Similan Islands Day Trip by Speed Boat
📍 Start: Your Phuket Hotel → Pakarang Pier
🕗 Duration: 6:00am – 7:00pm
🚤 Tour Type: Speed Boat, Join Tour
📅 Season: Open 15 Oct – 15 May
The Similan Islands National Park is situated 85 km north-west of Phuket and 65 km west of Khao Lak. It consists of nine islands known for long white coral sand beaches, crystal blue waters and providing some of the best scenery in Thailand. The islands are home to a huge variety of marine life, many of which are rare and endangered species. It is the best place for diving and snorkeling in Thailand and one of the best diving spots in the world.
We service day trips to the Similan Islands by speed boat, only 1 hour from Pakarang Pier.
Enjoy the white sandy beach and turquoise water as you partake in various sea activities, with a chance to see turtles and dolphins around the Similan Island area. Islands are open from 15 October to 15 May.
💰 Package Price
Join in Price
2,700 ฿
Adult · Child 2,100 ฿
🗓️ Itinerary (Full Day Trip by Speed Boat)
06:00–08:00am
Pick up from hotel lobby in Phuket.
08:00 am
Arrive at Pakarang Beach for registration, with bread, coffee and tea.
09:00 am
Departure to the Similan Islands.
10:30 am
Enjoy the following activities: Island No. 7 (Payu Island) — the first snorkeling point; Island No. 4 (Koh Meang) — relax on white sand beaches and enjoy a buffet lunch on the islands; Island No. 9 (Koh Bangu) — more snorkeling; Island No. 8 (Koh Similan) — the famous "Sail Rock Viewpoint" with a beautiful view — enjoy swimming & relaxing on the beach.
04:30 pm
Arrive at Pakarang Beach.
05:00–07:00pm
Transfer back to your hotel.
✅ Includes & ❌ Excludes
✅ Tour Includes
- Round trip transfer from hotel (city hotel only)
- Transportation for the tour
- National park fee
- English speaking guide
- Travel accident insurance
- Snorkeling equipment & life jacket
❌ Tour Excludes
- Other optional activities, tours or meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
ℹ️ Important Information
👶 Child Policy
- Children under 2 years old — free of charge
- Children over 120 cm — charged at adult rate
🚫 No-Show Policy
- If you have any last-minute changes, please contact our reservation team at least 24 hours in advance — without notice, a no-show rate of 200 THB per person will be charged for the half-day tour
🗺️ Transfer & Extra Charges
- Free transfer for Patong, Kata, Karon and Phuket Town
- Extra charge for join transfer of 250 baht per person for Rawai, Nai Harn, Kamala, Surin, Cape Panwa
- Extra charge for join transfer of 350 baht per person for Sirey Beach
- Extra charge for join transfer of 100 baht per person for Tritrang, Kalim Beach, Baan Krating, Ao Sen
- Extra charge for join transfer of 300 baht per person for Laguna Beach
- Extra charge for join transfer of 400 baht per person for Layan and Nai Ya
📌 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 Day Trip FAQ
What is included in the Similan Islands Day Trip by Speed Boat?
The tour includes round trip hotel transfer from Phuket city hotels, transportation, National Park fee, an English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment and life jacket, and travel accident insurance. Optional activities, extra meals and personal expenses are not included.
How much does the Similan Islands tour cost?
The join-in price is 2,700 THB per adult and 2,100 THB per child. Children under 2 years old go free, and children over 120 cm are charged at the adult rate.
What time does the Similan Islands tour start and end?
Hotel pickup is between 6:00–8:00am, with the speed boat departing Pakarang Pier around 9:00am and returning to the pier around 4:30pm, then transferring back to your hotel by 5:00–7:00pm.
When are the Similan Islands open?
Similan Islands National Park is open seasonally from 15 October to 15 May each year and is closed to visitors outside this period.