The 10 Snorkeling Day Trips in Thailand We Would Book First

1.Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 711 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62Our pick

Spend 8.5 hours aboard Royal Mariblue visiting Koh Nang Yuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Aow Leuk, Shark Bay, and Banana Rock. You get guided snorkeling, a fresh mouthpiece, kayaks, paddle boards, underwater photos, Thai buffet lunch, drinks, and a sunset BBQ. Guides including Zin, Lucky, and Mr Tu are known for helping less-confident swimmers.

“So professional and relaxing. Great to be on a small boat! As a solo traveler, great choice”

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2.Koh Kood or Koh Rang: Snorkeling Day Trip with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 290 reviews · 7 hours · from $32Best value

Join BB Divers Koh Kood for a seven-hour boat trip from Bang Bao Bay to three snorkel sites around Koh Kood or Koh Rang National Park. Guides such as Morgan, Jack, Berry, and Daniel help beginners spot fish and coral. Expect hotel pickup, a buffet lunch, fruit, drinks, covered seating, and a possible turtle sighting.

“what a wonderful day yesterday spent snorkeling in the beautiful turquoise clear waters. our guides were very knowledgeable and the crew were amazing. nothing was ever too much. the food in board might well be the best food I have in Thailand since I arrived on the 1st of November and there is a continuous supply of non alcoholic beverages. 10 out of 10 for my day spent with them.”

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3.Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

From Koh Samui, you’ll cruise to Khanom to look for wild pink dolphins, enjoy Thai lunch by the beach, snorkel at Koh Tan, and spend an hour at Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island. Guides speak English or Thai, and hotel pickup, equipment, water, and insurance are included.

“The dolphin spotting was disappointing and the snorkelling wasn’t very well organised”

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4.Ko Phi Phi Don: Speedboat Day Trip with Shark Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 223 reviews · 5 hours · from $48

Spend five hours exploring the Phi Phi Islands by speedboat, with stops at Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, and several snorkel sites. Guides such as Adam, Ben, and Courtney keep the trip lively and helpful. Expect fruit, drinks, sunset, and a chance to swim with glowing plankton after dark.

“Loved our trip, the staff were so much fun and super friendly. Definitely recommend for anyone visiting Phi Phi, we even got to see the baby sharks🦈 However, pickup point should be at McDonald’s as it was very hard to find the meeting point.”

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5.From Phuket/Khaolak: Surin Islands Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 165 reviews · 8 hours · from $131

Travel by minivan and speedboat to Surin Islands Marine Park for two snorkeling sessions, a Thai buffet lunch, beach time, and a visit to a Moken community. Guides speak several European languages, and names reported for the team include Tarn, CJ, Matt, and Kong-Fu Panda. Phuket pickup starts early and makes for a long day.

“Atât transportul până la port cât și excursia în sine au fost ok si foarte bine organizate. Ghizii au fost super și să nu mai vorbim de peisajele văzute:de vis! Desi am facut mult pe drum(de la hotel la port) totul a meritat pe deplin. Să nu mai vorbim de snorkeling unde am putut vedea într-adevăr corali vii si pești minunați.”

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6.Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $83

Set out from Khao Lak for a 9-hour Similan Islands trip by speedboat. You will see Sailboat Rock and Donald Duck Bay, snorkel at Collar Bay and Koh Pousar, eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and travel with an English-speaking crew. Guides such as Olivia, Olay, and Pancake have been praised for their friendly care.

“Guiderne var virkelig gode og venlige. Stoppene var af passende længde. Der var ikke meget plads på båden, da vi skulle have redningsveste på og i vandet”

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7.Ko Samui: Unique Ko Tao & Ko Nang Yuan Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 83 reviews · 8h 30m · from $78

Travel from Koh Samui by speedboat to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan for two snorkeling stops, a Thai buffet lunch, white-sand beach time, and a viewpoint climb. An English or Thai speaking guide, equipment, hotel transfers, and insurance are included. The route changes with weather and sea conditions.

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8.Phi Phi Island, Maya Beach and Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 68 reviews · from $110

Leave Khao Lak early for a 10-hour Phi Phi trip by speedboat. You’ll see Maya Bay from the water, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Bay, and Bamboo Island, with four snorkeling stops, buffet lunch, hotel transfers, and an English, French, or German guide. Maya Bay beach is closed, so access is by photo stop only.

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9.From Phi Phi: Beginner Scuba Diving Day Trip with 2 Dives

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 5 hours · from $125Top rated

From Phi Phi Don, Blue View Divers takes you by boat to the reefs around Phi Phi Leh for two beginner scuba sessions, each limited to a maximum depth of 12 meters. PADI instructors, including José, Blue, and Michael, guide you through basic skills, with equipment, eLearning, lunch, fruit, and water included.

“Das war ein wunderbarer Tag ! Gut organisiert, super nettes Team, meine ersten 2 Tauchgänge waren richtig entspannt und ich konnte mich voll auf meine 1:1 betreuende Tauchlehrerin verlassen . Mittagessen auf dem Boot, gekühltes Wasser, Obst, an alles war gedacht. Perfekt !👌”

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10.Similan Islands Day Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 23 reviews · 9 hours · from $112

You’ll travel from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands by shuttle van and speedboat, with stops at Donald Duck Bay, Koh Miang, and Koh Payu. Expect beach time, two snorkeling sessions, Thai meals, and an English-speaking guide. The scenery is superb, but crowds, sea conditions, and extra national park fees matter.

“Activities were good but we didn’t see much marine life and transportation took up a lot of the day. I would cut short the breakfast/afternoon tea hour at the pier and put that towards spending more time on the islands. Otherwise, guides and overall day was great - more family friendly than adventure.”

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