Phuket
Similan Islands — snorkeling day
The most heavenly setting in Phuket: the Similan Islands, crystal clear waters and white sand, perfect for snorkeling, swimming and relaxing on the beaches. Speedboat day from Phuket, English-speaking guide, park fee included. Open only from October 15 to May 15.
Included
- Round trip Phuket hotel ↔ pontoon transfers (additional charge possible for remote areas)
- Comfortable speedboat
- Similan National Park Fee (included)
- English-speaking guide
- Breakfast, lunch and snack
- Cooler with water, soda and ice
- Snorkeling equipment + life jacket
Not included
- Crew gratuities
- Personal travel insurance (recommended)
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
6h00
Hotel pickup (Phuket)
Early departure: the journey to the pontoon takes approximately 2 hours.
8h30
Pontoon — breakfast + briefing
Coffee, breakfast and presentation of the program before boarding.
9h00
Speedboat crossing
Around 1h30 of navigation to the Similan archipelago.
10h30
Koh Bangu — snorkeling
One of the best areas for swimming and snorkeling in crystal clear waters with rich marine life.
12h00
Koh Miang — beach & relaxation
Very pretty beach with light sand, perfect for relaxing. Lunch.
13h30
Koh Similan (island 8) — beach + viewpoint
The island that gives its name to the park: beautiful beach, and climb to the view point for magnificent photos.
15h00
Koh Payu — snorkeling
Another excellent spot for swimming and snorkeling.
16h30
Return by speedboat
Head for the pontoon (≈1h30).
20h00
Return to hotel (Phuket)
Drop off at the hotel around 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. after the return journey.
The most heavenly setting in Phuket
The Similan Islands are among the most heavenly archipelagos in Thailand: crystal clear waters, dazzling white sand, living reefs. This is the ultimate snorkeling excursion from Phuket — you swim, snorkel over the corals, enjoy the beaches and relax in front of a spectacular setting.
The archipelago is protected: regulated access, no hotels on the islands, supervised attendance. The result is one of the best preserved reefs in Southeast Asia, and water of rare transparency.
The program (snorkeling & beaches)
- Koh Bangu — one of the best areas for swimming and snorkeling amidst rich marine life.
- Koh Miang — a very pretty beach with light sand, ideal for relaxing (lunch stop).
- Koh Similan (island 8) — the emblematic island of the park: beautiful beach and climb to view point for magnificent photos.
- Koh Payu — another excellent swimming and snorkeling spot.
Know before you book
- Mandatory season: from October 15 to May 15 only. The park closes the rest of the year for restoration.
- Long day: around 2 hours of road transfer to the pontoon, then 1h30 by speedboat to reach the archipelago (the same on the return). Departure around 6 a.m., return around 8:00-8:30 p.m.
- Advance booking: daily quotas fill up a few days in advance during high season — secure your spot early.
National park fee included in the price (2,600 THB adult / 2,000 THB child). Snorkeling, equipment, English-speaking guide and meals are included — all you have to do is enjoy.