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Snorkelling Trips in Thailand: The 15 Clearest Days Out

110 tours  ·  from $16

Warm water all year, but the good visibility moves between the coasts with the monsoon. The 15 below cover the Andaman reefs and the Gulf sites, priced, with mask and fin hire noted where it is extra.

Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat - A Short Speedboat Ride Instead of a Long Sea Crossing
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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

1.Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,149 reviews · 4 hours · from $52Our pick

Spend a relaxed half day from Koh Samui’s southern pier visiting Pig Island and Koh Tan. Swim with friendly pigs, snorkel for about 45 to 60 minutes, and enjoy a Thai buffet lunch. Guides such as Sun, Joe, Cola, and Alex help with photos, equipment, and island details. Expect smooth short boat rides, though hotel transfers can take longer than the advertised four hours.

“Great trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The transfer and boat was good. Pig island was fab. The lunch provided was good with lots of food provided. Everything went smoothly and the guides were great.”

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Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch - Koh Nangyuan and the viewpoint hike
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Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch

2.Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,742 reviews · 7 hours · from $27

Spend seven hours circling Koh Tao by boat, with hotel pickup, a Koh Nangyuan viewpoint hike, five snorkeling areas, Thai lunch, fruit, drinks, equipment, and free underwater photos. Guides lead you toward turtles, reef sharks, rays, and colorful fish, while the route leaves time for beaches, swimming, and relaxing on a two-level boat.

“a must do activitiy in Koh Tao. competent team and guide. very fun and well planned trip and worth every penny.”

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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling - Railay Beach gives you a quick start
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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

3.7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,916 reviews · from $39

Spend seven hours island-hopping from Ao Nang with English-speaking guides such as Green Curry, Daisy, or Rosie. You’ll snorkel at Yawasam and Tan Ming, walk the Tub and Mor sandbar when tides allow, eat a Thai buffet on Koh Poda, and swim with bioluminescent plankton after dark. Hotel pickup is optional.

“It was a lovely afternoon. Great sunset to watch. Loads of snorkelling opportunities and even in the dark! Tour guide was great too”

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Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour - Starting at Roong Siam Pier
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Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

4.3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

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

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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Full day snorkeling adventure around Koh Tao - Hin Wong Bay and Aow Leuk Beach
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Full day snorkeling adventure around Koh Tao

5.Full day snorkeling adventure around Koh Tao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,300 reviews · from $24Top rated

Spend about seven hours cruising Koh Tao with English, Chinese, and Thai-speaking guides. Snorkel at several bays, visit Koh Nang Yuan viewpoint, eat lunch and fruit, and use the boat’s slide, climbing wall, and jumping board. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and insurance are included. The THB250 marine park fee is extra.

“Had a wonderful day with the staffs on board. They were always taking care of our wellbeing and about the safety. They were taking pictures under water as well. The food was OK. Great memories”

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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim - Ko Ya Wa Sam, the first hour in the water
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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

6.Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,861 reviews · from $130

Join Michael and the Krabi Sunset Cruises crew for a relaxed 6 to 7 hour sailing trip from Ao Nang or Railay. A long-tail boat takes you to the wooden junk, where you can snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, eat Thai food, and swim with bioluminescent plankton near Phra Nang Cave Beach.

“Krabi Sunset Cruises was an amazing experience! Michael and his crew were incredible and provided a unique fun-filled journey for everyone!”

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From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Monkey Beach and its unpredictable residents
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From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling

7.Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,733 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Join a small-group longtail boat trip from Koh Phi Phi to Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Loh Samah Bay, and Maya Bay. You’ll swim, snorkel with provided gear, see dramatic limestone shores, and enjoy fruit and water onboard. Choose 2 PM for sunset and a possible glowing-plankton stop.

“The weather unfortunately wasn’t on our side but we still had the best day! The spots you go to on this tour are absolutely gorgeous. The snorkelling was great and we had a perfect amount of time at each stop (except Maya bay - we found this very boring and over rated. It’s such a tourist trap). Still worth seeing though :) Guides were great and friendly and everything ran smoothly! Highly recommend :)”

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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour - Koh Tan: one hour of water time
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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

8.Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,673 reviews · 4h 30m · from $51

Take a half-day speedboat trip from southern Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island. You’ll get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, kayaking, a Thai meal, soft drinks, and an English-speaking guide. Expect about an hour at Koh Tan and up to two and a half hours with the pigs, plus a 50 baht island entrance fee.

“Fun day out. Speed boat was great and very clean. Pig island was beautiful.”

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Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel - The speedboat ride and what it feels like
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Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel

9.Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,244 reviews · 4 hours - 390 minutes · from $51

Meet at McDonald’s beside Tonsai Pier 30 minutes before departure for an early speedboat ride to Maya Bay. You’ll visit Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Bay, Viking Cave, and snorkel over coral reefs, with possible blacktip reef sharks. Choose the full-day option for Bamboo Island and lunch. Guides may include Matt, Birdy, or Batman.

