Mandarin Queen 9
Liveaboard · Thailand
Unveiling Thailand's underwater treasures with comfort and style.
About This Vessel
Embark on an unforgettable underwater journey through Thailand's Andaman Sea aboard the Mandarin Queen 9, a luxurious liveaboard designed for discerning divers. Thailand's Andaman Sea is a diver's paradise, a realm of vibrant coral gardens, dramatic rock formations, and an astonishing diversity of marine life. From the iconic Similan and Surin Islands to the legendary Richelieu Rock, this region …
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Onboard Amenities
Dining & Beverages
Dining aboard the Mandarin Queen 9 is a delightful culinary journey, with four generous buffet-style meals served daily. The menu is a carefully curated blend of authentic Thai delicacies and popular Western dishes, ensuring a diverse and satisfying experience for all palates. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are used to create flavorful and wholesome meals. Beyond the main meals, guests can enjoy a continuous supply of complimentary snacks, fresh fruits, tea, coffee, and drinking water throughout the day. Special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian and vegan meals, are happily accommodated upon prior request, demonstrating the crew's commitment to personalized service and guest satisfaction.
Dive Equipment & Setup
Dive Area & Sites
The Andaman Sea is renowned for its exceptional dive sites, offering diverse underwater landscapes from dramatic pinnacles to gentle coral slopes. Visibility is generally excellent, often exceeding 20-30 meters, and water temperatures are consistently warm, typically ranging from 27-30°C. The Mandarin Queen 9 explores both the Northern Andaman (Similan Islands, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock) and Southern Andaman (Koh Haa, Hin Muang, Hin Daeng, Phi Phi Islands), each offering unique marine encounters. Expect to encounter a rich tapestry of marine life, including various species of reef sharks, leopard sharks, manta rays, and occasionally whale sharks at sites like Richelieu Rock. Macro enthusiasts will delight in finding seahorses, frogfish, and an abundance of colorful nudibranchs. The vibrant hard and soft coral reefs teem with schools of fusiliers, snappers, and barracudas, creating spectacular underwater panoramas. Night dives are also offered, revealing a different cast of nocturnal creatures and behaviors.
Important Information
What's Included
VAT · Port fees
Not Included & Local Fees
National Park Fees (120-2,300 THB per Trip) · Alcoholic beverages
Airport Transfers
Return airport transfers and hotel transfers are included in the trip price. Guests will be transferred to and from the vessel at Thap Lamu.
Insurance Recommendation
We strongly recommend all guests to purchase comprehensive dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance before departure. Dive accident insurance covers medical treatment, hyperbaric chamber costs, and emergency evacuation in the event of a diving incident. Trip cancellation insurance protects your financial investment — not only if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to personal illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, but also if the trip is postponed or cancelled by the operator due to severe weather, technical issues, or other operational reasons. In the unlikely event of operator insolvency, cancellation insurance can also help recover your payments. Please ensure your policies are valid for the entire duration of your trip and cover the planned activities.
Rental Gear
Nitrox Course: 8,500 THB per Trip · Private Dive Guide: 8,000 THB per Trip
Accommodation
Master Upper Deck Cabin
Queen • Upper Deck
Discover the comfort of this master cabin, ideally situated on the upper deck, offering a queen-size bed for a truly restful experience. Guests will appreciate the convenience of a private en-suite bathroom and personalized air conditioning. Each cabin is thoughtfully equipped with a television, a wardrobe, life vests, bottled water, a water heater, toiletries, towels, and a hair dryer, all complemented by stunning sea views.
Twin Upper Front Deck Cabin
Twin • Upper Deck (Front)
This cabin, located on the main deck, features two comfortable single beds and includes a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy ocean views from this accommodation. Each cabin is thoughtfully equipped with a television, a wardrobe for storage, and essential safety gear like life vests. For your convenience, bottled water, an electric kettle, toiletries, fresh towels, and a hairdryer are also provided.
Twin Upper Deck Cabin
Twin • Upper Deck
Situated on the main deck, this cabin features two single beds and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a beautiful sea view. Each cabin is thoughtfully equipped with a television, a wardrobe, life vests, bottled water, a water heater, essential toiletries, fresh towels, and a hair dryer for your convenience.
Master Lower Deck Cabin
Queen • Lower Deck
Discover comfort in this master cabin, situated on the lower deck, featuring a queen-sized bed and its own private bathroom. Each cabin is thoughtfully equipped with a television, a wardrobe, life vests, bottled water, an instant water heater, toiletries, towels, and a hair dryer for your convenience.
Twin Lower Deck Cabin
Twin • Lower Deck
Discover comfort in this twin cabin, situated on the lower deck, featuring two cozy single beds and a private en-suite bathroom. Each cabin is thoughtfully equipped with a television for your entertainment, a wardrobe for your belongings, and essential safety life vests. You'll also find bottled water, a water heater, complimentary toiletries, fresh towels, and a hair dryer for your convenience.
Booking & Travel FAQ
How does the booking process work?
Select a cabin and departure on Mandarin Queen 9, and we send a real-time inquiry to the operator. After availability is confirmed, you receive a booking confirmation by email and secure your spot with a deposit.
When do I need to pay?
A deposit (usually 25-35%) is due upon confirmation. The remaining balance is typically due 4-8 weeks before departure, depending on the operator.
What documents will I receive?
After your final payment, you'll receive a travel voucher with meeting point, embarkation time, airport transfer details, packing tips, and your full itinerary.
How do I get to the boat?
Most liveaboards depart from a designated marina. Many operators offer airport pickup and transfers — details are in your voucher. We recommend arriving one day before departure.
What certifications do I need?
A valid dive certification (e.g. PADI Open Water), dive insurance, and a valid passport. Some destinations require additional permits or visas — we inform you during booking.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Cancellation terms vary by operator and are in your confirmation. Generally, the earlier you cancel the higher the refund. Changes depend on availability — contact us as soon as possible.
Vessel Technical Overview
Vessel Specifications
Navigation & Safety Systems
What guests say online
How is this overall rating calculated?
The headline score is the simple average of the category scores shown below (Boat, Crew, Value, Diving, Dive sites, etc.), each weighted equally. The review count reflects how many source reviews back the underlying analysis. When no category breakdown is available for a vessel, the headline falls back to the guest-weighted average across source platforms.
This vessel is widely praised for providing an outstanding and luxurious liveaboard experience, often described as a floating 5-star hotel. Guests highlight the modern facilities, comfortable diving, and overall excellent service.
- +Outstanding experience, run to perfection
- +Amazing boat, incredible staff
- +Awesome food, great food, food and beverage services were great
- +Modern, spacious, stable, and less affected by waves
Based on approximately 18 reviews. Aggregated rating based on reviews from multiple independent dive travel and operator platforms as well as on ratings from our customers. Public statements from diving forums and community platforms may also be incorporated as text into the highlighted praises and critiques. Ratings are independently calculated and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the source platforms.
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