Deep Andaman Queen

MV Deep Andaman Queen is a very popular mid-range scuba diving liveaboard boat that sails to all the best dive sites of Thailand. All cabins have private en suite bathrooms & air conditioning. There are several cabin types to choose from, including quad, triple, twin, double & master.

On the lower deck there are 'standard' cabins, which have air conditioning and private bathrooms. These include a twin, a triple, and a huge one with four beds. On the main deck Deep Andaman Queen has two deluxe twin cabins, three deluxe double cabins and two master cabins. All the main-deck cabins have large windows and doors which open out onto the deck.

There are many wonderful things about this purpose-built diving boat, including its comfortable cabins, large communal areas and diving facitilities such as the huge diving deck. Starting with the dive deck & platform, there are areas and rinse tanks for cleaning equipment & cameras, plus freshwater showers. Being purpose built means that everything is in the correct place, such as easy to access or out of the way. This includes the boat's compressor and Nitrox membrane system. For ease and convenience of scuba diving entry and exit, it is a dream-like boat. 

However, it’s not just the diving platform that makes a great liveaboard boat. Diving guests are only underwater for up to four hours per day. The other twenty hours aboard Deep Andaman Queen can be spent in air-conditioned cabins, on the sundeck or shaded lounge at the very top of the boat, in the saloon, or the open air dining area at the back of the main deck. There’s always room to socialize or somewhere to get some privacy.

Safety is the first and most-important thing for diving safaris to the Similan Islands, and the professional organization and on-board facilities enable Deep Andaman Queen to stand out among the rest. However, from a guest’s point of view, the whole reason for going is to relax and/or have fun. The crew and diving staff on Deep Andaman Queen pride themselves on ensuring that every guest, whatever diver level or cabin price paid, receives a professional & friendly service, and has lots of safe fun and time to relax.

There are many reasons to choose Deep Andaman Queen for a Similan diving safari, including the boat & its facilities, its staff, and the wonderful food. Scheduled transfers from around local hotels & the airport are for free, and the boat takes no more than 23 guests on each trip, ensuring that there is plenty of space to enjoy every moment on board.

The trips are usually four days & four nights in length, with some five days & five nights during peak-season periods. During the summer months, the boat offers three-day-four-night trips from Pak Bara to Koh Lipe.

Most divers on Deep Andaman Queen are already certified to 30 metres (99ft.) but those who aren't can choose from doing the PADI Advanced Open Water Course during the trip, or paying a similar price for a private guide, where they can explore the reefs at depths up to 18 metres.

Prices & Schedule

Deep Andaman Queen has several itineraries, most of which during high season are 4-night trips to The Similan Islands & Richelieu Rock.
During peak periods, such as New Year and other public holidays, these Similan trips are 24 hours longer. 

During the Similan low season (May - October) Deep Andaman Queen is based in the deep south, sailing to Koh Lipe.
And between the Koh Lipe and Similan seasons, the boat offers cruises around Phuket, including Koh Haa and Hin Daeng.

Please carefully look at the dates and schedules of the trips, especially if you're comparing websites for the same trip.
All of Deep Andaman's cruises depart in the evening.

For Koh Lipe trips, you can spend the final (extra) night onboard, and disembark the following morning. This means you don't need a hotel for the night, and you're safe to fly by lunchtime.

Most Similan trips are 5D / 4N (4 diving days & 4 nights)
Public holiday Smilan trips are 6D / 5N (5 diving days & 4 nights)
Koh Lipe trips are 3D / 4N (3 diving days & 4 nights)
Koh Haa/Hin Daeng/Phi Phi/Phuket trips are mostly 4D / 3N.