The 15 Krabi Snorkeling Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,861 reviews · from $130Our pick

Spend six to seven hours aboard a traditional Thai junk with Michael and his crew, visiting Krabi’s island reefs for snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Enjoy a Thai buffet, sunset sailing, and a short after-dark swim at Phra Nang Cave Beach, where plankton can sparkle around you. Transfers from Ao Nang or Railay are included.

“10/10 experience! I can’t recommend this tour enough. The boat, the vibe, the crew, the islands, the food- all of it exceeded expectations. We did a speedboat tour the day before and it didn’t hold a candle to this tour. There’s room on Read more”

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2.7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,063 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Cruise Krabi’s island coast aboard a roomy luxury longtail boat with an English-speaking guide such as Sophia, Sofia, or Liz. You’ll pass Railay, Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, and Puya Bay, stop once to snorkel, then relax on Poda Island. Drinks, fruit, gear, a toilet, and either morning snacks or sunset barbecue food are included.

“Really great trip. The snorkelling was amazing and Poda island was the most beautiful beach I’ve been on. Staff were also great. Definitely recommend.”

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3.Railay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $117

This six-and-a-half-hour Thalassa Tour leaves Krabi at 1 pm for Railay, Koh Poda, Tup Island, and Chicken Island. You get beach time, a buffet lunch, sunset snacks, daytime snorkeling, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides including Sakeen and Stephane have been praised for thoughtful help and strong group care.

“The crew worked so hard at making sure we had the best possible time and weather. Sexy Man was a great host and looked after us really well”

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4.4-Island Sunset Snorkeling Tour & Bioluminescent Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Spend seven hours aboard a spacious Siamese junk with Michael and his crew, visiting Ko Ya Wa Sam, Chicken Island, Ko Poda, and Phra Nang Beach. Snorkel, swim, kayak, and paddleboard, then eat a Thai buffet at sunset before swimming among glowing plankton. Snacks, soft drinks, equipment, and national park fees are included.

“The activity was fantastic. We saw lot of different fishes and sharks. Mike made sure everyone had a good time and took plenty of pictures of us. 100% recommended”

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5.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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6.4 Islands Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 192 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $51

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Phra Nang Cave, Tup Island’s disappearing sandbar, Poda Island, and Chicken Island. An English-speaking guide, lunch, fruit, water, equipment, and Ao Nang transfers are included. Private and small-group options are available, though snorkeling time can vary.

“Bardzo dobra organizacja i opieka przewodników. Pyszne posiłki, woda i owoce. Ciekawy program wycieczki.”

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7.Private Tour to Hong Islands & 4 Islands with Sunset & Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · from $444 per boat (seats 2)

Spend 7 to 9 hours on a private longtail boat from Ao Nang, visiting Hong Island, Tup, Poda, Chicken Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach. The upgraded option adds Railay sunset and night snorkeling. Lunch, drinks, snorkel gear, hotel pickup in Ao Nang, and a certified guide are included.

“The pictures do not do the tour & views justice! It is an amazing experience with the best Tour Guide Tuna & driver Muk!”

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8.Krabi 7 Islands Snorkeling & Plankton Night by Big Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 164 reviews · from $52

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard a big longtail boat from Krabi or Ao Nang, visiting sandbars, beaches, and snorkeling sites around seven named islands. English-speaking guides, gear, transfers, fruit, drinks, snacks, and a buffet dinner are included. The finale is a short night swim among bioluminescent plankton, weather and moonlight permitting.

“We are both late 50's early 60's. I was worried about the climbing on and off the longboat especially when snorkeling. Pong and his team were great, always ready to give a hand if needed. BBQ was lovely.”

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9.4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

Cruise Krabi’s coast by power catamaran, passing Khao Khanap Nam, Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Railay. You get hotel transfers, premium snorkeling gear, a clear kayak session, fruit, water, and vanilla passion fruit mousse. The sunset option adds Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp. An English-speaking guide leads the trip.

“Everything was perfect in the yacht but the driver drove very dangerously and we didn’t feel safe in the car. The yacht was wonderful and everything there worked excellent.”

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10.Hong Islands Snorkeling with Lunch by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 63 reviews · 6h 30m · from $54

Travel from Ao Nang to Hong Island, Pakbia, and Lahding by longtail boat or speedboat. You will enter Hong’s emerald lagoon, snorkel among tropical fish, eat lunch on the beach, and have time for Hong Island’s viewpoint and coves. Guides such as Miriam, Sophia, and Sophie have been praised for friendly, clear service.

“So great. Was crowded but that is to be expected. So much fun, such a great guide, well worth the money.”

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11.4 Island Sunset Small Group Tour with Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 6h 30m · from $112

Spend about 6.5 hours by speedboat around Railay, Poda, Tup, and Chicken Island. You’ll eat Thai food on Poda, snorkel with a guide, watch sunset at Railay or Phranang, then swim among glowing plankton. English and Spanish guiding is available, with groups capped at 17.

“La mejor experiencia de mi vida la actividades bien planeadas”

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12.Private Hong Island Snorkeling Tour w/ Long-Tail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 7 hours · from $192 per boat (seats 6)

Spend seven hours on a private long-tail boat from Ao Nang, stopping at Daeng Island for snorkeling, Lading Island for beach time, Hong Lagoon for photos, and Hong Island for swimming and its 419-step viewpoint. Hotel transfers, gear, fruit, drinks, and an English-speaking driver are included.

“Transfer was very slow there and back took an hour each way for a 10 minute route due to waiting for transport to arrive and then waiting for other guest at hotel. Private boat and captain once on was great, loved it, Glad we booked it.”

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13.7 Islands Sunset by Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · from $40

Spend an afternoon and evening island-hopping from Ao Nang by longtail boat. Snorkel at Yawasam and Tang Ming, photograph Chicken Island, walk the Tup and Mor sandbar at low tide, eat a Thai buffet on Poda, then swim among bioluminescent plankton near Koh Raeng. Guide Daisy has earned praise for her friendly help.

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14.Hong Island Sunset Tour w/ Beach Dinner+Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $63

Spend seven hours exploring the Koh Hong Archipelago by longtail boat. Swim at white-sand beaches, hike to Hong Island’s 360° viewpoint, cruise through its mangrove-fringed lagoon, eat a Thai buffet at sunset, then snorkel among bioluminescent plankton at Koh Raeng. Hotel pickup, equipment, fruit, and drinks are included.

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15.4 Islands Krabi Adventure & Snorkeling Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $111

From Phuket, join an English-speaking guide such as Monkey for a full day around Krabi’s islands. Swim at Lao Lading, snorkel near Lao Kar, visit Hong Island Lagoon, walk Laem Had Beach, and relax at Naka Island. Hotel transfers, lunch, gear, park fees, and refreshments are included, though the schedule can run long.

“la guide Monkey etait géniale, très attentionnée. excursion agréable”

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