Deep Andaman Queen

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Deep Andaman Queen at anchor in the turquoise Andaman Sea

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30.5 m · 23 guests · 10 cabins

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Deep Andaman Queen is a 30-metre Thai liveaboard based in Phuket, built in 2008 and completely rebuilt in 2019. She has been working the Andaman Sea for over twenty years and remains one of the few vessels in the region that runs not only to the Similans but further north as well — into Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago.

Ten cabins take up to 23 guests. The lower deck holds the budget Andaman cabins: a quad, a triple and a twin with bunk beds and portholes. The main deck has cabins with windows on the hull side: two Twin Ocean Front, three Deluxe Ocean Front with a queen-size bed and two master cabins forward with a king-size bed, a TV and a minibar. Every cabin has its own bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning, a hair dryer, charging sockets and fresh towels.

The vessel’s pride is the dive platform aft — one of the largest in Southeast Asia: a two-level kitting-up area, a separate entry and exit platform, two ladders, two freshwater showers and two rinse tubs for cameras, computers and torches. Total deck area is 190 m². The saloon is air conditioned, with sofas, a library, a screen and a camera station; dining is al fresco on the upper deck, where there is also a large sun deck with loungers. Food is Thai and Western, served buffet style, with barbecues on deck in the evenings.

Nitrox is available on board but is charged separately — THB 350 per tank. Similan and Surin national marine park fees and Myanmar permits are not included in the fare and are paid on top. Open Water divers are asked to upgrade to Advanced Open Water on board or to take a private guide — currents on these routes can be strong.

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Yacht Specifications

Length

30.5 m

Beam

7 m

Year Built

2008

Capacity

23 guests

Cabins

10

Speed

9.5 knots (max 12)

Engine

2 × 420 hp

Refit

2019

Bathrooms

11

Tender

2

Water capacity

20,000 l

Fuel capacity

15,000 l

Freshwater maker

20,000 l/day

On Board

Huge two-level dive platform
En-suite bathrooms in every cabin
Air conditioning in cabins
Sea-view cabins
Non-smoking cabins
Air conditioned saloon
Outdoor dining area
Sun deck with loungers
Shaded lounge area
Bar
TV in the saloon and master cabins
Audio and video entertainment
Library
Camera station and charging points
Warm water showers
Outside showers
Daily housekeeping
Snorkelling equipment
Suitable for non-certified snorkellers
Nitrox for an extra charge
Local and international crew
Crew speaks English and Thai
Available for charter

Diving on board

Two-level dive platform — one of the largest in Southeast Asia
Separate entry and exit platform with two ladders
Two freshwater showers on the platform
Two rinse tubs for cameras, computers and torches
Shaded kitting-up area
DIN adaptors
Rinse hoses
12 l aluminium tanks, weights and weight belt included
Nitrox for an extra charge — THB 350 per tank
Night dives for an extra charge — THB 2,000
Up to 4 dives a day

Open Water divers are asked to upgrade to Advanced Open Water on board (THB 10,000) or to pay for a private guide for the whole trip — currents around the Similans and in Myanmar can be strong. If you have not dived for over a year or have fewer than 20 dives logged, a refresher is recommended. Cameras are allowed on dives once you have 40 logged dives. Gear can be rented on board and is paid in cash on the boat: full set THB 700 a day, dive computer THB 500, 15 l tank THB 400.

Food and drinks

Full board — breakfast, lunch and dinner
Buffet style
Thai and Western cuisine
Outdoor dining area
Barbecue on deck
Fresh fruit and snacks all day
Drinking water, tea and coffee included
Soft drinks included
Yoghurt
Vegetarian and vegan options
Welcome cocktails
Beer and wine for an extra charge

Special dietary requirements — allergies, religious restrictions — are best flagged at the time of booking.

Navigation and safety

Radar
Depth sounder
GPS
VHF/DSC/SSB radio
E.P.I.R.B. distress system
Emergency life rafts
Life vests
Fire alarm and extinguishers
Oxygen on board
First aid kits
Fish finder
Satellite and mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Cabins

· 1 cabin

Quad

Beds: 2 bunk beds — 4 single berths

The most affordable cabin on board, on the lower deck. Its shape follows the lines of the hull, which gives more space and light inside. Four single beds, individually controlled air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, hair dryer and towels.

Up to 4 guests Suitable for solo travellers sharing Mixed gender Individually controlled air conditioning En-suite bathroom

· 1 cabin

Triple

Beds: 1 single and 1 bunk bed — 3 berths

A three-berth cabin on the lower deck with hanging space for each guest. Three single beds, individually controlled air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, hair dryer and towels.

Up to 3 guests Suitable for solo travellers sharing Mixed gender Individually controlled air conditioning En-suite bathroom

· 1 cabin

Twin

Beds: 2 single beds in a bunk

A standard twin cabin on the lower deck with a bunk bed. Individually controlled air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, hair dryer and towels.

