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MV Manta Queen 8 Overview

manta queen 8 Similan Islands Liveaboard boat

Boat rating : 9/10 Based on 5 divers

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Type: Liveaboard

Departs from: Phuket.

No. of guests: 24

Prices from: ~~21,000~~

18,900 THB per diver

Manta Queen 8 is a diving liveaboard that joined the fleet in November 2017. There are three types of cabin to choose from, most have a private bathroom and all are air-conditioned. The best-value cabins have 2 bunk beds, but still offer storage space & privacy. These are ideal for divers on a budget. For more privacy but still at an unbeatable price, Manta Queen 8 has twin & double cabins that have private en-suite bathrooms.

There are several communal areas where guests can relax in groups, pairs or alone. These include the sundeck and the large dining area. There is plenty of space even for a full boat. The delicious food is plentiful, and many non-alcoholic drinks are for free. Soft drinks and beer is available at reasonable prices.

Each trip departs in the evening and the diving starts early the following morning. In recent seasons, MQ8 sailed to the Similan Islands, but from 2021 it's offering South andaman routes, including Koh Haa, Hin Daeng & Koh Lipe. Please note that a few other websites might not be updated about the length of the trips or the itineraries. The boat sails from Phuket for 3D/3N or 4D/4N to dive areas known as South Andaman. Between October and May, this includes Koh Haa, Hin Daeng and on the longer trips koh Lipe as well. During low season it stays nearer to Phuket. .

The trips are unbeatable value for divers who want to enjoy the maximum dives & luxury for the minimum money spent. 10 of the 12 cabins have en suite bathrooms & windows, and the boat has an air-conditioned lounge/saloon. The dining areas and dive platform are spacious & well designed, meaning that everyone feels safe & comfortable at all times. There is also free Wi-Fi, when in range.

The newest & most-luxurious addition to the Manta Queen liveaboard fleet, MQ8 is often fully booked. This is mainly due to the great value. In addition to good-value PADI courses, Nitrox, and delicious food, the whole vibe on board is relaxing & fun. Trips depart from Chalong Pier, Phuket in the evening after you have been picked up from your hotel or Phuket airport.

Features

MV Manta Queen 8 Facilities, Layout & Specifications

MV Manta Queen 8 Facilities

Nitrox

En Suite Available

Air Con

Dinghy

Courses Available

Free Pickup

Suitable For Children

Wifi

Lounge

Av Entertainment

Vegetarian Food Available

Double Beds Available

Sundeck

Shaded Sundeck

Available To Charter

Beach Transfers

MV Manta Queen 8 Layout

MV Manta Queen 8 Specifications
Type:	Wooden monohull.
Length:	27 Metres.
Width:	7.0 Metres.
Engines:	2 x Cummins 315 hp 10 cylinder.
Generators:	2 x 50 KW, 1 x 20 KW.
Crusining speed:	9 - 10 Knots.
Instrumentation:	PS Sat. Navigation, Sonar, Compass.
Safety:	VHF/FM Mobile Marine, Emergency 02, Liferaft, Lifejakets.

Courses

MV Manta Queen 8 Courses

A wide range of PADI diving courses is available on MQ8. These include advanced & speciality courses.

In most cases, the course is completed all on the boat during the cruise.

Although it's normally ok to decide on your PADI diving course when you arrive, it's better to book it in advance. All we ask for is a small deposit to confirm the course.

Itinerary

MV Manta Queen 8 Itinerary

Manta Queen 8 has two main itineraries. These are a 3D/3N trip to Koh Haa, Hin Daeng/Muang, Koh Phi Phi and Phuket. Plus a 4D/4N trip to Koh Lipe, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng/Muang, Koh Phi Phi and Phuket. Between mid-May & mid-October, the national marine parks are closed, so the itinerary stays nearer to Phuket, such as Racha Islands.

Do not be fooled by other (out-of-date) websites which show different trips.

Click below for detailed itineraries.

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.

Click on an itinerary below for detailed information

MV Manta Queen 8 ITINERARY
Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang
3 Days / 3 Nights (11 dives)
Time	Activity	Location

Departure Day

12:30:00 - 15:30:00	Scheduled transfers from Phuket
19:00:00	General boat briefing and cabin allocation on board	Chalong Pier, Phuket
20:00:00	Equipment set up / check	Chalong Pier, Phuket
20:30:00	Light buffet dinner on board	Chalong Pier, Phuket
Day 1

07:30:00	Safety & dive briefing
08:15:00	Dive 1	Koh Haa
10:00:00	Breakfast
11:45:00	Dive 2	Koh Haa
13:30:00	Lunch
15:30:00	Dive 3	Koh Haa
17:00:00	Snacks
18:15:00	Dive 4 (Night dive)	Koh Haa
20:00:00	Dinner on board
Day 2

