Thailand · Snorkelling

Phuket to Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour

12 Hours Round trip from Kathu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day speed boat trip to the Similan Islands from Phuket
  • 02 Snorkel in clear waters over ancient coral reefs
  • 03 Visit Miang Island, Payu Island, Bangu Island, and Similan Island
  • 04 Relax on white-sand beaches and swim in turquoise bays
  • 05 Climb to the viewpoint at Sailing Rock
  • 06 Enjoy Thai traditional food, fresh fruit, and drinks
  • 07 Round-trip hotel transfers included
  • 08 Explore one of Thailand’s best-known marine national parks

Discover the Similan Islands on a full-day snorkeling adventure from Phuket to one of Thailand’s most celebrated marine national parks. Known for crystal-clear water, ancient coral reefs, dramatic granite boulders, and brilliant white-sand beaches, this island group offers an unforgettable mix of scenic beauty above and below the surface.

Travel by speed boat to explore several islands in the park, with time for snorkeling, swimming, relaxing on the beach, and visiting the famous Sailing Rock viewpoint. Along the way, enjoy Thai traditional food, fresh fruit, drinks, and round-trip hotel transfers for a convenient day out in the Andaman Sea.

Discover the Similan Islands on a full-day snorkeling adventure from Phuket to one of Thailand’s most celebrated marine national parks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Phuket
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

This is Thailand’s best Marine National Park and is scheduled to become a World Heritage Site - Skin-Diver Magazine has acclaimed it one of the ten most beautiful places in the world for above and under water scenery. In short - this is how a tropical paradise should look like! The fact that nobody has lived here and the distance from Phuket and the mainland is what has kept these islands in such a good shape. There are nine islands in the park and they are numbered 1 - 9 starting from the south. Because these are the oldest coral reefs in Thailand, some 5000 years old, there is an enormous diversity in species - both in fish and corals. And the visibility is the best you will find in Thailand! The dramatic scenery of big granite boulders continues under water, the west side of the islands are exposed to the south-west monsoon that brings rain, strong winds and waves in the summer, (mid May - October). On the protected east side you will find the best corals and beaches - and they must be some of the whitest best beaches anywhere! This gives great variation from dramatic rocks at the west side to white sand beaches and coral reefs in the east. During the monsoon the National Park is closed so you can only visit from October to May each year.

Itinerary: • 05:00am - 08:00am Pick up at your hotel, transfer to Fantastic Similan Travel private pier. • 09:00am Departure to Similan islands. • 10:20am Arrive at Miang Island (Koh 4) for walking across island or snorkeling and swimming. • 11:30am Enjoy a great thai buffet lunch. • 12:00pm Departure to Payu Island (koh 7) for snorkeling and swimming. • 01:00pm Departure to Bangu Island (koh 9) for snorkeling and swimming. • 02:00pm Arrive at Similan Island (koh 8) for swimming snorkeling, relaxing on beach and climbing the viewpoint at Sailing Rock. • 03:00pm Departure to Fantastic Similan Travel private pier. • 04:30pm Relax and enjoy with snack, fresh fruit and drink at pier then transfer to your hotel.

*The tour program is subject to change due to the weather & sea conditions* **Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route**

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathu 1 city · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Insurance
  • Fresh fruits and Drink
  • Round trip speed boat
  • Transfer from / to hotel.
  • Snorkeling (Mask, snorkel, fins, life-jacket)
  • Thai Traditional Food

What's Not Included

  • National park fee(400THB per adult and 200THB per child)

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child ticket age between 4-11 years.
  • On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
  • Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour
  • What to bring : Passport/ID Card, Swimming suit, Towel, Sunglasses , Sunscreen , Hat, Camera
  • Remark : Due to the policy of Similan Islands National Park, you have to send your passports to us suddenly after you make a booking in order to buy the ticket to enter the National Park first.
  • Please note that the activity duration includes the time for hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • • For the mentioned service.
  • • Not transferable to any other service or person.
  • • Please arrive in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled for departure.
  • • You can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket
  • • The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking
  • • Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time
  • • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathu, TH
Tour start
Kathu, TH
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Kathu.

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