The Similans are a national park of granite islands about 70 km off Khao Lak, with the clearest water on Thailand's Andaman coast. This day trip starts early: pickup in Phuket from about 5:30 am, then the speedboat from Thap Lamu pier in Khao Lak. You snorkel at three islands, where turtles and clownfish are often seen, swim at Donald Duck Bay and climb to the Sail Rock viewpoint. The park is open only from 15 October to 14 May, and a passport copy is required the day before. Below: what the price covers, who it suits and how it compares with the other ways to do it.
By SB Excursions · Published 24 October 2026 · Updated 24 October 2026
Tour on this route: Similan Islands by Speedboat — From $105 per person, full day, about 12-13 hours door to door from phuket.
Is the Similan trip worth it compared with Phi Phi?
If clear water and snorkeling matter most, yes: the Similans are farther and the day is longer, but the water and reefs are the best in the area. Phi Phi is closer and more about famous beaches.
The short answer
Yes for snorkelers and nature lovers who want the clearest water in Thailand and do not mind an early start: it runs as a shared speedboat tour covering Similan Islands National Park, Phang Nga Province, lasts Full day, about 12-13 hours door to door from Phuket and starts with hotel pickup in phuket about 5:30-7:30 am, or in khao lak, so the day is handled from the door.
Pricing is From $105 per person. We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
Who should book it — and who should not
Book it if clear water and snorkeling matter more than famous beaches and you do not mind a long day; the Similans are the best snorkeling within reach of Phuket. If you want a shorter day with Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon, choose the Phi Phi Islands tour. The park is open only from 15 October to 14 May.
What is included in the price
A booking of the Similan Islands by Speedboat covers:
- Round-trip hotel transfer from most areas of Phuket and Khao Lak
- Speedboat tour with up to 35 guests and an English-speaking guide
- Light breakfast, lunch and refreshments on board
- Mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket
- Similan Islands national park fee
- Accident insurance
Before you book
Availability is confirmed once you send the date, hotel area and group size on WhatsApp. We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
The route stop by stop is in the travel guide; pickup times, the packing list and what shifts by season are in the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Similan trip worth it compared with Phi Phi?
If clear water and snorkeling matter most, yes: the Similans are farther and the day is longer, but the water and reefs are the best in the area. Phi Phi is closer and more about famous beaches.
What is included?
Hotel transfer from most areas of Phuket and Khao Lak, the speedboat and guide, light breakfast, lunch, refreshments, mask, snorkel and fins, life jacket, the national park fee and accident insurance.
How do I book?
Send us the date, your hotel, the number of guests and your passport copies on WhatsApp. We confirm availability and the total before you pay.