Closed 15.5–15.10
An official closure by the parks authority. No exceptions.
Day trip to the Similan Islands
The clearest water in Thailand, Sail Rock and white granite beaches, by speedboat or catamaran, from Phuket or Khao Lak.
Check availability and pricePrices
From 2,700 THB, when booked in advance.
What varies between the options is the vessel, the travel time and the comfort at sea. Differences in route or departure point, if any, are noted with each option.
What is the difference between the options
| The option | Vessel | Pickup | Adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedboat from Phuket | Speedboat | 06:30–07:50 | 2,900 THB |
| Speedboat from Khao Lak | Speedboat | 07:30 | 2,700 THB |
| Catamaran from Phuket | Catamaran | — | 3,200 THB |
| Catamaran from Khao Lak | Catamaran | — | 3,000 THB |
| "Lazy" · Speedboat from Phuket | Speedboat | — | 2,900 THB |
| "Lazy" · Catamaran from Phuket | Catamaran | — | 3,200 THB |
All the details in the table are taken from the cards below it.
The details vary according to the option you chose.
Speedboat from Phuket
- Pickup time: 06:30–07:50
- Price per adult: 2,900 THB
Speedboat from Khao Lak
- Pickup time: 07:30
- Price per adult: 2,700 THB
Catamaran from Phuket
- Price per adult: 3,200 THB
Catamaran from Khao Lak
- Price per adult: 3,000 THB
"Lazy" · Speedboat from Phuket
- Price per adult: 2,900 THB
"Lazy" · Catamaran from Phuket
- Price per adult: 3,200 THB
Important information:
- The reserve is closed from May 15 to October 15. This is an official closure by the parks authority and there are no exceptions to it. The season opens on October 15.
- Child ages: 4 to 11. For younger children, confirm with us before booking.
- A suitcase over 20 inches, an extra 200 THB per item in the transfer.
- Cancellation with no charge until 18:00 on the day before. Between 18:00 and midnight, 1,000 THB from Phuket and 700 from Khao Lak. After midnight: postponement for the same amount, and cancellation is charged the full amount of the transaction.
- With a medical certificate, the person who is ill is not charged. Without approval, the standard cancellation terms apply.
- Postponement possible up to seven days and for the same passengers. Beyond that, the booking is cancelled automatically.
- The route and departure times Data for the weather and tide conditions.
the season, and that's the first thing to check
Closed for half a year, with no exceptions
The Similan Islands National Park is closed from May 15 to October 15. This is an official closure by the Thai parks authority, and it is absolute.
The reason is The monsoon on the Andaman coast: The sea is too rough for safe sailing, and the closure also gives the reefs half a year to recover.
The season is October 15 to May 15. within it, the best months are February to April, the calmest sea and the best visibility.
December and january are the busiest, and it's worth booking in advance for them.
Those who come to Phuket June to September will not be able to visit Similan. The nearby alternatives are Raya and Coral Islands Or Koh Phi Phi, and both are open all year.
The season opens on 15.10
and ends on May 15. February to April are the peak.
December–January
The busy months. It's worth booking in advance.
Outside the season
Raya and Coral Islands or Koh Phi Phi, open all year.
What is included and what is not
and the list here is fuller than usual
National park fees included in all the tickets. This is a point worth noting, in some products in the area they are not included and you pay for them in cash at the entrance.
All the meals in the itinerary are included, and with them water, soft drinks and fruit throughout the day.
Snorkeling equipment, guide and round-trip transfer included in every option.
Tourist insurance up to one million THB included, and it applies to ages 1 to 75.
What is not included: Personal expenses, and A suitcase over 20 inches in the transfer, for which there is an extra charge of 200 THB per item.
Why specifically Similan
and what's different there
The Similan Islands are A national park reserve of nine islands In the Andaman Sea, about 60 km from the shore. This remoteness is exactly the reason the water there is so clear.
Underwater visibility reaches 20 meters and more, the best in Thailand, and what made the islands a world-ranked diving site.
Sail Rock (Sail Rock) is the famous viewpoint, you climb it and look out over the entire island chain from above.
The reefs around lively and varied: Hard and soft corals, large schools of fish, Sea turtles and sometimes reef sharks.
20+ m visibility
The best in Thailand. That's the reason people come all this way.
Sail Rock
The famous viewpoint. You climb up and look out over the entire island chain.
The reef
Hard and soft corals, schools of fish, sea turtles and sometimes reef sharks.
Granite beaches
Fine white sand and giant, rounded granite rocks.
Phuket or Khao Lak, and what is "Lazy"
Two questions this page is meant to answer
The pier is Thap Lamu in Phang Nga, and it is close to Khao Lak and far from Phuket.
Those who stay in Khao Lak picked up around 07:30 and arrives at the pier after a short drive. Those staying in Phuket picked up between 06:30 and 07:50, and the drive takes About two hours each way.
The price difference is only 200 THB, but the difference in the day is four hours of travel. Those debating where to stay before this day, Khao Lak is the answer.
and what is "Lazy"? This is the exact same package, with A later pickup time. The price is completely identical, 2,900 by speedboat and 3,200 by catamaran, same as the regular tour.
