Similan Islands
by Speedboat

✨Main vibe: A speedboat day to the Similan Islands, open from 15 October to 14 May: Donald Duck Bay and the Sail Rock viewpoint, snorkeling at Koh Bangu, Koh Payu and Koh Miang, breakfast, lunch and the park fee included.

• 🌊Donald Duck Bay: Granite boulders, white sand and turquoise water at Koh Similan, the island that gives the park its name.
• 📍Sail Rock viewpoint: A short climb to the boulder above the bay for the classic view of the Similans.
• 🌊Turtles and clownfish: Snorkeling from the boat at Koh Payu and Koh Bangu, where sea turtles and clownfish are often seen.
• 🌊Park fee included: Breakfast, lunch, mask, snorkel and fins and the national park fee are all in the price.

• 🌴Why people book it: 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.
• 🧭How the day feels: A minibus collects you between about 5:30 and 7:30 am, depending on where you stay in Phuket (Khao Lak is closer), for the drive to Thap Lamu pier. The speedboat leaves at about 9:00 am. You snorkel from the boat at Koh Bangu (Island 9), land at Donald Duck Bay on Koh Similan (Island 8) for a swim and the walk to Sail Rock, have lunch, snorkel at Koh Payu (Island 7), and walk or swim at Koh Miang (Island 4). The boat is back at about 4:30 pm; hotels in Phuket are reached at about 6-7 pm.
• 📍Key stops: Usually built around Phuket hotel pickup -> Thap Lamu pier -> Koh Bangu -> Donald Duck Bay.
• 👥Best fit: Great for snorkelers and nature lovers who want the clearest water in Thailand and do not mind an early start with a route that usually runs for Full day, about 12-13 hours door to door from Phuket.

✅Booked as one clear package: The core logistics and main support pieces are already wrapped into the route below.

• 🚗Transfers: Round-trip hotel transfer from most areas of Phuket and Khao Lak.
• 🤝Private support: Speedboat tour with up to 35 guests and an English-speaking guide.
• ✅Included: Light breakfast, lunch and refreshments on board.
• 🎒Water setup: Mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket.
• ✅Included: Similan Islands national park fee.
• ✅Useful extras: Accident insurance.

• ℹ️Good to know: The Similan Islands are open only from 15 October to 14 May; the park is closed the rest of the year.
• 🎒Bring with you: A passport copy for every guest must be sent by email no later than the day before the tour.
• 💵Extra costs: Transfers from Ao Po, Cape Panwa, Nai Harn, Nai Thon and Rawai cost 200 baht per person extra, paid in cash.
• ⚠️Before you join: Not suitable for pregnant women, infants under 1 year or guests over 70.
• 🌊Good to know: It is a long day on a fast boat in the open sea; take seasickness tablets if you need them.
• 💵Extra costs: Bring a towel, swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen and a dry bag; towels are not included.
• ⏱️Timing can shift: If the sea is unsafe, the park or the operator cancels and the trip is moved or refunded.
• 🚗Pickup note: 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.