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For travelers who enjoy water activities, snorkeling in Thailand is a must-do experience. If you visit Phuket, you can’t miss the Phang Nga Bay province. It is famous for many things, including its beautiful snorkeling points. Want to know what the top spots are to enjoy a day exploring underwater life? Keep reading this blog to find the best islands in Phang Nga Bay for snorkeling.

A] Top 5 Snorkeling Spots in Phang Nga Province

Planning a trip to Phuket? Be sure to include these must-visit islands in Phang Nga Bay in your itinerary. Each one offers a unique and unforgettable snorkeling experience, perfect for exploring Thailand’s vibrant underwater world. Whether you're joining group excursions or private tours in Phuket, these island adventures are not to be missed.

Similan Islands

The Similan Islands are one of Thailand’s most beautiful spots, located in the clear blue waters of the Andaman Sea. They’re perfect for relaxing, snorkeling, and enjoying nature. The white sandy beaches are great for sunbathing, and the sea is full of colorful coral, fish, and even sea turtles.

Getting there is easy. You can join a group or private tour, with boats leaving from places like Kuraburi Pier or Karon Pier in Phang Nga Province. It’s a fun and easy day trip from Phuket!

Surin Islands

The Surin Islands are a great spot for snorkeling and enjoying nature. There are five islands with white beaches, colorful coral reefs, and lots of sea life. You might see staghorn corals, sea turtles, and even whale sharks.

Take a speedboat tour to visit top snorkeling spots, shop for local souvenirs, and try delicious local food. You can get there by boat from piers in Phang Nga Province, like Thap Lamu Pier.

Phi Phi Island

Phi Phi Islands, made up of Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Phi Phi Leh, are famous for their white beaches, clear blue water, and sea life. Maya Bay, known from the movie The Beach, is a must-see.

You can snorkel, dive, or kayak here, it's perfect for a fun day out. Boats to Phi Phi leave from Krabi, like Ao Nang Pier or Laem Tong Pier. For a special experience, Simba Sea Trips offers a luxury sunrise speedboat tour with scuba diving included.

Koh Lipe

This peaceful island group, about 80 km from Satun Province, includes Koh Lipe, Koh Adang, and Koh Rawi. It’s known for white sand beaches, clear water, and great snorkeling. You can see soft corals, colorful fish, parrotfish, barracuda, and stingrays.

For more adventure, try deep-sea diving to spot staghorn corals, sea turtles, and manta rays. To get there, take a ferry from piers in Satun, like Pak Bara Pier or Laem Tong Pier.

Racha Island

Just seventeen km from Phuket, Racha Island (made up of Racha Yai and Racha Noi) is a great spot for snorkeling and relaxing. With white sandy beaches, clear blue water, and colorful coral reefs, it’s perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and exploring marine life. Patok Bay on Racha Yai is especially popular.

You can reach the island by speedboat from Phuket piers like Laem Thip Pier or Rassada Pier. The best time to visit is from November to May.