Similan islands: the classic day trip
Four islands, two snorkelling stops and the Sail Rock viewpoint, on a big boat
Nine islands of white sand and coral in a national park two hours north of Phuket, visited on a big boat rather than a speedboat — which means a steadier ride, more deck to move around on and a slower pace through the day. Two snorkelling stops, the climb to Sail Rock on island eight, beach time on islands eight and four, and a Thai buffet served on board between them.
Price and booking
- Adult
- 2,600 ฿
- Child
- 2,400 ฿
Child price applies to ages 4–9. Younger children join free of charge. Hotel pickup on Phuket is arranged when you book — tell us where you stay and the manager confirms the pickup time.
Book this tour on WhatsAppPayment is agreed in the chat after the booking is confirmed — by card, bank transfer or USDT.
What you see
- Four islands of the archipelago in one day
- Two snorkelling stops in the best bays
- White sand and turquoise water
- The Sail Rock viewpoint
- Guide on board
- Hotel transfer both ways
- Thai buffet lunch
- Drinks included
How the day goes
- 05:30–06:30Hotel pickup and the drive to Tablamu pier, around an hour and a half
- 07:30Departure from the pier, breakfast on the boat and the safety briefing
- 09:00Island no. 9: the first snorkelling stop over the coral reefs
- 10:00Island no. 8: the climb to the Sail Rock viewpoint over the archipelago
- 11:00Island no. 8: beach time and swimming
- 12:30Thai buffet lunch on the boat — chicken, fish, vegetables, rice, fruit, water, coffee
- 13:30Island no. 7: the second snorkelling stop, with reef fish and corals
- 14:30Island no. 4: the last beach of the day
- 15:30–18:00Return to the pier and transfer to the hotel
Photos from the tour
Included in the price
- +Transfer to and from the hotel, on Phuket and in Khao Lak
- +English-speaking guide
- +Breakfast and buffet lunch
- +Drinking water, coffee, tea, fruit
- +Mask and snorkel
- +Life jackets
- +National park entrance fees
- +Insurance
Not included
- —Personal spending
- —Alcohol, available to buy on the boat
- —Drone photography
- —Tips for the guide and crew
What to bring
- Your passport or a copy of it
- Swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- A hat and sunglasses
- A waterproof phone case
- Cash for extras
- Motion sickness tablets if you need them
Good to know
- The child price is for ages 4–9. From ten years old the adult price applies. Under fours travel free, without a separate seat or meals.
- English-speaking guide on this tour.
- The Similan national park closes for the monsoon from mid-May to mid-October.
- Not suitable during pregnancy or with back or knee problems.
- Toilets and a small park shop are only on Islands 4 and 8.
- Bring a warm layer — it can be cold on the boat.
- Payment is agreed in the chat after the booking is confirmed.
Questions we get asked
Big boat or speedboat?
The big boat rides more smoothly and gives you room to move, which matters over a twelve-hour day. The speedboat versions get there faster and leave earlier. Both visit the same islands.
Why do I need my passport?
The national park registers visitors at the pier, so bring your passport or a clear copy of it.
When are the islands open?
The park closes for the monsoon from mid-May to mid-October. Outside that window the trip runs, weather permitting.
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Not sure which day to pick?
Write to us with your dates and the hotel you stay at. We live on Phuket and will say straight away whether the sea suits this trip that week, and what fits better if it does not.