Custom-built as a liveaboard for diving in the Andaman Sea, MV Deep Andaman Queen is designed to showcase the best scuba diving in Thailand in comfort and style without breaking the bank. You can join safaris that take in both the Similan and Surin islands.
There are a range of cabin types - from 4-share to Master - for you to choose the best match for your budget; all have en-suite bathrooms with hot water. The Deep Andaman Queen's Master cabins are among the biggest on any liveaboard in the Andaman Sea with a king size bed, panoramic views and a TV/DVD player for your entertainment. There's a complimentary mini bar and the sea views are quite breath-taking. Cabins on the main deck have either twin or double beds while the cabins below decks have bunk beds. All beds are at least 2m in length ensuring a comfortable night's sleep for tall guests.
The air conditioned saloon is comfortable and large enough for all guests to sit in at the same time. This is the place to cool off, relax and enjoy snacks like fresh tropical fruit and cakes. If you want to watch a movie on the wide screen TV there is a big selection available. Or you can relax on the shaded deck to the rear of the liveaboard where the evening meals are served. There is plenty of sunbathing space as well.
Whether you are a group chartering the whole boat or a solo traveller joining with others, you can be sure of the same attentive treatment from the experienced liveaboard staff who enjoy entertaining their guests. Tanks are filled in their stations, so once your gear is set up you won't have to move it again for the duration of your Similan diving trip. All carrying of equipment is done by the liveaboard crew. With an enriched air nitrox system, large dive deck and 2 motorised tenders, the Deep Andaman Queen liveaboard certainly has plenty to boast about.
There are 2 large Master double bed (200 x 240 cm) cabins towards the bow on the main deck. Also on the main deck of Deep Andaman Queen are 3 Deluxe double bed (200 x 160 cm) and 2 Deluxe twin bunk bed cabins. On the lower deck are 2 Standard twin bunk bed cabins, 1 Triple bunk cabin and 1 Quad bunk cabin. All cabins are en-suite (private bathrooms).
All the cabins have:
- Air-conditioning
- Sea-view windows (Master and Deluxe cabins only)
- Toilet, hot water shower and hand basin
- TV, DVD, free minibar (Master cabins only)
- Wardrobe and mirror
- Mains outlet 220 Volts - 24 hours per day
- Bedding and towels
- Life jackets
No. of bathrooms / showers - 11 / 11 - hot water
Similan, Surin, Richelieu Rock & Khao Lak
Trip highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands and Khao Lak
Day 1
Upon boarding the renowned MV Deep Andaman Queen, you'll be greeted with a welcome drink and a briefing from our crew before being shown to your cabin. Enjoy a welcome dinner as you meet your fellow guests, after which we will set sail for the spectacular Similan Islands National Park.
Core Days
By choosing to explore with the MV Deep Andaman Queen and its expert guides, you have selected the premier liveaboard route to experience the underwater wonders of the Andaman Sea. Your journey will encompass the world-renowned dive sites of the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and the iconic pinnacles of Richelieu Rock, just east of the Surin Islands.
This region is celebrated for its stunning wall dives and vibrant reefs that burst with an incredible diversity of marine life, making it very popular among both beginner and advanced divers. Prepare for daily encounters with whitetip reef sharks, leopard sharks, nurse sharks, and green turtles, alongside massive schools of barracuda, trevallies, and sweetlips. For macro enthusiasts, the area is a treasure trove, home to fascinating creatures like the Similan Islands jawfish and mantis shrimps.
The immense Richelieu Rock, a site so vast it demands multiple dives, is particularly famous for its stunning corals and is a renowned hotspot where thrilling encounters with majestic whale sharks and manta rays happen quite often during the season.
This liveaboard expedition offers a perfect balance, from the ease of discovering huge schools of reef fish that surround you to the focused discovery of tiny critters with your guide, all set against the spectacular backdrop of Andaman Sea's marine paradise.
