MV Manta Queen 3 Overview
MV Manta Queen 3 was first launched in 2011, she is a very large ship, and offers the great-value Similan liveaboard diving. Instead of being a modified fishing boat, like some other boats, MQ3 was designed and purpose-built for scuba diving liveaboard trips. In 2018 MQ3 had a major refit and cabin change. Due to popular demand, there are now more twin & double cabins with private bathrooms. With so much space and stability, guests can wander around the decks looking for somewhere to read a book or chill out under the sun or stars. Scuba diving tours tend to be very sociable affairs, so divers often mix together and chat in groups. Even those who join the trip alone will make friends both underwater and on board. All the cabins have air-conditioning and come in different levels of comfort at great-value prices. MQ3 has free Wi-fi. This service is dependent on a cellular signal is not guaranteed for the whole cruise.
There are two four-berth bunk cabins on the main deck and two twin cabins on a higher deck. These cabins share bathroom facilities on the dive deck. There are eight more cabins which have private en suite bathrooms and only take two guests each. Some cabins have two single beds, some have double beds, and a couple can be adapted for twin or double beds. All the cabins on Manta Queen 3 are clean and well planned out. Parquet panelling adds class to practicality, causing some guests to be torn between relaxing out on deck and chilling in bed.
There is a large sundeck outside and saloon inside for socializing and meal times. The diving platform is large, offering space for gearing up and jumping into the crystal-clear waters. Manta Queen 3 goes to the North Andaman, offering dives at The Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. Diving on Manta Queen 3 is an unforgettable experience, due to the great crew, the ship’s size & facilities, the wonderful diving, and the friends you will make. It really is a boat that compares in size, stability and lulxury with much more expensive others, but still offers the best-value liveaboard diving trips in Thailand.
Nitrox (Enriched air) is available for those who are certified. Of course, taking part in a diving course aboard a liveaboard is very common, and Manta Queen 3 offers a range of PADI diving courses at unbeatable prices.
The trip length for MQ3 is five days and five nights (5D/5N) to the Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock, with up to 19 dives. Other websites that show the trips to be 4D/4N or to the South Andaman are out of date. Plus any websites that claim the trips to be 6D/5N are misleading you. The departure is in the evening, with no diving that day. And the boat gets back late in the afternoon five days later.
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MV Manta Queen 3 Facilities, Layout & Specifications
| MV Manta Queen 3 Layout | |
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| 1: | Double Bed En-Suite Cabin |
| 2: | Double Bed / Twin Bed En-suite Cabin |
| 3: | Twin-bed En-suite Cabin |
| 4: | Four-bed shared cabin |
| 5: | Twin Bed Non-En-suite Cabin |
| MV Manta Queen 3 Specifications | |
| Length. | 36m. |
| Width. | 7m. |
| Hull. | Steel. |
| Engines. | 2x Hino 450 HP 10 Cylinder. |
| Generators. | 2x 68 KW 1x 50 KW. |
| Speed. | 9-11 knots. |
| Navigation. | GPS Sat. Navigation, Sonar, Compass. |
| Boat Crew. | 10, including captain. |
| Dive Crew. | 12, including tour leader. |
| Safety. | VHF Radio, Emergency Oxygen Unit, Life-raft, Life-jackets/rings, First Aid Kit, Satelite Phones. |
| Amenities. | Large saloon, sun deck. |
MV Manta Queen 3 Courses
There is a selection of PADI & SSI diving courses available on Manta Queen 3, including Enriched Air Nitrox (EAN), and the Advanced course. While nearly all of them can be booked on board and without notice, it is always advisable to let us know in advance. Taking part in a PADI or SSI diving course while aboard a liveaboard diving cruise is a very popular choice.
| Courses | |
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| Courses | Prices |
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Adventure Deep (30m.)
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1,500
THB |
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Deep Specialty
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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 |
MV Manta Queen 3 Itinerary
Manta Queen 3 sets sail from Tab Lamu Pier (Khao Lak) in the evening, normally after 7pm. Dinner is served on board.
The first dive of any liveaboard cruise is very important for the instructors, Divemasters, and trip leader to properly establish how experienced and capable the divers are in the water and to see which of them might need some help. This first dive is always performed at a safe and easy diving spot.
There are up to 4 dives per day for the first 4 days, and then up to 3 dives on the final day.
There is no diving on departure day, because the boat sails into the night.
On return day the boat gets back to port around 4pm, and guests begin their transfers to hotels at around 5pm.
Click on the link below to read a more-detailed itinerary for Manta Queen 3.
The trip length for MQ3 is five days and five nights (5D/5N) to the Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock, with up to 19 dives. Other websites that show the trips to be 4D/4N to the South Andaman are out of date. And any websites that claim the trips to be 6D/5N are misleading you.
The departure is in the evening, with no diving that day. And the boat gets back late in the afternoon five days later.
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 3 Transfer Details
Guests can enjoy free scheduled transfers from (& back to) hotels and resorts in the local area.
All transfers are shared with other Manta Queen guests. This means that pick ups are at set times, starting in southern Phuket just after lunchtime.
For customers who would like a private taxi please see below for details.
(Click below for a rough guide to the rates you can expect to pay ‘per vehicle,’ not ‘per person’.)
MV Manta Queen 3 Schedule & Prices
| Destinations | Duration | 4 Bed Shared | Twin | Twin En Suite | Double En Suite |
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| Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck ( 19 dives) | 5D / 5N | 4 Bed Shared 31,000 THB | Twin 33,000 THB | Twin En Suite 36,000 THB | Double En Suite 36,000 THB |
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- 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 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 is most-commonly made via PayPal, (Transfer)Wise or direct bank transfer in a wide choice of currencies, without fees. You don't need a PayPal account, although PayPal normally encourage you to open one. The PayPal invoice can be sent to any email address and payment can be made by anyone.
Nowadays, most of our guests choose to pay through a local direct bank transfer in a choice of currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, THB, AUD & NZD. This gives you the very best exchange rate and there are no fees. This is possible because we have bank accounts in each of those territories.
The 70% balance and national park fees are due 60 days before your trip's departure date. Transfers and 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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