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Phuket: Phi Phi & Maya Bay Catamaran with Snorkeling & Lunch★ 4.81 (391) · 9h
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Phi Phi, Maya & Khai Islands: Speed Catamaran Day Trip★ 4.88 (255) · 8h
Top rated
James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay sunset yacht tour from Phuket★ 4.93 (335) · 10h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 17 options: US$ 53–US$ 153 (median US$ 98). With an extra fee to pay on site: 2 of 17. With 100+ reviews: 8 of 17.
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Snorkeling in Phuket: Sunset Cruise to Koh Hey by CatamaranA sunset cruise from Phuket to Koh Hey (Coral Island) by sailing catamaran includes snorkeling equipment, a full dinner on board, and round-trip hotel transfers from Patong, Kata, Karon and other nearby areas. You depart from Ao Chalong Pier in the late afternoon, snorkel behind the island, swim and try sea sports on the white sand beach, then return to the boat for dinner while watching the sun drop behind Promthep Cape. The guide speaks English or Chinese, and the whole experience runs five to six hours.Is it for me?If you are staying in Patong, Kata, Karon or nearby areas without a car, the hotel pickup removes the need to arrange your own transport to the pier—you board from your hotel and return there after dark, so the whole day stays simple.
Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands: Speedboat Day Trip from Phuket with LunchYou board a speedboat or catamaran from Phuket and visit six island stops: Maya Bay (or scenic pass during closure), Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Bamboo Island and a snorkel site. Lunch is a buffet at a beachfront resort, and all snorkeling gear, National Park fees, hotel pickup and drinks come with the price. The day takes eight to nine hours and ends with drop-off at your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Phi Phi highlights in one day without arranging transport, park tickets or timing — the fixed schedule and included pickups handle all three, leaving you to focus on the water and the limestone.
Phi Phi & Maiton Islands: Speed Catamaran, Lunch & SnorkelYou’ll feel the rush of open water on a speed catamaran to Phi Phi and Maiton Islands, relax on Bamboo Island’s white sands, enjoy grilled fish lunch overlooking turquoise seas, drift by limestone cliffs in a long tail boat at Pileh Lagoon, snorkel near Viking Cave, and maybe catch dolphins at sunset—all with plenty of space and good company.
Phi Phi & Maithon: Catamaran Snorkel & Maya Bay from PhuketYou board a new catamaran with a maximum of 40 guests, get picked up from your hotel, and spend the day at Phi Phi Islands and Maithon with two snorkel sessions, a long-tail boat cruise through Pileh Bay, and free time at Maya Bay. Lunch, snorkel gear, national park fees, and the return transfer are all included, so you show up at the pier and the rest unfolds on a set schedule.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Phi Phi highlights—Maya Bay, two reef snorkels, and Maithon—without arranging transport, park fees, or timing yourself; the fixed schedule and hotel pickup remove all the logistics, and the 40-person limit keeps the boat from feeling like a floating tour bus.
Phuket: Aeolos Catamaran to Coral & Racha Islands + LunchYou board a catamaran limited to 22 guests, snorkel two islands with equipment and guidance included, paddleboard or slide between stops, eat a Thai buffet lunch on deck, and fish at sunset near Promthep Cape before returning to your hotel. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of it, so you don't arrange transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want a full island day without the crowds or hidden costs—the 22-person limit and all-inclusive pricing mean you're not negotiating extras or dodging vendors. Plan for a long day out (roughly 10 hours door to door), which is what lets you visit two islands, snorkel twice, and catch the sunset without rushing.
Phi Phi & Maya Bay: Speed Catamaran Tour, 25-Person GroupsYou board a 25-person catamaran at 10:30am from Chalong Pier and visit Bamboo Island, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, and two lagoons over eight hours. Snorkeling gear, lunch with dietary options, fresh fruit, soft drinks, and hotel transfers are all included. The late start means fewer crowds at each stop, and the smaller group size means you're not competing for deck space or snorkel spots.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Phi Phi islands and lagoons in one day without the crowds of a standard 9am tour — the 10:30 start and smaller group size are what make the difference between a rushed photo stop and actual time to swim and snorkel.
Phi Phi, Bamboo & Maiton Speed Catamaran from PhuketYou’ll race across blue water by speed catamaran from Phuket to Bamboo Island’s soft sands before snorkeling at Phi Phi and Maiton Islands. Enjoy a Thai buffet lunch with new friends and try paddleboarding or glide down the sea slide at Honeymoon Island—all with hotel pickup included. By sunset you’ll still feel salt on your skin and laughter in your memory.
