Snorkeling in Krabi: 4 Islands by Longtail Boat

A traditional longtail boat carries you past limestone cliffs to four islands where the coral reef holds the day's snorkeling.

Snorkel four islands in Krabi by traditional longtail boat, visiting Tup Island, Chicken Island, Poda Island and Pranang Cave over six to seven hours. The boat stops at each site for swimming, snorkeling in coral reefs and exploring caves and beaches. Hotel pickup from Ao Nang area is included, along with guide, lunch, snorkeling gear and life jacket.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore 4 islands by longtail boat

• Visit Tub Island via sandbank
• Snorkel at Chicken Island coral reefs
• Enjoy buffet lunch on Poda Island
• Visit limestone cliffs peninsula
• Discover Pranang Cave and beach

The experience

The longtail boat (a wooden fishing vessel built to local design) departs with a small group and a live English-speaking guide. You visit Tup Island first, where three smaller islands connect by sandbank at low tide, a rare arrangement that opens up shallow water and rock formations to explore on foot. From there the boat moves to Chicken Island, the main snorkeling stop, where the coral reef holds abundant marine life. You enter the water with mask and snorkel provided, and the guide stays in the water with the group.

Lunch is a buffet served on Poda Island, where you have time to swim and rest before the boat heads to Pranang Cave, a limestone peninsula accessible only by water. The cave itself holds a spirit house worshipped by locals, and the surrounding cliffs draw rock climbers. The beach here is open for swimming. The final stop is the limestone formations and cave system, which you can enter and explore. Throughout the day you wear a provided life jacket when moving between islands, and the guide carries a first aid kit.

Hotel pickup is included for guests staying in the Ao Nang area. Other locations incur a small transfer charge. The tour runs six to seven hours total. A national park fee of 200 baht per adult and 100 baht per child is payable at the point of entry and is not included in the booking price.

What’s included

• Snorkeling mask, life jacket and first aid kit.
• lunch buffet on Poda Island.
• drinking water and fruit.
• live English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Ao Nang area.
• accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you can follow the commentary and ask questions about what you're seeing in the water and on each island. Children from age one are welcome, though the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with heart or bone conditions.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 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 is Tup Island and why does it matter for this tour?

Tup Island is a formation of three smaller islands connected by a sandbank that appears only at low tide, making it one of Thailand's less-visited highlights. The tour times the visit to take advantage of this natural arrangement, letting you walk across the exposed sand and explore areas normally underwater.

Where exactly do I snorkel on this tour?

Chicken Island is the main snorkeling site, where the coral reef holds abundant marine life. The guide enters the water with the group and stays with you during the snorkel, and all snorkeling masks are provided.

What happens at Pranang Cave?

Pranang Cave is a limestone peninsula reachable only by boat, home to a spirit house that local people worship. You can enter the cave system and explore it, and the surrounding beach is open for swimming.

Is the snorkeling gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling masks are provided as part of the tour, along with a life jacket and all other safety equipment. You need only bring a swimsuit and towel.

How long is the boat ride between islands?

The tour spans six to seven hours total, including all four island stops, lunch and travel time. The boat moves between sites throughout the day, but no single crossing is lengthy.