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Krishna 2 is a modern Thailand liveaboard offering comfortable diving safaris throughout the Andaman Sea. Launched in 2024, she combines contemporary accommodation, professional dive operations and warm Thai hospitality while exploring the Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock and selected Southern Thailand itineraries.
Description
Boat
Purpose-built for scuba diving adventures in Thailand's Andaman Sea, Krishna 2 offers a modern liveaboard experience where comfort, safety and efficient dive operations come together. Built in 2024, this contemporary vessel has been designed to provide smooth cruising and spacious living areas, allowing divers to enjoy some of Thailand's finest underwater destinations in complete comfort.
Life onboard follows the relaxed rhythm that makes liveaboard diving so enjoyable. Spacious outdoor decks provide the perfect place to admire spectacular sunrises over the Andaman Sea, relax between dives or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while cruising towards the next destination. The comfortable indoor saloon is fully air-conditioned and serves as the central meeting point for dive briefings, meals and evening conversations with fellow divers.
Freshly prepared meals are served buffet style throughout the cruise, featuring a combination of authentic Thai specialities and international cuisine. Divers enjoy several meals each day, together with snacks, seasonal fruit, tea, coffee and drinking water, ensuring plenty of energy for the busy diving schedule.
Designed entirely around diving operations, Krishna 2 features a spacious dive platform with individual equipment stations, rinse tanks and convenient water access. The experienced captain, boat crew and professional dive team work together to ensure every dive is organised safely and efficiently, allowing guests to focus entirely on exploring Thailand's remarkable marine life.
Whether cruising through the granite reefs of the Similan Islands or searching the blue waters around Richelieu Rock for whale sharks, Krishna 2 provides an excellent platform for discovering the very best diving the Andaman Sea has to offer.
Cabin
Krishna 2 accommodates up to 24 guests in 12 modern cabins, offering a comfortable environment for couples, friends and solo travellers.
Cabins are distributed across the vessel and include a selection of double, twin and shared accommodation. Each cabin has been designed to maximise comfort during multi-day diving cruises and features modern furnishings together with individually controlled air conditioning.
All cabins include:
- Private ensuite bathroom
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Comfortable mattresses and quality bedding
- Storage space for luggage and personal belongings
- Reading lights
- Charging outlets for personal electronic devices
Large windows in selected cabins provide natural daylight and pleasant sea views, while the quiet accommodation areas ensure guests enjoy a restful night's sleep before another day of diving.
Diving
Krishna 2 has been developed around efficient and enjoyable dive operations suitable for divers of all experience levels.
Before every dive, experienced multilingual dive guides provide detailed site briefings covering marine life, underwater topography and local conditions. Small dive groups help create a safe and relaxed atmosphere while allowing guides to introduce divers to both large pelagic species and the fascinating macro life found throughout Thailand's Andaman Sea.
Typical diving operations include:
- Up to 4 dives per day depending on itinerary and weather conditions.
- Night dives whenever conditions and local regulations permit.
- Professional dive guides on every dive.
- Spacious dive deck with individual equipment stations.
- Freshwater rinse tanks for diving equipment and underwater cameras.
- Easy entries and exits from the dive platform.
- Final diving day planned to provide an appropriate no-fly interval.
Divers regularly encounter turtles, reef sharks, barracuda, giant trevallies, eagle rays and enormous schools of tropical fish, while seasonal visitors such as manta rays and whale sharks may be observed at selected dive sites during the appropriate months.
Other Information
- Nitrox: Available for certified divers
- 15L Tanks: Available on request
- Rebreather Diving: Not available
- Technical Diving: Not available
- Dive Equipment Rental: Complete equipment rental available
- Dive Courses: Selected PADI courses available onboard
- Dive Insurance: Recommended for all divers
- Wi-Fi Internet: Available when mobile network coverage permits
- Payment on board: Cash (Thai Baht) preferred
- Crew: Professional Thai crew supported by experienced multilingual dive guides
Itineraries
Krishna 2 cruises through Thailand's Andaman Sea during the diving season, offering carefully designed itineraries that combine the country's most celebrated dive sites with the comfort of a modern liveaboard. Departures generally explore the legendary North Andaman route, while selected cruises venture further south to discover the colourful reefs surrounding Koh Lipe and the Southern Andaman Islands.
Each itinerary has been planned to maximise diving opportunities while showcasing the extraordinary variety of underwater landscapes found in Thailand. From spectacular granite pinnacles and thriving coral gardens to deep offshore reefs where pelagic species patrol the blue, every destination offers a unique diving experience.
Similan Islands
Recognised as Thailand's premier marine national park, the Similan Islands are the highlight of every North Andaman expedition. Their crystal-clear waters, dramatic granite boulders and flourishing coral reefs provide an unforgettable setting for divers of every experience level.
Dive sites such as Elephant Head Rock, West of Eden, Christmas Point and Three Trees combine swim-throughs, colourful reef slopes and impressive underwater topography. Marine life is equally diverse, with turtles, Napoleon wrasse, reef sharks, octopus, moray eels and countless schools of tropical fish regularly encountered throughout the archipelago.
Koh Bon
Just beyond the Similan Islands lies Koh Bon, a destination renowned for deeper walls and exciting encounters with larger marine species. Its famous western ridge attracts schooling fish throughout the season and serves as one of Thailand's best-known manta ray cleaning stations when conditions are favourable.
Divers frequently encounter giant trevallies, barracuda, snappers and fusiliers cruising above the reef while keeping a watchful eye on the open water for graceful manta rays passing effortlessly through the blue.
Koh Tachai Pinnacle
The offshore pinnacle of Koh Tachai is widely regarded as one of Thailand's most exhilarating dive sites. Rising dramatically from deep water, this submerged reef attracts powerful currents that support an abundance of pelagic marine life.
