Day Trip Snorkeling Similan Islands from Krabi
Snorkeling Day Trip at Similan Islands by Speed Boat from Krabi
This speed boat tour will take you to 4 of the best 9 islands of the Similan Islands. Enjoy a convenient transfer directly from your hotel in Krabi to the starting point in Khao Lake where you will board the speed boat and head to the Similan Archipelago. Wild, unspoiled beaches, magnificent coral growth, prolific marine life, crystalline blue water and sensational underwater rock formations can be seen here.
Highlights
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
- Buffet lunch included
- Snorkel gear (Taucherbrille and Snorkel) for Eigengewaesser included
- If you prefer to use your own Taucherbrille and gear, please feel free to bring it with you
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Includes free admission to top local attractions
Travel by van to Thuplamu pier in Khao Lak where you will be meet the speed boat to take you to the Similan Islands. Famous for the beautiful corals, white sand beaches, and clear tropical waters, Similan snorkeling is definitely something to do while in Thailand.
The Islands are situated 95 km northwest of Krabi and 65 km west of Khao Lak. It consists of nine densely wooded islands fringed with rocky outcrops and gorgeous beaches of fine talcum-powder-like sand forms the Similan Islands National Park. The islands are home to a huge variety of marine life of which many are rare and endangered species.
The islands are only open during late March and early April (Thailand’s hottest period).
Rising sea temperatures cause plankton blooms, which attracts a wealth of the larger animals into the area, resulting in chance encounters with, amongst others, schooling chevron barracuda, giant trevally, rainbow runners and reef sharks. There’s also a selection of rays including the eagle, marbled and enormous, but graceful and harmless mantas.
Touring by speed boat allows you to reach the Similans in the Andaman Sea north of Phuket in 90 minutes, providing lots of time to explore the underwater scenery in one of the world’s premier dive sites. You will visit the Island No 4 (Miang Island), Island No 5-6, Island No 8 (Similan Island), and Island No 9 (Bangu Island).
Clear waters, healthy coral and plentiful fish, the Similan Islands are perfect for the beginner and experienced snorkeler.
Departure Point:
Pick-up from your hotel in Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang, Tub Kaek and Krabi Town. If you stay at Railay Beach or Ton Sai, we offer a convenient pick-up service from Ao Nam Pier, just a 15-minute boat drive form Railay East.
Departure Time:
Depart at 7:30am by van to the pier in Khao Lak. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration:
11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)