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Manta Queen 8

Manta Queen 8 is advertised for overnight dive or charter trips in Thailand. Published capacity: 24 guests in 12 cabins.

Thailand

Published operator: Khao Lak Scuba Adventures / Manta Queen Fleet [2]

Marketed for bookings

Length
28 m
Guests
24
Cabins
12
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Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Manta Queen 8 — vessel photograph
Vessel photograph · Published vessel image; see source list

Published specifications

Vessel type
Dive liveaboard
Published status
Marketed for bookings
Length
28 m [1]
Beam
7 m [1]
Guests
24 [1]
Guest cabins
12 [1]
Crew
11 [2]
Refit
2017 [1]
Hull
Wood [2]
Nitrox
Nitrox available
Internet
Free Internet [1]

Published ownership

Khao Lak Scuba Adventures [4]

Basis: Individual vessel page explicitly invites booking directly with the Manta Queen fleet owner and identifies Khao Lak Scuba Adventures. Brand-level ownership claim, not the registered legal owner.

As of: Undated page; checked 2026-10-18

Ownership and the advertised operator are separate roles. Historical records remain dated claims.

Contact and booking links

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

On board

  • Free Internet
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Local & International Crew
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Outside Showers
  • Daily housekeeping

Diving facilities

  • Nitrox available
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck

Published safety equipment

  • Radar
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits
  • Fishfinder
  • Satellite & mobile phones
  • Bilge pump alarm
  • Search light
  • 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 Manta Queen 8
DetailPublished information and source
Listed supplier / operatorManta Queen Fleet [1]
Year renovated2017 [1]
Length28m [1]
Beam7m [1]
Max guests24 [1]
Number of cabins12 [1]
Number of bathrooms13 [1]
AmenitiesFree Internet; En-Suite bathrooms; Aircon Cabins; Warm Water Showers; Air Conditioned saloon; Sun Deck; Seaview Cabins; Non-Smoking Rooms; Custom built for diving; Charging stations; Indoor Saloon; Outdoor Dining; Audio & video entertainment; Local & International Crew; Separate Rinse for u/w Camera; Outside Showers; Daily housekeeping [1]
Diving facilitiesNitrox available; Shaded Diving Area; DIN Adaptors; Rinse Hoses; Dive deck [1]
Safety/navigation equipmentRadar; Depth Sounder; GPS; Radio VHF/DSC/SSB; Emergency Rafts; Life Vests; Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers; Oxygen; First Aid Kits; Fishfinder; Satellite & mobile phones; Bilge pump alarm; Search light; Crew trained in first aid; Emergency flares [1]
Food and drink optionsVegan Options; Vegetarian Options; Full-board Option; Snacks All Day; Buffet style; Western Food; Local Food [1]
Advertised itinerary examplesSimilan Islands – Koh Bon – Koh Tachai – Richelieu Rock – Boonsung Wreck (Khao Lak - Khao Lak) [1]
Example dated fareEUR 852 advertised for 2026-11-12 to 2026-11-17 (P6D); listing snapshot 2026-10-17, availability and inclusions need reconfirmation. [1]
Hull materialWood [2]
Crew11 [2]
OperatorKhao Lak Scuba Adventures / Manta Queen Fleet [2]
Operator URLhttps://khaolakscubaadventures.com/liveaboard/boat/manta-queen-8 [2]
Published crew breakdown6 boat crew plus 5 dive staff; normalized total 11. [2]
Conflicting operator dimensionsLegacy fleet page gives 27 x 7 m. [2]
Conflicting newer operator dimensionsSize field gives 30M / 5M, while older official fleet page gives 27 x 7 m and booking listing gives 28 x 7 m. These differences remain unresolved. [3]
OwnerKhao Lak Scuba Adventures [4]
Ownership basisIndividual vessel page explicitly invites booking directly with the Manta Queen fleet owner and identifies Khao Lak Scuba Adventures. Brand-level ownership claim, not the registered legal owner. [4]
Ownership claim dateUndated page; checked 2026-10-18 [4]
Operator URLhttps://www.khaolakscubaadventures.com/liveaboard/boat/manta-queen-8 [4]
Operator contact pagehttps://www.khaolakscubaadventures.com/contact-us [5]
Operator contact pagehttps://www.mantaqueen.com/liveboards/4-days-4-nights/contact [6]
Operator emailagent@ksaliveaboard.com [6]
Operator emailcontact@ksaliveaboard.com [5]
Operator emailsales@ksaliveaboard.com [6]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/KSALiveaboard [5]
Operator instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ksaliveaboard/ [5]
Operator phone+66 (0) 76 485 602 [6]
Operator phone+66 (0) 81 081 9000 [6]
Operator phone+66 (0) 83 637 8282 [6]
Operator phone+66836361010 [6]
Operator websitehttps://www.khaolakscubaadventures.com/ [7]
Operator websitehttps://www.mantaqueen.com/ [8]

Sources

  1. Manta Queen 8 — vessel specifications and booking listingbooking · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. Manta Queen 8 — official fleet vessel pageoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  3. Manta Queen 8 — current Khao Lak Scuba Adventures booking pageoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  4. Khao Lak Scuba Adventures — Manta Queen 8 official booking pageoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  5. Khao Lak Scuba Adventures / Manta Queen Fleet — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  6. Khao Lak Scuba Adventures / Manta Queen Fleet — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  7. Khao Lak Scuba Adventures / Manta Queen Fleet — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  8. Khao Lak Scuba Adventures / Manta Queen Fleet — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18