Snorkeling in Thailand is an unforgettable experience that introduces you to an abundance of marine life. From Koh Tao’s Gulf Coast all the way south through to Similan Islands and Surin Islands, Thailand boasts world-class snorkeling spots.
Discover an underwater paradise every time you dive in! From discovering clownfish in their anemone homes to snorkeling past massive purple clams with yellowish green tentacles, there’s so much to see beneath the waves!
Konkae Bay
Konkae Bay in southern Thailand offers an idyllic marine playground. Nestled along Koh Tao’s serene east coast, this idyllic snorkeling spot boasts crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs where visitors can discover an array of marine creatures. November through April are ideal months to visit as they are less humid.
Snorkeling at Konkae Bay is truly unforgettable. The crystal-clear waters teeming with colorful fish create an unparalleled snorkeling experience, while soft white-sand beaches make for ideal relaxation after your adventure. In addition, their helpful staff ensure you have an excellent visit. Additionally, they may offer helpful snorkeling tips to further your experience!
Visit three breathtaking islands off Phuket’s coast by exploring Maiton, Coral and Racha Islands during this full-day island-hopping and snorkeling tour from Chalong Pier. Your experience begins with round-trip hotel transport and lunch on Coral Island before spending your afternoon snorkeling among stunning coral reefs found on Racha and Maiton Islands.
Are you in search of an exciting and relaxing tour on Thailand’s breathtaking shores? Look no further! This full-day excursion gives novice snorkelers and experienced divers alike the chance to witness some of its most amazing natural wonders; including Phi Phi Island, Monkey Beach and Bamboo Island (though Maya Bay may currently be closed, we can still go there for sightseeing purposes).
Maya Bay was made world-famous by Leonardo Di Caprio’s movie, “The Beach.” With vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life, Maya Bay should not be missed for ocean lovers!
This full-day excursion features snorkeling at Maya Bay Beach, visiting Monkey Beach, and taking a guided tour through Phuket Town with its charming streets lined with Sino-Portuguese shops and other highlights along the way.
Tanote Bay
Koh Tao’s East coast boasts a beautiful and tranquil beach that provides visitors with an opportunity to unwind in its crystal-clear waters and snorkel among its rich marine life and beautiful coral reefs. Additionally, this beach is surrounded by verdant hills and boulders, creating an extremely picturesque atmosphere – making it a prime spot for watching sunrise on Koh Tao.
Tanote Bay offers many exciting activities, from swimming and snorkeling to rock jumping and even jumping off of its popular cliffs – which makes a perfect way to end a long day spent swimming or snorkeling! Not too high cliffs allow even beginners to safely jump from them.
Snorkeling at Tanote Bay is an immensely popular activity, as the beach hosts an abundance of marine life and coral formations. The water here is crystal-clear, offering clear visibility of everything under the surface; from corals and sharks to other fish. Snorkeling here is especially enjoyable during off-season when waves are smaller and conditions are calmer – an excellent spot to go snorkeling!
Tanote Bay is a great beach for people who wish to engage in beachside activities, with soft white sand and crystal-clear water providing a relaxing and tranquil experience. There is also ample shade provided by trees and plants along the coastline that helps prevent sunburn.
Sairee Beach can be reached easily from Koh Tao’s eastern coast via an easy paved road with ample signs. Motorbike rentals on Koh Tao also make getting there easy!
Racha and Coral Islands
Explore two stunning islands nearby Phuket by snorkeling or swimming the crystal clear waters of Racha and Coral Islands. Experience their rich marine environment on this round-trip hotel transfer tour that includes snorkeling and swimming excursions, plus enjoy a buffet lunch and drinks service included with this activity suitable for all ages.
Koh Racha Island lies 12km off Phuket and is famed for its white sand beaches and crystal-clear water. This U-shaped bay features coral reefs which host many varieties of fish species; kayaking and banana boat riding are popular water sport activities here as well.
At Koh Racha, snorkeling and swimming activities can be found year-round; however, the ideal time to visit is between November and March when conditions are calmer with less rainfall. With its natural beauty and safe tourist facilities, it provides the ideal place for visitors to practice these sports safely.
Between 7:30-8:30am, you will be picked up from your hotel and transported to Chalong Pier for speedboat boarding. Your journey should only last 30 minutes and then Racha Island awaits!
Once on the island, you can relax on its beach before swimming or snorkeling in one of its two bays. Here you will find many types of coral such as Blue and Brain Coral as well as schools of fish – perfect for exploring.
On the eastern side of the island lies Lha Bay – a small bay featuring pebbled rock and soft white sand beaches that has several small coral reefs for you to discover and take in beautiful sunrise views across the sea.
Relax and admire the stunning view of emerald water and soft white sand at this island paradise, ideal for families. Finding a comfortable spot to watch the sunset should not be hard either!
Ko Lipe
Ko Lipe Island in Thailand’s Andaman Sea lies off of Thailand’s West Coast at its extreme southern end, part of Adang-Rawi Archipelago and offering visitors a tranquil beach island escape with long stretches of soft white sand and crystal-clear water – providing visitors with an idyllic backdrop for sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling activities.
Koh Lipe was once home to a community known as Chao Ley (or Sea Gypsies), who relied on fishing as their livelihood, traveling from island to island searching for prime fishing spots. Ko Lipe was given as a settlement by the government and they lived on what is today called Sunrise Beach on its eastern shore.
Ko Lipe attracts most visitors looking for a relaxing beach vacation and to discover underwater worlds through snorkeling. Though not as popular as Phuket or Samui, Ko Lipe still draws crowds of European scuba diving masters as well as chic beach lovers from Europe; families and groups of backpackers looking for respite from mainland Thai life also visit.
There are various ways to explore Ko Lipe, but the ideal way is on a long-tail boat tour. Choose between various tours that all offer something different; take as many as you can so that you can see all the beaches and snorkeling sites!
Koh Lipe can become very busy during peak seasons as locals and Malaysians come here for weekend getaways, making a reservation both hotel accommodations and transportation as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary congestion. For this reason, it’s recommended that visitors plan ahead by making arrangements before coming here.
Ko Lipe offers many secluded lagoons to discover by kayak, from coral gardens and fishes to rocky outcrops and caves. Calm waters make kayaking enjoyable; all the way around Koh Lipe can easily be covered within hours or more adventurous paddlers could try paddling out to Ko Usen – another smaller island just off Koh Lipe where there are even more reefs – offering swim opportunities with blue-spotted stingrays!