Schools of giant barracuda, rainbow runners, tuna and giant trevallies circle the pinnacle, while reef sharks are regular visitors. During the appropriate season, lucky divers may also encounter manta rays or even whale sharks, making every dive here both exciting and unpredictable.
Richelieu Rock
Richelieu Rock stands among Southeast Asia's most iconic dive sites and is often considered the jewel of Thailand's Andaman Sea. This isolated horseshoe-shaped pinnacle is covered with colourful soft corals and sea fans, creating an extraordinary habitat for both macro life and large pelagic species.
Photographers can spend entire dives searching for frogfish, ghost pipefish, seahorses, nudibranchs and harlequin shrimp hidden among the reef, while larger schools of snapper, fusiliers and jacks fill the surrounding water. During whale shark season, Richelieu Rock offers one of Thailand's finest opportunities to encounter these magnificent gentle giants.
Koh Lipe & Southern Andaman
On selected departures, Krishna 2 explores the quieter waters of Thailand's Southern Andaman, where remote reefs and colourful coral gardens offer a completely different diving experience.
These less-visited sites provide excellent visibility, healthy coral formations and abundant marine life including turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays and large schools of tropical fish. Their peaceful atmosphere makes them particularly attractive for divers looking to discover another side of Thailand beyond the famous Similan Islands.
A Typical Diving Day
Life aboard Krishna 2 follows a comfortable rhythm designed around the diving schedule. The day begins with a light breakfast before the first morning dive, followed by a full breakfast while the vessel cruises towards the next destination.
Additional dives are scheduled throughout the day with generous surface intervals for relaxation, photography and enjoying freshly prepared meals. When weather and local regulations allow, the day concludes with an exciting night dive before guests gather for dinner and prepare for another day exploring the remarkable underwater world of the Andaman Sea.
With up to four dives each day, experienced dive guides and a modern liveaboard designed specifically for scuba divers, Krishna 2 offers an enjoyable way to experience the very best of Thailand's world-renowned diving.
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Alcoholic beverage
- Soft drinks
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- Dive courses on board
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
South Andaman Sea
Best time for diving
Mid October - May is the optimum diving season on the Andaman coast (west coast). Thailand has a dry and a rainy season : it rains on the West coast during the Summer months (May- October) and on the East during the winter (October- May).
About temperatures
Air : throughout the year, temperatures range from 25°C to 34°C with April through May being the hottest month and January the coldest
Sea : between 27°C - 30°C year round, with May being the warmest and December being the coldest.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend 3 mm wetsuit year round.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels. You can find out more information about diving in South Andaman Sea here : South Andaman Sea
Embarkation / Disembarkation
The embarkation and disembarkation are in Phuket or Khao Lak, guest can fly in/out Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Transfer between Phuket Airport and Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak) is approximately 1 ½ - 2hr, depending on traffic.
Transfer between Phuket Airport and Chalong Pier is approximately 1 ½hrs, depending on traffic.
Visa Requirements
Many nationalities can visit Thailand without a visa under the Visa on Arrival rule or Visa Exemption scheme. These options allow visitors to stay for up to 30 or 45 days.
To find out more information, please visit the Thai Visa on Arrival, or Visa Exemption and Bilateral Agreement or contact your nearest embassy/consulate.
Vaccinations
No specific vaccinations are required unless you are coming from or passing through contaminated areas. Yellow fever certificates are required for those who are coming from the following 14 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Angola, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan and Zaire.
Money Matters
The local currency is Thai Baht (THB). The majority of established hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards.
However, smaller, family-run places probably will not. There are money-changers and ATM machines located at the airport and at the ports.
Drones
Tourists can bring their drones into Thailand. However, they are not allowed to fly their drones here until they have registered their devices with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
Similan Islands
Best time for diving
Mid-October - May is the optimum diving season on the Andaman coast (west coast). From early December until late April you can usually expect clear skies nearly every day. On average, you can expect 20 meters of visibility at The Similan Islands throughout the diving season.
Due to the likelihood of extreme weather during the monsoon months, the local authorities close the marine parks from May 16th until October 14th every year. Therefore the Similan diving season is from October 15th to May 15th.
About temperatures
Air: throughout the year, temperatures range from 25°C to 34°C with April through May being the hottest month and January the coldest
Sea: between 27°C - 29°C all year round, there are times when it drops to the mid or even low 20s, but in general these are rare or temporary occasions.
Wetsuit Recommendation
We recommend a 3 mm wetsuit year-round.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels. You can find out more information about diving in Similan Islands here : Similan Islands
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Most of the embarkation and disembarkation are in Khao Lak, or Phuket, guests can fly in/out of Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Transfer between Phuket Airport and Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak) is approximately 1 ½ - 2hr, depending on traffic.
Transfer between Phuket Airport and Chalong Pier is approximately 1 ½hrs, depending on traffic.
A few liveaboards set their embarkation and disembarkation in Ranong (UNN).
Visa Requirements
Many nationalities can visit Thailand without a visa under the Visa on Arrival rule or Visa Exemption scheme. These options allow visitors to stay for up to 30 or 45 days.
To find out more information, please visit the Thai Visa on Arrival, or Visa Exemption and Bilateral Agreement or contact your nearest embassy/consulate.
Vaccinations
No specific vaccinations are required unless you are coming from or passing through contaminated areas. Yellow fever certificates are required for those who are coming from the following 14 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Angola, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan, and Zaire.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Thai Baht (THB). The majority of established hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards.
However, smaller, family-run places probably will not. There are money changers and ATMs located at the airport and the ports.
Drones
Tourists can bring their drones into Thailand. However, they are not allowed to fly their drones here until they have registered their devices with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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