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Mandarin Queen 9

Mandarin Queen 9 is advertised for overnight dive or charter trips in Thailand. Published capacity: 26 guests in 13 cabins.

Thailand

Published operator: Phuket Dive Center

Marketed for bookings

Length
37.5 m
Guests
26
Cabins
13
Built
2023

Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Mandarin Queen 9 — vessel photograph
Vessel photograph · Image source

Published specifications

Vessel type
Dive liveaboard
Published status
Marketed for bookings
Length
37.5 m [1]
Beam
8.08 m [1]
Guests
26 [1]
Guest cabins
13 [1]
Year built
2023 [1]
Refit
2024 [1]
Nitrox
Free Nitrox

Contact and booking links

Links lead to third-party operators or agents. This directory does not confirm departures or accept bookings.

On board

  • Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
  • Naturalist Guide
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Camera Station
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Naturalist Itineraries
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • TV in cabins
  • Observation Deck
  • Hair Dryer in Cabin
  • Available for Charter
  • Local & International Crew
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Outside Showers
  • Leisure Deck
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar

Diving facilities

  • Nitrox available
  • Free Nitrox
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving
  • Sidemount Diving

Published safety equipment

  • Radar
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Fishfinder
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • Engine room CCTV
  • Crew trained in first aid
  • Emergency flares

Source-linked research

The published details below include historical records and conflicting claims, with their original sources retained.

Published research for Mandarin Queen 9
DetailPublished information and source
Listed supplier / operatorPhuket Dive Center [1]
Year built2023 [1]
Year renovated2024 [1]
Length37.5 meters [1]
Beam8.08 meters [1]
Top speed14 knots [1]
Cruising speed8-11 knots [1]
Engines2x Cummins 600HP [1]
Max guests26 [1]
Number of cabins13 [1]
Number of bathrooms15 [1]
Tenders2 [1]
Water capacity15000 liters [1]
Fuel capacity15000 liters [1]
Freshwater maker15000 liters [1]
AmenitiesJacuzzi / Hot Tub; Naturalist Guide; En-Suite bathrooms; Aircon Cabins; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly; Warm Water Showers; Air Conditioned saloon; Sun Deck; Camera Station; Seaview Cabins; Naturalist Itineraries; Non-Smoking Rooms; Custom built for diving; Charging stations; Indoor Saloon; Outdoor Dining; Audio & video entertainment; TV in cabins; Observation Deck; Hair Dryer in Cabin; Available for Charter; Local & International Crew; Separate Rinse for u/w Camera; Outside Showers; Leisure Deck; Daily housekeeping; Bar [1]
Diving facilitiesNitrox available; Free Nitrox; DIN Adaptors; Rinse Hoses; Dive deck; Tenders for diving; Sidemount Diving [1]
Safety/navigation equipmentRadar; Depth Sounder; GPS; Radio VHF/DSC/SSB; E.P.I.R.B. Distress System; Emergency Rafts; Life Vests; Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers; Oxygen; First Aid Kits; Fishfinder; Satellite & mobile phones; Bilge pump alarm; Search light; Engine room CCTV; Crew trained in first aid; Emergency flares [1]
Food and drink optionsFine Cuisine; Vegan Options; Vegetarian Options; Free Soft Drinks; Beer available; Welcome Cocktails; Snacks All Day; Buffet style; Western Food; Local Food [1]
Advertised itinerary examplesNorth Andaman (Thap Lamu - Thap Lamu) [1]
Example dated fareEUR 892 advertised for 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-11 (P5D); listing snapshot 2026-10-17, availability and inclusions need reconfirmation. [1]
Vessel photographExterior photograph shows both Mandarin Queen 9 branding and MV Jovanna bow name. Exact listing gallery URL retains (MDQ9), fixing the broken Open Graph URL. [1]
Operator addressเลขที่ 3 หมู่ 8 Chao Fah Tawan Tok Rd, Chalong,, Mueang Phuket, 83130, Phuket, Thailand [2]
Operator contact pagehttps://phuketdivecenter.com/contact [2]
Operator emailbooking@phuketdivecenter.com [2]
Operator emailinfo@phuketdivecenter.com [2]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/phuketdivecenter/ [2]
Operator instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/Phuketdivecenter/ [2]
Operator phone+66(0)826496665 [2]
Operator websitehttps://phuketdivecenter.com/ [3]
Operator whatsapp+66826496665 [2]

Sources

  1. Mandarin Queen 9 — vessel specifications and booking listingbooking · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. Phuket Dive Center — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  3. Phuket Dive Center — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18