The 15 Snorkeling Trips in Thailand That Earn Their Price

1.Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,149 reviews · 4 hours · from $52Our pick

You’ll visit Pig Island with guides such as Sun, Joe, or Cola, then snorkel near Koh Tan and enjoy a Thai buffet lunch. Short boat rides leave more time for swimming, photos, pigs, and island views. Hotel transfers, gear, water, fruit, and insurance are included.

“Great experience. Unfortunately, we were not able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling. The meal was very good and Pig Island was perfect. Guides were great, we had a lot of fun !”

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2.Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,861 reviews · from $130Top rated

Cruise Krabi’s islands aboard a century-old Thai wooden junk with Michael and his crew. Snorkel at Ko Ya Wa Sam and Chicken Island, paddleboard or kayak, eat a Thai buffet at sunset, then swim near Phra Nang Cave Beach as bioluminescent plankton spark around you.

“The tour was well organised and the facilities were comfortable. The guides were helpful, on the boat and in the sea. The sights are well worth seeing.”

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3.Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,673 reviews · 4h 30m · from $51

Take a half-day speedboat trip from southern Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island. You’ll snorkel for about an hour, kayak or swim, meet free-roaming pigs, and eat a Thai meal on the beach. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and return transport are included.

“The day was seamless- really well organised from beginning to end and so much fun. Our guide arrived right on time to take us to the boat. He was great, super informative and funny which added to the day. Snorkelling and pig island were so much fun- we did this on Christmas Day and it was a perfect day.”

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4.Similan Islands Snorkeling Trip by Speedboat

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

Travel from Phuket to the Similan Islands with guides such as Nancy, Siri, Olivia, and Olay. Expect two snorkeling areas, white beaches, Thai meals, snacks, towels, and a viewpoint near Sailing Rock. The day is long, but the reefs and clear water make it a strong alternative to Phi Phi.

“We (married couple, ages later 20s) loved this trip! We found great value for our money and were pleased with the spots we were able to cover in one day. The speedboat is something to understand is a SPEED boat. If you are prone to motion sickness or can’t handle a long ride-bring Dramamine or opt out-though the crew provides a sick bag as well. We felt taken care of, with snacks provided at regular intervals plus meals. As vegetarians it wasn’t the best spread of options but enough to make do and make the most of our day. Thank you to our captain and guides for this wonderful experience!”

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5.7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,076 reviews · 8 hours · from $38

Join a maximum-20-person longtail boat trip from Koh Phi Phi at 10:30 AM. You’ll visit Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Shark Point, and Bamboo Island, with snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, water, and sunset included. Guides such as Dan and Vang are known for helping guests spot reef sharks.

“Guides were excellent and very friendly. Visited all the top spots, supplied with good equipment, water and a meal. 10/10 all round, fantastic day and worth doing.”

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6.7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

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

Cruise Krabi’s limestone coast on a roomy luxury longtail boat with guide Sophia or Sofia, passing Railay, Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, and Puya Bay. You get one snorkeling stop, time at Poda Island, onboard snacks and drinks, a toilet, and a small-group feel for $37.

“This was a 100% my favorite activity we did in Aonang! You get the best of both worlds, with some snorkling, beautiful boat trip and time to hang out at Poda beach👏🏼We were about 9 guests on the boat and had plenty of space! Nice facilities to chill out on the roof, but also downstairs! I was a little bit sad when they couldn’t put out the hammocks in the front (because of wind), but of course they can’t control this.. hopefully I could come back and try them another time😍 Ended up doing the morning trip, which I am so happy with, got some snacks, and had plenty to…”

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

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

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 from Phuket. Expect hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, buffet lunch, drinks, and guides such as Tony, Nan, Tommy, or Noonit. National park fees and fins cost extra.

“This tour had too many stops to really enjoy the islands. We spent more time in the speedboat than enjoying the islands. We were only able to stay on the islands for 30-40 minutes which is not enough time to relax, snorkel and enjoy the beach. I would suggest less island stops to give visitors enough time to fully enjoy”

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

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

This full-day Phuket speedboat trip visits Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok Island. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, lunch, and guides such as Ohma, Tony, Kung, and Oppo. Expect fast transfers, wet boat rides, and a busy schedule.

“Awesome day out; great tour leader Ohma was entertaining, well mannered & clear with instructions. Remainder of staff conducting tour just as amazing!”

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

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

Spend about 6.5 hours exploring Phra Nang, Koh Poda, Tup Island, and Chicken Island by speedboat from Krabi. You’ll get beach time, two snorkel stops, sunset snacks, a buffet lunch, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Groups are capped at 17.

“Night snorkeling was amazing and thanks to the two great tour guides, we had a great time. The food was also great!”

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

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

Choose a half-day 3-island trip or longer 4-island outing from Koh Chang. Expect several snorkel stops, a beach break, Thai lunch, hotel transfers from the west coast, and free underwater photos. Bring cash for the 200-baht national park fee on the 4-island route.

“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”

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11.Pig Island Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 530 reviews · from $58

Ride a modern speedboat from Koh Samui to Pig Island, where you can meet pigs and piglets before snorkeling near Koh Tan. A buffet lunch, bottled water, equipment, hotel transfer, life jacket, and English-speaking crew are included. Guides such as Superman, Joe, and Coca-Cola are known for friendly help and photos.

“A great trip, the pig island was fantastic. Boat crew extremely kind and friendly, a lovely way to see more”

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12.Private Longtail Boat to Pig Island with Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews

From Thong Krut Pier, your private longtail boat and local Thai captain take you to Koh Tan for snorkeling, then Koh Madsum, known as Pig Island. You get about 2.5 hours to swim, relax, and meet the pigs. Snorkeling depends on sea conditions, and hotel transfers are not included.

“Amazing day, great service, lovely people. Very good value for money.”

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

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

Set out from Koh Lanta Old Town with an English or Thai-speaking guide for four island stops. Snorkel at Ko Chueak and Ko Ma, swim through dark Morakot Cave to a hidden lagoon, then eat lunch on Koh Ngai. Expect spray, crowds, and a memorable six-hour outing.

“The snorkelling was really beautiful but there was less time spent doing than advertised. Lunch was just ok. Still worth doing for sure.”

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14.Pattaya Full-Day 3 Tropical Island tour Snorkeling Cruise Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $97

Spend about seven hours aboard a catamaran from Pattaya, visiting Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Koh Ped. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, fish, use the water slide, enjoy a Thai buffet, and watch macaques at Monkey Island. Hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, snacks, and national park fees are included.

“This was an amazing trip. The staff were excellent and helpful. The islands were fantastic with amazing beaches.”

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15.Island-Hopping Snorkel Tour w/ Amazing Hong Island

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

From Ao Nang, you’ll ride a traditional long-tail boat to Deang Island, Lading Island, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Island. Expect clear-water snorkeling, a Thai buffet, about two hours at Hong Island, and a short but steep climb to the 360° viewpoint. Guides such as Q, Meena, Nadja, and Sophia are praised for friendly help.

“We booked this tour even though there were no reviews yet, since it was a new activity — so we were a bit unsure at first. But we were pleasantly surprised! Everything went very smoothly from start to finish. Our guide, Q, was super friendly, kind, and explained everything to us step by step. The itinerary was well organized with several nice stops along the way. Even though we had some rain, the overall experience was really enjoyable. The schedule was respected, and everything went according to plan. We’re really happy we joined this tour and would definitely recommend it!”

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