Manta Queen 5 is one of the very-popular Manta Queen liveaboard fleet that offers trips to the best diving areas in Thailand. New for 2023-2024, Manta Queen 5 takes guests to the best dive sites of Thailand. After a couple of years at the southern areas of Phuket, MQ5 is now back to Koh Bon, Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock!
The boat has recently been completely renovated and transformed into the great-value, safe & sturdy liveaboard diving boat that it is today. There are twin cabins, all of which have air-conditioning, and at 26 metres long, there’s plenty of space to chat in pairs or small groups, or relax alone and soak up some sun or gaze at the night stars while enjoying a wonderful sea breeze.
Diving from Manta Queen 5 is extremely-good value. The prices are among the lowest, and there’s even free pick up and drop off from local areas. Lots of delicious food is served buffet style and throughout the day there are snacks, fruits and some drinks for free. Equipment rental is great value, and everything is well run & organised, yet safe and fun. Now MQ5 has free Wi-Fi when in range of a cellular signal!
Divers of all levels of experience and certification are welcome and will enjoy the trips. But anyone who is not yet certified to 30 metres can choose between the Adventure Deep single dive or the Advanced Course (5 dives). There is a wide range of other courses available, all taught by qualified and experienced instructors.
Some other websites show the trips to be to The southern islands around Phuket, but this is wrong. From October 2023 Manta Queen 5 now back to the north Andaman of Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon & Koh Tachai. The trips are 3D3N, with up to 11 dives.
We have lots of discounts for this boat. Please see schedule for details
Included In The Price
Transfers to & from the airport
Transfers to and from local hotels
Meals
Snacks
Tea / coffee
Drinking water
Soft drinks
VAT
Night diving torch
Weights & weightbelts
Standard tanks
Dive master services
Mask and Snorkel
Full-foot fins
Towels
Soap & Shampoo
Luggage storage
Not Included In The Price
Dive equipment
National park fees
Dive computer
Alcoholic drinks
Dive insurance
Larger tanks
Nitrox
Tips / Gratuities
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Itinerary
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New from October 2023-2024 Manta Queen 5's itineraries are back to the North Andaman. This is a 3D/3N trip starting in the evening and ending in the late afternoon, three days later.
Be careful, because some other websites show the trips to be 4D/3N. Although they do span four calendar dates, the boat sets sail in the evening and returns in the afternoon. Therefore, the trips are less than 72 hours long.
Some other websites might also be showing the itinerary as Phi Phi, Racha Islands and Phuket, but the boat has a new itinerary. Details are listed below.
The itineraries below are the most-common for each trip, but these can sometimes be changed for a number of reasons. Small changes are made due to weather & sea conditions, special marine life sightings, overcrowded dive sites, local-authorities' instructions, and the needs & requests of the paying guests. The safety & comfort of all guests is most important at all times.
VHF radio, emergency oxygen unit, life raft, life jackets/rings, first-aid kit, satellite phones.
Courses
There is a selection of PADI diving courses available on Manta Queen 5, including Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) & AOWC.
Courses
Courses
Prices
Adventure Deep (30m.)
46
USD
Deep Specialty
216
USD
SSI Advanced Adventurer
Including: Use of computer
247
USD
Nitrox
Including: Use of computer & all Nitrox fills
262
USD
Transfer details
Manta Queen 5 uses minivans to collect divers from around Phuket & Khao Lak. Each minivan has a pre-booked route at set times and guests' names.
At the end of the MQ5 cruise, everyone is transferred to Phuket and/or Khao Lak hotels for free.
Guests who are unable to meet the scheduled pick ups or would like private transportation are welcome to contact us to arrange a private taxi at the most competitive rates.
We usually reply within 2 hours (please check your email & spam)
Step 3:
We can reserve your space(s) commitment-free for up to one week
Step 4:
Deposits to book are usually paid using any card, PayPal or bank transfer
MV Manta Queen 5 Reviews
Read real reviews from people who have dived with
MV Manta Queen 5
Benoit
Nationality: Belgian
Dived: 12 February 2025
Boat rating: 9/10
Great diving experience. 3 nights on board - 3 days of fabulous diving. Giving all the flavours of Thai diving in a short and interesting package. The boat manager Bert is a perfect host, bringing all people together around the diving virus. Best liveaboard by far.
Taru
Nationality: Finnish
Dived: 25 December 2024
Boat rating: 9/10
Nice and well organised diving trip on my perspective. My pick up was arranged from Radassada pier at 2pm (later than normally), and still we needed to wait 1h at airport for other passengers and ~1 hour at dive shop before departing to the boat. So I’m not sure why there originally was an issue for my later pick up, but I’m happy it was able to arrange.
Manta Queen 5 itself was really good experience and diving super! Th
e gear were high quality, dive sites were well chosen and briefing for dives were clear. Dive groups were good size and guides kept us safe - although the dives were a bit cut short.
The Thai staff were super friendly and helpful. Food was mostly good, although vegetarian food didn’t really match expectations.
Altogether a great experience and good time!
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Aga
Nationality: German
Dived: 04 December 2024
Boat rating: 10/10
Everything was 👌🏼
From pick up, check in, acommodation, food, equipment...
The crew is absolutely lovely and the instructors totally know what they are doing. Highly recommend! Thanks a lot 🫶🏻
Mike
Nationality: Swedish
Dived: 28 February 2020
Boat rating: 7/10
The only thing is the rock hard mattress in the cabins. Super unpleasant made the night's a course of survival.
At least not as good as it could be.
Erskine
Nationality: Hong Kongese
Dived: 21 January 2019
Boat rating: 9/10
Professional and friendly staffs, Delicious meal and comfort room.
Ning
Nationality: Thai
Dived: 15 April 2018
Boat rating: 10/10
We always said in this Manta Queen 5 “ How to not get fat in this boat “ ???? was a perfect trip !!!
Nalinpat Apichaikrit
Nationality: Thai
Dived: 12 April 2018
Boat rating: 9/10
It is such a memorable trip. Good food good life. Similan is very impressive. Koh bon is so much beautiful. Hope next time can see big fish...manta ray, whale sharks
Marko
Nationality: Slovenian
Dived: 11 November 2017
Boat rating: 10/10
Trip was perfect, good company, awesome food&boat stuff and great dive masters! Would love to do it again :)
Theresa
Nationality: Swiss
Dived: 27 February 2017
Boat rating: 10/10
Very well organised scuba diving boat trip. The instructors are fun and professional, and the staff is friendly and obliging. The food is fantastic, you have to watch out not to gain a few pounds. The underwater fauna and flora is amazing and the visibility was great. Highlight: the Boonsung wreck! I would definitely recommend the trip to others.
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Divers of all levels of experience and certification are welcome and will enjoy the trips. But anyone who is not yet certified to 30 metres can choose between the Adventure Deep single dive or the Advanced Course (5 dives). There is a wide range of other courses available, all taught by qualified and experienced instructors.
