MV Dolphin Queen

MV Dolphin Queen

3 Days/3 Nights From THB 19,400

The amount of returning divers is a great testament to this well organised Similan Island liveaboard

The MV Dolphin Queen is a very popular 3 decked wooden mono hulled boat that visits all the best dive sites in the Similan and Surin Island National Parks. She has a sundeck, a top deck with dining area and a main deck that has the spacious kitting up area and dive deck.

22 guests are comfortably accommodated in a mix of air-conditioned cabins to suite all budgets. The main deck has 2 double bed, 1 twin and 3 quad share cabins. The twin and quad have separator curtains to give guests a little privacy. The upper deck has two double sea view cabins that have outward facing doors so you can switch off the air-con and enjoy the cool sea breeze at night.

Food is particularly good and always gets a positive mention from guests. The European style breakfast is made to order and the rest of the delicious Thai meals are served buffet style in the outside dining area. A free flow of coffee, tea, toast, water, electrolyte drinks and fresh fruit are always available. All food is cooked fresh onboard so if you have any special dietary requirements or are worried about demonic Thai chillies then don’t worry just have a word with the cook.

Wetsuits, fins and mask are included in the trip price so you can leave them at home if you prefer.

All in all a great little liveaboard with a very experienced crew and management.

More Info

Itinerary 3 day/3 Night

3 Day/3 Night Itinerary

Day 1

6.00 PM – Start Check-in & Cabin allocation on Liveaboard at Thaplamu Pier or Kuraburi Pier
7.00 PM – General boat briefing
7.30 PM – Dinner onboard
8.00 PM – Equipment set up

Day 2

6:00 – Wake Up Call
6:30 – Dive briefing
7:00 – Dive 1 Similan Islands
8:30 – Breakfast
8:30 – 10:30 – Surface Interval
10:30 – Dive briefing
11:00 – Dive Similan Islands
12:30 – Lunch
12:30 – 14:30 – Surface Interval
14:30 – Dive briefing
15:00 – Dive Similan Islands
16:30 – Snack
16:30 – 18:30 – Surface Interval
18:30 – Dive briefing
19:00 – Dive 4 (Night Dive)
20:30 – Dinner

Day 3

6:00 – Wake Up Call
6:20 – Dive briefing
6:45 – Dive 1 Koh Bon
8:00 – Breakfast
8:00 – 10:15 – Surface Interval
10:15 – Dive briefing
10:30 – Dive Koh Bon
12:00 – Lunch
12:00 – 14:15 – Surface Interval
14:15 – Dive briefing
14:30 – Dive Koh Tachai
16:00 – Snack
16:00 – 17:15 – Surface Interval
17:15 – Dive briefing
17:30 – Dive 4 (Dusk Dive)
19:00 – Dinner

Day 4

6:00 – Wake Up Call
6:20 – Dive briefing
6:45 – Dive Richelieu Rock
8:30 – Breakfast
8:30 – 10:15 – Surface Interval
10:15 – Dive briefing
10:30 – Dive 2 Richelieu Rock
**Arrival at Thaplamu Pier : 18:00 at the pier & 18:30 at the Dive Center
**Arrival at Kuraburi Pier : 14:00 at the pier & 16:00 at the Dive Center

Itinerary 5 day/5 Night

5 Day/5 Night Itinerary

Check In Day

6.00 PM – Start Check-in & Cabin allocation on Liveaboard at Thaplamu Pier or Kuraburi Pier
7.00 PM – General boat briefing
7.30 PM – Dinner onboard
8.00 PM – Equipment set up

Day 1

6:00 – Wake Up Call
6:30 – Dive briefing
7:00 – Dive 1 Similan Islands
8:30 – Breakfast
8:30 – 10:30 – Surface Interval
10:30 – Dive briefing
11:00 – Dive Similan Islands
12:30 – Lunch
12:30 – 14:30 – Surface Interval
14:30 – Dive briefing
15:00 – Dive Similan Islands
16:30 – Snack
16:30 – 18:30 – Surface Interval
18:30 – Dive briefing
19:00 – Dive 4 (Night Dive)
20:30 – Dinner

Day 2

6:00 – Wake Up Call
6:20 – Dive briefing
6:45 – Dive 1 Similan Islands
8:00 – Breakfast
8:00 – 10:15 – Surface Interval
10:15 – Dive briefing
10:30 – Dive 2 Similan islands
12:00 – Lunch
12:00 – 14:15 – Surface Interval
14:15 – Dive briefing
14:30 – Dive 3 Similan Islands
16:00 – Snack
16:00 – 17:15 – Surface Interval
17:15 – Dive briefing
17:30 – Dive 4 (Dusk Dive)
19:00 – Dinner

Day 3

6:00 – Wake Up Call
6:20 – Dive briefing
6:45 – Dive 1 Koh Bon
8:00 – Breakfast
8:00 – 10:15 – Surface Interval
10:15 – Dive briefing
10:30 – Dive 2 Koh Bon
12:00 – Lunch
12:00 – 14:15 – Surface Interval
14:15 – Dive briefing
14:30 – Dive 3 Koh Tachai
16:00 – Snack
16:00 – 17:15 – Surface Interval
17:15 – Dive briefing
17:30 – Dive 4 (Dusk Dive)
19:00 – Dinner

