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Island Hopping Snorkeling Trips in Thailand: Our Top 15

52 trips  ·  from $22 per person

Good island hopping snorkeling trips in Thailand fill up in high season and the small boats go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch - Koh Nangyuan: Viewpoint, Sandbar, and Japanese Reef Garden
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Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch

1.Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,742 reviews · 7 hours · from $27Our pick

Spend seven hours circling Koh Tao with Sangthong Tour, stopping at Koh Nangyuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Aow Luek, and Shark Bay. You’ll hike to a famous viewpoint, snorkel over reefs, look for turtles and blacktip reef sharks, and eat a Thai buffet on a modified fishing boat. Guides also take free underwater photos.

“This was such an amazing experience and I had so much fun! We saw so many fish and turtles. The lunch provided was very tasty and the boat was nice.”

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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling - From Nopparat Thara Pier to Railay Beach
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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

2.7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,916 reviews · from $39

You’ll cruise Krabi’s four-island group by traditional longtail boat, with stops for snorkeling at Yawasam and Tan Ming, sandbars at Tub and Mor, dinner at Koh Poda, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guide teams have included Green Curry, Dora, Daisy, Rosie, and Nicky. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Amazing tour, excellent guides, perfectly organized and an awesome way to spend a day in ao nang”

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Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour - Starting at Roong Siam Pier
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Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

3.3 Khai Islands Relax & Snorkeling Half/Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,379 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $24

Take a 4 to 8 hour speedboat trip from Phuket to Khai Nai, Khai Nui, and Khai Nok. Expect short crossings, shallow-water snorkeling, beach time, snacks, soft drinks, and friendly guides such as Simon, Johan, Bobby, and Lala. Choose a quieter morning half-day, livelier afternoon, or relaxed full-day option with lunch.

“Really good value and absolutely easy going. Snorkeling was pretty nice!”

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From Phuket: Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip by Speedboat - Koh Miang, Island No. 4
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From Phuket: Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip by Speedboat

4.Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,579 reviews · 12 hours · from $98

Spend a full day reaching the Similan Islands by speedboat from Phuket. You’ll snorkel at Koh Payu and Koh Ba Ngu, visit beaches on Koh Miang and Koh Similan, and climb to Sailing Rock and Donald Duck Bay. Guides such as Nancy, Siri, Lucy, and Olay lead the day, with meals, gear, snacks, and hotel transfers included.

“We booked the Similan Islands tour just a day before, and wow, I’m so glad we did! The staff were incredibly nice, and the excursion itself was amazing. We saw so many fish and were lucky enough to spot a turtle and a Napoleon fish! I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends.”

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Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat - Phi Phi Leh and the cliffs around Maya Bay
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Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

5.Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · from $129Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island by speedboat. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Tony, Nan, Tommy, and Noonit have earned especially warm praise, though crowds and rough water can affect the day.

“Worth the money! It was a great trip and we enjoyed every minute! Lunch was tasty and stops were long enough to enjoy all the islands.”

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Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat - Hotel pickup and the Royal Phuket Marina start
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Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

6.Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 788 reviews · from $94

Spend seven to eight hours touring Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok Island by speedboat. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, lunch, and guides such as Ohma, Tony, Kung, Nancy, and Oppo. Expect a fast, busy day with excellent scenery and limited time at each stop.

“Trip is good. Very accommodating for all lifestyles. Nancy is awesome. Easygoing people and happy vibes.”

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Koh Chang: 3 or 4 Islands Snorkel & Beach Tour by Big Boat - Boarding at Bang Bao Pier
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Koh Chang: 3 or 4 Islands Snorkel & Beach Tour by Big Boat

7.Koh Chang: 3 or 4 Islands Snorkel & Beach Tour by Big Boat

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

Choose a 3-island half-day trip to Koh Wai, Koh Lao Ya Nai, and Koh Klum, or a longer 4-island route through Koh Rang National Park. You get hotel pickup on Koh Chang’s west coast, snorkeling gear, Thai lunch, fruit, and an underwater photographer. The 4-island tour costs an extra 200 baht for the park fee.

