Dive Into Adventure: Snorkeling in Phang Nga Province

BY Paul ChappellApril 3, 2025

For travelers who enjoy water activities, snorkeling in Thailand is a must-do experience. If you visit Phuket, you can’t miss the Phang Nga Bay province. It is famous for many things, including its beautiful snorkeling points. Want to know what the top spots are to enjoy a day exploring underwater life? Keep reading this blog to find the best islands in Phang Nga Bay for snorkeling.

A] The Top 5 Snorkeling Spots in Phang Nga Province

Include the following islands in your Phuket itinerary while visiting Phang Nga Bay to enjoy an unforgettable day snorkeling -

Similan Islands

Similan Islands, one of Thailand’s top tourist destinations, lie amidst the bright blue waters of the Andaman Sea. It attracts travelers from all over the world to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and offers tranquility and a wide variety of activities. Its highlight, the white sandy beach, is perfect for sunbathing or snorkeling. You can experience the aquatic life and admire the coral reefs and various fish species. Not only this, but you can also get a chance to see sea turtles. Are you wondering how to travel to these stunning islands to enjoy an extraordinary day snorkeling in Phuket? There are both private and group tour options for visiting Similan, which are very convenient. You can reach these islands by taking a boat from various ports in Phang Nga Province, such as Kuraburi Pier or Karon Pier.

Surin Islands

Surin Islands is another ultimate destination where you can truly experience the beauty of nature. They consist of 5 large and small islands, which are famous for their white sandy beaches, colorful corals, and various marine life. The islands are suitable for snorkeling, and you can view large staghorn corals, sea turtles, and whale sharks. Hop on a speedboat tour to explore the beautiful snorkeling spots around the islands, shop for handmade souvenirs, and enjoy the delicious local cuisine. To get to the Surin Islands, you can take a boat from various piers in Phang Nga Province, such as Thap Lamu Pier.

Phi Phi Island

Phi Phi consists of two main islands - Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Phi Phi Leh. Renowned for their white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and vibrant marine life, these islands are perfect for a range of water activities. Maya Bay, a famous backdrop from the movie The Beach, is the highlight of these islands. Apart from snorkeling, you can enjoy other water activities, like scuba diving and kayaking. Take a day trip to Phi Phi and set off to paradise in the Andaman Sea. You can take a boat from various piers in Krabi Province, such as Ao Nang Pier or Laem Tong Pier. Simba Sea Trips offers an exclusive Phi Phi sunrise luxury private speedboat charter with an exciting scuba diving option.

Koh Lipe

This incredibly peaceful island is located just 80 kilometers from the coast of Satun Province and consists of three main islands: Koh Lipe, Koh Adang, and Koh Rawi. The long stretch of white sand beach alongside the turquoise sea is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or snorkeling to admire the soft corals, colorful fish, parrotfish, barracuda, and stingrays. Adventure tourists can go deep-sea diving to experience the beauty of stag horn corals and rare marine animals such as sea turtles and manta rays. You can travel to Koh Lipe by ferry from various Satun Province piers, such as Pak Bara Pier or Laem Tong Pier.

Racha Island

Seventeen kilometers off the coast of Phuket lies Racha Island, an archipelago that is like the Chao Phraya of the underwater world. It consists of Racha Yai and Racha Noi, renowned for its fine white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life. Patok Bay, a famous bay in Koh Racha, has a long stretch of white sandy beach and clear waters, making it perfect for relaxation, sunbathing, swimming, or snorkeling. Traveling to Racha Island can be done by speedboat from various piers in Phuket, such as Laem Thip Pier or Rassada Pier. These islands offer the perfect atmosphere for a day spent snorkeling in the sea. The best time to visit these islands is between November and May. So, how do you book a Phuket snorkeling tour to immerse in this once-in-a-lifetime experience? There are many group and private boat options from Phuket to Phang Nga Province. We recommend booking our private speedboat charter to Phang Nga Bay and beyond to indulge in an opulent journey through stunning landscapes while enjoying the epitome of freedom. Add these islands to your itinerary and embark on an unforgettable sea adventure in Phuket.

About Paul Chappell

Paul Chappell is the owner and operator of Simba Sea Trips, one of Phuket's most established boat tour companies, founded in 2005. With over 23 years as a professional airline pilot and more than 11 years in Phuket's tourism industry, Paul brings a unique blend of aviation-grade safety standards and hands-on marine expertise to every tour. He has been on the water since childhood — from waterskiing and houseboats to operating luxury charter boats across the Andaman Sea. Today, Paul oversees the Simba Group's four brands: Simba Sea Trips, Two Sea Tour, Soho Pool Club, and Simpro Academy.