Snorkeling Phuket: 3 Khai Islands with speedboat & guide

Three islands, three reasons to get in the water

A half-day snorkeling tour from Phuket visits Khai Nok, Khai Nui and Khai Nai islands by speedboat, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. You swim and relax on white sand beaches, snorkel over colorful corals and fish, and feed cats on the shore. Morning departures run 7:30–1:00 p.m. Afternoon trips leave at noon and return by 5:00 p.m. Snorkel gear, life jacket, accident insurance, soft drinks and fresh fruit are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half day trip to 3 Khai Islands

• Pick up from hotel to AA Marina Pier
• Check in and briefing with tour guide
• Depart from pier to Khai Nok Island
• Relax on white sand beach at Khai Nok Island
• Swim in crystal clear water at Khai Nok Island
• Arrive at Khai Nui Island for swimming and snorkeling
• Explore marine life, corals, and fish at Khai Nui Island
• Arrive at Khai Nai Island
• Feed cats on white sand beach at Khai Nai Island
• Take photos, swim, and relax at Khai Nai Island
• Return to AA Marina Pier
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The speedboat picks you up from your hotel and heads to AA Marina Pier, where a guide briefs the group before departure. The boat takes you straight to Khai Nok Island first: a stretch of white sand where you swim in shallow, clear water and get your bearings in the Andaman. No snorkeling gear required yet. This is the warm-up stop where you can wade, float or just sit on the beach while others do the same.

Khai Nui Island is where the snorkeling happens. You'll drop in over colorful corals and schools of fish, with the guide in the water and the boat anchored nearby. The reef sits close to shore, so even a first-time snorkeler can see the marine life without fighting current or depth. After an hour or so in the water, you head to Khai Nai Island, the last stop, where you can feed cats on the sand, take photos and swim again if you want. The whole day moves at a pace that lets you rest between islands instead of rushing through a checklist.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as are the snorkel mask, fins and life jacket. An English-speaking guide stays with the group the whole time. The boat is a speedboat, so the ride between islands is quick: no long, slow hauls that eat into your time in the water. You choose the morning slot (7:30 a.m. start) or the afternoon one (noon start), depending on whether you want the islands before the midday crowds or prefer a later departure.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup and transfer to the pier.
• speedboat transport between the three islands.
• snorkel mask, fins and life jacket.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• admission fees to Ao Phang Nga National Park.
• soft drinks and fresh fruit.
• accident insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning trip to Khai Island, half dayGuide in English · 07:00Half-day trip to Khai Island; pickup is included

Afternoon half-day trip to Khai IslandGuide in English · 12:00Afternoon trip to Khai Island, program runs 12:00-17:00; includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 12:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (6 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want to start early and have the afternoon free, or choose the afternoon trip if a later pickup suits your schedule better: both routes visit the same islands and include the same snorkeling time, so the choice is purely about when you want to go.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): 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's the difference between the morning and afternoon Khai Islands snorkeling trips from Phuket?

The morning trip departs around 7:30 a.m. and returns by 1:00 p.m. The afternoon trip leaves at noon and finishes by 5:00 p.m. Both visit the same three islands and include the same snorkeling time and activities. Choose the morning slot if you want to start early and have the afternoon free, or the afternoon option if you prefer a later hotel pickup.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this Phuket tour?

No experience is required. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and the snorkeling at Khai Nui happens over a shallow reef close to shore. A guide is in the water with the group, and a life jacket is provided. Children from age one are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride.

What marine life will I see while snorkeling at Khai Nui Island?

Khai Nui Island has colorful corals and schools of fish. The reef is accessible from shallow water, so you'll see the marine life without needing to dive deep or swim far from the boat.

Is hotel pickup included in the Phuket snorkeling tour?

Yes, round-trip hotel pickup and transfer to AA Marina Pier are included. The guide will confirm your hotel location and pickup time when you book.

What gear and supplies are provided on the snorkeling trip?

Snorkel mask, fins and life jacket are included. The tour also provides soft drinks and fresh fruit during the day, plus accident insurance. Bring a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes.

How long is the boat ride between the islands?

The speedboat makes quick runs between Khai Nok, Khai Nui and Khai Nai islands. The exact time depends on sea conditions, but the boat is built for speed, so you spend more time in the water and less time traveling.