Thailand · Snorkelling

Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip By Love Andaman From Phuket

11 Hours Round trip from Kathu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day speedboat trip to the Similan Islands
  • 02 Snorkel at Ba Ngu Island and Payu Island
  • 03 Visit Donald Duck Bay and hike to Sail Rock
  • 04 Relax on the beaches of Honeymoon Bay and Princess Bay
  • 05 Enjoy a Thai lunch buffet with fruit on the beach
  • 06 Round-trip hotel transfers included
  • 07 English-speaking eco-minded guide
  • 08 National Park scenery with white sand, granite boulders, and clear water

Spend a full day exploring the Similan Islands, one of Thailand’s most celebrated island groups in the Andaman Sea. Known for clear turquoise water, white sand beaches, granite boulders, and vibrant marine life, this trip combines scenic island stops with snorkeling, swimming, and time to relax on shore.

Travel by speedboat from the private pier and visit highlights including Donald Duck Bay, Ba Ngu Island, Payu Island, and Mieng Island. Along the way, enjoy snorkeling in colorful coral areas, a Thai lunch buffet with fruit, and free time for beach walks, photos, and sunbathing.

Spend a full day exploring the Similan Islands, one of Thailand’s most celebrated island groups in the Andaman Sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Phang Nga Bay, 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 • 06:00am - 07:40am Pick up at your hotel • 08:00am Get ready - Check in at Love Andaman private pier(Tablamu). Enjoy warm bread, tea and coffee as you receive a briefing from our beloved eco-alert tour guide. • 09:00am Let's start! - Hop on our first class speedboat and heading for Similan Islands. • 10:00am Donald Duck Bay Similan Island (Island No.8) - Let's do some hiking to the famous symbolic Sail Rock for some amazing scenery and worth a 100+ likes After the hike, white sandy beach is perfect for relaxing, swimming and sunbathing for beautiful sun kissed skin. • 11:00am 1st snorkeling spot at Ba Ngu Island (Island number 9) It's snorkeling time! Let's explore the breathtaking Coral Bay, the best place to see all different kinds of fish in colorful sightseeing underwater world. • 12:00pm Lunch time - Enjoy a home cooked delicious Thai lunch buffet with chicken and fresh fruits on Thailand's most beautiful white sandy beach. • 01:00pm 2nd snorkeling sport - Next station, Finding Nemo! Depart for the 2nd snorkeling point at Payu Island (Island No.7) where sea turtles and clown fish (Nemo) are often sighted. • 02:00pm Take a rest at Mieng Island (Island No.4) - Head to the gorgeous beach of the Honeymoon Bay & Princess Bay for more scenic photos and relaxing time. • 03:15pm Time to say goodbye. - Heading back from Similan Island to our private pier. • 04:30pm Back to the hotel - Arrive safely at the pier and get on a transfer back to the hotel with a backpack full of wonderful memory, salty hair and new tan skin!

*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 · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfer from / to hotel.
  • Round trip speed boat
  • Friendly English speaking guide with ecotourism mind
  • Light for breakfast, Lunch, Bakery, Soft drink, fruit, snack
  • Snorkeling equipment (Mask, Snorkel, and Life Jacket)
  • Travel Accident insurance cove THB 1,000,000.-

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
  • You have to bring copy paper of your passport/ID Card or save as picture on your phone to check in before getting on board.
  • 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.
  • • 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 11 hours finish where they began, in Kathu.

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