Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip – 9 Islands of Unparalleled Beauty!

From Khao Lak:
Khao Lak is the nearest and most convenient departure point for trips to the Similan Islands. It offers the shortest travel time by boat, making it an ideal choice for those who want to spend more time exploring the islands and less time in transit. The 60km speedboat ride from our pier typically takes approximately 75 minutes. Transit times are dependent on sea conditions.

From Phuket:
Phuket is another popular departure point for Similan Islands tours for those staying on the island. The journey from Phuket piers to the Similan Islands takes around 3 hours by speedboat. We advise those people staying in Phuket to join our Similan Islands Tour departing from Khao Lak. This will drastically shorten the transit time on the boat making it a more environmentally friendly and comfortable option. An additional taxi fee of 400 THB is required per person.

From Krabi and beyond:
Krabi is generally considered too far for a Similan Islands day trip. The distance and travel time make it unsuitable. If you will be staying in Krabi or beyond, we advise you to stay a night or two in the Khao Lak or Phuket areas, whichever is more convenient for your travel itinerary. We offer private car and minibus transfer services to help make your Similan Islands wishes become a reality. For locations further away, we suggest a flight to Phuket International Airport. HKT airport is just a one hour transfer away from Khao Lak. Public buses are available to Khao Lak and Phuket as well.

The simple answer is "no." As of 2023, staying overnight on the Similan Islands is no longer. This regulation is part of the conservation efforts to protect the ecological balance of the Mu Ko Similan Islands National Park. Visitors can visit the archipelago on day trips from Khao Lak or Phuket. For a more extended experience around the Similan Islands, liveaboard diving and snorkelling tours are an alternative. These multi-day trips operate when the national park is open from October 15th to May 15th each year. However, most operations cater more to the SCUBA divers. Passengers on these trips who wish to snorkel must do so at or near dive sites that are less suitable due to the depth where the reefs are located. Snorkeling is prohibited at some of the diving locations, such as Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. While the divers are down at these sites, snorkelers must remain onboard.

The Similan Islands are a snorkeler's paradise boasting some of the clearest waters in Thailand, if not the world. Visibility is usually above 20 meters and can reach as high as 40 meters. The underwater landscape is dotted with massive granite boulders, and vibrant coral reefs, which provide a haven for a large diversity of reef fishes and invertebrates. Certain areas are visited by large pelagic fish species such as manta rays and whale sharks.

Foreigners: Adult 500THB Child 250THB
Thai Nationals: Adult 100THB Child 50THB
National Park Fees are included in our prices.

• Similan Island National Park rules dictate that sunscreen must be reef-safe. This is to protect the coral reefs from harmful chemicals and heavy metals. If you do not have reef-safe sunscreen, we have reef-safe sunscreen available for purchase at the pier
• Motion-sickness tablets are available at the pier before departure, free of charge.
• Be aware that single-use plastics and foam boxes are not permitted within the park.
• Smoking is not permitted on the speedboat at any time. Smoking on the Similan Islands is restricted to designated areas only.
• Permits are required for flying drones. Please be sure to obtain the required permits before departure.

Please note. The Mu Ko Similan National Marine Park is officially closed between May 15th and October 15th every year. Unpredictable weather, tropical storms, and a significant increase in wave height pose risks to boat travel and water sports activities during this time. This period coincides with the sea turtle nesting season as well. Closing the park allows these endangered creatures to nest and hatch their eggs undisturbed, protecting future generations of these graceful reptiles.

Please be aware that cancellations made less than 72 hours before the tour date are non-refundable. If you must cancel due to medical reasons within the 72 hour window prior to departure, please obtain a medical certificate from a licensed physician and contact us as soon as possible.

• Advance booking is mandatory due to the Mu Ko Similan National Park rules and regulations. We accept Similan Islands Tour bookings a minimum of 3 days before the tour date.
• For us to purchase your tickets from the Similan Islands National Park requires a copy or photo of your passport’s photo page. Please send your passport copy or photo during the booking procedure or shortly after your online booking. Passport copies are required for all members of your group.
• Bring a copy of your passport to the tour. Random checks by the National Park are common.