Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket
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4.2/5
Based on 36 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket worth booking?
Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket is a 11-hour experience in Phuket, Thailand, from $2800 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 36 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (36)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $2800 per person
Visit some of Thailand's best snorkeling islands with crystal clear water and a white sand beach. Take you to see the wonders and breathtaking beauty of the Similan Islands. Once you reach the islands, colorful marine li
What you get
- Snorkeling (Mask, snorkel, fins, life-jacket)
- English speaking guide
- Thai Traditional Food
- Round trip speed boat
- Fresh fruits and Drink
- Insurance
About this experience
Visit some of Thailand's best snorkeling islands with crystal clear water and a white sand beach. Take you to see the wonders and breathtaking beauty of the Similan Islands. Once you reach the islands, colorful marine life will welcome you as you snorkel through the crystal clear waters. Relax and take perfect vacation photos as you make your stop on islands. If you are lucky you can watch dolphins frolic in the sea or swim with sea turtles. • Visit some of Thailand's best snorkeling islands • Go ashore for a beach stroll or a relax on Similan's powder-white sands • Relish a delicious Thai style buffet lunch • Enjoy a complimentary hotel pick up and drop off
What's included
Included
- Snorkeling (Mask, snorkel, fins, life-jacket)
- English speaking guide
- Thai Traditional Food
- Round trip speed boat
- Fresh fruits and Drink
- Insurance
- Transfer from / to hotel.
Not included
- National park fee(400THB per adult and 200THB per child)
What you'll see and do
Phuket
You can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket. Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.
60 minutes here
Enjoy a light breakfast and pick out your snorkeling gear after you have meet your friendly guide from Fantastic Similan.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Walking across the island or snorkeling and swimming and enjoy a great Thai buffet lunch
120 minutes here
Snorkeling and swimming
60 minutes here
Bangu Island (Koh 9) for snorkeling and swimming.
60 minutes here
Similan Island (Koh 8) for swimming snorkeling, relaxing on the beach then climbing to see the viewpoint above the Sailing Rock
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Phuket
Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket
Meeting point
Phuket
Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket
Ends at
Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket.
Options you can book
By Catamaran 1 Floor
Description: Round trip by catamaran 1 floor, Breakfast/Lunch and snack in the evening Duration: 10 hours Departure time : 09:00am Pick up Time : 05:00am – 08:00am Pickup included
By Speedboat
Description: Round trip by speedboat, Breakfast/Lunch and snack in the evening Duration: 10 hours Departure time: 09:00am Pick up Time: 05:00am - 08:00am Pickup included
By Catamaran 2 Floor
Description: Round trip by catamaran 2 floor, Breakfast/Lunch and snack in the evening Duration: 10 hours Departure time : 09:00am Pick up Time : 05:00am – 08:00am Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Oh-Hoo
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Child ticket age between 4-11 years.
- Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour
- What to bring : Passport/ID Card, Swimming suit, Towel, Sunglasses , Sunscreen , Hat, Camera
- 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.
- Please note that the activity duration includes the time for hotel pick-up and drop-off.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 36 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
36 verified traveler reviews for Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful experience
5 Stars for the Trip,Service,Food and overall experience. Special shoutout to Nina and Sirinfor making this trip a wonderful event.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the day trip and all the attractions, and that our guide helped make the most of your experience. We truly appreciate your review and hope to welcome your back on another experience soon. Best Regards, Tawan Oh-Hoo Team
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic
Awesome day, definitely recommend this tour. Water was amazing, so many fish and coral. Tour guides were very knowledgeable
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that you had an awesome day and enjoyed the amazing water, and our tour guides added so much value with their knowledge. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another unforgettable tour soon. Best Regards, Tawan Oh-Hoo Team
via Viator
Dissapointed with limited snorkelling time and number of tourists
Tour was well organized, but we were dissapointed with the limited snorkelling time. Boat was packed meaning it took a long time to get on and off eating into already limited time. Similans were beautiful, but too many tourists there packing the beaches and water, leaving trash everywhere. I would skip the day trip and look to do a liveaboard if you really want to see the beauty of the islands and the ecology.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found the tour to be well organized and that you appreciated the natural beauty of the Similan Islands. We’re sorry to learn that the limited snorkeling time and the number of guests affected your experience. We understand how important adequate time in the water is, and your comments regarding boarding delays and crowding are noted and appreciated. Thank you for your honest perspective and for sharing your thoughts with future travelers. Your feedback is valuable to us as we continue to improve our tours. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Similan Tour
We stayed for 15 days in Thailand and did several island tours in different locations. I must say that this was the best one in every aspect, and mostly thanks to the tour operator SeaStar (without any discredit to other operators). The locations in the Similan archipelago are really beautiful and well worth it. The tour was extremely well organised in all aspects of logistics, timekeeping and entertainment, and the quality of the food and the amenities was pretty good. For example, this was the only tour we did where we were provided with complimentary beach towels and new mouthpieces and fins for the snorkeling gear. Each staff member really did everything to make the clients happy. The speed boats were also in very good condition and well equipped. Despite the relatively long sailing distance and chance of bad weather, all the journeys were quite smooth. All in all, we were very happy with the tour and recommend it. The quality justifies the price.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful and detailed review. We’re truly honored that, after 15 days in Thailand and several island tours, you consider this one the best in every aspect. It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated the beauty of the Similan Islands, the organization, time management, and overall logistics. Your kind words about our team, boats, and smooth journeys despite the distance and sea conditions are deeply appreciated. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with the entire crew. Thank you again for your recommendation and for recognizing the value behind the experience. We hope to welcome you back for another exceptional adventure in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
via Tripadvisor
A day on the Similan islands
The thing to remember is that the Thai people are amazing, so generous and beautiful, they are definitely not appreciated enough, as evidenced by the tip jar that goes around the boat at the end of the trip. Please consider them and give more than the 20baht most of our neighbors gave, I thought it was an insult to the day they tried to provide for us. The positive from this trip, and most importantly, the team on the speedboat were amazing, they were friendly, attentive and professional, however the only good thing about this trip was the snorkeling, which was phenomenal. The water, fish, coral, were so spectacular, they just made the trip worthwhile. The free time to swim and relax was beautiful as well. Negativity, what we didn’t realize was the transfer from Patong to the marina takes 2hrs, then the speedboat to the islands takes 1 and 1/2 hours. There were 50 of us on a speedboat where the seats are smaller than buses, with all our bags, snorkels, fins etc with nowhere to go except upon us, a most uncomfortable trip, made especially so when you’re wet. I’m not going to complain about the food, basic sustenance for the day.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $2800 to $3700
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Phuket.
How much does Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket cost?
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Prices start at $2800 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Phuket usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Phuket is not rushed.
Is Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 36 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Phuket, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 11-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket?
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Around 13 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Phuket can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Phuket and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip From Phuket start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Phuket within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Phuket?
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On Outty we rank every Phuket experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings, James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch, Phang Nga Bay Canoeing & James Bond Island Tour from Phuket. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Phuket?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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