Top 10 Snorkeling Day Trips in Thailand

1.Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 711 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62Our pick

Spend 8.5 hours aboard Royal Mariblue, circling Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan with a small group of up to 20. Snorkel at Japanese Gardens, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Aow Leuk, and Shark Bay, with guides such as Zin or Lucky, fresh meals, underwater photos, kayaks, paddle boards, and a sunset BBQ.

“Really nice day spent on a boat going to different snorkeling spots. The crew is great and very attentive, meals and snacks are delicious. The guide was very good at taking us to different spots where we could see interesting things. We got lucky cause there was only 4 of us on board which was amazing - almost private tour! But they never overcrowded the tour which makes it really worth the money. Much more comfortable and you can hit more spots / enjoy your time. I cannot recommend this option enough!”

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2.Koh Kood or Koh Rang: Snorkeling Day Trip with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 290 reviews · 7 hours · from $32Best value

Set out from Bang Bao Bay at 9 AM with guides such as Morgan, Jack, Berry, or Daniel for three snorkeling stops around Koh Kood or Koh Rang. Expect a covered boat, bean bags, reef fish, possible turtles, buffet lunch, fruit, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“Everything perfect. Snorkeling beautifull. Thai Staff on boat and on sea was fantastic, polite, gentle, professional. Berry our guide was great! Everything perfect.”

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3.Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

From Koh Samui, you’ll take a speedboat to Khanom for pink dolphin watching, eat Thai food on the beach, snorkel at Koh Tan, and spend an hour with free-roaming pigs on Koh Madsum. Guides such as Phillips add a friendly touch, though dolphin sightings and water clarity vary.

“The trip was great. We saw several dolphins. Pig Island was beautiful. The guides were nice and helpful. There was plenty of drinking water on the boat. And the food at the end was great too. Thank you :)”

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4.Ko Phi Phi Don: Speedboat Day Trip with Shark Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 223 reviews · 5 hours · from $48

Join guides such as Adam, Ben, or Courtney for a five-hour afternoon speedboat trip from Phi Phi Don. Visit Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, and Maya Bay, with several snorkel stops, drinks, fruit, sunset, and a chance to swim with glowing plankton after dark.

“Totally worth it !! The guide was super nice and friendly The boat team very professional The whole experience was professional And worth the price ! One of the best tour I did in one afternoon”

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5.From Phuket/Khaolak: Surin Islands Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 165 reviews · 8 hours · from $131

Spend a full day exploring Surin Islands Marine Park by speedboat, with two snorkeling stops, a Moken community visit, Thai lunch, and beach time. Guides may include Tarn, CJ, Matt, or Kong-Fu Panda, with multilingual support. Phuket pickup starts early and makes for a long day.

“Top snorkeling places, lots of variaty of fish. The island where we had lunch was also amazing, it has a very beautiful beach. CJ and Matt are amazing guides, very genuine and helpful.”

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6.Khao Lak: Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $83

Spend nine hours traveling by speedboat from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands, with breakfast, Thai buffet lunch, snacks, and dinner included. Snorkel at Collar Bay and Koh Pousar, see Sailboat Rock and Donald Duck Bay, and enjoy a guided day with crews such as Olivia, Olay, and Pancake.

“Guiderne var virkelig gode og venlige. Stoppene var af passende længde. Der var ikke meget plads på båden, da vi skulle have redningsveste på og i vandet”

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7.Ko Samui: Unique Ko Tao & Ko Nang Yuan Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 83 reviews · 8h 30m · from $78

Spend about 8.5 hours traveling from Koh Samui to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan by speedboat. You will snorkel at weather-selected bays, eat a Thai buffet, visit Japanese Garden, and climb to a scenic viewpoint. English and Thai guides, hotel transfers, equipment, and insurance are included.

“Boat ride is long and loud, the snorkeling was about a 2/10. All broken and dead coral. Was suppose to be a turtle area but no turtles but lots of sea lice that stung in water. 3rd stop was too much current to snorkel but tons of divers in that area. Took us to the island after tide had come in so the water was already covering the sand. It was a long trip for very little to see.”

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8.Khao Lak: Phi Phi Island, Maya Beach and Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 68 reviews · from $110

Travel from Khao Lak or central Phuket by minivan and speedboat to Phi Phi, Loh Samah Bay, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Bay, and Bamboo Island. You get four snorkeling stops, lunch, equipment, and English, French, or German commentary, but Maya Bay is currently photo-only.

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9.From Phi Phi: Beginner Scuba Diving Day Trip with 2 Dives

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 5 hours · from $125Top rated

From Phi Phi Don, Blue View Divers takes you to two beginner-friendly reef sites near Phi Phi Leh. PADI instructors, including José, Blue, and Michael, guide small groups to 12 metres, with lunch, fruit, and water between sessions.

“Das war ein wunderbarer Tag ! Gut organisiert, super nettes Team, meine ersten 2 Tauchgänge waren richtig entspannt und ich konnte mich voll auf meine 1:1 betreuende Tauchlehrerin verlassen . Mittagessen auf dem Boot, gekühltes Wasser, Obst, an alles war gedacht. Perfekt !👌”

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10.From Khao Lak: Similan Islands Day Trip with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 23 reviews · 9 hours · from $112

Spend nine hours traveling by van and speedboat from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands. You’ll visit Donald Duck Bay, snorkel near Islands 9 and 7, eat Thai lunch, and walk on Koh Miang. English-speaking guides lead the trip, with hotel transfers and equipment included.

“The weather was AWFUL!! Incredibly rainy, choppy seas, tourists getting sea sick, terrible visibility in the water. Half the guests opted to stay on the boat and skip snorkeling. It was a miserable day. I think the tour company should have canceled the trip and refunded our money.”

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