Up to 2 guests Suitable for solo travellers sharing Individually controlled air conditioning En-suite bathroom

· 2 cabins

Twin

Beds: 2 single beds in a bunk

Main deck cabins looking out over the sea. A sturdy bunk set-up, individually controlled air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, hair dryer and towels.

Up to 2 guests Sea view window Suitable for solo travellers Individually controlled air conditioning En-suite bathroom

· 3 cabins

Double

Beds: 1 queen-size bed

Deluxe cabins on the main deck with a sea view window and a queen-size bed. Individually controlled air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, hair dryer and towels.

Up to 2 guests Private cabin for two Sea view window Queen-size bed Individually controlled air conditioning En-suite bathroom

· 2 cabins

Double

Beds: 1 king-size bed

The largest cabins on board, forward on the main deck with a panoramic ocean view. King-size bed, TV, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, hair dryer and towels.

Up to 2 guests Private cabin for two Forward of the boat, ocean view King-size bed TV and minibar Individually controlled air conditioning En-suite bathroom

Schedule & Pricing

Similans, Surin and Richelieu Rock

The classic Andaman route out of Thap Lamu near Khao Lak: the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and Surin, with the Boonsung wreck on the way back. Up to four dives a day, including a night dive in Honeymoon Bay off Island No. 4. Granite pinnacles, coral gardens and soft corals; at Richelieu Rock whale sharks and mantas are most often seen from February to April. Suitable for beginners and experienced divers alike. Trips run from 3 to 6 nights; some depart from Ranong after a Myanmar leg and finish in Thap Lamu.

October 2026
3 departures
November 2026
3 departures

Similans, Surin and Myanmar (Thap Lamu — Ranong)

Nine nights and 28 dives — the longest trip the boat runs. The first three days cover Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Surin and Richelieu Rock, then it is across to Kawthaung, Thai and Burmese immigration and an overnight crossing north. Six days follow in the Mergui Archipelago: Shark Cave, Submarine, Square Rock, Black Rock, North and South Twin, the Burma Banks, Sea Fan Forest, Western Rocky and Northern Rocky. It closes with snorkelling at Cockscomb Island and a beach stop at Horseshoe Island, finishing in Ranong. These sites are rarely visited and currents can be strong — a route for confident divers.

October 2026
1 departure
January 2027
1 departure

Myanmar — Mergui Archipelago (Ranong — Ranong)

Six nights and 19 dives covering the Myanmar part only, out of Ranong and back. The Mergui Archipelago only opened to divers in the late 1990s and most of its sites still see very few visitors. The programme takes in Black Rock with its mantas and grey reef sharks, Western Rocky with its long swim-through tunnel, Shark Cave, North and South Twin and the remote Burma Banks. Plenty of big pelagics and excellent macro. Separate Myanmar permits and immigration fees apply.

November 2026
1 departure
January 2027
1 departure

Prices and availability can change. Get in touch and we'll confirm current dates and pricing.

Included in Price

Cabin accommodation
Full board — breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinking water, soft drinks, tea and coffee
Fresh fruit and snacks
Welcome cocktails
12 l aluminium tanks, weights and weight belt
Professional dive guide
Naturalist guide and snorkelling guide
Snorkelling equipment
Land excursions
Cabin, deck and beach towels
Shampoo, shower gel and hair dryer
VAT and environment tax
Transfer from the meeting point at Phuket airport and from Khao Lak hotels — for trips out of Thap Lamu
Transfer from the meeting point in Ranong — for trips out of Ranong

Not Included

National marine park and port fees
Myanmar permits and immigration fees
Personal insurance
Alcohol and cigarettes
Equipment rental
Dive computer and torch
Nitrox
15 l tanks
PADI courses
Transfers outside Phuket and outside listed times

Required extras

National marine park fee — Similans, 3–4 nights — THB 2,300 (~$72)
National marine park fee — Similans, 5 nights — THB 2,500 (~$80)
National marine park fee — Similans and south, 9 nights — THB 5,800 (~$182)
Permits and immigration fees — Similans + Myanmar route, 9 nights — ~$355
Permits and immigration fees — Myanmar route, 6 nights — ~$280
Fuel surcharge — THB 1,400–1,900 per trip
Advanced Open Water upgrade — required for Open Water divers (or a private guide for the whole trip) — THB 10,000

Optional extras

Crew gratuities
Alcoholic drinks — beer / wine — THB 100 / THB 1,200
Nitrox — THB 350 per tank, THB 3,000–7,500 per trip
Night dive — THB 2,000
Enriched Air Nitrox course — THB 10,000
Dive courses — Adventure Diver, Advanced Open Water, Deep Diver, underwater photography — THB 2,000–10,000
Private dive guide — THB 9,000–27,000 per trip
Full equipment set rental — THB 700 a day, THB 2,100–6,300 per trip
Dive computer rental — THB 500 a day
15 l tank — THB 400 a day
Snorkelling gear — THB 150 a day
Single occupancy of a Twin, Deluxe or Master cabin — two berths payable, the second at 10% off

Extras are shown per person and are paid on board.

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