MV Queen Scuba Features and Layouts
The MV Queen Scuba is a 28m (92ft) vessel completed in 2003. She
was built to be one of the more comfortable boats plying the Andaman
Sea, and she has succeeded in that goal. One of the best things
about this boat is the fact that she can take up to 21 guests--so
those of you who like to travel in a fairly large group have other
options now.
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Master Cabin |
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VIP Cabin |
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Twin-double |
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Interior Saloon |
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Outdoor Dining Area |
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Large Dive deck |
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The boat is undergoing a slight redesign at this time, after one-year
of operating in the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock. She has
one master cabin and five "VIP" or deluxe cabins. These cabins
offer double-bed accommodation for you traveling couples out there.
She also has three cabins with single beds down below; two of them
are for two people, and one is a triple. The cabins are priced
according to comfort level-lower for the below deck cabins, slightly
higher for the VIP cabins, and highest for the master. The highest
comfort comes with a price as on most boats. Please click here
for prices and schedules.
The choices, the choices
The Master cabin is the nicest room on the boat, of course, and
the owner's claim the nicest in all of Southeast Asia. That's pretty
tall claim, but the fact of the matter is that you can't get much
better as far as comfort goes. First come, first served! This cabin
has a large king-sized bed, a large well-appointed ensuite bathroom
with hot water, a DVD entertainment system with movies, a complimentary
fruit basket, air conditioning, and panoramic ocean views.
The five VIP cabins all have a large double bed, a large ensuite
bathroom with hot water, air conditioning, a complimentary fruit
basket, and ocean views.
For you single gentlemen or ladies, the standard cabins are located
below deck, but are still light and airy. They also feature ensuite
facilities with hot water and air conditioning. One of the cabins
take two persons, one of them takes three guests, and one of them takes four guests (perfect for a family). Please click here
for prices and schedules. She takes a total of 21 persons on board.
Interior charm
The interior saloon is large enough to seat everyone on the boat,
including crew, and features a DVD entertainment system and comfortable
benches and low tables to sit and enjoy a drink. Most meals are served in the covered deck area just to the rear
of the saloon. She has wooden tables and comfortable chairs where
you'll enjoy your meal with three other guests. Meals are served
buffet style, with fresh breads, fruit, and wonderful Thai and
Western dishes served up by the fabulous chef.
Dive deck and gear area
Going down the stairs from the top deck you'll be on the cabin
deck and this is where most of your time will be spent--gearing
up for diving, the reason we're here. The dive deck is spacious
and well designed. No moving tanks around, all tanks are filled
at their stations or the crew will handle the lifting. Put your
gear together and forget about it. Two dinghies will transfer you
to the dive sites, or we'll jump off the mother ship. All pick-ups
are done from the dinghies for your convenience. Since many
of the dives are drift dives, this system is pretty common practice
around here.
Divemaster or instructor staff on the boat do dive briefings.
They are thorough and interesting, and will help you to have more
fun underwater and to help you understand what you're seeing. All
dives are guided if you choose; there is always a divemaster available
for you if you want one. If you don't, that's OK too, just dive
with a buddy. If you are traveling alone, we'll hook you up with
a buddy.
More than just warm air
The Queen Scuba realizes that Nitrox is the future of diving,
here today, so full Enriched Air or Nitrox services are offered
on board. And, for those of you not yet Nitrox certified, we offer
these courses for your convenience. There are many options from
a two-dive full certification in Nitrox to introductory dives for
those not sure if they will like it or not. Of course there is
plenty of normal air available as well.
Electronics and communication
The boat is outfitted with the latest in electronic marine equipment
including GPS and radar for safety and ease of navigation. We have
VHF radios, and mobile telephone communications equipment. For
more information, see "Specs".
Great itinerary
The Queen Scuba will be doing the standard four-day/ four-night
trips, visiting all the best sites in Thailand's Andaman Sea. She
will dive in the nine fabulous Similan Islands, as well as Ko Bon, Ko Tachai, and Richelieu Rock. For more details, see the itinerary link.
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