The 6 Best Trips for Reef Snorkeling in Thailand

1.Koh Chang: Snorkeling Trip to Reefs or Wrecks with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 670 reviews · 7 hours · from $32Our pick

Join BB Divers for a full day on the water, with three snorkeling stops around Koh Rang or Koh Chang, including Koh Yak Yai and Koh Yak Lek. Guides such as Jackie and Oscar help you spot coral and fish, while Thai lunch, fruit, drinks, gear, and West Coast hotel pickup are included. The Koh Rang park fee costs extra.

“Amazing day visiting 3 different reefs, everything went smoothly and we had plenty of time to explore each location. I’m vegetarian and let them know when we booked and they had a separate meal prepared for me (which was delicious)”

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2.Coral Island Snorkeling & Promthep Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 162 reviews · 6 hours · from $58

Spend six hours on a luxury yacht from Chalong Pier, with Coral Island beach time, open-sea snorkeling, boat activities, Thai buffet dinner, and sunset views near Phromthep Cape. English-speaking guides such as Amy, Ava, and Amani help keep the afternoon organized. Hotel pickup is optional, and the $58 price includes transfers, food, drinks, fruit, equipment, and a guide.

“the boat was really new and clean, the staff were very helpful and friendly. it was a great day, I highly recommend booking through these guys.”

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3.Local Reef Snorkelling and Deserted Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $101

Spend a relaxed day on Khao Lak’s coast with guides such as Man, Ohm, Kiwi, Garfield, or Yaya. Ride a local-style taxi and longtail boat past fishing villages and mangroves, snorkel from the boat near a local reef, then enjoy lunch and quiet beach time. Groups are limited to six, though sea conditions can affect visibility and the route.

“My friend and I throughly enjoyed this trip. There were only 4 of us on the boat and everything was well organised and fully explained to us. We had a stop on a beach for a quick bob in the ocean and then onto a local reef. The water was sRead more”

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4.Coral Island Snorkeling Tour By Speedboat From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · from $47

Take a speedboat from Phuket to Koh Hey, also called Coral Island, for beach time and shallow-water snorkeling. Your day includes hotel pickup, a guide, gear, life jackets, lunch, drinks, fruit, towels, chairs, and accident insurance. Parasailing, kayaking, banana boats, and sea walking cost extra.

“We only had three days in Phuket and happened to be staying at a hotel with a more muddy beach due to the area the hotel is in. But I really wanted to do some snorkeling and see coral and reef fish so we booked the day trip to coral island. Read more”

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5.Maiton, Coral, and Racha Island Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 17 reviews · 8 hours · from $72

You’ll visit Coral, Racha, and Maiton islands by speedboat from Phuket, with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, soft drinks, and an English or Thai guide included. Expect a busy day of beaches, short swims, and several boat rides. Sea conditions can affect the snorkeling stops and comfort.

“A wonderful day trip to several islands, we were taken very good care of :)”

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6.Coral Island Longtail Boat Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 16 reviews · 8 hours · from $125

Travel from Phuket to Coral Island by Thai longtail boat, with time at Banana Beach, lunch at your own cost, and up to three snorkeling stops. Groups are limited to nine, and guides such as Chan, Jo, MJ, and Mr T have been praised for friendly service and useful local insight.

“Chan was awesome, super friendly and informative about Phuket and the areas we visited. Made for a great experience.”

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