The Lazy package suits those who don't want to wake up at 06:00, and families with young children. In exchange, you arrive at the islands later, when there are more boats there.
The pier
Thap Lamu in Phang Nga, close to Khao Lak, two hours from Phuket.
Pickup
Khao Lak around 07:30, Phuket between 06:30 and 07:50.
"Lazy" = the same price
The exact same package, just a later pickup. The price is the same.
Where to stay
Staying in Khao Lak saves four hours of travel on that day.
Speedboat or catamaran
The choice that changes the day more than the price
The route is identical in both, the same islands, the same snorkeling stops, the same meal. What changes is the vessel.
Speedboat is fast and reaches the islands earlier, so it leaves more time in the water. On the other hand it Bouncing over the waves, the seating is tighter and in open sea it's a bumpy ride.
The catamaran is two-deck and much more stable. It has an open upper deck, a place to sit and move around, and restrooms, and the sail itself becomes part of the experience.
and this is not a short sail. Similan is 60 km from the shore, and in open sea. For those who suffer from seasickness, the catamaran is worth the difference of 300 THB per adult.
For families with young children the catamaran is also more comfortable: there's room to move, and you don't sit four hours in one seat.
Who this suits
and when to choose otherwise
This suits those for whom snorkeling is the main point. There is no clearer water in Thailand, and that's what justifies the long day.
suitable for those arriving in the season and has a full day to dedicate to it.
Less suitable for families with very young children, this is a long day with sailing in open sea. The catamaran and the Lazy package make it easier, but don't turn it into a short day.
Less suitable For those 70 and over, pregnant women and those with a medical limitation, as defined by the operator itself.
Those looking for a short, nearby sea day, Raya and Coral Islands You depart from Chalong Pier and return at 16:00.
What to bring, and the reserve's rules
This is a reserve and not a beach
Sunscreen, and preferably one that doesn't harm the reefs. A full day in the sun with reflection off the water.
Touching corals and reefs is forbidden, standing on them is forbidden and taking shells or sand is forbidden. The park enforces this and fines.
There is no accommodation on the islands and the number of visitors per day is limited, as part of the same rehabilitation program because of which the park closes for half a year.
Those who tend to Seasickness, the sail is long and in open sea. A pill about an hour before departure, or choosing the catamaran.
Cancellation, minimum passengers and weather
What exactly applies to your booking
The tour does not depart with fewer than ten passengers. If not enough gathered: The payment is refunded in full, and this is not your decision and does not count as a cancellation on your part.
Cancellation with no charge until 18:00 on the day before.
Between 18:00 and midnight: 1,000 THB for those picked up from Phuket, 700 THB for those picked up from Khao Lak.
After midnight: A postponement is charged the same amounts, and Cancellation incurs the full price.
With a medical certificate, the person who is ill is not charged. Without approval, the standard terms apply.
Postponement possible up to seven days and for the same passengers only; beyond that, the booking is cancelled automatically.
The route and departure times are subject to the weather and the tide conditions, and that's a decision made by the captain on the day itself.
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Frequently asked questions
What to know before you book
When is Similan open?
From October 15 to May 15. The national park is officially closed from May 15 to October 15, and there are no exceptions.
What is the difference between a speedboat and a catamaran?
The route is the same. The speedboat is fast and arrives earlier but is bumpy; the catamaran is two-deck and much more stable, with an open deck and restrooms. The difference is 300 THB Per adult.
What is a "Lazy" tour?
The exact same package with a later pickup time. The price is completely identical to the regular tour, 2,900 by speedboat and 3,200 by catamaran.
Is it better to depart from Phuket or Khao Lak?
The pier is Thap Lamu in Phang Nga, close to Khao Lak. From Phuket the drive is about two hours each way. The price difference is 200 THB, but the difference in the day is four hours of travel.
Are the park fees included?
Yes, in all the tickets, and with them also all meals, snorkeling equipment, guide, drinks, fruit and tourist insurance.
Up to what age is considered a child?
4 to 11. For younger children, confirm with us before booking.
What happens if not enough passengers gather?
The trip does not run with fewer than ten passengers, and in that case the payment is refunded in full.
What are the cancellation terms?
No charge until 18:00 on the day before. Between 18:00 and midnight, 1,000 THB from Phuket and 700 from Khao Lak. After midnight, cancellation is charged the full amount of the transaction.
Can the date be postponed?
up to seven days and for the same passengers. Beyond that, the booking is cancelled automatically. A postponement after midnight is charged1,000 THB from Phuket and 700 from Khao Lak.
Is there a luggage limit?
A suitcase over 20 inches in the transfer, an extra charge of 200 THB Per item.
Is it suitable for everyone?
The operator does not recommend the tour for those 70 and over, pregnant women, infants under one year old and those with a medical or physical limitation.
What is forbidden to do in the reserve?
Touching corals and reefs, standing on them or taking shells and sand is forbidden, and bringing single-use plastic is forbidden. The park enforces this with a fine.
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