7 Snorkeling in Phuket: Prices, Timings And The Pick

1.3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,379 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $24Our pick

Take a 4 to 8 hour speedboat trip from Phuket to Khai Nai, Khai Nui, and Khai Nok. You’ll snorkel over coral, swim with small tropical fish, relax on white sand, and enjoy snacks, fruit, and unlimited soft drinks. Guides such as Simon, Bobby, and Johan are known for keeping the day friendly and well managed.

“Really good value and absolutely easy going. Snorkeling was pretty nice!”

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2.3 Khai Islands Tour- Snorkel & Relax (Half/Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 502 reviews · 270 minutes - 10 hours · from $30

Choose a morning, afternoon, or full-day speedboat trip from Phuket to Khai Nok, Khai Nui, and Khai Nai. You get masks, drinks, snacks, guides, and lunch on the full-day option. Guides such as Honey, Jayna, Jo, and Ellie have been praised for friendly, helpful service, though names vary by departure.

“We had a great trip experience. very professional and well organised from the start. Our guide Ellie was fantastic, very thorough, helpful and kept things fun and relaxed. The boat itself was excellent, very clean and we felt safe at all times. This trip was excellent value and they served water and fresh fruit during the trip as well as providing free snacks and beverages whilst we waited for our trip to begin. Would 100% recommend this tour.”

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3.3 Khai Islands Speedboat Tour- Snorkeling & Relaxing

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 114 reviews · 270 - 570 minutes · from $26

Choose a morning, afternoon, or full-day speedboat trip to Khai Nok, Khai Nai, and Khai Nui. You get shallow swimming areas, snorkeling gear, snacks, fruit, drinks, and multilingual guides such as Honey, Jimmy, and Natty. The full-day option adds a Thai halal lunch and four quiet hours on Khai Nai.

“It was a really nice time snorkeling and exploring at the island. They took a good care of us”

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4.Relaxing Day with Snorkeling – Away From The Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $123Top rated

Cruise from Chalong Bay toward Phuket’s quieter southern coast aboard the MV Champagne or LaMoet. You’ll stop two or three times to snorkel and swim, eat a Thai buffet, and relax on a spacious boat with shaded lounges and a sundeck. Pickup, equipment, drinks, snacks, and hotel return are included.

“We had a great time on the MV Champagne. Food was lovely, service was excellent and we had fun. The snorkeling was enjoyable and although we had overcast skies the trip back after sunset was relaxing. The crew all went out of their way to make the trip memorable.”

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5.3 Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 86 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $36

Take a 15-minute speedboat from Phuket to Khai Nai, Khai Nui, and Khai Nok. You will snorkel among reef fish, relax on white beaches, and enjoy fruit, snacks, drinks, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Jackie and Anton are known for clear instructions and good humor, though crowds and changing snorkel conditions are part of the trip.

“Absolutely fantastic, we have done the trip before last year visiting Phuket and the islands never get boring. Our guides Jackie and Anton were so friendly and welcoming always making sure everyone had a good time. There was a little rain but it cleared up and it was still a blast with high spirits, if you can’t swim don’t worry as life jackets are provided and you can still have a snorkel without missing out. Would highly recommend”

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6.Racha Island Snorkeling or Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 70 reviews · 1 day · from $52

This full-day trip takes you from Phuket to Racha Yai by speedboat for either a guided scuba session to 10 meters or 30 to 40 minutes of snorkeling. You also get beach time at Racha Yai and Coral Island, buffet lunch, equipment, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide. Guide Paolo is known for clear explanations and warm local insight.

“The snorkeling was okay. I think we were there at a higher tide so it wasn’t ideal. The best part was the swimming near the beach. The water was the most beautiful, clear blue that I have ever seen and since I had my own snorkel, I was able to snorkel near the rocks on the beach. It was amazing!”

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7.Explore the Trio Khai Island Snorkelling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · 6 hours · from $36

Ride by van and speedboat from Phuket to the Khai Islands with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Snorkel, swim, use paddleboards, and relax on white-sand beaches at Khai Nai, Khai Nui, and Khai Nok. The $36 trip includes transfers, gear, soft drinks, fruit, and a buffet lunch, though busy beaches and extra pickup fees matter.

“it was hard to like it with so many tourists. not your fault.”

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