Phuket Snorkeling

Snorkelling in Phuket, Phi Phi, Similan Islands

The tropical waters of the Andaman Sea are ideal for snorkeling - clear, calm, balmy and bursting with brilliant marine life. Snorkeling can be done year-round in Phuket, but the best time of year is November-April, when the sea's at its most placid.

Take care through the May-October low season, when the undertow can become dangerously strong along the west coast. The warm water temperature (27-28°C) means that snorkellers don't need to wear wetsuits, though wearing a t-shirt is advised to prevent sunburn.

At some beaches it is possible to rent snorkeling gear for the day, though it may not be of great quality. Many shops around the island sell a range of masks, snorkels and fins.

Snorkeling Tours in Phuket

Snorkeling is something everybody, young and old, can do and enjoy. As a family activity it’s outstanding! All you need are fins and a mask allowing even the beginner a glimpse at the amazing undersea world. Read More...

Romantic Snorkeling Tour

Our Phuket Romantic Snorkeling Trip promises to be a day of love in the sun and personally, I'm totally looking forward to swim among tropical fish with my wife Suzie, as she's never done it before. Roll on the clown fish! Bring on the coral! We're more than ready for it.

Kata Beach

Most Kata's length is soft sand, but the north end of the bay is rocky with clear water and lots of coral. Read More...

Karon Beach

At the corner of its south end are some rocks and coral. Quite shallow so good for kids. Read More...

Patong Beach

The north side of Patong up through Kalim Bay is rocky and has a fair bit of coral and fish to look at. Read More...

Surin Beach

There are quite a few fish to see around the rocks at Surin's south end, though not much coral. Easy to access from the beach. Read More...

Laem Singh Beach

This small beach just north of Kamala has a rocky bit at its south end, offering some decent snorkelling. Read More...

Kamala Beach

The north end of Kamala has a fair-sized coral reef, though it's not as colourful as it was in the past due to the high boat traffic in the bay. Not a bad place to snorkel though, if you get tired of swimming and sunbathing on the beach. Read More...

Ao Sane (Jungle Beach)

A little beach reached via a dirt road that runs through the car park of Le Royal Phuket Yacht Club in Nai Harn. Sometimes called "Jungle Beach". Usually a quiet and peaceful place, with decent coral outcroppings off its mostly rocky shore. Just one very inobtrusive resort here, the Baan Krating. Read More...

Ya Nui Beach

A little sandy beach found between Nai Harn and Laem Promthep, with some fairly good snorkelling. Also a launch point for divers. Getting busier in recent years and now lined with beach chairs for rent, but it's still quite relaxed here. There's one small, informal restaurant with friendly staff - a nice place to stop in for a cool drink. Read More...

Snorkeling in Nearby Islands

The Phi Phi Islands are an outstanding snorkel destination, with an incredible variety of tropical fish and bright coral. Join a day tour or arrange a private boat charter - trips run every day, year round. Closer to Phuket are the Coral, Racha, and Khai Nok islands, each featuring clear waters and abundant marine life just offshore. A bit further away are the spectacular Similan Islands. The Similans are world-famous for diving but snorkelling in this pristine marine wonderland is a fine experience too.

If you do go on a snorkeling excursion, make sure to use the services of an operator with good safety standards. Also, be advised that many of the cut-rate tours take people to the most crowded bays at peak periods - not so enjoyable when all you see in the water are other snorkellers! Chartering a boat is a great way to avoid the crowds.

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