Thailand 
Manta Queen 7 offers great-value 4-day scuba liveaboard diving trips to Richelieu Rock & The Similan Islands. The boat is very popular, and its prices mean it will surely be even more popular among divers who want to see Thailand's best dive sites without spending more than necessary.
Starting with the free pickup service from Khao Lak or Phuket, guests are transported to the dive centre for check-in and equipment fitting. The trip sails at night and then early the next morning you can really immerse yourself in the best dive sites in Thailand. The boat underwent a major renovation during the summer of 2018, ensuring that each cabin, the dive platform and places to hang out and socialize are all in top condition. There’s also plenty of space to chat in pairs or groups, or read a book and/or top up your tan.
Guests can choose to stay in one of the en suite cabins, the standard twin/double cabin or get the very-best value by sleeping in the four-bunk cabin. All are clean and air-conditioned. Delicious meals are served throughout the day and there are snacks and fruits available at all times. The crew and diving staff are on hand to help and serve guests throughout the trip, and the facilities are excellent. This includes a motorized tender dinghy with is used to retrieve divers and to transport anyone to one of the pristine beaches on these uninhabited tropical islands.
Nitrox fills are available, as are several PADI courses, from Open Water up to speciality courses. For the best value and quality diving in Thailand, there is very little to compete with Manta Queen 7’s trips from Khao Lak to The Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock & The Surin Islands.
Please note that these trips are 4D/4N, but some websites show them as 6D/5N, 5D/5N or 5D/4N which is incorrect and misleading. Maybe they do this to make the 'daily rate' look better or because their websites are out of date. Manta Queen 7 departs in the evening and returns in the afternoon four days later. The trips for 2023-2024 are 4D/4N with up to 15 dives.
Prices & Schedule
| MV Manta Queen 7 Diver Prices Overview 2024 / 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations | Duration | Quad | Twin | Twin En Suite | Double En Suite |
| , , , , ( 15 Dives) | 4D / 4N | Quad731 USD | Twin789 USD | Twin En Suite847 USD | Double En Suite847 USD |
Itinerary
Manta Queen 7 has 4D/4N 15-dive trips. Some websites mislead you by claiming the trips are 6D/5N, 5D/4N or 5D/5N but this is not true. The boat departs in the evening, and then returns in the afternoon four days later.
After guests are picked up or meet at the dive centre, everyone is taken to the boat in the evening. A light meal is served on board, and the diving begins the next morning.
A detailed itinerary for MQ7 is below.
The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.
| Itinerary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Itinerary Name (click the itinerary name to open) | Days / Nights | Number of dives |
| Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck | 4 Days / 4 Nights | 15 Dives |
Facilites, Layout and Specifications
| MV Manta Queen 7 Deck Plan | |
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| 1: | Double Bed Ensuite Cabin |
| 2: | Twin Bunk Ensuite Cabin |
| 3: | Twin Bunk Non Ensuite Cabin |
| 4: | 4 Bed Shared Non Ensuite Cabin |
| 5: | Staff Cabin |
| 6: | Crew Cabin |
| MV Manta Queen 7 Specifications | |
| Length. | 27 metres. |
| Width. | 5 metres. |
| Hull. | Wooden. |
| Engines. | 2x Hino 350 HP 10 cylinder. |
| Generators. | 1x 40 KW, 1x 50 KW. |
| Speed. | 8-9 knots. |
| Navigation. | GPS satellite navigation, sonar, compass. |
| Safety. | VHF radio, emergency oxygen Unit, life raft, life jackets/rings, first-aid kit, satellite phones. |
Courses
There is no better way, time or place to take part in a PADI diving course than on a Manta Queen 7 liveaboard diving cruise. The prices are very competitive, the diving conditions are perfect, and the environment is ideal because there are no distractions. Everyone around you is talking about diving, and there to help you get the most out of the course. There is a wide range of PADI courses available on Manta Queen 7.
| Courses | |
|---|---|
| Courses | Prices |
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Adventure Deep (30m.)
Including: Certification
|
44
USD |
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Adventure Deep (30m.)
Including: Certification
|
44
USD |
|
Specialty courses
Including: Manual & Certification
|
234
USD |
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Specialty courses
Including: Manual & Certification
|
234
USD |
|
Advanced Open Water
Including: Manual & Certification
|
263
USD |
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Advanced Open Water
Including: Manual & Certification
|
263
USD |
|
Nitrox
Including: Manual, Certification, Computer & fills
|
278
USD |
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Nitrox
Including: Manual, Certification, Computer & fills
|
278
USD |
Transfer details
MQ7 guests are picked up in minivans from Phuket Airport and hotels in Phuket & Khao Lak.
Guests in Khao Lak are picked up for free during the afternoon.
Manta Queen 7's Phuket transfers times are lunchtime until 3.30pm. The exact time depends hotel location.
Pick ups from Phuket Airport are usually 3.00 - 3.30pm.
Guests are normally taken to the PADI centre to fill out a bit of paperwork, make final balance payments, and fit any rental equipment.
At the end of the MQ7 trip, everyone is usually brought back to the dive centre first, before being transferred to destinations in the area.
Guests who are unable to meet the scheduled pick ups or would like private transportation are welcome to contact us to arrange a private taxi at the most competitive rates.
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