The Dolphin Queen Liveaboard will suit those wanting a lower price Similan Islands trip. If you're backpacking or on a tight budget, this could be the one for you. Despite being a low price, Dolphin Queen is professionally run with friendly staff, good food and of course great diving. There are several cabin types to choose from, all with aircon. Bathrooms are shared. It's a no frills boat that attracts a younger crowd looking for a cheap, fun trip.

Length : 24 metres / 79 foot
Beam : 6 metres / 18 foot
Cruise : 10 knots
Divers : 24

The main deck has 8 cabins - two double and four quad bunk, all air conditioned. There are 2 larger cabins with double beds on the upper deck. In all, Dolphin Queen will take up to 24 guests.

The upper deck is where you can find the wheelhouse at the bow. At the stern is the eating area. Here you can help yourself with coffee, tea, water, electrolyte drinks and fruits which are always on the table. Breakfast is European style with toast, omelets, fried eggs, sausages, corn flakes, muesli and fruits. Lunch and Dinner are served buffet style with Thai food. You will find a TV so any videos made on the trip can be reviewed, or watch a movie. There is also a stereo so you can relax with some of your favourite music.

On the main deck at the stern is the dive platform which has plenty of room to store and prepare your gear. The Dolphin Queen has 3 boat crew, who are there to help you gear up and help with your entry and exit. There are 3 toilets with showers plus 2 showers on the dive deck. The galley is also located on the main deck. Your onboard food is prepared by the cook and her assistant who can cater for special needs.

Cabin and Bathroom Facilities.

There are 4 Standard quad bunk bed cabins and 2 Double bed cabins on the main deck. The are also 2 Deluxe double bed cabins on the upper deck.

• Air conditioning
• Windows
• Bedding
• Mirror
• Cabinet and shelves
• Mains outlet 220 Volts AC

Facilities and Food
Crew comprises:

• 6 Divemasters
• Captain
• 2 Cooks
• Engineer
• Masseuse
• 3 Deck hands

• Motorised dive dinghy
• Dive deck with showers, toilets and rinse tank
• Camera table and rinse tank
• Video, DVD movies music system & CD burner in open-air dining and social area
• Dive magazines, Fish ID books & games
• Sundeck with sun mattresses and hammocks

Meals are served buffet style in the open air diving area on the upper deck, cooled by gentle sea breezes. The menu consists both of European dishes as well as select local Thai delicacies. The short length of trip means the ingredients are always fresh and there is a ready supply of tropical fruits for all to enjoy.

• Thai main meal dishes and continental breakfast.
• Buffet-style service on upper deck - choose from 4 main dishes at dinner time.
• Vegetarian requirements can be catered for. Please send prior notice for us to arrange this.
• The dining service begins on the first evening of the cruise with dinner.
• Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks, drinking water, fruits, candy bars and biscuits are provided free of charge.
• 3 x Deck Hand
• Wine and beer are available for purchase.

• Built in year 1999, refitted in 2008
• Size — 24m x 5.5m
• Top speed — 11 knots
• Cruising speed — 10 knots
• 2 x 315 HP Hino 6 cylinder engines
• 2 x 25KW Hino generators
• 2 x Bauer Mariner II scuba tank compressors
• 12 litre aluminium tanks with international fittings. DIN adapters provided free of charge.
• Electricity 220 & 24/12V; 24 hours per day
• Water capacity — 12,000 litres
• Fuel capacity — 4,000 litres
• Environmental waste storage tank

• 2 Life rafts
• 40 HP Yamaha dinghy
• CB and ship to shore radio
• Global positioning system (GPS)
• Sounder
• Mobile telephone
• Medic first aid box
• Oxygen
• Searchlight
• Life jackets
• Fire detectors
• Fire extinguishers
• Customer dive insurance is not included

Boat Layout