06:30:00	Dive 5	Hn Daeng or Hin Muang
08:15:00	Breakfast
10:15:00	Dive 6	Hn Daeng or Hin Muang
12:00:00	Lunch
13:30:00	Dive 7	Hn Daeng or Hin Muang
15:15:00	Snacks
17:00:00	Dive 8 (sunset dive)	Hn Daeng or Hin Muang
19:00:00	Dinner on board
20:00:00	Dive 8 (night dive)	Koh Haa if no sunset dive
Day 3

06:30:00	Dive 9	Koh Phi Phi
08:15:00	Breakfast
10:15:00	Dive 10	Koh Phi Phi
12:00:00	Lunch
13:30:00	Dive 11	Shark Point, Phuket
15:15:00	Snacks
16:00:00	Disembark	Chalong Pier, Phuket
17:00:00 - 19:00:00	Transfer to Phuket hotels

Transfers

MV Manta Queen 8 Transfer Details

Manta Queen 8 guests are collected free of charge from hotels around Phuket, or from Phuket airport. the transfers are at set times in the afternoon of departure day. In general, those guests furthest north are picked up first, and those nearer to the pier are picked up last.

MV Manta Queen 8 Scheduled Transfers 4D / 4N Trips
11:30 - 15:30	Pick up from Phuket : 300 THB
16:00 - 16:30	Pick up from Khao Lak : Free
18:00 - 18:30	Transfers ( Khao Lak )
19:00 - 20:00	Departure ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
15:00 - 16:00	Return ( Tab Lamu Pier, Khao Lak )
15:00 - 16:00	Transfers ( Khao Lak )
17:00 - 18:00	Drop off to Khao Lak : Free
17:00 - 19:00	Drop off to Phuket : 300 THB

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’.)

Private taxi/van prices

Schedule & Prices

MV Manta Queen 8 Schedule & Prices

Diver Prices Overview 2022 / 2023
Destinations	Duration	Twin	Twin En Suite	Double En Suite
Boat Schedule and prices coming soon

Included In The Price

Transfers to & from the airport

Transfers to and from local hotels

Meals

Snacks

Tea / coffee

Drinking water

VAT

Night diving torch

Weights & weightbelts

Standard tanks

Dive master services

Mask and Snorkel

Full-foot fins

Towels

Soap & Shampoo

Luggage storage

Not Included In The Price

Dive equipment

National park fees

Dive computer

Soft drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Dive insurance

Larger tanks

Nitrox

Open-heel fins

Tips / Gratuities

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BOOKING / ENQUIRY

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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 .

MV Manta Queen 8: Booking Procedure / Terms & Conditions:

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.
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. Covid-19 has also caused everyone to be more flexible.
The official cancellation policy is as follows:
60+ days before departure = refund of money paid, minus any bank fees incurred doing so.
30-59 days before departure = refund of 70% trip balance, and the 30% deposit is forfeit to Manta Queen, 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.
1-29 days before departure = loss of all monies but in some cases cancellations made 7-29 days before departure can result in a partial refund. But 30% deposit can be used as credit for any other trip booked through us within 1 calendar year.

Most travel insurance policies can protect you from unforeseen cancellation penalties.

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Genuine MV Manta Queen 8 Reviews

Read real reviews from people who have dived with MV Manta Queen 8

John P

Divers Nationality: Australian

Dive date: 20 February 2020

Boat rating: 10/10

My first liveaboard boat trip. The locations, the boat and boat boys, the dive guides, the cooks and the food, and my fellow divers, all fantastic!

Claris

Divers Nationality: Malaysian

Dive date: 16 November 2019

Boat rating: 7/10

The trip was ok as bad diving due to bad weather and rough sea condition. And I didn't get to enjoy going to island hopping in between the dives. I saw many fb posting, divers get to rest and enjoy the beaches at the island near the dive site in betw een dive. It would be nice if i got the chance to go after many days staying on the boat. Perhaps, these the areas you should improve. ...read more

Ben

Divers Nationality: German

Dive date: 25 November 2018

Boat rating: 9/10

Great trip, awesome dive tram and boat crew and amazing dive sites ????????

Anonymous

Divers Nationality: Hong Kongese

Dive date: 26 October 2018

Boat rating: 8/10

Pinkie

Divers Nationality: British

Dive date: 17 March 2018

Boat rating: 10/10

Brilliant trip, Mark, Matey, Number 1 Kiwi Brendan, Yan, Lucy, Daniel were truly one of the best Dive Teams we've had the pleasure of diving with. Food was varied and very tasty and the Boat Crew could not do enough to help us! would definitely recom mend... ...read more