Similan Islands by Speed Catamaran
Similan Islands by Speed Catamaran – Donald Duck Bay, Sail Rock & Snorkeling
Similan Islands National Park is a nine-island chain around 85 km north-west of Phuket, famous for powder-white granite beaches, huge boulder formations and some of the clearest water in Thailand. This full day tour departs from the private Tablamu Pier aboard a speed catamaran, with hotel pickup available from either Phuket or Khao Lak, visiting Donald Duck Bay and the famous Sail Rock viewpoint on Island No. 8, snorkeling at Ba Ngu Island (No. 9) and Payu Island (No. 7), with a Thai buffet lunch served on a white sand beach.
✅ Tour Includes
- Round trip hotel transfer
- Speed catamaran transportation
- English speaking guide
- Breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, life jacket)
- National park fee
- Travel accident insurance
❌ Tour Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Swimwear, sunscreen and towels
💵 Payment
- Full payment is required in advance to confirm your booking.
📌 General Terms & Conditions
- The given time frame is an estimate of timing only, and can deviate due to traffic, road conditions, weather, the pace of tourists and/or any unforeseen circumstances.
- Similan Islands National Park is closed annually from around 16 May to 14 October for coral recovery during the monsoon season, and this tour does not operate during that time.
What is included in the Similan Islands speed catamaran tour price?
The price includes round trip hotel transfer, speed catamaran transportation, an English-speaking guide, breakfast, lunch and snacks, snorkeling equipment, national park fee, and travel accident insurance.
What's the difference in price between the Phuket and Khao Lak pickup?
Pickup from Khao Lak is closer to Tablamu Pier, so it is priced lower than pickup from Phuket: 3,400 THB adult / 2,500 THB child from Khao Lak, versus 3,700 THB adult / 2,800 THB child from Phuket.
What time does the tour start and end?
Hotel pickup is around 5:30-7:30am, arriving at Tablamu Pier for breakfast and a briefing. The speed catamaran departs at 8:00am and the tour returns to the pier by around 4:30-5:00pm, with hotel drop-off by around 5:30pm.
Which islands and stops does this tour visit?
The tour visits Donald Duck Bay and the Sail Rock viewpoint on Island No. 8, snorkels at Ba Ngu Island (No. 9) and Payu Island (No. 7), with lunch served on a white sand beach.
When is this tour available?
Similan Islands National Park is open seasonally from around 15 October to 15 May each year. The park is closed to visitors during the monsoon season, roughly mid-May to mid-October, and this tour does not run during the closure.
How is this different from the standard Similan Islands speed boat tour?
This tour uses a speed catamaran with pickup available from either Phuket or Khao Lak, following a Donald Duck Bay, Sail Rock, Ba Ngu and Payu Island route. Our standard Similan Islands Day Trip by Speed Boat departs from Pakarang Pier (Phuket only) and follows a different island route.
I am Interested