Similan Islands Snorkeling from Khao Lak: Speed Catamaran Tour
Snorkel Island No. 5 and Christmas Point, climb Sailing Rock for archipelago views
You're picked up from your hotel and taken by speed catamaran to three snorkeling sites across the Similan Islands, including Island No.5 with its coral and fish, Christmas Point, and Sailing Rock on Island No.8, where you climb to a panoramic viewpoint. Lunch is a Thai buffet served on board, and all gear, transfers, and insurance are included in the price. The whole day takes about seven to eight hours, and the tour runs October through May when the national park is open.
Step-by-step itinerary
Snorkeling and sightseeing at Similan Islands
- Snorkel at Island No.5
- Walk island and enjoy Thai buffet lunch
- Snorkel and swim at Bangu Island
- Snorkel and swim at another location
- Snorkel at additional spot
- Snorkel at another site
- Swim, snorkel, and relax on beach
- Visit Sailing Rock at Island No.8
- Climb viewpoint at Sailing Rock
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, round-trip transport by speed catamaran, snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, and life jacket), three snorkeling stops across the Similan Islands, a climb to the Sailing Rock viewpoint on Island No.8, a Thai traditional buffet lunch served on board, fresh fruit, an English-speaking guide, and full travel accident insurance coverage.
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Snorkel three Similan Islands from Khao Lak by speed catamaran with hotel pickup, Thai lunch and guide included. October to May season.
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The experience
The Similan Islands snorkeling tour from Khao Lak runs October through May, and it's built around the speed catamaran that gets you out to the archipelago fast enough to hit multiple spots before lunch. You start at Island No.5, where the water is clear enough that you see the fish before you enter it: colorful corals, schools moving together, the kind of visibility that makes you forget you're holding your breath. The guide is English-speaking and stays with the group, pointing out what you're looking at underwater without the usual resort-tour feel.
After Island No.5, there's a second snorkeling stop, and then the boat takes you to Sailing Rock on Island No.8: the actual landmark of the Similan Islands, a towering formation that rises from 25 meters below. You can climb it. The viewpoint at the top gives you the whole archipelago laid out, and most people spend twenty minutes up there taking photos or just sitting with the view. Then you come back down, swim if you want, and the group moves to lunch: a Thai buffet served on the boat, fresh fruit after. The whole day is maybe seven to eight hours from pickup to drop-off, and the speed catamaran means less time bouncing on the water than you'd get on a slower boat.
The tour includes snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket), round-trip hotel transfers, travel accident insurance, and a guide who speaks English. One thing to know: Similan National Park requires your passport details after you book so they can process your entry ticket in advance. It's not a hassle, but it's a step you can't skip. The park only opens those eight months, so if you're in Khao Lak between October and May and want to see the islands without arranging your own boat and permits, this is the straightforward way to do it.
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 83 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: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
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.
When does the Similan Islands snorkeling tour from Khao Lak operate?
October through May each year, when Similan National Park is open.
What's included in the tour?
Round-trip hotel transfers, speed catamaran transport, snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket), Thai buffet lunch, fresh fruit, English-speaking guide, and full travel accident insurance.
How long is the full day?
Approximately seven to eight hours, including hotel pickup and drop-off.
Can you climb Sailing Rock?
Yes. Sailing Rock on Island No.8 has a viewpoint at the top that you can climb to for panoramic views of the islands.
Do you need your passport for this tour?
Yes. After booking, you must provide your passport details so the tour operator can process your national park entry ticket in advance.
What should I bring?
Passport or ID card, swimming suit, towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and camera.
What if the tour is cancelled?
On rare occasions, the operator will notify you in advance and offer an alternative tour date, a different tour, or a full refund.
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Similan Islands Snorkeling from Khao Lak: Speed Catamaran Tour
8h–9h · EN
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