Similan Islands Speedboat and Snorkeling Day Trip from Phuket
1 day
Full Day
About this activity
Your island-hopping tour of the Similan Islands begins with early morning pickup from your Phuket hotel and transfer to the waterfront to board your speedboat, which covers the 44-mile (70-km) distance across the Andaman Sea to the islands in less than two hours.
As you travel, your guide shares details about the enormous variety of coral, fish and other marine life found in the Similans. Likely sightings include lionfish, clownfish, grouper, angelfish, wrasse, parrotfish, moray eels and sea urchins, and if you venture into deeper waters, you could spot larger animals such as blacktip reef sharks, whale sharks and manta rays. The Similans’ nine islands (each has a name, but they are more commonly referred to by their numbers) are home to lush rainforest, granite boulders and white-sand beaches above the water, while coral reefs create a colorful underwater world.
Your first stop takes you to the white-sand beach of island eight. Go hiking to the top of the “Sailing Rock” a huge
Granit rock formation and go snorkelling among an array of fish in clear, warm water, or sunbathe on a pristine beach and
revel in the tranquillity of this virtually deserted tropical paradise.
At midday, head to the west coast of island eight, to enjoy a homemade buffet Thai lunch on a deserted dream beach under palm and banyan trees. After lunch take a short hop to Island Nine for more snorkeling and beach time. Your guide can help you to identify fish and other creatures that you see.
Then take a short hop to one of the best snorkelling site of the Similans for more snorkelling with sea turtles. Your guide can help you to identify fish and other creatures that you see.
In the mid-afternoon, return to your speedboat to return to Phuket, keeping an eye out for dolphins and other marine life along the way. When you arrive at the dock in the late afternoon, your air-conditioned minivan awaits to return you to your hotel.
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As you travel, your guide shares details about the enormous variety of coral, fish and other marine life found in the Similans. Likely sightings include lionfish, clownfish, grouper, angelfish, wrasse, parrotfish, moray eels and sea urchins, and if you venture into deeper waters, you could spot larger animals such as blacktip reef sharks, whale sharks and manta rays. The Similans’ nine islands (each has a name, but they are more commonly referred to by their numbers) are home to lush rainforest, granite boulders and white-sand beaches above the water, while coral reefs create a colorful underwater world.
Your first stop takes you to the white-sand beach of island eight. Go hiking to the top of the “Sailing Rock” a huge
Granit rock formation and go snorkelling among an array of fish in clear, warm water, or sunbathe on a pristine beach and
revel in the tranquillity of this virtually deserted tropical paradise.
At midday, head to the west coast of island eight, to enjoy a homemade buffet Thai lunch on a deserted dream beach under palm and banyan trees. After lunch take a short hop to Island Nine for more snorkeling and beach time. Your guide can help you to identify fish and other creatures that you see.
Then take a short hop to one of the best snorkelling site of the Similans for more snorkelling with sea turtles. Your guide can help you to identify fish and other creatures that you see.
In the mid-afternoon, return to your speedboat to return to Phuket, keeping an eye out for dolphins and other marine life along the way. When you arrive at the dock in the late afternoon, your air-conditioned minivan awaits to return you to your hotel.
Included
- Lunch - Buffet lunch
- Beverages
- Snacks
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Use of snorkel equipment and lifejacket
- Round-trip speedboat
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees
- Insurance
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please bring sun protection, hat and towel
- Please provide full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number for each participant at least three days before departure
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Tourism
95%
Aquatic
55%
Cultural
55%
Sport
45%
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Really nice and friendly staff, great snorkeling, lunch was really good. Only thing is it would have been nice to know the drive to the marina was going to be 2 1/2 hours to get there from Patong beach. Long day, but worth it.