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
- Passenger accident insurance up to 1,000,000 THB
- Beach towel
- Friendly guide and staff
- National park fee
Not included
- 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
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 Surin 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.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.
