Description

Private Similan Islands tour – charter speedboat

If you have a group you can charter a speedboat to the Similan Islands. Because of strict national park regulations you will have to follow a normal day trip itinerary. But you will at least have a boat to yourself, and private hotel transfers.

Similan Islands 5 & 6
Koh Similan, Donald Duck bay, Sail Rock view point (island 8)
Koh Miang, Princess Bay & Honeymoon bay (island 4)
Turtle Rocks / Christmas Point, Koh Pangu (island 9)

Schedule

Speedboat charters are available from 15 October to 15 May. The best months are mid Jan to mid April. Book early for holiday periods.

Itinerary

05.30 – 06.40: Pick-up from Phuket hotels
07.00 – 08.00: Pick up from Kok Kloy, Natai beach, Khao Lak hotels
and transfer by minibus to Thap lamu pier, Khao Lak.

08.30 : Check in, pick up your snorkeling gear. Coffee and bakery snacks available.

09.00 : Depart for the Similan Islands by speedboat.

10.50 : Snorkeling at Islands 5 & 6.

11.40 : Enjoy the beach and explore the island, discover the beach at Princess Bay, Koh Miang (Island 4).

12.00 : Picnic lunch box on the beach.

13.00 : Depart from Island No.4 to Island No.9(Koh Ba Ngu) for snorkeling at Christmas Point or Namchai bay.

14.15 : Move to Island number 8, Donald Duck bay, Sail Rock which is the landmark of Similan Islands. Relaxing, swimming, take pictures or climbing up to a view point.

15.30 : Depart from the Similan Islands.

16.50 : Arrive at Thap lamu pier. Enjoy some snacks, then transfer back to your hotel.

*itineraries are subject to change

Prices

Please contact us for a quote. Tell us the size of your group and your hotel location.

Prices start at around 60,000 baht excluding hotel transfers, lunch and national park fees:

Speedboats used to reach the Similan Islands and Surin Islands are large, with 3 or more 250hp outboard engines, and typically take 40 passengers for join in tours. This is why it’s expensive for a small group to charter one of these large boats.

Important: Visitor numbers into the Similan Islands marine park are limited. Tour operators must provide passport details. Please book early and send us a copy/photo of your passport facepage
You should also bring a copy of your passport face page with you on the tour. (A digital copy on your phone is fine).

Restrictions: These speedboat tours are not suitable for infants 3 years old and under, or for pregnant women and the elderly over 70 years of age.

Cancellations:
– 30 days or more prior to the package or tour date: 30% of total price
– Within 30 days of the package or tour date, or no show: 100% of total price.

Because of restrictions on national park entry tickets it may not be possible to change dates, please contact us as early as possible. National park fees are not refundable.

Weather Policy: This is an all weather tour and still runs if it is raining in the morning. The tour will be cancelled if the forecast is for rough sea unsafe for small boats. The decision to cancel is made on the morning of the tour by the boat captain and the harbour master. If a trip is cancelled because of bad weather you can reschedule to the next available day. If you cannot reschedule you will be refunded in full.