| 26m Length, 5.5m Beam | Wooden Hull | 2 x 315HP Diesels |
| 10 Kts | 2x 220V AC Generators | 2x Compressors |
| Double Cabins | Twin Cabins | Quad Cabins |
| En-Suite Available | Nitrox Available | Dive Guides |
MV Dolphin Queen has a total of 8 cabins over her 3 decks. Six cabins on the main deck which comprise: 1 Twin Bunk Bed Cabin, 2 Double Cabins and 3 Quad Share Cabins. The four share cabins are fitted with a curtain for each bunk for privacy. Air conditioning is standard in all cabins. All also have an opening window to the sea view. Two more Double Sea View Cabins reside on the upper deck. These cabins have a door that opens to a view of the ocean. 220v sockets are standard throughout.
The snack / dining area is at the rear of the upper deck. Here there is coffee, tea, toast, water, electrolyte drinks and fresh fruit permanently available. At meal times 3 large dining tables for eating and a fourth one for cameras and other equipment gives ample space. This is a popular relaxation area to read a book or to spend some time identifying your sightings with your buddy. Any videos you film on the trip can be viewed on the TV and DVD player or you can relax and watch a movie. Your own music can also be played here through the CD player with MP3 input.
If you fancy a tan then the large sundeck is the place. Partially shaded deckchairs and hammoks are also available at the stern of the sundeck. Traditional Thai Massages are available here on request as well. It is also the perfect place for spotting large marine life like Dolphins or Whalesharks.
The Dive Deck has 3 spacious toilets with showers as well as 2 external showers. All the 12l tanks are stored here. DIN adapters are available if you require. The boat crew, will assist you gearing up and also help you on your dive entry and exit. Filling the tanks is also the crews responsibility so all you do is dive . . .
Schedule
You begin your trip with an equipment check at the dive centre at around 3:00pm followed by dinner and a 6:30pm departure. The boat cruises overnight to northern Burma (Myanmar) and you awake in papadise for your first dive. . .
The daily schedule aboard the Dolphin Queen is as follows: Wake up call at 6am. You receive a light breakfast, fresh coffee & some toast and fresh fruits. At this point you can order what you want for breakfast after your dive - anything from: boiled eggs, fried eggs, omelet, pancakes, French toast, sausages and ham. There is also German brown bread, muesli, corn flakes, oats, and lots of fresh fruits always on the table. Electrolyte drinks are also free for you to drink at any time during the safari to help prevent dehydration.
Before every dive there is a safety and dive briefing. All dives are planned as Multi level and each diver must dive with a buddy. The guides also speak all major European languages.
The 1st dive is at 7am. Dive time is 55 min followed by a 5 min safety stop. On the majority of dives you will be picked up by the Dolphin Queen or the inflatable tender. This makes for easy, stress free diving. There is a limit of 4 divers to 1 dive guide. There is a 3hr surface interval for, reading, relaxing on the sundeck or in your cabin as you wish.
The 2nd dive is at 11am followed by lunch. The afternoon until 3pm is spent sunbathing or relaxing in the airconditioned lounge or shade on board the boat.
At 3pm is your 3rd dive. Fruit, Snacks & drinks are available upon surfacing. You can go Snorkeling or Swimming as you wish when the boat is anchored. Dinner is served at about 6pm.
At 7pm there is a night or dusk dive.
Schedule This trip follows the same daily routine as the North Burma trip but to the Southern Burmese (Myanmar) dive sites.
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