Phuket · SIMILAN & SURIN ISLANDS
25 reviewed
The clearest water in the Andaman, an early start and a long ride north, open only from roughly November to May. The Similans are why divers fly in. Below are the best Similan and Surin trips from Phuket and Khao Lak, with the season dates, the speedboat and liveaboard options, and what a day on that water really costs.
Early-bird speedboat to Thailand’s Similan Islands from Phuket or Khao Lak, with 3 snorkeling stops, Donald Duck Bay, Sail Rock views, and lunch.
“Amazing day! I would only choose doing the early bird trip if you want to see the Similand Islands ❤️”
Similan Islands snorkeling trip from Phuket by speedboat with early pickup, guide, snorkeling gear, buffet lunch, and Sailboat Rock views.
“Wonderful day ❤️ Our guides were amazing, organisation was great and the islands are beyond the beauty 🥰”
Similan Islands speedboat day trip from Phuket or Khao Lak with two snorkeling stops, Miang beach time, and a Thai buffet lunch.
“all the arrangements were good, the transportation, the check-in, the food the staff were amazing... O and Aimee were great guides, and the boat staff help and helped with great service. the trip was amazing”
Phuket to Similan Islands day trip by speedboat with guided snorkeling at Ko Miang, Ko Payu, Ko Bangu plus beaches and all-day meals.
“Really enjoyed the trip, didn’t feel rushed. The food wasn’t awful, for lunch they gave us fresh prawns, curries, spaghetti etc. The guides were fun and took great photos. We were given towels, beach mat and snorkelling gear and water cakes and Coke were given out onboard regularly. Saw some cool fish and coral, unfortunately no turtle but oh well the day was still amazing!”
Luxury catamaran day trip to the Similan Islands with two guided snorkeling sessions, gourmet meals, and a professional photo service.
“Beautiful tour, excellent boat, very good food served from morning till dinner, and friendly guides. We also enjoyed having the professional camera service. Pickup and dropoff at our Khao Lak hotel meant we were taken care of the whole day. Highly recommend.”
8-hour Surin Islands snorkeling day trip from Phuket or Khao Lak with reef swims, a Moken village visit, and a beach plus lunch break.
“We loved the Tour, the Islands were amazing and the beach stop was beautiful. Good snorkeling also.”
Snorkel three reefs on the Surin Islands, meet the Moken Sea Gypsy community, and enjoy a national park beach buffet from Phuket or Khao Lak.
“Speed boat's outbiard motors keep loud noise hihg speed. Can you give a ear plugs to customers?”
12-hour Mu Koh Surin snorkeling from Phuket with sea-turtle chances, a Moken sea-gypsy village visit, transfers, lunch, and gear.
“très beaux spots de snorkelling, bonne organisation et le déjeuner etait bon. En revanche j ai moins aimé le trajet, beaucoup de passagers dans le bateau, on etait entassé”
Similan Islands day tour from Phuket with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, multiple islands, two snorkel stops, beach time, and lunch.
“Awful. 2 hours on a speed boat both ways. One island missed out because one nation 2432 didn't want to go. Crowded when you get there and the food was awful”
Full-day Similan Islands speedboat from Phuket or Khao Lak with snorkeling, Thai beach lunch, and iconic Sailboat Rock. Reef-safe tips.
“Super guide, en revanche longue attente, long trajet, très bruyant, énormément de monde, snorkeling inutile rien à voir, nous sommes revenus de cette excursion épuisé, vide de toute énergie. Je ne conseille pas cette excursion épuisé.”
Speedboat day trip from Phuket to the Similan Islands: snorkeling at Koh 7 and 9, beach time, Sailing Rock views, and Thai meals included.
Phuket Similan Islands tour by premium speed catamaran with breakfast, snorkeling at Ba-Ngu and Miang, beach lunch, and return by 4 PM.
“We had a wonderful time. Special thanks to Tequila, Captain Jack Sparrow, and all the lovely team. The trip there is quite long, but absolutely worthwhile.”
A full-day Similan snorkeling tour from Phuket with hotel pickup, speedboat transfers, snorkel gear, lunch, and great island views.
“So the Similan Islands are paradise - that is until you put 200 odd people on one island at the same time! The tour started badly the day before with abrupt messages from the tour guide demanding a copy of our passport before 5pm. Read more”
Similan Islands snorkeling from Phuket with hotel pickup, speedboat, gear, Thai buffet lunch, and Sailing Rock views; park fee extra.
“Une excellente journée pour découvrir l'île de Similan. Pour les passionnés de plongée et de natation comme moi, c'était juste extraordinaire. J'avais envie que ce soit plus long et que la journée ne se termine plus.”
Luxury double-deck catamaran to Similan Islands from Phuket with Sail Rock views, snorkel stops, full meals, pickup, and free photos.
“The whole trip was amazing, Bee was a great guide as well!! Will definitely book again :) thank you seven plus travel ....”
