Snorkeling Similan Islands Sailing Rock and Coral Reefs

Four snorkeling sites in one day, from Sailing Rock to the Garden of Eels

A full-day snorkeling activity from Phuket to the Similan Islands with speedboat transfers, hotel pickup, professional guide in English and Thai, and beachfront lunch. You snorkel at four sites: Christmas Point on Koh Ba Ngu (ribbon eels and silver-tip sharks), the waters around Sailing Rock at Island No.8, the Garden of Eels at Koh Ha, and the coral formations at Koh Hok. The late morning start and relaxed pace suit families, couples and solo travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day snorkeling tour at Similan Islands

• Hotel pickup in Phuket
• Travel to Similan Islands by speedboat
• Visit Sailing Rock at Island No.8
• Snorkel at Koh Ba Ngu (Christmas Point)
• Lunch at Princess Bay on Koh Miang
• Snorkel at Islands No.5 and No.6 (Koh Ha and Koh Hok)
• Return to Phuket

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Phuket and a speedboat ride to Island No.8, where Sailing Rock (the sail-shaped landmark that names the Similan Islands) rises from the water. You can swim around it, climb to the viewpoint on top, or photograph it from the boat. The real work begins at Christmas Point on Koh Ba Ngu, where the reef holds ribbon eels, silver-tip sharks, and dense schools of tropical fish among vibrant coral formations.

Lunch breaks the rhythm at Princess Bay on Koh Miang, a white-sand beach where you eat and rest before the second snorkeling push. The afternoon takes you to Koh Ha and its "Garden of Eels" (a site named for the garden eels that live in the sand), and then to Koh Hok, where staghorn, boulder and brain corals fill the shallows. A professional guide in English and Thai leads the whole day, and all snorkeling equipment, fins and towels come with you. The full day runs 11 to 12 hours including the hotel transfers at each end.

Drinking water, soft drinks, seasonal fruits and all meals are included. The speedboat carries small groups, and the operator trains all staff in first aid and CPR. The Similan Islands National Park closes annually from May 16 to October 14 for conservation, so check the season before booking. Weather and sea conditions can shift the itinerary without notice.

What’s included

• Full travel accident insurance.
• snorkeling equipment, fins and towel.
• hotel transfer from Phuket.
• all meals and seasonal fruits.
• drinking water and soft drinks.
• professional guide in English and Thai.
• speedboat transfers between sites.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish and Thai

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

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?You snorkel at each site yourself with provided equipment and a guide in the water, so this suits anyone comfortable in the sea who wants hands-on reef time rather than watching from a boat. The shared speedboat and group format keeps the cost low and the social energy high. If you prefer privacy, look for a private charter instead.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 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 marine life will I see when I snorkel at Christmas Point?

Christmas Point on Koh Ba Ngu holds ribbon eels, silver-tip sharks, colorful sea fans and vibrant tropical fish among thriving coral reefs. The site is known for dense marine life and clear water for viewing.

How does the day break up between snorkeling and other activities?

You snorkel at two separate sessions: one in the morning at Christmas Point and Sailing Rock, and a second in the afternoon at Koh Ha and Koh Hok. Lunch at Princess Bay on Koh Miang falls between them, giving you time to rest and eat on the beach.

What is Sailing Rock and what can I do there?

Sailing Rock at Island No.8 is the sail-shaped landmark that gives the Similan Islands their name. You can swim around it, climb to the viewpoint on top, or stay on the boat to photograph it and the panoramic views of the islands.

What time does the day start and how long does it take?

The day has a late morning start with hotel pickup in Phuket. The full activity runs 11 to 12 hours including the round-trip transfers to and from your hotel, so plan for most of the day.

Is snorkeling equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment, fins and towels are all included in the activity. You don't need to bring or rent gear separately.