Dolphin Queen
Easy-going Andaman Sea dive liveaboard from one of Khao Lak’s longest running operators
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Overview
- 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.
Upcoming trips
Cabins
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Amenities
Boat
Dive facilities
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Vessel
Vessel information
Accommodating a maximum of 18 divers, the 24-metre Dolphin Queen operates both diving and snorkelling liveaboard trips in Thailand’s Andaman Sea. Guests can choose between two action-packed itineraries around the Similan and Surin islands, including Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. The five-day cruise allows ample time to explore the stunning natural setting, including white sandy beaches, jungle trails, and tropical island wildlife, while the three-day trip is designed for divers with limited travel time, hitting all the best sites with maximum efficiency.
Similan Diving Safaris is an eco-friendly PADI 5-Star dive centre located in the heart of Khao Lak. As one of the first dive centre’s in the area, Similan Diving Safaris boasts more than 20 years of experience specialising in top-quality liveaboard trips to the Similan and Surin islands. The friendly and dedicated team is happy to help in any way possible to make your holiday trouble free, and take immense pride in delivering high standards of service and safety. With thousands of dives under their belts, the team knows each site in intricate detail, and having certified over 2,500 scuba students, beginners can feel confident in their tried and tested approach to tuition.
Onboard Dolphin Queen
Dolphin Queen has a wooden mono hull, consisting of 3 decks. The main deck has six cabins and three spacious bathrooms, with a further two cabins located on the upper deck. Dolphin Queen’s open-sided dining area is located at the rear of the vessel, and features three tables with sofa seating and an extra table in the centre for cameras. Meals consist of both Western and Thai favourites, spiced to your taste. On the upper deck, you’ll find lots of room for topping up your tan, alongside a couple of hammocks and deck chairs. Traditional Thai massages are also available on request.
Diving from Dolphin Queen
At the aft of the main deck, guests will find the dive platform, which offers ample room to put on and store your dive gear, as well as two showers for convenience. The vessel uses 12-litre tanks and Int connections as standard, but also has a few DIN adapters and 15-litre tanks available to rent. Close at hand are the dedicated boat crew, who are there to help you gear up as well as enter and exit the water. Similan Diving Safaris can deliver a full range of PADI dive courses and the dive shop stocks a range of equipment from brands such as Aqualung, Suunto, and ScubaPro.
Top tips
- The upper deck is a great place for spotting dolphins, manta rays and whale sharks while travelling to new dive sites.
- Dolphin Queen features a large collection of fish identification books in several languages and a TV and DVD player so any videos made on the trip can be reviewed.
- Don't worry about the famous Thai chilies - this vessel’s onboard chef is happy to cook to your taste.
Conservation
Similan Diving Safaris eco-friendly liveaboard experiences, providing free biodegradable soaps and shampoos which help to reduce the acidity of the seawater and have minimal impact on the corals and marine life. Biodegradable rubbish bags and sunscreen are also part of their efforts to preserve the environment, and are used both on the vessel and in the dive centre. Plastic-free water bottles are also provided to all guests.
