North Andaman — 7 Days 6 Nights 19 Dives
Dive Expedition · Andaman Sea
North Andaman — 7 Days 6 Nights 19 Dives
A 19-dive liveaboard itinerary through the North Andaman’s signature sites — Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Koh Surin, and Richelieu Rock — aboard MV. Krishna, with a dive guide throughout.
Trip Itinerary
North Andaman — 7 Days 6 Nights 19 Dives
Day-by-day schedule for the full liveaboard itinerary.
Day 1
- 18:00-20:00 : Complimentary airport pickup from Phuket International airport or Kholak area.
- – Pickup from the hotel within 2 KM. of Phuket International airport is available at no extra charge.
- – Pickup from other location in Phuket area can be arranged upon request for an additional fee.
- 20:00-22:00 : Check-in and board the vessel at Tap Lamu Pier, Phang-Nga
*A dinner meal will be served upon your arrival.
Day 2 : 4 Dives in Similan Island
- Dive 1 : Check dive Similan
- Dive 2 : Similan Island
- Dive 3 : Similan Island
- * Land Excursion : Hike to sail rock viewpoint on Similan Island
- Dive 4 : Similan Island (Night Dive)
Day 3 : 4 Dives in Koh Bon and Koh Tachai
- Dive 5 : Koh Bon
- Dive 6 : Koh Bon
- Dive 7 : Koh Tachai
- Dive 8 : Night Dive Koh Tachai
Day 4 : 4 Dives in Koh Surin
- Dive 9 : Koh Surin
- Dive 10 : Koh Surin
- Dive 11 : Koh Surin
- * Land Excursion : Visit Morgan Village in Mo Koh Surin National Park by long tail boat
- Dive 12 : Night Dive Koh Surin
Day 5 : 4 Dives in Richelieu Rock
- Dive 13 : Richelieu Rock
- Dive 14 : Richelieu Rock
- Dive 15 : Richelieu Rock
- Dive 16 : Richelieu Rock (Night Dive)
Day 6 : 3 Dives
- Dive 17 : Boonsung wreck
- Dive 18 : T.13 wreck
- Dive 19 : T.13 wreck
- 18:00 : Arrives back at Tap Lamu Pier, Phang-nga
Day 7 : Disembarkation
- 09:00-10:00 : Cabin check-out and disembarkation from MV.Krishna. Complimentary transfer to hotels within a 2 km radius of Phuket International Airport.
- – Transfers to other hotels in Phuket can be arranged on board for an additional fee.
*Note : For your safety and to comply with the recommended minimum 18-Hour surface interval after multiple dives, we advise booking your flight for Day 7 after 12:00 PM.
Good To Know
Safety & Planning Notes
*Note : Itinerary is subject to change based on route planning, time constraints, and weather conditions.
Package Details
Package Included & Excluded
What’s covered in the base package price, and what’s charged separately.
Package Excluded
- National Park Fee: 2,400THB/pax
- Full Scuba Equipment rental (Fins, mask, Wetsuit, BCS, Regulator) : 800THB/day
- Dive computer rental: 500THB/day
- Diving Torch: 300THB/day (*Compulsory for Night Dive*)
- Nitrox: 4,500THB (18 tanks) / per person
- Alcoholic beverages
Package Included
- Professional Dive Guide
- Diving Essentials : Tanks (single tank/dive), weights and weight belt.
- Meals & Refreshments: Full board meals, snacks, and fresh fruit (buffet style)
- Beverages: Drinking water, tea, coffee, soft drink, and juices
- Onboard Amenities: Towels, hair dryer, shampoo, soap, pillow, general medicine and seasickness tablets.
- Transfers: Complimentary round-trip transfer from Phuket International airport
Featured Dive Sites
Dive Sites Worth Diving For
Five signature North Andaman dive sites covered on this route. Scroll or use the arrows to see all five.
Richelieu Rock
Often ranked among the world’s top dive sites, Richelieu Rock is a legendary offshore pinnacle in the North Andaman, famous for purple soft corals, sea fans, rich macro life, huge schools of fish, and the chance to encounter whale sharks. Depths generally range from around 5–35 meters.
Average depths 15-25m
Similan Islands, Thailand
One of Thailand’s most iconic dive destinations, known for its crystal-clear turquoise water, beautiful visibility, and bright tropical underwater scenery. Depths generally range from around 5–30+ meters, depending on the dive site.
Average depths 15-25m
Koh Bon, Thailand
A famous dive site in the North Andaman, known for its dramatic ridge, soft corals, sea fans, and one of Thailand’s best chances to see manta rays. Depths generally range from around 15–40 meters, with deeper areas near the pinnacle dropping to 50 meters or more.
Average depths 15-25m
Koh Tachai, Thailand
A dramatic pinnacle dive site in the North Andaman, known for granite boulders, soft corals, sea fans, and large schools of barracuda, trevally, and fusiliers. Depths generally range from around 10–40+ meters, with many dive profiles around 18–24 meters.
Average depths 15-25m
Koh Surin, Thailand
A beautiful dive area in the North Andaman, famous for shallow coral reefs, staghorn corals, plate corals, reef fish, turtles, and clear blue water. Depths generally range from around 5–30+ meters, depending on the dive area.
Average depths 15-25mTrip Highlight
Hike to Sail Rock Viewpoint on Similan Island
A land excursion included on Day 2 — a hike up to the Sail Rock viewpoint for a panoramic view over the Similan Islands.
Trip Highlight
Visit Morgan Village in Mo Koh Surin National Park
A land excursion included on Day 4 — a visit to Morgan Village in Mo Koh Surin National Park by long tail boat.
Photo Gallery
Onboard: Food & Refreshments
A look at meals served onboard MV. Krishna during this route. Click any photo to enlarge.
Photo Gallery
Onboard: Life Around MV. Krishna
Views, dive deck, rooftop, and briefing area onboard. Click any photo to enlarge.
On Board
Power & Electrical Information
The power plug sockets onboard are of Type A, C and F, with a standard voltage of 220/240 V and a frequency of 50 Hz. Each cabin is equipped with at least one power outlet. If your devices use a different plug type, such as a 3-pin power plug, please bring your own travel adapter.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers on dives, inclusions, transfers, and land excursions for this route. Tap a question to expand it.
How many dives are included in the North Andaman 7 Days 6 Nights trip?
This itinerary includes 19 scheduled dives across Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Koh Surin, and Richelieu Rock over the 7-day, 6-night trip. Itinerary is subject to change based on route planning, time constraints, and weather conditions.
What is included in the package price?
The package includes a professional dive guide, diving essentials (tanks, weights and weight belt), full board meals and refreshments, drinking water and beverages, onboard amenities, and a complimentary round-trip transfer from Phuket International airport.
What is not included in the package?
The National Park Fee, full scuba equipment rental, dive computer rental, diving torch rental (compulsory for night dives), Nitrox, and alcoholic beverages are charged separately and are not included in the base package price.
Where does the trip start and end?
Complimentary airport pickup is provided from Phuket International Airport, with boarding at Tap Lamu Pier, Phang-Nga. On Day 7, guests disembark and are transferred by complimentary minivan back to Phuket International Airport.
Is there a land excursion included in this itinerary?
Yes. On Day 2, alongside the scheduled dives at Similan Island, the itinerary includes a land excursion: a hike to the Sail Rock viewpoint on Similan Island. On Day 4, alongside the scheduled dives at Koh Surin, there is a second land excursion: a visit to Morgan Village in Mo Koh Surin National Park by longtail boat.
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