Thailand · Snorkelling

Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour By Seastar Andaman From Phuket

12 Hours Round trip from Kathu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Similan Islands snorkeling trip by speedboat
  • 02 Snorkel at Island No.5, No.6, and Island No.9
  • 03 Relax on the beach at Koh Miang’s Princess Bay
  • 04 Visit the Sailing Rock landmark at Koh Similan
  • 05 Enjoy a Thai-style lunch buffet on Island No.4
  • 06 Round-trip hotel transfers and snorkeling equipment included

Discover the Similan Islands on a full-day snorkeling adventure from Phuket, with speedboat transfers, beach time, and stops at some of the Andaman Sea’s most celebrated islands. Known for crystal-clear water, white sand beaches, granite boulders, and vibrant marine life, this national park is a standout destination for travelers who want to experience Thailand’s island scenery above and below the water.

Your day includes snorkeling at multiple island sites, time to relax at Koh Miang and Koh Similan, a Thai-style lunch buffet, and round-trip hotel transfers. With equipment provided and guidance from the Seastar team, this tour offers an easy way to enjoy the Similan Islands’ reefs, beaches, and iconic viewpoints in a single day.

The coral reefs are host to a dazzling variety of sea life, appreciated at best whilst snorkeling.

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
Cities Phuket, Khao Lak
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Islands are a group of small, lush islands situated 64 km. off the West Coast of Phang-Nga province. Set in the beautiful Andaman sea, and covering an area of 80,000 rai, each one of these naturally perfect islands is National Park-listed and can be reached within 1.30 hours from Thaplamu pier, Khao Lak. Due to their incredible underwater beauty, deep visibility (down to 30 m.), spectacular palm tree and granite boulder landscape, turquoise water bays and magnificent white sand beaches, Skin Diver Magazine has vote the Similan Islands one of the world’s best diving destinations. The coral reefs are host to a dazzling variety of sea life, appreciated at best whilst snorkeling. The islands’ breathtaking beauty is also easily accessibly by foot; making for the perfect self-guided walking tour. Book your Trip to Paradise with Fantastic Similan Travel. We are local operators who know the islands well, and our proud of all they have to offer. And we are sure to make your trip a truly exceptional experience.

Itinerary • 05:30am - 07:30am Pick up at your hotel, • 08:30am Seastar team welcome you at Seastar's private pier (Tub-lamu) to check in and pick up snorkeling equipment. Serve you with hot drinks and bakery. Depart to Similan Islands by speed boat. Arrive Similan Islands, first snorkeling and appreciating the underwater world, viewing beautyful fishes and colourful corals at Island No.5 and No.6. Take you to Island No.4 (Koh Miang), relaxing at Princess Bay with your own leisure on the beach. • 12:00pm Enjoy with quality lunch buffet on Island No.4(Koh Miang), Depart from Island No.4 to Island No.9 (Koh Ba Ngu) for snorkeling at Christmas Point or Namchai bay, the highlight area where there are attractive coral reefs and a variety of colourful fishes. Take you to visit a Sailing rock which is the landmark of "Similan Island" at Island No.8 (Koh Similan) where you can relaxing, swiming, take pictures or clambing up to a view point on the top of a Sailing rock, Depart from Similan with a smile and impress. • 04:50pm Arrive at Seastar's private pier (Tub-lamu). Welcome you with a variety of drinks, snacks, tasty papaya salad, fried chicken, ice cream, then bring you back to your accommodation safely. *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 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Full travel accident insurance coverage
  • Round trip speed boat
  • Transfer from / to hotel.
  • Snorkeling (Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Life Jacket)
  • Thai Traditional Food and fresh fruits

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.
  • • 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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