“Great value for money since the price included the national park fee. Boat was fast and got us to all the must see spots very quickly. Took a longtail tour the day before and this was like riding in a rolls Royce after that”

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Phi Phi: 7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset - Meeting the boat near Tonsai Bay
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Phi Phi: 7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

10.7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,076 reviews · 8 hours · from $38

Join a small group of up to 20 people for an eight-hour longtail boat trip from Koh Phi Phi. You will visit Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Shark Point, and Bamboo Island, with lunch, fruit, water, snorkeling gear, and underwater GoPro photos included. Bring 400 THB in cash for the National Park fee.

“Guides were excellent and very friendly. Visited all the top spots, supplied with good equipment, water and a meal. 10/10 all round, fantastic day and worth doing.”

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Krabi: 7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling - Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, and Puya Bay from the water
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Krabi: 7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

11.7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,063 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sophia on a five-hour luxury longtail cruise from Krabi. Pass Railay, Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, Puya Bay, and Koh Tang Ming, with one snorkeling stop and beach time on Poda Island. Expect a roomy boat, onboard toilet, drinks, fruit, snacks, and a small-group feel.

“Very good value for money! This activity is a must have. The boat was fantastic- especially compared to other tours in the area. You can be on the top deck sunbathing. Plenty drinks, fruit and also food at the bbq. Our guide - Sofia - was fantastic and really friendly. Comfortable boat for the full time we were on it. Great snorkelling spot. Great picture stops. Only downside would be if too many people booked on.”

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Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan & Hidden Bays Snorkeling Tour w/ Lunch - Pickup, boat travel, and the first look at Koh Nang Yuan
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Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan & Hidden Bays Snorkeling Tour w/ Lunch

12.Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan & Hidden Bays Snorkeling Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 912 reviews · 7 hours · from $27

Spend seven hours circling Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan by traditional boat, stopping at five snorkeling areas including Japanese Gardens, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay. Guides such as Tiny, Lucky, and Co Coa swim with you, help spot turtles and black-tip reef sharks, and take free underwater photos. Lunch, fruit, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers are included.

“The guides were so kind and helpful and really kind! We really enjoyed our time with them.”

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Krabi: Bioluminescent Plankton, Snorkeling & Sunset Tour - Phra Nang Cave Shrine from the sea
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Krabi: Bioluminescent Plankton, Snorkeling & Sunset Tour

13.Bioluminescent Plankton, Snorkeling & Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 863 reviews · from $40

Spend 6 to 6.5 hours visiting Krabi’s island beaches by speedboat. You’ll see Phra Nang Cave, Tup Island, Chicken Island, and Ko Poda, with snorkeling, swimming, sunset, a halal BBQ, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides including M, Selina, and Hikari are praised for friendly, attentive service.

“It was amazing! Got to go visit a good amount of islands. Enough time at the ones to snorkel: relax at. Food was delicious.”

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Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat - Hotel pickup and the Royal Phuket Marina start
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Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

14.Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · from $129

Spend 7 to 8 hours island-hopping from Phuket by speedboat, with stops at Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Tony, Nan, Tommy, and Noonit are often praised for their friendly service.

“We had a wonderful time, our tour guide Nan was super friendly and outgoing. The islands were gorgeous. The food was good, and they were able to handle gluten-free meals. Kids had a great time too. Book this one if you can.”

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Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat - Phi Phi Leh brings the big scenery
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Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

15.Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 788 reviews · from $94

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok by speedboat. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, lunch, and drinks are included. Guides such as Ohma, Tony, Kung, Nancy, and Oppo are praised for keeping the day friendly and organized, though the schedule can feel rushed.

“Awesome day out; great tour leader Ohma was entertaining, well mannered & clear with instructions. Remainder of staff conducting tour just as amazing!”

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★ 5.0Snorkeling Tour with meals and BBQs – Cocktail – Sunset⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐From $54105 reviews
★ 4.2Pig Island(Koh Mudsum) and Koh Tan Half Day Snorkeling TourFrom $6411 reviews
★ 4.3Racha Island Snorkeling or Scuba Diving TourFrom $5270 reviews
★ 4.0Explore the Trio Khai Island Snorkelling AdventureFrom $3660 reviews
★ 4.23 Khai Islands Snorkeling TourFrom $3686 reviews
★ 3.8Phi Phi Island Highlights: Cruise, Snorkel & Buffet LunchFrom $5511 reviews
★ 4.5Phi Phi and 4 Islands with Snorkeling by Speed BoatFrom $6435 reviews
★ 4.2Hong Island Sunset Tour w/ Beach Dinner+Night SnorkelFrom $6341 reviews
★ 3.9Freediving and Snorkeling at Yawasam and Talu IslandFrom $5938 reviews
★ 4.37 Islands Sunset by Longtail Boat with SnorkelingFrom $4046 reviews
★ 3.54 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail BoatFrom $3413 reviews
★ 4.04 Islands Hopping & Snorkeling TourFrom $51192 reviews
★ 4.8Koh Tao: Snorkeling and Sunset TourFrom $23118 reviews
★ 4.7Koh Tao: First Light Snorkel Adventure with Oxygen ToursFrom $3638 reviews
★ 4.2From Samui: Koh Tao and Nangyuan Snorkeling Tour Day TripFrom $719 reviews

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