“Pick up and drop off at hotel, nice views on the trip, lovely snorkeling places, good lunch and snack - overall a great experience for a good price”

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Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Tour- Snorkel & Relax (Half/Full Day) - The morning begins with a van, breakfast, and a quick briefing
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Phuket: 3 Khai Islands Tour- Snorkel & Relax (Half/Full Day)

8.3 Khai Islands Tour- Snorkel & Relax (Half/Full Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 502 reviews · 270 minutes - 10 hours · from $30

Choose a half-day or full-day speedboat trip to Khai Nok, Khai Nui, and Khai Nai. Expect shallow snorkeling, colorful fish, beach time, snacks, drinks, and friendly guides such as Honey, Jo, Ellie, and Jayna. The full-day option adds a Thai halal lunch and four relaxed hours on Khai Nai.

“Great value for money, great trip and lovely guides (very funny, and always happy to take photos for you). Amazing snorkelling in the last island stop & the islands were beautiful! Only did the half day, glad we did however could have done with another hour in the last island stop as the snorkelling was just great! Thank you x”

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From Khao Lak: Full-Day Snorkeling in the Surin Islands - The early pickup from Khao Lak
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From Khao Lak: Full-Day Snorkeling in the Surin Islands

9.From Khao Lak: Full-Day Snorkeling in the Surin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 410 reviews · 12 hours · from $122

Leave Khao Lak early for a full day at the Surin Islands. You’ll visit a Moken village, snorkel at three reef sites, eat lunch on the beach, and receive drinks, snacks, equipment, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Stephanie, Rami, Lily, and Minnie are praised for attentive care, though the speedboat ride can take nearly two hours each way.

“Stefanie was the best guide ever. Very caring, funny and it made the experience 10 times better! Pineapple bay was definetly my favorite 🥰”

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Koh Samui: Jetski Safari, Snorkeling to Pig & Virgin Islands - From hotel pickup to Laem Sor Pagoda
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Koh Samui: Jetski Safari, Snorkeling to Pig & Virgin Islands

10.Jetski Safari, Snorkeling to Pig & Virgin Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 364 reviews · 2h 30m · from $220 per boat (seats 2)

Ride a stable two-person Seadoo from Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Pig Island with an English or Thai-speaking guide. You’ll get a safety briefing, snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, waterproof storage, and time to swim and meet the pigs. The $220 price covers one jet ski for up to two people, while Pig Island charges 50 THB per person.

“This has been hands down the BEST EXPERIENCE and ACTIVITY EVER!!! Me and my partner got a jet ski each and we had so so much fun, everything was literally perfect, the transportation was great and guides were really nice and helpful! The price is really good, you definitely must give this a go!!”

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Ko Lanta: 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat - The morning route from Koh Lanta Yai
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Ko Lanta: 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat

11.Ko Lanta: 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat

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

Set out from Koh Lanta Yai by longtail boat for Ko Chueak, Ko Ma, Morakot Cave, and Koh Ngai. You will snorkel among tropical fish, swim through a dark cave to a hidden lagoon, and eat a buffet lunch on the beach. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, fruit, and an English or Thai-speaking guide are included.

“Second time doing this, let's just say there's a reason why I've done this again :)”

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Ao Nang: Island-Hopping Snorkel Tour w/ Amazing Hong Island - The morning pickup and the long-tail boat ride
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Ao Nang: Island-Hopping Snorkel Tour w/ Amazing Hong Island

12.Ao Nang: Island-Hopping Snorkel Tour w/ Amazing Hong Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 252 reviews · 5h 30m · from $38

Spend about 5.5 hours visiting Deang, Lading, and Hong islands by traditional long-tail boat. You’ll snorkel, eat a Thai buffet on the beach, cruise through Hong Lagoon, and have about two hours at Hong Island, including time for its 360-degree viewpoint. Guides such as Q, Meena, Nadja, and Sophia have earned special praise for their care and organization.

“Everything ran to schedule, guides were Fantastic, made it really special”

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Koh Lanta: Phi Phi Islands Tour w/ Maya Bay, Snorkel & Lunch - Maya Bay: beautiful, famous, and crowded
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Koh Lanta: Phi Phi Islands Tour w/ Maya Bay, Snorkel & Lunch

13.Koh Lanta: Phi Phi Islands Tour w/ Maya Bay, Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 247 reviews · 8 hours · from $54

From Koh Lanta Yai, speed by boat to Maya Bay, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Bay, and Bamboo Island. Guide Didi and other English-speaking guides keep the day moving, with snorkel gear, drinks, fruit, lunch, hotel transfers, and a group of up to 45 people.

