🛥 Catamaran available
Upgrade to the catamaran
A catamaran has two hulls, so it rocks less in the waves — a good choice if you worry about seasickness. The deck is wide, with plenty of shade and seats. We recommend it for families with children or older travelers, and for anyone worried about seasickness. Choose your boat when you book.
A catamaran has two hulls, so it rocks less in the waves — a good choice if you worry about seasickness. The deck is wide, with plenty of shade and seats. We recommend it for families with children or older travelers, and for anyone worried about seasickness. Choose your boat when you book.
Similan is a protected marine national park, open only in the dry season. Climb to the viewpoint on Island No. 8, the best-known of its 11 islands, and you'll see why this sea is called the Jewel of the Andaman. After a relaxed morning at Sea Star's private pier, head to Similan by comfortable catamaran or fast speedboat.
💙Great for
- Families and couples looking for snorkeling, pristine waters, and the perfect photo
- Anyone who wants to choose their own boat type
✨Highlights
- A relaxed morning at Sea Star's own pier at Thap Lamu
- Snorkeling and swimming at Christmas Point and Donald Duck Bay
- Relaxing on the white sand of Princess Bay
🚤Boat options
- Speedboat · departs 09:00 (faster ride)
- Speed Catamaran · departs 09:00 (smoother ride)
- Lazy Speedboat · departs 10:30 (later, relaxed start)
- Lazy Speed Catamaran · departs 10:30 (later start, smoother ride)
🕐Itinerary
🚤 Standard · 09:00 Departure (Speedboat / Speed Catamaran)
- 08:00Meeting and check-in at Thap Lamu Pier (08:00–08:30)
- 09:00Departs (about 65 km · 80–90 minutes)
- 1Island 5 or 6 (Koh Ha / Koh Hok) — snorkeling
- 2Island 4 (Koh Miang) — lunch and rest
- 3Island 9 (Koh Ba Ngu) — snorkeling
- 4Island 8 (Koh Similan) — Sailing Rock viewpoint, swimming and rest
- 17:00Back at the pier (17:00–17:30) · A light meal of BBQ, fried chicken, som tam and ice cream, then transfer to your hotel
🛥 Lazy · Departs at 10:30
- 09:00Meeting and check-in at Thap Lamu Pier (09:00–10:00)
- 10:30Depart
- 1Island 8 (Koh Similan) — Sailing Rock viewpoint, swimming and rest
- 2Island 9 (Koh Ba Ngu) — snorkeling
- 3Island 4 (Koh Miang) — lunch and rest
- 4Island 5 or 6 (Koh Ha / Koh Hok) — snorkeling
- 17:30Back at the pier (17:30–18:00) · A light meal of BBQ, fried chicken, som tam and ice cream, then transfer to your hotel
🧳Included/Not included
✓ What's included
- Round-trip hotel pickup
- English-speaking guide
- National Park admission fee
- Snorkeling gear (with a disposable mouthpiece)
- Life jacket
- Beach towel
- Fins
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Fruit
- Travel accident insurance
✕ Not included
- Tips
- Drinks during lunch
- Compensation for lost items
- Photos (optional purchase)
- Large suitcase fee (over 20 inches — see below)
- Water shoes
🗣️Tour guide language
- English, Thai, and Chinese guides accompany all tours.
- Catamaran departing at 09:00 — Korean: Sunday · Tuesday · Thursday / Russian: Daily / Japanese: Sunday to Friday
- Lazy Catamaran departing at 10:30 — Russian: Daily
- Speedboat departing at 09:00 — Russian · German: Daily / French: Monday · Wednesday
- This is based on the operator's guidelines for the period from October 15 to May 15 of the following year and is subject to change depending on the operator's circumstances. If you would like a guide in a specific language, please request it when making your reservation.
📌Good to know before booking
- Similan is open to visitors only in park season (about 15 October – 15 May).
- Choose the Speedboat or Speed Catamaran departing at 09:00, or the Lazy Speedboat or Lazy Speed Catamaran departing at 10:30.
- The route may change due to weather or tides. Safety comes first.
- Cancellations are free of charge until 16:30 (Thailand time) on the day before use, and no refunds will be given thereafter.
- If the number of participants is less than 10, the operator may cancel the tour. In this case, a full refund will be provided.
- This tour is not recommended for people over 70, pregnant women, babies under 1 year old, or anyone with limited mobility.
- If a pregnant woman or an infant under 1 will be joining, please contact us before booking.
- For suitcases larger than 20 inches, you must pay an additional 200 baht per bag on-site when loading them into the pickup vehicle.
- We provide pickup services throughout Phuket and from accommodations in Khao Lak, Khok Kloy, and Natai. Estimated pickup times and additional fees by region are listed in the pickup region field on the booking page.
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🗺️Tour Route Map
