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Dolphin Queen

Dolphin Queen Itinerary

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

4 days / 3 nights

About Dolphin Queen

  • One of the longest running dive operators in the area
  • Sustainable details throughout, including biodegradable toiletries
  • Choice of two itineraries to the renowned Similan and Surin Islands
  • Variety of cabin configurations for maximum flexibility

Dolphin Queen is a delightful liveaboard offering both three-day and five-day itineraries around the famed Similan and Surin Islands. This charming vessel comes equipped with enough comfort and convenience to make your trip enjoyable, along with a casual atmosphere that is well-suited to the playful and adventurous. But, as one of the longest-running operators in Khao Lak, who specialises in sustainable dive safaris, you can expect a highly professional approach to all things diving, conservation and customer-service related.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives 10
Experience Open Water - Minimum 10 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Concise circular itinerary diving the best of the Similan Islands
  • Land visit to the Donald Duck Bay viewpoint on Similan Island
  • Encounter manta rays at Kho Bon and Kho Tachai
  • Dive Kho Bon, one of the only true wall dives in Thailand
  • Dive Richelieu Rock in search of whale sharks and more
  • Night dives included
Day 1:
All guests must arrive at the dive center no later than 18:00 on the day of departure. Once onboard MV Dolphin Queen, you will be introduced to our dive staff and boat crew. After, you will be shown to your cabin, and once all guests have settled in, we will gather everyone for a full boat briefing about the running of the boat along with the rules and safety procedures aboard our liveaboard.

After our boat briefing, you will be shown to your tank position to set up your dive gear. Once everything is done and prepared, you will have your time to enjoy the nice and relaxing cruise out to the Similan Islands. MV Dolphin Queen will depart from the pier around 20:30.

Days 2-3:
Enjoy up to 4 dives a day around the Similan Islands, Bon & Tachai Islands, and Richelieu Rock. 

A typical diving day is scheduled as follows:
6:00 - Wake Up Call
6:30 - Dive briefing
7:00 - Dive 1
8:30 - Breakfast
8:30 - 10:30 - Surface Interval
10:30 - Dive briefing
11:00 - Dive 2
12:30 - Lunch
12:30 - 14:30 - Surface Interval
14:30 - Dive briefing
15:00 - Dive 3
16:30 - Snack
16:30 - 18:30 - Surface Interval
18:30 - Dive briefing
19:00 - Dive 4 (Night Dive)
20:30 - Dinner

Day 4:
On day 3, only 2 dives will be offered. The vessel will then head back to the pier, ready for disembarkation at around 16:00.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

08:00pm

Khao Lak

Phuket International Airport: HKT

Return

04:00pm

Khao Lak

Phuket International Airport: HKT

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Tanks and weights
    • Night dives
    • Wetsuit/Mask/Booties/Fins 
    • Torch for night dives
    • Transfers in Khao Lak/Bang Niang area
    • VAT
    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • National park fee - THB1600 per trip
    • Similan entrance fee - THB500 per person
    • Surin entrance fee - THB500 per person
    • Diving fee - THB200 per day
    • Snorkelers entrance fee - THB1000 per person 
    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 80%
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Soft drinks
    • Gratuities 
    • BCD and regulator - THB1800 per trip
    • Dive computer - THB250 per day
    • 15l tanks - THB150 per day
    • Nitrox - THB1700 per trip
    • Diving courses
    Payment policy
    • Cancellation 30 days prior to departure a 95% refund, Similan Diving Safaris will deduct 5% administration fees.
    • Cancellation between 29 - 15 days prior to the departure 70% is refundable.
    • Cancellation within 14 days of departure will result in a 100% cancellation charge. 
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
    25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    75% balance - due 2 week prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 2 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

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12

Nov

2026

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

4 days / 3 nights
•
10 dives
from $652 /guest
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12Nov 26

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

4D / 3N
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10 dives
from $652 /guest
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Nov

2026

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

4 days / 3 nights
•
10 dives
from $652 /guest
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22Nov 26

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

4D / 3N
•
10 dives
from $652 /guest
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Available

02

Dec

2026

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

4 days / 3 nights
•
10 dives
from $652 /guest
Add guests

Available

02Dec 26

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

4D / 3N
•
10 dives
from $652 /guest
Add guests

Available

06

Dec

2026

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

4 days / 3 nights
•
10 dives
from $652 /guest
Add guests

Available

06Dec 26

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

4D / 3N
•
10 dives
from $652 /guest
Add guests

Available

16

Dec

2026

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

4 days / 3 nights
•
10 dives
from $652 /guest
Add guests

Available

16Dec 26

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

4D / 3N
•
10 dives
from $652 /guest
Add guests

Available

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