I can't swim. Can I still join a snorkeling tour?

Yes. Every guest wears a buoyancy vest that keeps you floating effortlessly, and our guides stay close in the water. Let us know when booking and we'll keep an extra eye on you and pick gentle, shallow spots.

I get seasick. What can I do?

Take motion-sickness tablets about an hour before departure, sit toward the middle of the boat, and keep your eyes on the horizon. Our speedboats are quick and stable, so time on rough water is kept short.

I have back problems. Are the boats suitable?

Speedboat rides can be bumpy. If you have back or neck issues, tell us in advance. We can seat you in the smoothest part of the boat, and may suggest a calmer destination such as Phang Nga Bay.

What happens in monsoon weather?

Safety always comes first. If conditions are unsafe we'll offer an alternative destination, reschedule your trip, or give a full refund. During the May to October monsoon we favour the sheltered waters of Phang Nga Bay.

Can I join a tour while pregnant?

Speedboat travel involves impact and vibration that are generally not recommended during pregnancy. We suggest a gentler private long-tail trip instead. Talk to us and we'll find a comfortable option.

Is there snorkeling on the Phang Nga tour?

The Phang Nga and James Bond tour is mainly a sightseeing and sea-cave canoeing trip. The bay's water is calm but not clear, so it includes little snorkeling. For reef snorkeling, choose Surin, Similan or Koh Rok & Koh Haa.

Limestone islands standing in a green bay, a speedboat crossing between them

Island tours

A little farther from Phuket.

Explore Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay, the Similan and Surin Islands and other destinations around the Andaman Sea on selected day trips operated by our local tour partner.

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Hotel transfers National Park fees Snorkeling equipment Lunch & refreshments

Which island has your name on it?

Some days are about jumping into clear water and snorkeling over a reef. Others are about limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, beaches, viewpoints or simply seeing a part of the Andaman Sea you can't reach on an ordinary day in Phuket.

Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay, Similan, Surin, Krabi, Mook, Haa — each trip is different. Some leave early, some take you farther, and some are much more about the journey and scenery than snorkeling.

Have a look through the trips below. If they all start looking like turquoise water and impossible island names after a while, ask us. We know the tours and can help you choose.

Longtail boats moored in a turquoise bay below limestone cliffs

Phi Phi Islands Tour

The classic — Early bird or later start.

From฿3,900

Tall limestone islets rising from a calm bay, viewed through green foliage

Phang Nga – James Bond & Beyond

Is all about the scenery.

From฿3,900

A pandanus tree over a white beach and turquoise water

Similan Islands Tour

Worth the early alarm.

From฿4,500

Weathered driftwood on a white beach beside a vivid turquoise bay

Surin Islands Tour

Go north for the reefs.

From฿4,700

Sunlit white-sand beach beneath clear shallow turquoise water

Koh Rok & Koh Haa Tour

One for the snorkelers.

From฿4,900

Dark cave mouth in limestone cliffs above a turquoise lagoon and pale sand beach

Koh Kradan & Koh Mook Tour

A beach, a reef and a secret lagoon.

From฿4,900

Longtail boats on a sandbank between limestone islands

Krabi Highlights Tour

Six islands, one very full day.

From฿4,100

A white catamaran on calm water among limestone islands at sunset, seen from above

Phang Nga Bay Sunset Serenity Cruise

Phang Nga, from afternoon to after dark.

From฿4,500

Good to know before you go

What’s includedHotel transfers in Phuket and Khao Lak, snorkeling equipment, light breakfast, lunch, drinking water, soft drinks and fresh fruit, National Park fees and accident insurance. Tour guides are available in Thai, English, Italian, French, German and Spanish, depending on availability. Vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available.

What’s not includedBeach towels and tips. A surcharge may apply if your drop-off hotel is different from your pickup hotel. For the Similan and Surin Islands tours, an additional 400 THB per person transfer charge may apply for hotel transfers from Phuket.

Plans can changeIsland itineraries depend on weather, sea conditions and tides. Stops or routes may change when conditions require it.

Getting in the waterSnorkeling is generally from the boat, so you should be comfortable entering the sea and able to use the boat stairs independently.

Health & ageSpeedboat trips are not suitable during pregnancy or for children under 3 or adults over 75. They are also not recommended for guests with previous back injuries, heart conditions or other serious health problems.

CancellationCancellations less than 48 hours before departure and no-shows are charged in full. Postponements are subject to approval and availability. Trips may also be cancelled by the operator because of weather, sea conditions or other unavoidable circumstances.

Where do you want to go?

Tell us what you'd like to see and how you'd like to spend the day. We'll help you choose the right trip

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