

Prices & Schedule

MV Dolphin Queen liveaboard guests should arrive for check in, final payment and equipment check at the PADI 5-star dive centre no later than 8.00am on the day of departure, but can also do so on any day beforehand. Free pickup can be organised for you from nearby hotels and guest houses in Khao Lak and Bang Niang areas. Departure from the dive centre in Khao Lak to Kura Buri Pier is at 9.00am. 

On arrival aboard MV Dolphin Queen you will be introduced to our dive staff & boat crew, given a general briefing and dinner is on board as Dolphin Queen sails into the night.