MV Manta Queen 2 Overview
MV Manta Queen 2 offers a unique option for divers who want to get in the water to experience the best diving Thailand has to offer. The three-night cruises avoid the large number of boats which sometimes compete over the best Similan Islands dive sites. Instead, MQ2 sails north to the slightly more challenging diving destinations of Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and the world-famous Richelieu Rock.
These 'northern dive sites' are regarded as a little bit more challenging than those around The Similan Islands, but the rewards are well worth it. The diving conditions and marine life at MQ2's diving destinations are the best in Thailand. Currents can sometimes be an issue at Koh Tachai, but each dive at all locations is planned to be as safe and enjoyable as possible, and they always consider each diver's level, experience, & needs.
Manta Queen 2 is a professionally-run boat that offers air-conditioning, excellent food and lots of comfort and safety features. There are three types of cabin available, including 4-bunk shared, twins and doubles. During most seasons, Manta Queen 2 liveaboard trips are among our best sellers.
Every trip goes as smooth as silk, with the fun but professional team of western diving staff and local crew taking good care of everyone on board. You don’t need to be a professional or highly-experienced diver to enjoy the more-challenging dive sites, but Advanced divers and those with more than 20 logged dives will be able to spend longer underwater than inexperienced divers. This boat requires every diver to be certified to 30m. (99ft) and those who are not yet can get that certification on board during the trip.
All meals, tea, coffee, drinking water, sodas and snacks are all for free on board, as are pick ups from Khao Lak & Phuket, and dropping guests off at the end of the cruise.
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MV Manta Queen 2 Facilities, Layout & Specifications
| MV Manta Queen 2 Layout | |
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| 1: | Double-bed cabin |
| 2: | Twin-bed cabin |
| 3: | Four-bed shared cabin |
| MV Manta Queen 2 Specifications | |
| Length. | 25m. |
| Width. | 5m. |
| Hull. | Wood. |
| Engines. | 2x Hino 350 HP. |
| Generators. | 1x 40 KW 1x 50 KW. |
| Cruising Speed. | 8-9 knots. |
| Navigation. | GPS Sat. Navigation, Sonar, Compass. |
| Boat Crew. | 1 Captain, 1 Engineer, 4 Deckhands, 2 Cooks. |
| Dive Crew. | 1 Tour leader, 1 blender, 3 multilingual Divemaster / Instructors. |
| Safety. | VHF Radio, Emergency Oxygen Unit, Life-raft, Life-jackets/rings, First Aid Kit, Satelite Phones. |
MV Manta Queen 2 Courses
There is a selection of SSI diving courses available on Manta Queen 2, including Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx). While some can be booked on board and without notice, it is always good to let us know in advance. Taking part in a diving course while aboard a liveaboard diving cruise is a very popular choice.
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| Adventure Deep (30m.) |
1,500 THB
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| Deep Specialty |
7,000 THB
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SSI Advanced Adventurer
Including: Use of computer
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8,000 THB
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Nitrox
Including: Use of computer & all Nitrox fills
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8,500 THB
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MV Manta Queen 2 Itinerary
After being picked up, guests are normally taken to the dive center in Khao Lak for final payment, checking documents and fitting the equipment.
A light dinner (evening meal) is served on board, after everyone has been shown to ther cabins and given a boat and safety briefing. Manta Queen 2 sails through the night, arriving at Koh Bon in the early hours.
Click below for more-detailed information about MQ2's itinerary.
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.
MV Manta Queen 2 Transfer Details
Manta Queen 2 guests can get free scheduled pickups from hotels and resorts in Khao Lak & Phuket to the dive centre and then on to the boat at Tab Lamu Pier.
After check in at the dive centre in central Khao Lak, guests are driven to the pier, 20 minutes away.
MV Manta Queen 2 Schedule & Prices
| Destinations | Duration | 4 Bed Shared Cabin | Twin Cabin | Double Cabin |
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| Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock ( 10 dives) | 4D / 3N | 4 Bed Shared Cabin20,000 THB | Twin Cabin22,000 THB | Double Cabin22,000 THB |
| Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock ( 10 dives) | 5D / 4N | 4 Bed Shared Cabin20,000 THB | Twin Cabin22,000 THB | Double Cabin22,000 THB |
| MV Manta Queen 2 Special Offers Coming Up | ||||
20% Early-Bird Discount We have a lot of specials available for this boat. Please see the boat schedule for more details | ||||
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7 Reasons to Book with us:
- Best-price guarantee, AND get FREE gifts.
- We don’t ask for any payment or your card details until you are ready to confirm your booking.
- For safety reasons, it’s impossible to complete a booking instantly online , as some other websites claim to offer. We always check first as each boat has a different criteria regarding diver details & experience .
- We offer each boat’s booking & payment policy (below). Some other websites have standardised terms, asking for full payment but many boats’ payment terms are a 20-30% deposit, and the balance paid on arrival.
- Our Thailand-based staff are experts about logistics, the dive sites & all the boats . Take a look at the reviews on our site & tripadvisor.
- Our team are always online to answer your questions. We always respond the same day , usually within a few minutes
- Customer service is everything!
For example, if a trip is cancelled, we will ensure you can choose between an alternative similar trip or a full & unconditional refund .
The booking process for MV Manta Queen 2 is very simple & convenient. Firstly, ask us to reserve a space in the cabin of your on the date/trip that you would like to join. We are happy to do this for free, and without any commitment from you. When you are ready to confirm your booking, we ask for 30% of the cruise price as a deposit. This payment can be made by credit card via PayPal, We also have bank accounts in many currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, SGD, AUD, HKD, CHF, SEK, DKK, JPY, CZK, PLN, MYR, CNY, NOK & NZD. Other currencies are becoming available to us, so please ask if you can't see which currency is ideal for you.
The 70% balance and national park fees are due 45 days before your trip's departure date. Park fees any equipment rental and/or courses can be paid when you arrive.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation fees depend on the time and reason for cancelling. Please contact us for details. The management of MV Manta Queen are both considerate & flexible whenever possible regarding customer cancellations.
The official cancellation policy is as follows:
30+ days before departure = refund of money paid, minus any bank fees incurred doing so.
15-30 days before departure = refund of 50% trip balance or postpone to a future trip (subject to availability) but in some cases we are able to refund this to you. If the national park ticket has not been purchased yet, we can also refund the fee.
1-14 days before departure = loss of all monies but in some cases cancellations made late can be adjusted to help you.
Most travel insurance policies can protect you from unforeseen cancellation penalties.
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