Final Day
Enjoy a spectacular early morning dive amidst the underwater landscapes of Koh Bon Island. If time permits, you'll have the chance for a final adventure at the renowned Boonsung Wreck before lunch is served. The Deep Andaman Queen will then cruise back to Tap Lamu pier, where you will disembark during the afternoon.
Similan, Richelieu Rock & Hin Daeng (10 Days / 9 Nights - 32 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, caverns, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands, Shark Point, Phi Phi Islands, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Racha Noi, Racha Yai, Koh Tarutao: Koh Lipeh
Day 1
Your home for the adventure, the magnificent Deep Andaman Queen, awaits you in Khao Lak. A refreshing welcome drink will be provided as you meet crew, receive a full liveaboard briefing, and settle into your cabin. The evening offers a chance to get to know your fellow travellers over a delicious dinner, all while the anchor is raised and you begin the voyage towards the breathtaking Surin Islands.
Core Days
Embark on an unforgettable underwater journey with the Deep Andaman Queen and their expert dive guides, exploring the legendary sites of the Andaman Sea. The world-class Similan Islands boast dramatic wall dives and vibrant reefs. Expect daily sightings of whitetip reef sharks, leopard sharks, nurse sharks, and green turtles, alongside schools of sweetlips, barracuda, and trevallies. Keen-eyed divers will also discover smaller marvels like the endemic Similan Islands jawfish and colourful mantis shrimps.
Venture to Richelieu Rock, a magnificent set of pinnacles east of the Surin Islands, renowned for its abundant macro life and immense schools of reef fish. Due to its vast size, multiple dives are recommended to fully appreciate its stunning soft corals and frequent pelagic visitors - whale sharks and manta rays are often spotted here, especially during peak season.
Further highlights include Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, submerged pinnacles covered in rich red and purple soft corals that attract strong currents and big marine action, including mantas and whale sharks. The cavern systems of Koh Ha and the diverse sites around Koh Phi Phi offer everything from blacktip reef sharks to rare critters like tigertail seahorses and ghost pipefish.
For a truly off-the-beaten-path experience, explore Koh Tarutao - a hidden gem with pristine snorkelling and diving conditions. Its waters host incredible coral reefs and a quarter of the world’s tropical fish species, including lionfish, angelfish, and trumpetfish. Here, dolphin sightings are common, and even the elusive dugong makes occasional appearances. At some sites, strong currents draw pelagic giants like mantas and whale sharks, offering advanced divers a chance to encounter true ocean royalty.
Day 10
On the final day of the liveaboard adventure, you will enjoy 2 dives exploring the vibrant reefs of the Racha Islands. After working up an appetite, a delicious lunch will be served. The Deep Andaman Queen will then disembark at Chalong Pier, where a comfortable minivan will be waiting to take you back to your Phuket hotel or directly to the airport.
Koh Tarutao, Hin Daeng & Hin Muang (6 Days / 5 Nights - 18 Dives)
Trip highlights: whale sharks, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles
Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, caverns, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving
Dive sites and activities: Phuket Shark Point, Phi Phi Islands, Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, Koh Tarutao: Koh Lipeh, Koh Adang, 8 miles Rock, Stonehenge; Racha Islands
Day 1
Catch your first exciting glimpse of your home for the adventure, the esteemed Deep Andaman Queen liveaboard, once you arrive at Chalong Pier. Onboard, you'll be greeted with a welcome drink, introduced to the friendly crew, and given a comprehensive briefing before settling into your cabin. Unwind and get to know your fellow guests over a delicious dinner as you prepare for departure towards the stunning Phi Phi Islands.
Core Days
Prepare to be amazed by Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, 2 submerged pinnacles blanketed in vibrant soft corals of deep red and purple. These sites are renowned for their thrilling fish action, especially when currents sweep in, attracting manta rays and even the occasional whale shark. Nearby, Koh Ha offers a dramatic change of scenery with its famous labyrinth of caverns.
