Queen Scuba
The MV Queen Scuba is definitely the liveaboard for you if you like bigger and better. Completed in 2003, she was designed to to be one of the largest and most comfortable steel-hulled liveaboard diving vessels cruising the Indonesian and Thai waters.
At 28 meters (92ft.) long and 6.5 meters (20 ft.) wide she accommodates a maximum of 21 guests in nine air conditioned, en-suite cabins. She has one master cabin, and five “VIP” or deluxe cabins which are extremely well appointed and offer double / twin bed accommodation for couples or singles. There are also three cabins with single beds on the lower deck; one of them is for two people, one is for three people, and one is for four people.
The cabins are priced according to comfort level and size. Queen Scuba has several cabin types – Standard bunk (on the lower deck), VIP and Master. All cabins have private bathrooms with hot water, and are all air-conditioned. There is one twin, one triple and one quad bunk cabin. 3 of the VIP cabins are double bed, making this a great boat for couples – many Similan liveaboards have only twin beds. The other 2 VIP cabins are twin bed. The queen size Master cabin is one of the largest on any liveaboard. The Master and VIP cabins are on the main deck, with ocean view windows. The Master cabin includes private TV and DVD. The Queen Scuba is an exceptional liveaboard for couples or divers traveling in large groups.
Queen Scuba Entertainment, Dining, and Common Areas
The Saloon is a large air conditioned area which is appointed in asian hard woods, is large enough to seat everyone on the boat, comes complete with a wide-screen television, DVD entertainment system, a selection of all the newest movies, and a full color big screen modern global positioning system to keep track of your location.
This area is a favorite place to cool off between dives, enjoy some fresh tropical fruit, or relax with an evening glass of wine or cocktail.
Most meals are served in the shaded deck area just to the rear of the saloon. This area has asian hard wood tables and comfortable chairs where you’ll enjoy the spectacular view and a sea breeze while dining on delicious Western food, Thai cuisine, and fresh breads served buffet style. There will be complimentary snacks, fresh fruits, cakes, tea, coffee and soft drinks served throughout the day. The food is exceptional so eat as much as you like.
There is a wonderfully large area on the upper most deck for relaxing in the sun or star gazing in the evenings. This is a great place to just sit back and relax.
Queen Scuba – A Dive Deck Like No Other
The dive deck is spacious and well designed with air fills done for you after every dive. Put your gear together at the beginning of the trip and forget about it. Two dinghies will transfer you to the dive sites, or you will giant stride off of the large dive deck. All pick-ups are done from the dinghies for your convenience. Since many of the dives are drift dives, this system works well for liveaboard diving the Similan Islands. There is always a dive master available if you choose, or you can dive independently with your buddy.
There is a full Enriched Air Nitrox station on board for those of you who are certified Nitrox divers. For those of you not yet Nitrox certified, courses are available during the trip for your convenience.
For your safety the Queen Scuba is more strict about PADI diving requirements than many other liveaboards. Only Open Water divers with logged deep or night dive experience will be able to participate in these dives. However, you can take advantage of the instructors on board and do a PADI Advanced Open Water course while on the trip and dive at your leisure.
MV Queen Scuba is a 28-meters long and just over 7-meters wide, twin-engine steel hull motor boat, with the highest safety standards on board.
MV Queen Scuba was established in the year 2003, she operates in the Andaman Sea for Similan islands from October to May providing the best diving in Thailand with a comfortable capacity of 21 guests. From June to October 2010 onward, she operates inIndonesia, Bali, Komodo islands.
MV Queen Scuba offers our guests one of the largest dive platforms in the South East Asia; this is the pride and joy of our boat. It consists of a very wide and spacious kitting-up area on two levels, a separate entry/exit platform, 2 exit ladders with 2 fresh water showers to rinse yourself or your equipment after your dives. You will also find 2 large buckets with fresh water for rinsing cameras, dive computers and torches.
MV Queen Scuba has a fill in place air station with 2 compressors. After each dive, we will refill your cylinder at your station without removing your gear so there is no unnecessary moving around. You just put all your equipment together on the first day, and for the rest of the trip relax and remember Dive, Diving, Liveaboard.
MV Queen Scuba also carries a Nitrox membrane system onboard; we can fill cylinders with a mixture up to 32% Oxygen. Our Professional PADI Dive Staffs are certified gas blenders to ensure your safety!
If you are not certified as aNitrox Diver, we are happy to answer any questions or help explain the benefits of this kind of diving. MV Queen Scuba is a PADI Dive Center that offers the Enriched Air (Nitrox)Diver course, Advanced Open Water course and many specialties.
With our MV Queen Scuba, you do not have to worry about long surface swims. Our experienced Similan dive team, Captain, and dive boat crew will ensure you are picked up safely and quickly by one of our two dinghies or by the big boat. Once safely back on the boat the crew will assist you with equipment, and offer you a cool drink. After each dive, you will have the chance to relax and enjoy some delicious food and continue with the schedule of Dive, Eat, and Sleep.
MV Queen Scuba Liveaboard for Bali-Komodo will give you an unforgettable experience exploration to Komodo Marine Reserve. Diving in every high light location in the north and south of Komodo island, we adapt itinerary of every trip to weather conditions, expectation of the clients and experienced divers. We normally stop at Rinca or Komodo depending on interest and organize trekking in order to see the famous dragons and points of attraction. The trekking lasts 2-2.5 hours and is led by the rangers of the national park.
Queen Scuba has several cabin types – Standard bunk (on the lower deck), VIP and Master. All cabins have private bathrooms with hot water, and are all air-conditioned. There is one twin, one triple and one quad bunk cabin. 3 of the VIP cabins are double bed, making this a great boat for couples – many Similan liveaboards have only twin beds. The other 2 VIP cabins are twin bed. The queen size Master cabin is one of the largest on any liveaboard. The Master and VIP cabins are on the main deck, with ocean view windows. The Master cabin includes private TV and DVD.
Please note that the Queen Scuba is a little more strict about PADI regulations than many liveaboards. Open Water divers with no logged deep or night dive experience will not be allowed to do these dives. But you can take advantage of the instructors on board and do a PADI Advanced Open Water course or Deep/Night “Adventure” dives.
Included in the Queen Scuba Liveaboard price
- Transfers, all meals on board, drinking water, tea, coffee, soft drinks (sodas), towels, tanks, weights, torches for night dives, divemaster service on all dives.
Notes: If you have any special food needs, please let us know in advance.
- Meals are a mix of Thai and European food served buffet style. 3 meals per day plus fruits.
- Tanks are 12 litre aluminium with K (INT) valves. DIN adaptors can be rented.
Not included
- Rental Equipment @ $20/day for a full set. Equipment can be arranged at our office.
- Rental wetsuits are shorty 3mm.
- National Park entry fees payable in cash, in Baht only on board.
- Drinks – Beers are for sale on the boat. Do not drink and dive!
- Advanced Open Water or Nitrox courses (PADI) available on board – ask your tour leader.
- Nitrox available on board at $8 per tank. Special package price for doing all dives with Nitrox.
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