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Where to go snorkeling in Phang Nga Phang Nga is more than just Phang Nga bay When talking about Phang Nga it is important to distinguish between Phang Nga province and Phang Nga bay. Phang Nga bay (or Ao Phang Nga) is part of Phang Nga province. It’s famous for the large limestone rock formations scattered throughout the bay and was made a national park in 1981. It’s an area of mangroves and caves Read More …
Koh Rok snorkeling tour Day trip by speedboat from Phuket Koh Rok and Koh Haa have some of the most pristine corals in Thailand. Reefs come close the surface and the water is very clear. The big plus about these islands is that they are visited by so few boats. No other boats run day trips from Phuket, just a few boats visit from Koh Lanta. Previously these islands Read More …
Where to snorkel in Koh Tao? Koh Tao is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand a short ferry ride away from Chumphon on the mainland or the larger island of Koh Samui to the south. It is a mecca for diver training, thousands of people learn to dive on Koh Tao each year and dive shops abound. But you can enjoy the underwater world just as easily with Read More …
Snorkeling for children Teach Kids to snorkel Kids love snorkeling and if they see you doing it they’ll want to join in. Snorkeling is a great activity for all the family to participate in together. Start the first lesson in a bath tub, paddling pool, or the shallow end of a swimming pool. Let you kids play with the mask and snorkel above the water first so they can get Read More …
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 …
What is the correct spelling? Is it snorkeling or snorkelling? The answer is that they are both correct so it’s up to you. Snorkeling is the US dictionary spelling, in England it’s typically spelled snorkelling. The same applies to the noun snorkeller which is also spelled snorkeler. The word snorkel derives from the German word Schnorchel, an air shaft for submarines.
Half day snorkeling Phuket If you don’t have time for a full day of snorkeling we have some Phuket half day tours that might suit you. These trips to Coral Island and the Khai Islands offer a few hours of fun in the sun just off shore from Phuket. Coral Island half day trip (afternoon) Itinerary: 11.00-12.30 hrs: Hotel pick up and transfer to Chalong Bay 13.15-13.30 hrs: Speedboat to Read More …
Diving and snorkeling in Thailand Normally we offer snorkeling day trips to snorkelers and diving day trips to certified divers but sometimes we get requests for mixed diver and snorkeler couples who would like to join a boat where they can do both. Or snorkelers may like the option to try diving for the first time, just to get an idea what it is like without committing to the Read More …
Surin snorkeling liveaboard photos The guys on the Sawan always take lots of photos on their 3 day 3 night trips to the Surin Islands. The photos below are from one trip 23-26 March this year. Sawan (Reggae Queen) has the best itinerary for snorkelers (the are no divers on this boat).
Snorkeling reviews Update July 2015. MV Sunshine is no longer in operation. We recommend the Reggae Queen 3 day 3 night trip instead. Here are a couple more reviews of MV Sunshine from the last trips of the season. We love these 2 day 1 night and 3 day 2 night liveaboard trips. They are the best way to escape the crowds and see the best marine live. Hi Paul, Read More …