“Very enjoyable tour to Phi Phi and the surrounding islands. Our tour guide was very clear and kept us right. It was quite windy but the crew did a great job to keep us safe and we eventually managed to get in to Bamboo Island. Overall a great day. Would recommend.”

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Lipe: Longtail Boat Snorkeling to Outer Islands Program B - Koh Hin Son and the first rocky views
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Lipe: Longtail Boat Snorkeling to Outer Islands Program B

14.Lipe: Longtail Boat Snorkeling to Outer Islands Program B

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 216 reviews · 7 hours · from $22Best value

Spend seven hours on a small-group longtail boat from Ko Lipe, visiting seven islands and eight snorkeling and beach stops. See clownfish, parrotfish, anemones, coral gardens, Jabang’s seven-colored coral, and Hin Ngam’s black stones. Lunch, fruit, gear, insurance, and underwater photos are included. The captain can assist non-swimmers in the water.

“The experience was really good! Food was nice! The guide was very helpful.”

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Krabi: Seven Islands Snorkel Cruise with Dinner - From your hotel to Ao Nang Pier
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Krabi: Seven Islands Snorkel Cruise with Dinner

15.Seven Islands Snorkel Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 215 reviews · from $37

Spend six hours island-hopping from Ao Nang with a guide such as Palm, Jess, Bee, or Zindy. Visit Railay, Chicken Island, Tup and Mor, Ko Poda, and other islets, with snorkeling, fruit, drinks, a Thai barbecue, sunset views, and a possible night swim with bioluminescent plankton.

“Zindy is a great host/guide and the food on this tour was outstanding. The island stops are beautiful and we loved being in a small group of seven to watch the sunset at the end. Highly recommend this.”

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Private Tour to Hong Islands & 4 Islands with Sunset & Night Snorkel - Tup, Poda, and Chicken Island add the classic Krabi views
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Private Tour to Hong Islands & 4 Islands with Sunset & Night Snorkel

17★ 5.0Private Tour to Hong Islands & 4 Islands with Sunset & Night SnorkelFrom $444 per boat (seats 2)175 reviews
Private Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat - Maya Bay, beautiful and busy
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Private Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

18★ 5.0Private Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour by SpeedboatFrom $1,399 per boat (seats 12)166 reviews

New in Island Hopping Snorkeling Trips in Thailand

★ 4.0Phuket/Khao Lak: Speedboat Snorkel Tour to Similan IslandsFrom $1259 reviews
★ 4.5Phuket/Khao Lak: Speedboat Snorkeling Trip to Surin IslandsFrom $12812 reviews
★ 4.5Racha Islands Premium Tour with Snorkel & LunchFrom $9613 reviews
★ 4.7Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling by SpeedboatFrom $11612 reviews
★ 4.5Phuket/Khao Lak: Snorkeling Trip to Phi Phi & Bamboo IslandsFrom $1158 reviews
★ 4.1Relaxed Phi Phi & Khai Islands Beach Snorkeling TourFrom $7832 reviews
★ 4.34 Islands Krabi Adventure & Snorkeling Day TourFrom $11137 reviews
★ 4.13 Khai Islands Speedboat Tour- Snorkeling & RelaxingFrom $26114 reviews
★ 4.23 Khai Islands Snorkeling TourFrom $3686 reviews
★ 4.6Private 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour with Long-Tail BoatFrom $154 per boat (seats 6)19 reviews
★ 4.1Hong Islands Snorkeling with Lunch by Longtail BoatFrom $5463 reviews
★ 4.9Hong Islands Private Boat Trip & SnorkelingFrom $291 per boat (seats 2)17 reviews
★ 4.37 Islands Sunset by Longtail Boat with SnorkelingFrom $4046 reviews
★ 3.54 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail BoatFrom $3413 reviews
★ 4.7Island Hopping by Private Longtail Boat w/ SnorkelFrom $109 per boat (seats 2)55 reviews

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