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Mandarin Queen 9

Name: Mandarin Queen 9
Brand: SiamDive
Rating: 9.5 (32 reviews)

Thailand · Liveaboard★ 9.5

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Type: Liveaboard
Built / renovated: 2023
Cabins: 13

Highlights

Video games on board
Hot tub on board

About Mandarin Queen 9

The Mandarin Queen 9 (Jovanna) is a 37.5-meter (123-foot) liveaboard purpose-built for diving, welcoming up to 26 guests across 13 en-suite cabins. Launched in 2023, she cruises the Andaman Sea of Thailand, threading together some of the region's most celebrated dive sites.

Where She Sails

Itineraries roam the North Andaman from the Similan Islands and Koh Bon to Koh Tachai and the Surin Islands, building toward the legendary Richelieu Rock. Framed by soft and hard corals, these waters reward divers with warm-water conditions and richly colourful reefs. Free Nitrox, sidemount options, DIN adaptors and a dedicated dive deck with two tenders keep the diving relaxed and well supported, while a naturalist guide adds depth to every briefing.

Back on board, comfort matches the diving. Seaview, air-conditioned cabins come with warm-water showers and hair dryers, and shared spaces include an indoor saloon, outdoor dining, a sun deck and observation deck, plus a Jacuzzi/hot tub. A camera station with separate rinse, charging points and daily housekeeping round out a boat designed for divers who like their days easy and their evenings comfortable.

Routes & departures

Thap Lamu - Thap Lamu5 nights

1
Day 1
Departure Night 16:00-19:30: Transfer to Thap Lamu Pier. 20:00: Arrival at Mandarin Queen Liveaboard. 20:30: Cabin allocation. 21:00: Boat briefing 21:30: Dinner.
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Day 2
06:30: Morning call. 07:30: Dive briefing. 08:00: Dive 1 (Three trees). 09:00: Breakfast. 11:30: Dive 2 (Christmas Point). 12:30: Lunch. 15:00: Dive 3 (North Point). 16:00: Snack. 19:00: Night dive 4 (Ao Nam Chai). 20:00: Dinner.
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Day 3
06:30: Morning call. 07:30: Dive briefing. 08:00: Dive 5 (Elephant Head Rock). 09:00: Breakfast. 11:30: Dive 6 (Koh Bon). 12:30: Lunch. 15:00: Dive 7 (Tachai Pinnacle). 16:00: Snack. 19:00: Night dive 8 (Tachai Reef). 20:00: Dinner.
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Day 4
06:30: Morning call. 07:30: Dive briefing. 08:00: Dive 9 (Richelieu). 09:00: Breakfast. 11:30: Dive 10 (Richelieu). 12:30: Lunch. 15:00: Dive 11 (Richelieu). 16:00: Snack. 17:30: Sunset dive 12. 20:00: Dinner.
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Day 5
06:30: Morning call. 07:30: Dive briefing. 08:00: Dive 13 (Tachai Pinnacle). 09:00: Breakfast. 11:30: Dive 14 (Koh Bon). 12:30: Lunch. 15:00: Dive 15 (Boonsung Wreck). 16:00: Return to the pier. 19:00: Transfer to your hotel. Ocean life: This itinerary takes you through North Andaman’s top marine sites, where you’ll encounter vibrant soft corals at the Similan Islands, reef sharks and turtles at Surin, manta rays at Koh Bon, and schooling barracuda at Koh Tachai. The highlight is Richelieu Rock—famous for whale sharks, abundant macro life, and dense fish activity. Clear waters, healthy reefs, and diverse marine species make every dive a standout. The last dive will be on the last day of the

What's included

✓ VAT
✓ Environment Tax
✓ Fuel Surcharge
✓ Port Fees
✓ Airport Transfer
✓ Hotel Transfer
✓ Drinking Water
✓ Soft drinks
✓ Tea & Coffee
✓ Welcome Cocktails
✓ Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals)
✓ Snacks
✓ Diving Package
✓ Night Dives
✓ Nitrox
✓ Land Excursions
✓ Naturalist Guide
✓ Snorkel Gear
✓ Snorkeling Guide
✓ Beach Towels
✓ Cabin Towels
✓ Complimentary Toiletries
✓ Deck Towels

Facilities & amenities

Jacuzzi / Hot TubNaturalist GuideEn-Suite bathroomsAircon CabinsNon-Diver (Snorkeler) FriendlyWarm Water ShowersAir Conditioned saloonSun DeckCamera StationSeaview CabinsNaturalist ItinerariesNon-Smoking RoomsCustom built for divingCharging stationsIndoor SaloonOutdoor DiningAudio & video entertainmentTV in cabinsObservation DeckHair Dryer in Cabin