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Ao Sane Beach
South Phuket, just north of Nai Harn. A sheltered quiet beach, with a rocky shoreline, nearby coral reef and good fish life. Planned hotel development behind the beach may cause restrictions.
Snorkeling in Phuket
Sometimes a mask is enough.
Float above coral reefs, explore the edges of quiet bays or simply see what’s happening beneath the surface. Around Phuket, there’s more than one way to go snorkeling.
No crowds
Equipment included
Year-round
Local knowledge
Snorkel from a dive boat
A different kind of snorkeling day.
Join one of our regular dive trips aboard MV Matchanu. While the divers head below, you can snorkel, swim or simply enjoy the boat. You might have considerably less company in the water than on a dedicated snorkeling tour.
It's also an easy way for divers and non-diving partners, friends or family to spend the day together on the water.
Snorkeling around Phuket
Snorkeling in Phuket can be as simple as walking into the sea from the beach, joining us on our dive boat, or including it in an island tour farther afield.
If you prefer to explore on your own, several of Phuket's beaches offer good snorkeling directly from shore. Some are better than others, and conditions change considerably with the seasons — so knowing where and when to go makes a difference.
Yanui Beach
Southwest Phuket, between Nai Harn and Promthep Cape. A small, tranquil beach with shade; snorkeling is best between the anchored yachts towards the little island visible from shore.
Kata Noi Beach
Southwest Phuket, just south of Kata. A popular but relatively quiet beach, with the best snorkeling around the rocks.
Kata Beach
Southwest Phuket, between Kata Noi and Karon. A popular, busy beach with some snorkeling possibilities.
Karon Beach
West coast, between Kata and Patong. A popular but spacious beach, with shallow snorkeling suitable for beginners.
Freedom Beach
South of Patong. A popular but more secluded beach, with some of the better shore snorkeling at both ends.
Laem Singh Beach
West coast, between Kamala and Surin. A small, popular beach with good snorkeling around its shallow rocky areas.
Naithon Beach
Northwest Phuket, south of Nai Yang. A quieter, spacious beach with the best snorkeling around the rocks at its southern end.
Caution during monsoon season
From May to October, Phuket's west-coast beaches can have strong swell and rip currents, even when the weather looks good.
Check the warning flags and ask the lifeguards about current conditions before entering the water. If there's a red flag, stay out.
Snorkel responsibly
Good snorkeling is simple: keep your fins and hands away from coral, give marine life space, don't feed or chase animals, and take nothing home except your photos. Choose your tour operators with care and support local conservation efforts.
The Green Fins code of conduct is a useful reminder of how small choices at the surface can make a difference below it.
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