imilan Islands one place in the world you do not want to miss. National Geographic placed the Similan Islands as"One of the Top Ten Destinations to Visit in the World." These amazing uninhabited islands are located of the West coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea - and easily accessible from Phuket for a day trip. The Similan Islands have something for everyone at every age: Amazing world class dive sites for Scuba Divers, Shallow tropical coral reefs for Snorkelers, powdery white sand for children to play in and deserted beaches for romantics. You can go for the day sightseeing and snorkelling on 4 of the 9 islands or do 2 amazing dives on a day trip. For the more adventurous there are overnight Liveaboards or longer.