Boat trips · SNORKELING BOAT TRIPS IN THAILAND
Good snorkeling boat trips in Thailand fill up weeks ahead and the calm mornings go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Koh Samui’s Pig Island and Koh Tan speedboat tour, with snorkeling, lunch, hotel transfers, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Cola,Joe and the whole crew were excellent,warm and friendly.”
Krabi sunset cruise review with snorkeling, Thai dinner, island stops, SUPs, kayaking, and a magical bioluminescent swim.
“Staff are incredible and energetic. They take to you to the best spots, provide you with fins, snorkel gear and even paddle boats. An awesome day out.”
A practical review of Phi Phi’s $24 longtail boat tour, with Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, snorkeling, sunset options, costs, and useful tips.
“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 :)”
Review of Koh Samui’s Pig Island and Koh Tan speedboat tour, with snorkeling, kayaking, lunch, hotel pickup, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“We were a large group of 10. Transport was punctual and comfortable seating all 10 of us. The boat and crew were professional and safety conscious. Two stops were included on this trip. One for snorkelling and/or swimming and one to see the pigs. Lunch and water is included and the vegetarians in our group were catered for. Plenty of time to explore the island and hang out with the piggies.”
Review of a private Phi Phi longtail boat tour to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island and snorkeling spots, with practical timing tips.
“Brilliant experience, we had the best time! We went early and managed to get to everything before it got busy. Highly recommend!”
Review of a Phi Phi longtail boat tour with Maya Bay, snorkeling, beaches, sharks, lunch, and sunset for $38.
“Absolutely amazing day out! Lots of beautiful spots, lots of snorkelling and got so lucky with the marine life we saw!”
Review of Krabi’s 5-hour luxury longtail boat tour, with Railay, Poda Island, snorkeling, snacks, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“The tour was super great. Our tour guide, Sophia, was really nice. We had little barbecues; it was ok, not so special. And at the end of our trip, we could see a beautiful sunset from the boat. That was the highlight of the tour.”
Snorkel Koh Chang’s islands by spacious big boat, with Thai lunch, hotel pickup, underwater photos, beaches, and colorful fish for $28.
“Very fun. Nice people. Get straight to the point. Quick and easy pick up service, good snorkeling locations. Got 1 Nice clear white sand beach for relaxation”
Review of Koh Lipe’s $19 longtail snorkeling trip, with coral reefs, six island stops, lunch, GoPro photos, and practical booking advice.
“It was really fun. I especially liked the fact that the captain took our photos/ videos under the water and then send them to us via WhatsApp. Thank you so much for doing this. It was a really fun tour. We saw lots of fish and corals. Highly recommend it ! The only thing that would need improvement is probably lunch. Apart from that all good. Thanks 🙏”
Review of Koh Samui’s private longtail boat to Pig Island and Koh Tan, with snorkeling, costs, timing, safety tips, and honest advice.
“Great day, stunning scenery. We where the first people on pig island so I advise get the morning booking and arrive early, we set off around 07.45 and was on pig island on our own for the first half hour or so it was perfect.”
Review of Koh Lanta’s $31 four-island longtail tour, with snorkeling, Emerald Cave, beach lunch, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Had a lovely day. 2 snorkelling spots were nice but the water clarity wasn’t great so couldn’t see much. Snorkelling equipment was good quality. Emerald cave was amazing although the life jackets provided were in pretty bad state and it was compulsory to wear one, so hindered me more than aided. The lunch on the beach was delicious. Day ran smoothly. Around 30 people on the longtail boat so slightly crowded. Drinks and snacks provided throughout. Guides were great, friendly and helpful. Unfortunately we had a very rough ride back to land and all (including bags etc) got soaking wet from the boat riding the waves! Just Mother Nature giving…”
River hour, cave run, whale ground or a deck with lunch on it.
