MV Queen Scuba
October 2008-May 2009

Ranking ****

Queen Scuba is our 28 meter (92ft) vessel, one of the largest & safest live-aboards in the Andaman Sea, She can take up to 21 guests. She was built in the year 2003, and is with no doubt, one of the most comfortable boats operating here in the south of Thailand.

The boat is going in to the third season at the Similan Islands , Richelieu Rock & Surin Island, this boat also has some of the most experienced staff onboard (Dive masters & Instructors). They are very informative, multilingual, and have an enormous appreciation of the word "Entertainment".

The service and standards onboard Queen Scuba are of a very high standard we, have 3 different categories Cabins, with a total of 9 Cabins, we have 3 Standard Cabin (bunk beds) 1 cabin for 2 guest & 1 cabin for 3 guests & 1 cabin for 4 guests, we got 5 VIP Cabins “deluxe” (double-beds) for couples, and the luxurious Master Cabin (master-bedroom, with large double-bed).

The Cabins:

The Master Cabin is of course the best of them all, this cabin has plenty of space, and lots of comfort, the has a large King-sized bed, TV + DVD entertainment system, all the newest movies, complimentary fruit basket, nice large en suite bathroom with hot water shower, air conditioning, and a fantastic panoramic ocean view. (Honeymooners, and those wishing for a little something special on their holiday) The VIP Cabins have a large double bed, complimentary fruit basket, large en suite bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, and a nice ocean view. (ideally suited for couples) The Standard Cabins have nice bunk beds, these cabins are all located on the lower deck, but are still light, also with a large en suite bathroom with hot water, air conditioning.(perfect for individual traveler, family or and friends)

There is a Christmas, International and chinese New Year surcharge 10%.

MV Queen Scuba Technical Data & Boat Layouts

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Similan Island Map

Queen scuba schedule 2008/2009

Interior onboard

The air conditioned saloon is large enough to seat everyone on the boat, and houses a wide-screen television and DVD entertainment system, and a very large selection of all the newest movies. As well as a full color big screen modern global positioning system. Meals are served buffet style, with fresh breads, we serve both Thai and Western dishes, all this tend to have the days diving juggled around them and there are complimentary snacks, such as fruit, cakes, tea, coffee and soft drinks.

The Dive deck and gear up area

This boat has the largest spacious dive deck of them all, very well designed and this is here most of your time will be spent getting ready for some fantastic diving, No need to move tanks around, all tanks are continuously filled at their stations, the friendly boat crew will help handle the lifting of the tanks. Put your gear together and forget about it. Our two dinghies will transfer you to the dive sites, or we'll jump off the mother ship. Most pick-ups are done with the dinghies for your convenience. Since most of the dives are drift dives, this system is very common practice around the Similan Islands.

 

The Tour leader on the boat does all dive briefings. They are thorough and very interesting, this helps you to have more knowledge about the underwater world, and to recognize what you're seeing. All the dives are guided if you choose; there will always be a dive master available for you if you want one. If you just wants to dive with a buddy that's ok too.

Our Nitrox System

We realized that Nitrox is the future of diving, this mixture of air, gives you much more bottom time, and is the reason why more and more divers are using this. We have a Enriched Air or Nitrox station on board. And, if you are not yet Nitrox certified, then we offer this course onboard Queen Scuba for your convenience. There are two options a full certification in Nitrox, or introductory dives for those not sure if they will like it or not. And of course we have plenty of normal air available as well.

 

Electronics and communication

The boat is fitted with all the latest in electronic marine equipment including GPS and radar for safety and ease of navigation. We have VHF radios, and mobile telephone communications equipment.

Our itinerary

We are doing a standard four-day/ four-night trip, visiting all the best sites in Thailand's Andaman Sea. we will take you to fabulous Similan Islands , as well Note We can take no responsibility for scheduling or itinerary changes due to weather conditions, political situations, natural disasters or other events beyond our control. We strongly recommend that you purchase your own travel insurance.

We also recommend that you have DAN or other diving accident insurance up to date and current in case of an evacuation or other treatments that may not be covered by our regular insurance. As Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Surin Islands.

We depart from Phuket by air conditioned minibus to Tapla Mu pier, and return again to Phuket, this is all included in the price.

 

Prices are per person	Accommodation / Cabins (4 Days & 4 Nights / 14 Dives)	Similan Islands / Richelieu Rock
Master Cabin |(King size double bed)	1 Cabin with King size double bed	Baht 44,000
VIP Cabin (Queen Size double bed)	5 Cabins with double beds	Baht 37,000
Standard Twin Cabin (Bunk beds)	1 Cabin with bunk beds (twin share)	Baht 32,000
Standard Triple Cabin (Bunk bed)	1 Cabin with bunk beds (triple share)	Baht 30,500
Standard Quad Cabin (Bunk bed)	1 Cabin with bunk beds (quad share)	Baht 29,000
Full Boat Charter (21 Guests)	See Above	Baht 163,900 (per day)

Please note...10% UPCHARGE FOR CHRISTMAS, INTERNATIONAL AND CHINESE NEW YEARS

Price includesaccommodation onboard Queen Scuba, all meals, soft drinks, coffee, tea, dive master services, weight belts, tanks.

Prices does not include
personal diving equipment, or National marine park fees, or Fuel surcharge….