Day 4

6:00 – Wake Up Call
6:20 – Dive briefing
6:45 – Dive 1 Surin Islands
8:00 – Breakfast
8:00 – 10:15 – Surface Interval
10:15 – Dive briefing
10:30 – Dive 2 Surin islands
12:00 – Lunch
12:00 – 14:15 – Surface Interval
14:15 – Dive briefing
14:30 – Dive 3 Richelieu Rock
16:00 – Snack
16:00 – 17:15 – Surface Interval
17:15 – Dive briefing
17:30 – Dive 4 (Dusk Dive)
19:00 – Dinner

Day 5

6:00 – Wake Up Call
6:20 – Dive briefing
6:45 – Dive Richelieu Rock
8:30 – Breakfast
8:30 – 10:15 – Surface Interval
10:15 – Dive briefing
10:30 – Dive 2 Boonsung Wreck
**Arrival at Thaplamu Pier : 18:00 at the pier & 18:30 at the Dive Center
**Arrival at Kuraburi Pier : 14:00 at the pier & 16:00 at the Dive Center

Includes/Excludes

Included

Wetsuit, fins, booties and mask
Light for night dives
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon snack, hot beverages, drinking water, electrolyte sachets & fresh fruit, vegetarian meals on request
Biodegradable soap & shampoo and towel
Maximum divers: PADI guide ratio 4:1
Return transport to the customer’s resort in Khao Lak area when the trip returns
We are member of the SSS Recompression Chamber
Transport to boat & Back in air-conditioned mini bus from the Dive center in Khaolak

Excluded

Similan and/or Surin Islands National Park’s entrance and diving fees
National Park entrance 500 baht, 200 baht per diving day
Onboard photographer – photos can be purchased after the trip
BCD and regulator are each 250 baht per diving day
Transport outside the Khao Lak area
Nitrox – THB 200 per tank or THB 2,000 for 14 dives
DIN adaptor THB 100 per day
15ltr tank THB 150 per day
Soft drinks and alcohol
Dive insurance

Price per Person

Similan IslandsRichelieu Rock 3 Day/3 Night, 10 dives:
Double Upper Deck Cabin THB 22,700
Double Main Deck Cabin THB 21,500
Twin Main Deck Cabin THB 20,700
4 Berth Main Deck Cabin THB 19,400

Similan IslandsRichelieu Rock 5 Day/5 Night, 18 dives:
Double Upper Deck Cabin THB 28,500
Double Main Deck Cabin THB 27,500
Twin Main Deck Cabin THB 26,100
4 Berth Main Deck Cabin THB 24,800

Schedules 2023 – 2024

November 2023

November

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
DQ01 01st Nov 23 04th Nov 23 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10
DQ02 05th Nov 23 10th Nov 23 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ03 11th Nov 23 14th Nov 23 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10
DQ04 15th Nov 23 20th Nov 23 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ05 21st Nov 23 26th Nov 23 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ06 27th Nov 23 30th Nov 23 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10

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December 2023

December

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
DQ07 01st Dec 23 06th Dec 23 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ08 07th Dec 23 12th Dec 23 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ09 13th Dec 23 16th Dec 23 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10
DQ10 17th Dec 23 22nd Dec 23 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ11 23rd Dec 23 28th Dec 23 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ12 29th Dec 23 01st Jan 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10

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January 2024

January

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
DQ13 03rd Jan 24 08th Jan 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ14 09th Jan 24 14th Jan 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ15 15th Jan 24 18th Jan 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10
DQ16 19th Jan 24 24th Jan 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ17 25th Jan 24 30th Jan 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ18 31st Jan 24 05th Feb 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18

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February 2024

February

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
DQ19 06th Feb 24 09th Feb 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10
DQ20 10th Feb 24 13th Feb 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10
DQ21 14th Feb 24 19th Mar 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ22 20th Feb 24 25th Feb 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ23 26th Feb 24 29th Feb 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10

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March 2024

March

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
DQ24 01st Mar 24 06th Mar 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ25 07th Mar 24 12th Mar 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ26 13th Mar 24 18th Mar 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ27 19th Mar 24 22nd Mar 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10
DQ28 23rd Mar 24 26th Mar 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10
DQ29 27th Mar 24 01st Apr 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18

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April 2024

April

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
DQ30 02nd Apr 24 07th Apr 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ31 08th Apr 24 13th Apr 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ32 15th Apr 24 20th Apr 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ33 21st Apr 24 24th Apr 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10
DQ34 25th Apr 24 30th Apr 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18

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May 2024

May

Trip No. Depart Return Destination Dives
DQ35 01st May 24 06th May 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18
DQ36 07th May 24 10th May 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 10
DQ37 10th May 24 15th May 24 Thailand – Similan – Richelieu 18

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