Top 7 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.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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7.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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