Dolphin Queen Liveaboard, Thailand

Easy-going Andaman Sea dive liveaboard from one of Khao Lak’s longest running operators

from$128 /day

per person

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.

Number of cabins:8
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:4:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

Quad cabin mixed occupancy

Please note that although we aim to allocate cabins on a same-sex basis, the quad cabin may be mixed on occasion. This will be confirmed as part of your reservation process.

2Apr 2025
4D / 3N
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock
Up to 10 dives
from $600
Overview
Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives Up to 10
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
02 Apr 2025
08:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
05 Apr 2025
04:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park and diving fee
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
BCD and regulator - THB1800 per trip
15L tank - THB150 per day
Nitrox - THB1700 per trip
Diving courses
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 centre 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 5, 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 1 week prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
30 days prior to departure: 100% refund
28 - 14 days prior to the departure: 75% refund which includes the 25% deposit will be refunded
14 days prior to departure: 100% cancellation charge apply
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.
from $600 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
6Apr 2025
6D / 5N
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock
Up to 18 dives
from $761
Overview
Length of trip 6 days / 5 nights
Number of dives Up to 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
06 Apr 2025
08:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
11 Apr 2025
04:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park and diving fee
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
BCD and regulator - THB3000 per trip
15L tank - THB150 per day
Nitrox - THB3060 per trip
Diving courses
Highlights
Circular itinerary diving the best of the Similan and Surin 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 centre 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 2-5:
Enjoy up to 4 dives a day around the Similan Islands, Bon & Tachai Islands, Surin 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 6:
On day 5, 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 1 week prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
30 days prior to departure: 100% refund
28 - 14 days prior to the departure: 75% refund which includes the 25% deposit will be refunded
14 days prior to departure: 100% cancellation charge apply
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.
from $761 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
12Apr 2025
6D / 5N
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock
Up to 18 dives
from $761
Overview
Length of trip 6 days / 5 nights
Number of dives Up to 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
12 Apr 2025
08:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
17 Apr 2025
04:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park and diving fee
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
BCD and regulator - THB3000 per trip
15L tank - THB150 per day
Nitrox - THB3060 per trip
Diving courses
Highlights
Circular itinerary diving the best of the Similan and Surin 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 centre 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 2-5:
Enjoy up to 4 dives a day around the Similan Islands, Bon & Tachai Islands, Surin 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 6:
On day 5, 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 1 week prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
30 days prior to departure: 100% refund
28 - 14 days prior to the departure: 75% refund which includes the 25% deposit will be refunded
14 days prior to departure: 100% cancellation charge apply
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.
from $761 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
18Apr 2025
4D / 3N
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock
Up to 10 dives
from $600
Overview
Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives Up to 10
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
18 Apr 2025
08:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
21 Apr 2025
04:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park and diving fee
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
BCD and regulator - THB1800 per trip
15L tank - THB150 per day
Nitrox - THB1700 per trip
Diving courses
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 centre 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 5, 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 1 week prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
30 days prior to departure: 100% refund
28 - 14 days prior to the departure: 75% refund which includes the 25% deposit will be refunded
14 days prior to departure: 100% cancellation charge apply
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.
from $600 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
22Apr 2025
4D / 3N
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock
Up to 10 dives
from $600
Overview
Length of trip 4 days / 3 nights
Number of dives Up to 10
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
22 Apr 2025
08:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
25 Apr 2025
04:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park and diving fee
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
BCD and regulator - THB1800 per trip
15L tank - THB150 per day
Nitrox - THB1700 per trip
Diving courses
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 centre 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 5, 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 1 week prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
30 days prior to departure: 100% refund
28 - 14 days prior to the departure: 75% refund which includes the 25% deposit will be refunded
14 days prior to departure: 100% cancellation charge apply
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.
from $600 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
26Apr 2025
6D / 5N
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock
Up to 18 dives
from $761
Overview
Length of trip 6 days / 5 nights
Number of dives Up to 18
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
26 Apr 2025
08:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
Return
01 May 2025
04:00 PM
Khao Lak
Phuket International Airport: HKT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Transfers
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park and diving fee
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
BCD and regulator - THB3000 per trip
15L tank - THB150 per day
Nitrox - THB3060 per trip
Diving courses
Highlights
Circular itinerary diving the best of the Similan and Surin 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 centre 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 2-5:
Enjoy up to 4 dives a day around the Similan Islands, Bon & Tachai Islands, Surin 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 6:
On day 5, 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
25% deposit - required to secure reservation.
75% balance - due 1 week prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 2 weeks before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
30 days prior to departure: 100% refund
28 - 14 days prior to the departure: 75% refund which includes the 25% deposit will be refunded
14 days prior to departure: 100% cancellation charge apply
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.
from $761 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available

Cabins

Quad cabin - main deck
Bunk beds
4 people
Shareable
Twin cabin - main deck
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Double cabin - main deck
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable
Double cabin - upper deck
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable

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.

Reviews

41 review

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April 2023

Angela N

Great dives. Nothing big this season, but beautiful and calm waters.

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Dolphin Queen Liveaboard, Thailand

Overview

Choose your trip

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

Departure

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What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin Islands & Richelieu Rock

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Quad cabin - main deck

Twin cabin - main deck

Double cabin - main deck

Double cabin - upper deck

Reviews

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