Manta Queen 3

The Manta Queen 3 cruises the waters of Thailand's North Andaman, carrying divers and snorkellers alike to a run of celebrated sites. Itineraries reach Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Koh Lipe, take in well-known reefs around Phi Phi, and push north to the Similan and Surin Marine Parks, calling at Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and the legendary Richelieu Rock along the way.

Marine life & diving

This is a region of granite boulders, caverns and arches fringed by white sand, with reefs alive with colourful schools of fish. Divers watch for Whale Sharks and Manta Rays, Napoleon Wrasse and passing pelagics, along with photogenic critters like ghost pipefish, sea moths, frogfish, ribbon eels and countless nudibranchs. Nitrox is available, and a shaded dive deck with tenders keeps every descent easy.

At 36m with a 7m beam, the boat welcomes up to 28 guests across 12 cabins and 7 bathrooms. Aircon, sea-view cabins, warm-water showers, an air-conditioned saloon, a dedicated camera station and a sun deck round out life aboard.