MV Manta Queen 3

Anyone searching for a good value and availability, along with a new, large, stable & comfortable diving ship should check out Manta Queen 3. This large (35m x 7m) boat was built in 2011, yet still receives annual renovations, keeping it like new. 
Its steel hull and purpose-built design ensure that trips are both safe and comfortable, as well as a lot of friendly fun. Pickup and drop off transfers from local hotels are included in the prices, and the great value doesn’t stop there. PADI dive courses can be taken on board and all meals, snacks, fruits, sodas, drinking water, tea & coffee are free, too. Now MQ3 has Free Wi-Fi when it's in range of a cellular signal. 

Choosing to dive at Thailand's North Andaman Islands aboard Manta Queen 3 is a great idea for solo divers, couples, families and even large groups of friends. There are double bed, twin bed and 4 bed shared cabins, all of which have air conditioning and parquet wood paneling. The best-value cabins have shared bathroom facilities, but en suites are available for those who want more privacy.

The communal areas of Manta Queen 3 are spacious and well thought out. During and after the local and western food is served (buffet style) guests can relax together in a large air-conditioned saloon or on the open-air shaded dining area. There’s plenty of space to socialize and share stories or get away from the crowd and gaze at the stars, read a good book, or just top up your holiday suntan.

For 2023-24, Manta Queen 3 is offering trips from Khao Lak to the North Andaman. Dive sites include Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Boonsung Wreck.

The large size of Manta Queen 3 means that it is easily capable of accommodating up to 28 guests and absorbing anything the Andaman Sea can throw at it. Also the number of guests means that you are more likely to be diving in a group of others at your level and experience. PADI diving professionals organise & lead each dive, and can point out or find particular species of marine life. With such great prices and free Phuket transfers, a great selection of air-conditioned cabins and a new, sturdy, steel-hulled, purpose-built boat, what are you waiting for?

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 Other websites that show the trips to be 4D/4N or to the South Andaman are out of date.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.

Prices & Schedule

The 5D/5N Manta Queen 3 diving cruise itinerary is as follows. 

Manta Queen 3 sets sail from Tab Lamu Pier in Khao Lak in the evening, normally after 7pm. 

After a boat briefing and a light evening meal, MQ3 sails towards the Similan Islands during the night. Diving starts early the following morning.

The ship returns to Tab Lamu Pier mid to late afternoon on the final day and guests are transferred to local hotels. 

This itinerary is 5D/5N and 19 dives. 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 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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