Phuket Catamaran Cruise: Coral & Racha Islands Water ActivitiesA full-day catamaran cruise from Phuket to Coral Island and Racha Island combines snorkeling, paddleboarding, water slides and a floating pool with an onboard sunset party featuring a live DJ. The boat departs at 11:00 after hotel pickup and returns by 18:30, with lunch, snorkeling gear, island fees and a professional photographer included. Choose the option with hotel transfers or arrange your own way to the pier.Is it for me?Book the option with hotel transfers if you're arriving by air or prefer not to navigate to the pier yourself; choose the no-transfer option if you're staying near the waterfront or have your own transport arranged. Either way, the eight-hour window from pickup to return means you're back at your hotel by evening, leaving the rest of your day free.
Snorkeling at Coral Island: Catamaran with Sunset & DinnerA half-day sailing catamaran tour from Phuket to Coral Island includes snorkeling at a coral reef, free time on Kahung Beach, Thai dinner onboard, and hotel pickup from Patong, Kata, Karon and other zones. The boat departs at 1:30 PM and returns by 7:30 PM, leaving your morning free and your evening anchored at Promthep Cape as the sun drops into the Andaman Sea.Is it for me?At eight hours door-to-door, this tour leaves your morning free and gets you back by evening, so it fits into a day with other plans. The snorkeling is in the early afternoon when the light is best, the beach time is unscheduled, and the sunset sail is the finale—not a rushed add-on at the end of a long day.
Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour: Speed Catamaran & ReefsA full-day snorkeling tour from Phuket to the Similan Islands by speed catamaran, with stops at Stonehenge, Christmas Point and Sailing Rock, plus hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, lunch and all snorkeling equipment. The tour runs October to May when the national park is open. Children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour for a first or middle day in Phuket when you want to see the best snorkeling reefs without arranging boat transport or gear yourself — the catamaran, guide and lunch are all arranged, and the early pickup means the rest of your day is still free.
Coral Island Catamaran Cruise: Snorkel & Sunset DinnerA catamaran cruise from Phuket to Coral Island combines a full afternoon of snorkeling, swimming and optional water sports on the beach with an evening sail past Promthep Cape and a Thai dinner served on deck as the sun drops. Hotel pickup is included with the advance booking option, or you can meet the guide at Chalong Pier. The tour runs six hours and includes snorkeling gear and an air-conditioned minivan transfer.Is it for me?Book the advance option if you want the whole day arranged—pickup, pier logistics and timing all handled—so you can focus on the water. Choose ticket only if you're staying near the pier or prefer to arrange your own transport and meet the group there.
Phi Phi Islands Catamaran Tour: Maya Bay SnorkelingA full-day catamaran tour from Phuket visits Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Bay, Phi Phi Don and Khai Nok Island with swimming, snorkeling and lunch included. An English-speaking guide leads the boat, hotel pickup and drop-off are arranged, and the itinerary packs six stops into seven to eight hours of travel and water time. Note that Maya Bay closes annually from August 1 to September 30 for environmental restoration, and guests over 60 or with certain health conditions are not recommended for this tour.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so the commentary and safety information are clear if that is your language. The tour suits families with children from age one, though participants over 60 or with high blood pressure, heart disease or bone disease are not recommended to join.
Racha and Coral Island snorkeling tour from Phuket by catamaranA full-day island-hopping snorkeling tour from Phuket sails to Racha Island and Coral Island aboard a luxury catamaran, with a guide in English or Chinese, hotel pickup from multiple Phuket neighborhoods, lunch and drinks, and mask and snorkel gear provided. The tour runs eight to nine hours and includes time to relax on the beach, snorkel the coral reef, and watch the sunset over the water before returning to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel two reefs in one day with a group following one guide's itinerary, including catamaran transport, meals, and a sunset stop.
Phuket Snorkeling Private Catamaran Maiton Coral IslandsA private catamaran snorkeling trip from Chalong pier in Phuket visits Maiton and Coral islands, with hotel pickup, snorkeling equipment, lunch on board and an English-speaking guide included. The itinerary runs from 10am to 8pm and can be customized to your preferences. Island entrance fees are optional depending on which islands you choose to visit.Is it for me?This is a private boat, so your group sets the pace and the guide adjusts the stops to what you want — ideal if you want to linger in the water or skip a site entirely. If you'd rather follow a fixed schedule with other travelers, a shared tour keeps costs lower and the timing locked in.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 16 of the 17 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Phuket: Phi Phi & Maya Bay Catamaran with Snorkeling & Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.81 out of 5 across 391 reviews.
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