For a truly off-the-beaten-path liveaboard experience, explore Koh Tarutao. Surrounded by gin-clear waters rich with pristine coral reefs, it is home to an astounding array of life, including lionfish, angelfish, and even frequent dolphin pods and the rare dugong. Advanced divers can test themselves at Eight Miles Rock, where strong currents funnel past pelagic giants like mantas and whale sharks.
The dive sites around Koh Phi Phi provide a stunning contrast with shallow coral gardens and mini-walls bustling with life, from common blacktip reef sharks and hunting trevallies to expertly camouflaged critters like ghost pipefish and tigertail seahorses.
Day 6
You will enjoy 2 morning dives, followed by a final lunch on board before the Deep Andaman Queen returns to Chalong.
[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].
All meals are served buffet-style in the spacious, air-conditioned dining saloon located on the upper deck of the Deep Andaman Queen. The daily schedule typically integrates diving and eating seamlessly, beginning with a light breakfast service before the first dive, followed by a full breakfast buffet afterwards. Lunch is served after the second dive, and dinner concludes the day after the final dive.
The culinary experience is a highlight of the journey, featuring a varied and high-quality mix of Thai, Asian, and international dishes. Guests never fail to be impressed with the high quality of food delivered from such a small galley. Breakfast includes both hot and cold Western options like eggs, sausages, and toast alongside continental choices such as fresh fruit, yogurt, and cereal.
Lunch and dinner are substantial affairs, with main meal dishes such as chicken green curry, massaman chicken, pork with cashew nuts, goulash, and fried squid with asparagus.
A dedicated vegetarian option is available at every meal as a standard offering.
Throughout the day, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks, bottled water, fresh fruit, and snacks like biscuits are provided free of charge.
For an additional cost, beer and wine are available for purchase.
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Great diving trip, the operator chose a guide that loves teaching for my girlfriend who is a beginner and she ended up doing nearly all the dives of the trip :) Cabin was good (noises a bit higher than other trips according to me)." -
Adrien Simard, France, 24 March 2020 ...
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Excellent service: boat, food, staff, dive masters. The only bit that could be improved is that we did 12 dives instead of the expected 15 dives due to the fact that they refuel on the first day after the inmigration of Thailand and Myanmar have cleared up." -
Jordi Castellvi, Spain, 05 February 2020 ...
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Very nice boat. Clean, good food and excellent crew." -
Alessandro Beati, Italy, 8 January 2019 ...
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Great staff, very precise briefing, attention to safety." -
Marco Cozzi, Italy, 7 January 2019 ...
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Excellent service, great crew, delicious food and overall a great experience." -
Fernando Viloria, Mexico, 16 February 2017 ...
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Perfectly maintained, modern equipment - Highly professional and insightful dive guides and leadership - especially from Steve, who did a great job. Boat was spacious and comfortable (especially as only half full) - Food was good and plentiful and the whole boat crew were friendly, accommodating and made the trip a real pleasure." -
Nigel Goddard, UK, 20 April 2015 ...
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Deep Andaman Queen is a very professionally run operation, with everything well organised and running on schedule. The diving was great and I could not fault the crew; both the dive guides/instructors and boat crew. The good was just fantastic, and facilities clean and comfortable. I recommend a liveaboard tour to the Similans on this vessel without hesitation." -
Ellie Teague, UK 12 April 2014 ...
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Diving team and crew very professional in all respects - well maintained and clean liveaboard boat, good food, perfect planning, lots of information, great and safe dives. No detail is left to chance under close supervision by Steve, the dive master." -
Mattieu Roger, France, 18 February 2013 ...
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Equipment was reliable although more choice of fins would have been useful. Staff were attentive and helpful and did their best to cope with the requirements of all divers. The facilities were acceptable and suitable for the purpose. " -
Dave Hayter, Australia, 14 February 2013 ...
