Manta Queen 2 Liveaboard overview

Torben Lonne
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Torben Lonne
Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
- Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com

The Manta Queen 2 liveaboard is 25m/82 feet long with nine cabins and room for twenty guests. The PADI five-star crew speaks French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese. The Manta Queen 2 offers three days & three-night safaris to the Similans Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, and Richelieu Rock.

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Things we like:

  • Divers said they loved diving at Richelieu Rocks as there many stuff to see and explore.
  • Many divers said that the briefings were thorough and well planned.
  • People were happy with the crew and said they set the tone for the whole trip.

Things we don't like:

  • Some people were taken back by the repetitive nature of the food that was prepared.

Diving on the Manta Queen 2 liveaboard in Thailand

With this glorious ship, you’ll be sailing with us the Andaman Sea to explore inland excursions various Thai islands: Similan Islands, Richelieu Rocks, Koh Bon, and Koh Tachai.
These bites of heaven seem to have it all; the golden beaches, the green lands, the crystal clear waters, the diverse corals and most importantly the captivating marine life that really brings out the adventurous side in all of us. Amidst this sea, we will encounter in all likelihood giant whale sharks, blue spotted sting rays, sea horses, dolphins, leopard sharks, etc…

Manta Queen 2 is a custom built ship for the ultimate diving experience. The experience will last for 3 days and nights in 9 air-conditioned cabins. You can choose from twin bed cabins, double bed cabins, and quad cabins. All of the latter are comfortable, offering a sea view and have private bathrooms. The indoor saloon is a good place to relax; you can enjoy the TV, the Wi-Fi, and the entertainment area. The sun deck is also available for a tanning session or just scenery gazing.

The dining area is where memorable friendship and memories are made. Here, in a buffet style, you can pick your meals and enjoy the company of everyone else. Our chefs are first rate cooks and they excel at international cuisine. With the fresh picked ingredients, you can taste the Thai culture in various delicious meals. Nevertheless, we also provide western and Halal cuisine and all diet preferences or allergies are welcomed, we only need to be notified beforehand. Snacks and drinks are also at your disposal at all times.

Our crew is well trained and very competent. They are fluent in various languages such as English, Thai, French, Spanish, and Italian. Its members are mainly 5 talented dive staff and 6 boat crew that are very amiable and welcoming. All the team will help you through your journey with open hearts. The dive staff will gladly teach you all you need to know about diving and the sea life while the crew will make your stay unforgettably enjoyable. Rental gear and Nitrox are available on deck as well as adapters and valves.

Since safety is crucial to all of us, we insured the presence of all the essential equipment such as life jackets, emergency rafts, fire alarms and extinguishers. There are also defibrillators and our crew has been instructed in first aid training. Thus, all people aboard are in safe hands.

Things we like:

  • Divers said they loved diving at Richelieu Rocks as there many stuff to see and explore.
  • Many divers said that the briefings were thorough and well planned.
  • People were happy with the crew and said they set the tone for the whole trip.

Things we don't like:

  • Some people were taken back by the repetitive nature of the food that was prepared.
Key Facts
Year Built 2016
Max Divers 20
Price Range Mid-range
Trip Length < 5 Nights
Internet Yes (free)
Nitrox Yes (free)
Equipment Rental Yes ($)
Camera Station Yes
Air Conditioning Yes
Min. Logged Dives No minimum
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