Similan Snorkeling Tour
Overnight Snorkel Tour on a handbuilt wooden Schooner - Tours Begin November 2010
Aboard this amazing Schooner, touring the Similan Islands becomes the trip of a lifetime.
Clear waters, vibrant coral and plentiful fish while aboard a Schooner, handbuilt from local hardwoods moored in the remote bays of the Similan Islands
Spending your days exploring the world famous beaches and reefs of the Similan Islands, home to lush soft and hard corals and other marine treasures. The corals begin at the low tide mark and the slope gently away into the deep turquise waters of the Andaman Sea. The mix of corals is incredible with lush soft corals swaying in the current, surrounded by the aptly named Staghorn, Brain, Table and Whip Corals.
Living among the corals you will find the vast variety of Reef fish that call this home. From tiny shrimps to giant groupers and Napolean Wrasse and Clownfish (Nemo). Each area of each reef is an ever-changing symphony of life. Be wary about losing yourself in the complex patterns of life - you might get sunburned! Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have
Life on the Similan Snorkeling Liveaboard
The Schooner sleeps only 9 guests, assuring you and your family personalized service and a perfect way to avoid the crowds. Your guide takes you to the beach and reefs, helps with gear and is happy to show off the vast variety of marine life. Breakfast and lunch are on the boat. If you wish for a picnic lunch on the beach - that's easily arranged. Most nights dinner is served on the top deck under the stars. A BBQ is on the boat and used when weather permits.
With the increased popularity of the Similan Islands, the organized tours from Phuket can jam dozens of people into a small speedboat. Why ruin your vacation? Aboard the Similan Snorkeling schooner you stay in cabins built of hardwoods, air-conditioning and small groups. The sleeping cabins are air-conditioned and cozy. In the nights the generators are turned off to enjoy the quiet of the seas breezes. The Solar panels and battery system deliversecologically friendly power throughout the boat - not only reducing the impact on the ecosystem of the Similan Islands, but making the trip quieter and more intimate.
The boat has several safety features for you and your family. SOLAS liferaft, Satellite phone, Flares, EPRIB, GPS and more. Fire Extinguishers throughout the boat help prevent fires. More important - the extensive training of our staff. Not only is evenry guide trained in First Aid and CPR, but they are a minimum of Rescue Diver and Divemaster. Also trained in Marine Life injuries as well as resuce procedures. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have
Similan Snorkeling Itinerary
Please understand that each trip is tailored to the requests and needs of our guests comfort, so the itinerary is only a guideline.
Each day will find you exploring the reefs and beaches of the Similan Islands. The Schooner will pull into a remote bay or reef and moor up. Using the dinghy, you will be taken to the best sites by the snorkel guide. Time on the beach is always possible! Visits to the remote Similan Islands #1 and #2 are included, as these islands are off-limits to diving...but not snorkeling! 
A typical morning finds a deliscious breakhast served, followed by a breifing of the days reefs - what to expect, things to avoid and how to truly enjoy the day! Then everyone goes on a short dinghy ride to the a nearby reef. Lunch is usually served on the baot, but a picnic lunch is possible if requested. Time to explore the beaches and islands is included. In the afternoons we will try to visit a second reef and beach. Of course the hammocks on the boat can be quite inviting too! Sunset on the top deck, watching the stars come out and the last rays fade away as the smell of fresh cooked Thai food wafts up...
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have
When To visit the Similan Islands
More on the weather can be found here. For Snorkeling on the Similans, the best time is from November to May. The very best weather and the best conditions are February to April. Visibility is usually 20-30 Meters and the water averages 28c these times of year. There are currents at a few sites, but generally speaking anywhere you can get to on these tours should be safe.
Staying on the Similan Islands
Please visit our accommodation pages for more information
Getting around the Similan Islands
Once you are on the islands, transportation is limited. If you are on a tour this will all be taken care of for you. If you are traveling unsupervised there are still options for transit.
There are a few boats owned and operated by the Similan Island National Park that can provide tours/transport. There is a large flat-bottom style boat that moves between the islands There are also snorkeling tours operated by the islands, but as they are unguided, please be cautious about your times!
These are the prices and distance between the islands using the National Park supplied boats (as of 20 07-2008 season).
1. Ko 4 to Ko 6 – distance 3 Km = 150 Baht/person
2. Ko 4 to Ko 8 – distance 11.5 Km = 200 Baht/person
3. Ko 4 to Ko 9 – distance 13.5 KM = 300 Baht/person
4. Around Ko 8 and Ko 9 = 300 Baht/person
There is also the option of chartering a longtail for the day. This should be done through a tour operator or through the Similan National Marine Park Headquarters near Taplamu pier.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have