[TO CONFIRM] Is the national park fee included in this price? The brochure does not say. Also: the brochure starts at Namkhem Marina at 08:30 — what is the pickup time from Phuket hotels?
Overview
The Surin Islands in Phang Nga are among the finest snorkelling and diving sites in Thailand, with coral gardens, turtles and shallow, calm water.
You also visit the Moken village to learn about the Andaman’s sea gypsy people. The park opens from 15 October to 15 May.
Highlights
- Three snorkelling sites
- Moken sea gypsy village
- Lunch at the national park restaurant
- Snacks, papaya salad and ice cream back at the marina
Itinerary
- 08:30Namkhem MarinaCheck-in, snorkel gear, hot drinks and bakery.
- 09:00DepartSpeedboat to the Surin Islands.
- 10:20Chong KadFirst snorkelling site, then the Moken village.
- 12:00LunchBuffet at the national park restaurant with Thai fruit.
- 13:00SnorkellingBon Bay or Mae Yai Bay.
- 14:00SnorkellingPineapple Bay or Turtle Bay.
- 15:30DepartLeave the Surin Islands.
- 17:00ReturnSnacks at the marina, then transfer to your hotel.
What’s included
- Round-trip transfer between your hotel and the pier
- Speedboat for the day
- Food, snacks, fruit and soft drinks
- Snorkelling equipment
- Crew trained in CPR and first aid
- Life insurance up to 1,000,000 THB
- Beach towel
- Friendly guide and staff
Not included
- National park fee (to be confirmed)
- Pickup outside the free zones (see below)
- Personal expenses and tips
What to bring
- Camera
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Personal medicine
- Waterproof bag
- Reef-safe sunscreen — ordinary sunscreen harms coral
Good to know
SeasonThe national park is open from 15 October to 15 May.Free pickupPatong, Kata, Karon, Kamala and Phuket Town.Pickup +200 THB / personSurin, Bang Tao, Laguna, Nai Harn, Rawai and Ao Makham.Pickup +1,400 THB / personMai Khao and Nai Yang (private taxi).Changing your dateTell us at least 14 days ahead. Each booking can be changed once.Not recommended forAsthma or heart disease, pregnancy, children under 1, or bone surgery in the last 6 months.WeatherTimes and program may change on the day for sea and weather conditions.





