10 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 $24

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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6.7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

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

Cruise Krabi’s limestone-framed coast on a roomy luxury longtail boat with an English-speaking guide, snorkeling at Koh Tang Ming, and beach time on Poda Island. Sophia and her crew are often praised for friendly service and photos. Choose a morning or sunset departure, with snacks or barbecue depending on the option.

“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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7.3 or 4 Islands Snorkel & Beach Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 723 reviews · 330 minutes - 9 hours · from $28

Choose a 3 or 4 island trip from Koh Chang aboard a spacious boat with an English-speaking guide, Thai lunch, snorkeling gear, fruit, and underwater photos. The shorter route visits Koh Wai, Koh Lao Ya Nai, and Koh Klum. The longer route reaches Koh Rang National Park and three nearby islets.

“What an amazing day! Everything run like clockwork, from the first booking communication to being picked up from the hotel, to the actual boat itself, couldn't ask for any more, it was a perfect day! We went snorkeling in great locations, the guides on the boat telling us exactly where to snorkel to see the most fish. The lunch was also really good. Highly recommended.”

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8.Longtail Boat Snorkeling Trip Program A

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 552 reviews · 6 hours · from $19Best value

Spend six hours by longtail boat visiting Jabung, Hin Ngam, Koh Yang, Rawi, and Adang. You’ll snorkel over coral reefs, stop at black-stone and white-sand beaches, eat lunch, and receive free GoPro photos and videos. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“A very well organised trip. We saw interesting fish and coral whilst snorkelling Can’t wait to see the underwater photos the tour guide took. Definitely recommend the trip.”

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9.Private Longtail Boat to Pig Island with Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews

From Thong Krut Pier, your private longtail boat and local captain take you to Koh Tan for snorkeling, then Koh Madsum, known as Pig Island. Expect basic English, flexible timing, 2.5 hours on the beach, friendly pigs, shallow water, and a 50 THB island entry fee.

“We absolutely loved the experience! The guide was very friendly and helpful and let us stay on the island as much as we wanted, but 2,5h were more the enough to play with pigs and cool down on the beach. We can absolutely recommend this adventure!”

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10.4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 297 reviews · 6 hours · from $31

Spend about six hours touring Ko Chueak, Ko Muk’s Emerald Cave, Ko Ngai, and Ko Ma by traditional longtail boat. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, fruit, and an English or Thai-speaking guide. Expect clear water, limestone scenery, and a wet, sometimes bumpy ride.

“Amazing experience. Up there with the best value for money I've ever experienced. Pick up, drop off, 4 stops including snorkels/life jackets, good food plenty of water. The tour itself was great with the highlight, by far, being the caves which was awesome.”

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