Lazy Similan Snorkeling by Speed Catamaran from Phuket
Description
Plunge into an unforgettable day on the Similan Islands by speed catamaran from Phuket! With a relaxed, late-morning departure, enjoy convenient hotel pickups and a smooth speedboat transfer to the start of your adventure. Visit the iconic Sailing Rock for breathtaking views and a refreshing swim. Snorkel at Christmas Point or Nam Chai Bay (weather permitting). Christmas Point offers a magical underwater world of boulders, coral, and sea fan-lined crevices, while Nam Chai Bay is home to unique marine life, including Bubble Bee Shrimp and sea turtles. Enjoy a beachfront lunch at Princess Bay, followed by a second snorkeling session at Islands No.5 and No.6. Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, this tour blends relaxation and adventure at a leisurely pace.
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Itinerary
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.
The Similan Islands are renowned for their crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life, making it a paradise for snorkelers and divers. Visitors can explore iconic sites like Sailing Rock, relax on white sandy beaches, and encounter sea turtles and tropical fish.
Set off to the Similan Islands, starting at the iconic Sailing Rock on Koh Similan, with breathtaking views of Ao Kuerk Bay (Donald Duck Bay) and its unique boulders.
Relax on the soft, white sands or swim in crystal-clear waters. Snorkel at Christmas Point, where you’ll encounter marine life such as Napoleon wrasse, giant trevally, barracuda, tunas, and ribbon eels. Alternatively, snorkel at Nam Chai Bay, home to colorful marine life like the Bubble Bee Shrimp, nudibranchs, and sea turtles.
Next, head to Koh Miang (Island No.4) for a beachfront lunch at Princess Bay, where you'll relax on the softest, whitest sands in Thailand. Surrounded by lush greenery and crystal-clear waters, this tranquil spot is also home to rare wildlife like the Nicobar pigeon and the unique "chicken crab."
Conclude your adventure at Islands No.5 and No.6. Island No.5 offers the "Garden Eel" site, named for its numerous white eels. At Island No.6, you'll explore dramatic rock formations and vibrant coral gardens, ideal for snorkeling and diving.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is available for all hotels within Phuket area. Pickup time is between 7.00 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. For a transfer from Coconut Island, meet your driver at Laem Hin Pier. The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email. Please plan to meet the driver in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled. You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the car has moved on from your hotel.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mu Ko Similan National Park is closed annually from May 16th to October 14th for the purpose of nature conservation.
- Children under one year of age are not advised to participate.
- Guests who are over 70 years old are not encouraged to join the tour.
- Program can change without prior notice depending on weather and sea conditions.
- 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.
- Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart problems, asthma, or bone conditions are not encouraged to join the tour.
