- To guarantee a booking, book no later than 57 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- During high season (November - April) and on National Thai Holidays, we advise that you book your trip as early as possible as seats sell out fast.
- Due to bad weather or sea conditions the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.
- You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure date and receive a refund in the amount of the activity costs minus payment fees (if no other custom cancellation policy is stated under 'Important to Know'). Read our Terms & Conditions.
Similan Islands Snorkel Tour by SeaStar Andaman from Phuket
Environmentally-aware snorkeling experience
Highlights
- Cruise to the best reef-snorkel sites at Similan Islands
- Protect & conserve coral reefs by following the Green Fins guidelines
- Eco-friendly experience with 1st class speed boats
- Truly adjusted itinerary to the conditions on the excursion day
- Fun loving, energetic staff of SeaStar Andaman trained in CPR/First Aid
What can you expect
Start the eco-friendly snorkel adventure with a convenient hotel pickup in the early morning by minivan from all major areas in Phuket and travel on road to Tup Lamu in Khao Lak. Meet the friendly and energetic guides of SeaStar Andaman at the private pier and pick out your snorkeling gear after enjoying a light breakfast. Cruise on a first class speed boat to the beautiful Similan Islands in less than 80 minutes.
Appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your first snorkeling spot at Koh Payu or Koh Ha (Island No. 5 & 6), depending on the sea conditions. Explore the stunning coral reefs and giant underwater boulders in clear waters with plenty of colourful fish. Our guides will explain you how to protect and conserve coral reefs through environmentally friendly guidelines for your snorkelling experience.
Continue to Koh Miang (Island No. 4) to spend some time at the super soft white sand beach of Princess Bay before enjoying a yummy Thai food in a lunch box. A nature trail through the island to Honeymoon Bay offers sightings of flying fox bats, Poo Kai (the chicken crab), and, the now rather rare, Nicobar Pigeon.
Continue to Christmas Point at Koh Bangu, the Island No. 9, for one more snorkeling opportunity with massive coral heads in The Mooring, and Snapper Alley for Asian snapper living among the giant rocks.
The last stop is at the tranquil waters of Donald Duck Bay on Koh Similan, the Island No. 8. Here you can relax on the beach or hike to the island's iconic viewpoint at Sail Rock before heading back to the pier where a light snack with fresh fruits and drinks are awaiting you. Get transferred back to your hotel and replay the day's happenings.
Please note that the Similan Islands National Park is officially opened to the public from 15th October until 15th May.
Itinerary
- 05:30 - 07:20: Hotel pickup in Phuket
- 07:20 - 08:30: Transfer to Tup Lamu Pier in Khao Lak
- 08:30 - 09:00: Meet the boat crew of SeaStar Andaman and enjoy a light breakfast
- 09:00 - 10:45: Cruise by speed boat to Similan Islands
- 10:45 - 11:45: Snorkel at Island No. 5/No. 6 (depending on the sea conditions)
- 11:45 - 12:45: Enjoy Thai food in a lunch box at Koh Miang (Island No. 4)
- 12:45 - 13:15: Relax at the super soft white sand beach of Princess Bay
- 13:15 - 14:15: Snorkel at Christmas Point/Namchai Bay at Koh Ba-Ngu (Island No. 9)
- 14:15 - 14:45: Climb up to the iconic viewpoint of Sail Rock
- 14:45 - 15:15: Relax and swim at the beach of Koh Similan (Island No. 8)
- 15:15 - 16:45: Cruise back to the pier in Khao Lak
- 16:45 - 17:00: Enjoy a light refreshment
- 17:00 - 19:00: Transfer back to your hotel
- * The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
Inclusions
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Drinking water, Coca-Cola, snack, coffee & fresh fruits
- Light breakfast & Thai lunch box
- Beach towel
- First aid kit
- Snorkeling equipment
- Life jacket
- National Park entrance fee
- Professional English and Chinese speaking guide
- Basic accident insurance
Important
- Bring a dry bag, swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops, a camera and some Thai Baht.
- Speed boats carry passengers as close to the beach as they can so passengers can hop off and on easily.
- Wear flip flops or water shoes in case there are shells or rocks on the sand, and shorts rather than pants as the water level may be above the knees when hopping off/on the boat.
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, infants under 4 years, people over 70 years or people with back or neck problems.
- To be able to confirm the booking, it is very important that you send us a copy of the passport ID page for all travelers. We have to send this information to the Thai Marine Department before the trip starts. It will be handled strictly private and confidential. Please also bring a digital photo of the passport on your phone or a copy of the passport to the trip.
- There is a minimum of 10 people required to run this activity! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel this trip, we will inform you in advance and offer a different travel date, an alternative activity or provide a full refund.