The Similan Islands
For the best beaches, best snorkeling and best diving in Thailand you must visit the Similan Islands…
Similan Islands Scuba DivingThe Similan Islands
Day diving to the Similan Islands from Phuket (for certified divers)
Day diving to Similans from Khao Lak (for certified divers)
Try diving at the Similan Islands (Discover Scuba Diving for beginners)
Get PADI Open Water scuba diver certified at the Similan Islands
Overnight diving at the Similan Islands and Koh Bon
3 days 2 nights to Similan, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock
Liveaboard dive safaris to Similan/Surin
Similan Islands Snorkeling
Snorkeling day trip
Stay in a tent at Koh Miang (Similan Island 4)
Snorkeling liveaboard
Snorkeling day trip to Koh Tachai
Snorkeling at the Surin Islands
The Similan Islands is regularly voted one of the top ten tourist destinations in the world for diving and snorkeling. It is easily reached from Phuket and Khao Lak between the months of November and May.
White sand beaches fringe the nine islands in the Koh Similan National Marine Park which always has clear warm water, perfect for swimming. There are shallow reefs suitable for all experience levels of snorkeler. Reefs are a mix of hard and soft corals, sea fans, sponges, crinoids and anemones. The Similan islands reefs are home to the largest schools of fish found anywhere in Thailand.
There are more challenging dive sites suitable to experienced scuba divers and free divers. Large granite boulder formations create spectacular underwater seascapes. There are caverns and swim through’s. To the north of the Similan Islands chain is the Surin Islands marine national park and the small islands of Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. These islands are equally popular with divers and snorkelers.
Accommodation at the Similan Islands is limited to national park bungalows and tents. Accommodation is located on island number eight and island number four. Or you can stay on a liveaboard boat. Boat trips are available on a join in or a private charter basis.
Day trips are available from November until the first week of May. From May until October the Similan Islands Marine Park is closed.