Overview
The same islands as our speedboat trip, on a larger speed catamaran. Two hulls mean less slam in a swell and room to move around on deck, which suits families and anyone who finds speedboats hard going.
The crossing takes a little longer, and you get shade, seating and a calmer ride.
Highlights
- Sail Rock and the viewpoint on Island 8
- Donald Duck Bay
- Two snorkelling stops on healthy reef
- Steadier ride than a speedboat
Itinerary
- 06:00Hotel pickupTransfer to the pier, light breakfast and check-in.
- 08:30DepartSpeed catamaran to the Similan Islands.
- 10:00Island 8Sail Rock, the viewpoint and Donald Duck Bay.
- 11:30SnorkellingFirst reef stop.
- 12:30Island 4Lunch at the national park.
- 14:00SnorkellingSecond reef stop.
- 17:30ReturnBack at the pier, then transfer to your hotel.
What’s included
- Round-trip transfer between your hotel and the pier
- Speed catamaran for the day
- Light breakfast, lunch, fruit, snacks and soft drinks
- Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel and life jacket)
- English-speaking guide
- National park fee
- Passenger accident insurance up to 1,000,000 THB
Not included
- Personal expenses and tips
- Pickup outside the free zones (see below)
What to bring
- Camera
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Personal medicine
- Waterproof bag
- Reef-safe sunscreen — ordinary sunscreen harms coral
Good to know
Free pickupPatong, Kata, Karon, Kamala, Phuket Town, Chalong and Kathu.Pickup +200 THB / personSurin, Bang Tao, Laguna, Nai Harn, Rawai and Ao Makham.Pickup +400 THB / personAirport, Mai Khao and Nai Yang.Private taxiAvailable on request for any area — ask us for a quote before you book.Khao Lak pickupStaying in Khao Lak? Choose the Khao Lak rate when you book.SeasonThe Similan Islands are open 15 October to 15 May. The park closes for the rest of the year.National park feeIncluded in the price for every traveller, Thai and foreign.Passport copyThe national park requires a passport or ID copy for every traveller. We ask for it by email once your booking is confirmed.Booking deadlineBookings close at 18:00 the day before departure.ChildrenChild rate is for ages 4–11 and up to 120 cm tall. Infants under 4 travel free and must sit on an adult's lap where there is no seat.Not suitable forTravellers with high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma or bone or spinal conditions, pregnant travellers and infants under 1 cannot join this trip.GuidesEnglish-speaking guide on board. A Russian or Chinese-speaking guide can join at no extra cost for groups of 8 or more; ask when you book.
