Snorkeling in Krabi: 4-Island Yacht Cruise with Clear Kayaks
Transparent kayaks let you paddle over the reef without leaving the water between you and the fish.
A half-day yacht cruise around four islands off Krabi with snorkeling and clear kayaking in the same trip. You board at a meeting point or from your hotel, sail past the twin limestone cliffs and Chicken Island, then dive into the water at Tub Island or Railay Bay with premium snorkeling equipment or paddle a transparent kayak depending on tide and weather. The sunset option adds a dinner of Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp. National park fees are separate.
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Luxury yacht tour with snorkeling and kayaking
- See Krabi’s twin limestone cliffs
- View Chicken Island rock formation
- Relax on white sand beach
- Explore sandbar connecting islands
- Snorkel or kayak at Tub Island
What’s included
- Hotel pickup or meeting point transfer.
- snorkeling equipment and transparent kayaks.
- bottled water.
- fresh seasonal fruits.
- Vanilla Passion Fruit Mousse.
- Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp on the sunset option.
- accident insurance.
- English-speaking guide.
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 14:00 14:30
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Snorkel and kayak from a luxury yacht around Krabi's limestone islands: Chicken Island, Poda Island, Thale Waek and Khao Khanab Nam Mountains.
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The experience
The yacht leaves from either a meeting point or your hotel, choose which when you book, and heads straight into Krabi's limestone landscape. You'll sail past Khao Khanab Nam Mountains, the twin cliffs that frame the river entrance, and Chicken Island, a rock formation shaped like a chicken's head that photographers line up for. The boat cruises Poda Island and Thale Waek, the sandbar that appears at low tide and connects three islands into one stretch of sand. Between the sightseeing, you get time in the water: snorkeling with full gear at one of the dive spots, or paddling a transparent kayak where the hull is clear enough to watch the reef pass underneath without getting wet.
The five-hour window splits between cruising and water time, with the schedule built around tide and weather: the dive spot and whether you snorkel or kayak depend on conditions that day. You're on a yacht, so there's deck space to sit between swims, soft music playing, fresh seasonal fruit and bottled water available, and the signature Vanilla Passion Fruit Mousse as a signature treat. If you book the sunset option, dinner is Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp served on board. Snorkeling gear and kayaks are included. The equipment is premium-grade, which matters when you're looking at the reef instead of murky water.
Hotel pickup is included if you choose the pickup option at checkout. The meet-up option means you arrive at the departure point yourself. Either way, transfers are smooth and the boat handles the rest. Accident insurance of 1 million Baht is built in. Note that national park fees (200 baht for adults, 100 for children) are separate and paid on the day. From August through September, Maya Bay is closed for ecosystem recovery, so the tour sails around it instead of landing on the beach, but the rest of the itinerary stays the same.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 282 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What are Chicken Island and Thale Waek, and why do people want to see them?
Chicken Island is a limestone rock formation off Krabi that resembles a chicken's head and is famous for photography. Thale Waek, or the Separated Sea, is a natural sandbar that emerges at low tide and connects Tub Island, Chicken Island and Mor Island into one walkable stretch, creating a rare landscape you can only see at certain times of day.
Do I snorkel or kayak, or do I get to do both?
The yacht carries both snorkeling gear and transparent kayaks, and which one you use depends on the tide and weather conditions that day. The dive spot is chosen based on what's best for that departure, so the crew decides when you arrive at the water.
What's included in the sunset option that isn't in the half-day cruise?
The sunset option adds dinner on board (Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp) plus the later departure time. Both options include snorkeling or kayaking, fresh fruit, water, the Vanilla Passion Fruit Mousse, and all transfers and equipment.
Are national park fees included in the price?
National park fees are separate and paid on the day of the tour: 200 baht for adults and 100 baht for children. They are not included in the cruise price.
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Snorkeling in Krabi: 4-Island Yacht Cruise with Clear Kayaks
5h · EN
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