Top 12 Snorkeling in Phuket

1.Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,379 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $24Our pick

Take a short speedboat ride from Phuket to Khai Nai, Khai Nui, and Khai Nok islands. You’ll snorkel over colorful fish, swim from white beaches, and relax with drinks, fruit, and snacks. Guides such as Simon, Bobby, Johan, and Lala are praised for friendly help. Choose a half-day trip or a slower full-day outing with lunch.

“Very well organised and by the time we got to the third island my husband had lost his wallet, staff were brilliant and found it on boat, it was returned to him completely in tact. Would certainly recommend”

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2.Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · from $129Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours island hopping from Phuket by speedboat, with stops at Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Tony, Nan, Tommy, and Noonit have earned especially warm praise.

“Very well organised. Guide was helpful and kept us in good spirits. They arranged vegetarian food for us on request which was quite good”

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3.Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 788 reviews · from $94

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok by speedboat. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, lunch, drinks, and insurance are included. Guides such as Ohma, Tony, Kung, Nancy, and Oppo lead the day.

“our original excursion was canceled due to time constraints. Viator offered up an alternative to James Bond Island in a few other sites.. we did not know what to expect. Getting there took sometime. However, it is worth it. The staff is amaziRead more”

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4.Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Tour- Snorkel & Relax (Half/Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 502 reviews · 270 minutes - 10 hours · from $30

Visit Khai Nok, Khai Nui, and Khai Nai by speedboat from Phuket. Choose a short half-day outing or a full day with Thai lunch and four quiet hours on Khai Nai. Guides including Honey, Jayna, Ellie, and Jo help with snorkeling, photos, drinks, and family logistics. Sea conditions may change the route.

“Great half day trip! Suited what we wanted to do perfectly for a short time in Phuket. Picked up & dropped off to hotel, drinks and fruit provided on boat. Whole experience was super easy and the islands are stunning! Thanks for a great morning 😊”

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5.Best of Phi Phi Islands Snorkeling Tour from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · from $75

Spend about 9.5 hours island hopping from Phuket by speedboat. Swim at Bamboo Island and Pileh Lagoon, snorkel around Phi Phi, see Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay, then enjoy a buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don. Guides such as Ray, Goody, and Dreamy are known for keeping the day lively and well organized.

“Safe, clean, organized and loads of fun with our guide ("Goody"). Staff was professional and all had multiple duties that they took care to perform. The islands and snorkeling was top notch and we definitely recommend hiring the optional photographer.”

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6.Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Speedboat Tour- Snorkeling & Relaxing

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 114 reviews · 270 - 570 minutes · from $26

Visit Khai Nok, Khai Nai, and boat-access Khai Nui on a family-friendly speedboat trip from Phuket. Expect shallow swimming areas, short rides, snorkeling, snacks, drinks, and multilingual guides. Choose a half-day outing or a full-day plan with four quiet hours on Khai Nai. Guides such as Honey, Jimmy, and Natty have earned warm praise.

“VGA Vacation organized the tour smoothly and great service. There were 25 people on the boat plenty of space on the boat. Breakfast was provided and the guide Joe Biden was accommodating Thank you and will do it again. highly recommended”

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7.Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 86 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $36

You’ll speed from Phuket to Khai Nai, Khai Nui, and Khai Nok for swimming, beach time, and guided snorkeling. Jackie and Anton are among the guides associated with this friendly, well-organized outing. Expect hotel transfers, equipment, fruit, snacks, soft drinks, and a half-day schedule, with some crowding at the most popular beaches.

“We enjoyed snorkelling from the first island, we jumped off the boat at the second island and then snorkelled at the third island and relaxed for a few hours - the lunch was also good. The weather rained on and off in the afternoon but we still enjoyed the beach. The snorkelling was really good and we were able to see a lot of different beautiful sealife”

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8.Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Tour from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · from $94

Travel from Phuket to the Similan Islands by speedboat for snorkeling at Koh Ba Ngu and Koh Haa, beach time on Islands No. 8 and No. 4, and a climb to Sail Rock viewpoint. Hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, drinks, equipment, and an English-speaking guide are included, but expect a long day and a crowded boat.

“Journée extraordinaire on en a plein les yeux, l’équipage du bateau a été parfaite un grand merci à eux (la Blue team) Les repas sont de bonne qualité Trajet depuis Phuket un peu long mais cela vraiment le coup !!!!”

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9.Phuket: Racha Island Snorkeling or Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 70 reviews · 1 day · from $52

Leave your Phuket hotel for Chalong Pier, then take a speedboat to Racha Yai, about 30 minutes away. Choose a guided scuba session to 10 meters or 30 to 40 minutes of snorkeling, followed by lunch and beach time on Racha Yai and Coral Island. English-speaking guides, equipment, insurance, and transfers are included.

“Amazing tour! Our guide Paolo was amazing, sharing a lot of information about the island and culture. We had a great time, the beaches were incredible and snorkelling is really great there. Boat ride was perfect, we had water, juices, snacks. And the lunch also was perfect, I am gluten intolerant and vegetarian and they had a nice selection of rice, soup, veggies and fruits. Also the meat offered was halal so lots of options depending on your diet. Can only highly recommend you to take this tour :)”

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10.Phuket: Explore the Trio Khai Island Snorkelling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · 6 hours · from $36

Join a six-hour Phuket speedboat trip to Khai Nai, Khai Nui, and Khai Nok. You get hotel pickup, a guide in English or Chinese, snorkel gear, paddleboards, soft drinks, fruit, beach time, and a buffet lunch. Guide Tuktuk has earned special praise, but crowded beaches and a short schedule are worth weighing before you book.

“it was hard to like it with so many tourists. not your fault.”

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11.Phuket to Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 40 reviews · from $93

Leave Phuket early for a full day at the Similan Islands. A guide leads you to snorkeling stops at Koh 7 and Koh 9, lunch at Koh Miang, beach time at Koh 8, and Sailing Rock viewpoint. Hotel transfers, breakfast, drinks, gear, insurance, and a Thai lunch are included. Guides such as Tee and Lady Gaga have been praised for their energy.

“We enjoyed this tour. We saw lots of different variety of fish when snorkelling. The crew were excellent (Lady Gaga).”

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12.Phi Phi Island Highlights: Cruise, Snorkel & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 11 reviews · from $55

You’ll travel by van from Phuket, Karon, or Patong to Sea Angel Pier, then cruise to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, and Phi Phi Don. An English-speaking guide, national park fee, snorkel gear, water, hotel transfers, and lunch are included. Expect famous scenery, shared-tour crowds, and a basic buffet.

“good. the activity was very well organized. it's phiphi itself that's too touristy... too many people... but the boat and the people were great.”

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