Fuel surcharge
since the increase in oil prices, we have decided not to raise the price, but instead make a fuel surcharge to cover this extra cost, we have done a calculation over the last two years use, and come to the conclusion to charge an additional 1900,- thb in fuel surcharge, our cost in fuel have raised nearly 80% since we started these trip in 2003.

Marine park fees

National marine park fees are 200 baht per person per entry to (Similan and Surin islands), plus 200 baht per day. This is payable in Thai baht on the boat and is an additional charge imposed by the Thai Government as of November 15, 2001. A four-day trip is 1,200 baht per person.

Technical Details

Length: 28.00 Meters Beam: 6.50 Meters Cruising Speed: 12 Knots Engines: 2 Hino 510 Hp Fuel capacity: 15.000 litres Generators: 2x5000KW each Compressors: 2x Bauer Mariner II 50 X 12 liter tanks Onboard Safety Equipment Advanced first aid emergency kit Onboard patient area DAN 100% Oxygen Demand Kit 50 Liters of Oxygen (100 bar) 30 Lifejackets 1 x Dinghies (4 meters) GPS Satellite Navigation System 2 x VHF Broadband Radio sets 3x CB Portable Radios Water-maker: 2,000 Liters per day Range: 10,000 Liters of diesel 500 nautical miles Complement: 21 guests, Crewed by11 staffs 1 liferaft capacity 25 people Nitrox system with continuous flow

 

Side View

Upper Deck

Main Deck

Lower Deck

PRICES ON QUEEN SCUBA 2008-2009
All prices in Thai baht

COURSE PRICES ON QUEEN SCUBA 2007-2008
All prices in Thai baht

COURSES + NITROX		PRICE
ADVANCED COURSE		8000
NITROX DIVER SPECIALTY COURSE		8000
DEEP DIVER SPECIALTY COURSE		8000
U/W DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIALTY COURSE		8000
NITROX TANKS FOR FUN DIVE		200

EQUIPMENT RENTAL PER DAY	PRICE
FULL SET (Per Day)	700
BCD	250
REGULATOR	250
WETSUIT (4mm Shorty)	200
FINS (Full Foot)	150
MASK & SNORKEL	150
DIGITAL CAMERA	1250
DIVE COMPUTER	500

PRICES ARE FOR EACH PERSON, HALF TWIN

NON-DIVER -15% DISCOUNT

CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS : UPON REQUEST

PRICES INCLUDE ALL MEALS AND SOFT DRINKS

Schedule 2008-2009

October 2008

November 2008

December 2008

January 2009

February 2009

March 2009

April 2009

May 2009

Departs	Returns	Destination	Days / Nights
14	18	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
20	24	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
25	29	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
31	04 Nov	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
05	09	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
10	14	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
15	19	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
20	24	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
25	29	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
30	04 Dec	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
05	09	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
10	14	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
15	19	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
21	26	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	5 Days / 5 Nights
27	01 Jan	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	5 Days / 5 Nights
02	06	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
07	11	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
12	16	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
17	21	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
22	26	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
27	31	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
01	05	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
06	10	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
11	15	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
16	20	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
21	25	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
26	02 Mar	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
03	07	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
08	12	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
13	17	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
18	22	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
23	27	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
28	01 Apr	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
02	06	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
07	11	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
12	16	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
17	21	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
22	26	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
27	01 May	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
02	06	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights
07	11	Similan – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Koh Surin	4 Days / 4 Nights

Pick up Times:
16:00 from Chalong
16:15 from Kata
16:30 from Karon 17:00 from Patong
17:30 from Kamala
18:00 from Phuket Airport (meeting point: Chester's Grill Restaurant, Ground Floor)
19:30 Arrive at Tapla Mu Pier
21:00 Depart for Similan Islands / Light Dinner

Reminder:
Have in mind the flying after diving rules (do not attempt to fly within 18-24 hours after diving). We will be back at the Tapla Mu Pier at 15:00 – 16:00 pm and transfer back to Phuket (1-2 Hours) by air conditioned minibus.

Dive Itinerary:

Day 1
Dive 1 07:30-08:30 Eel Garden, Island # 5/6 Breakfast 09:00
Dive 2 10:30-11:30 Shark Fin Reef, Island # 3 Lunch 12:00
Dive 3 14:30-15:30 East of Eden, Island # 7 Snack, beach & siesta, Island # 4
Dive 4 (ND) 19:00-20:00 Honeymoon Bay, Island # 5/6 Dinner 21:00

Day 2
Dive 1 07:00-08:00 Elephant Head, Island # 8/7 Breakfast 08:30
Dive 2 10:30-11:30 North Point, Island # 9 Lunch 12:00
Dive 3 14:00-15:00 Koh Bon Snack & siesta
Dive 4 17:00-18:00 Koh Tachai Dinner 19:00

Day 3
Dive 1 07:00-08:00 Richelieu Rock Breakfast 08:30
Dive 2 11:00-12:00 Richelieu Rock Lunch 12:30
Dive 3 14:30-15:30 Koh Surin Snack & siesta
Dive 4 (ND) 19:00-20:00 Koh Surin Dinner 21:00

Day 4
Dive 1 07:00-08:00 Koh Bon Breakfast 8:30
Dive 2 11:30-12:30 Boongsung Wreck Lunch 13:00

14:30 – 15:00 pm - Arrival at Thap Lamu Pier