5 Snorkeling Trips in Thailand Worth Booking

1.Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

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

Join Happy Samui for a half-day speedboat trip from southern Koh Samui to Koh Madsum and Koh Tan. Guides such as Sun, Joe, Cola, and Alex keep things lively while you meet beach-roaming pigs, snorkel, enjoy a buffet lunch, and get plenty of help with photos.

“A perfect experience for all ages, with professional guides and well-organized service at a great price. Thank you for the amazing memories!”

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2.Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

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

Join Michael and his crew for a relaxed 6 to 7 hour cruise from Ao Nang or Railay. A traditional wooden junk carries you to Krabi’s island reefs with snorkeling gear, kayaks, SUPs, dinner, and a final swim among bioluminescent plankton near Phra Nang Cave Beach.

“Krabi Sunset Cruises was nothing short of extraordinary and easily ranks as the best experience of all our travels so far. We absolutely loved the barge—looks straight out of a piratemovie, and it set the perfect tone for the day: relaxed, beautiRead more”

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3.Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

You’ll spend four hours aboard a classic longtail boat visiting Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Loh Samah Bay, and Maya Bay. Snorkeling gear, water, fruit, and an English or Thai-speaking guide are included. Choose 2 PM for sunset and a possible glowing-plankton stop.

“The hosts were very helpful and polite. Really good group and plenty to do! A good variety of activities well executed by the hosts. Definitely had my moneys worth and would h ighly recommend to anyone.”

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4.Private Longtail Boat to Maya Bay with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,632 reviews · 3 - 7 hours

Take a private longtail boat with a local Thai captain around Phi Phi. Choose a quiet 6 AM start for Maya Bay before the crowds, or an afternoon trip for sunset and bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Abo, Malik, Leaf, and Nat are praised for kind, careful service, photos, fruit, and flexible stops.

“Great day, great experience. Maya Bay is overhyped but this trip and this tour provider is faultless! 10/10”

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5.7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

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

Spend eight hours on a classic longtail boat visiting Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Shark Point, and Bamboo Island. Your English-speaking crew provides snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, water, and GoPro photos. Expect a full day on the sea, a 400 THB park fee, and a sunset return.

“I loved the island hopping and snorkeling activities we did at the beautiful places we were.”

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