Where to snorkel with….

Snorkeling with a whale shark

Where to snorkel with… Do you have a particular marine creature that you want to see while snorkeling in Thailand? This where to guide is focused on the Andaman sea side of Thailand. Where to snorkel with Reef sharks Usually seen at the Surin Islands and Koh Tachai. You have a good chance to snorkel with reef sharks (and Leopard sharks) on the liveaboards. They are also seen on the day Read More …

Record your shark and manta sightings

Become a citizen scientist snorkeler Collaborate with the global scientific community and aid them in learning more about reef sharks, whale sharks and manta rays. If you see a whale shark, manta ray or shark while snorkeling in Thailand take a photo and submit your sighting information to one of these databases: Wildbook is a visual identification database for global whale shark sightings. It uses pattern recognition software to record encounters with Read More …

Snorkeling with reef sharks at Phi Phi

Black tip reef sharks at Phi Phi

Snorkeling with reef sharks I found this video YouTube of Lars Bindholt snorkeling with black tip reef sharks at Phi Phi and I thought it was worth sharing. I believe that the video is filmed at the small rock just off Long beach on Phi Phi Don. If you are staying at Phi Phi you can go snorkeling there independently or with a cheap early morning tour by long tail boat Read More …

Thailand Snorkeling FAQ Part 1

whale shark

Q. Where is the best place to snorkel in Thailand? The Similan Islands has the clearest water, the biggest fish and the largest schools of fish. This is the closest you can get to being inside an aquarium. Turtles are common here. The Surin Islands are less visited than the Similan Islands and the hard corals are better. Reefs are shallower too so it’s ideal for snorkeling. Phi Phi Islands has a huge Read More …