Thailand · SNORKELING
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Below are the 15 best snorkelling trips in Thailand at the moment, with what each one costs, how long it runs, and the sort of traveller it suits, from a Bangkok half-day to a week on the Andaman.
Speedboat to Pig Island and Koh Tan for snorkeling, beach time with wild pigs, and a Koh Tan buffet lunch, with smooth transfers from southern Samui.
“superb tour guides. was organised superbly and the guides could not have been more helpful. Happy Samui where excellent.”
Koh Tao snorkeling day tour to Koh Nangyuan, Mango Bay, Ao Hin Wong and Shark Bay, with Thai lunch and hotel pickup.
“Didn’t see as much as we thought and a lot of the coral is dead but an amazing trip for the money, well worth it!”
Krabi 7 Islands sunset tour by longtail boat with snorkeling and a beach buffet on Ko Poda, plus a night swim with glowing plankton.
“The guide was brilliant on this tour! He gave us great energy! Sadly it rained, and yet we had great fun! Dinner was very filling, one thing to note is there’s no toilet on the boat! Would recommend this tour!”
Snorkel three Khai Islands from Phuket on a short speedboat ride, with snacks, gear, and half or full-day options.
“Really good value and absolutely easy going. Snorkeling was pretty nice!”
Full-day Koh Tao snorkeling cruise with hotel pickup, A/C comfort, gear included, tasty lunch, turtles and reef sharks, plus slide and viewpoint.
“Very organized, nice clean boat with an AC area to sit and eat. The food was good, make your own subs which were delicious! It was so nice to sit on the upper deck on the beanbags. We got to Koh Nang Yuan pretty early so it wasn’t too busy, there was a line up to get to the top which grew as we were leaving. All the snorkel spots were nice, and the staff took such nice photos of the ocean and of us which they shared with us after. Everyone working on the boat was so nice, especially Matthew. Definitely would do it again!”
Half-day longtail boat tour from Koh Phi Phi with snorkeling at Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay. Fruits included.
“The weather unfortunately wasn’t on our side but we still had the best day! The spots you go to on this tour are absolutely gorgeous. The snorkelling was great and we had a perfect amount of time at each stop (except Maya bay - we found this very boring and over rated. It’s such a tourist trap). Still worth seeing though :) Guides were great and friendly and everything ran smoothly! Highly recommend :)”
Snorkel Koh Tan and visit Pig Island (Koh Mudsum) on a speedboat with hotel pickup, kayaking, and beach lunch for $51.
“Absolutely outstanding. From start to finish it was seamless. The staff were so friendly, helpful and organised. We had the best day and so much fun. It was extremely good value for money. We could not fault it. I want to pass on my thanks to all members involved.”
Longtail boat day from Phi Phi: Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon snorkeling, Shark Point sharks, lunch, beaches, and sunset. Max 20.
“Absolutely amazing experience, would definitely recommend even on a rainy day”
Krabi’s luxury longtail 7-island tour, Railay cliffs, guided snorkeling, and major beach time on Poda Island in about 5 hours.
“The activity was good, but the weather was rough. We still had fun though”
Koh Tao snorkeling to Koh Nang Yuan and hidden bays with Thai lunch box, fruits, drinks, and free underwater photos.
“Everything was great! The guides were very kind and took a lot of nice pictures under the water with a GoPro without charging anything extra.”
Krabi afternoon snorkeling and BBQ sunset, plus a night swim for bioluminescent plankton, with shared boat comfort and an easy pickup.
“Loved the snorkeling! The views were beautiful and the food was very good as well. Guides were great, overall great experience.”
Phuket speedboat tour to Phi Phi and Bamboo Islands with snorkeling, Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, and lunch, plus hotel pickup and gear.
“This was an incredible tour with many different stops! I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Phuket area.”
Fast speedboat day trip from Phuket to Phi Phi and Khai, with snorkeling gear, paddleboarding, Maya Bay, buffet lunch.
“Dino was a great guide and was patient with everyone and kept us on our schedule perfectly.the experience was unforgettable and such beautiful waters. The snorkeling was really great to see the fish and coral and urchins.”
Small-group Ko Tao snorkeling day trip to Tao-Nangyuan, with kayaking, guided stops, and Thai meals, ending on a sunset BBQ.
“Great snorkling day with 100% chance to see sharks and turtles. Great food and good atmosphere ! Fantastic pictures and video's shared after the trip.”
Full-day Koh Chang snorkeling for $32 with hotel pickup, 3 water stops, gear, guide, and Thai lunch plus drinks, reefs, and possible turtles.
“A great day spent snorkelling at a variety of locations. A very professional organisation, really well organised, great food and lots of available drinks.”
