Relaxing Day with Snorkeling – Away From The Crowds

Relaxing Day with Snorkeling runs its own route along the south Phuket coastline, away from the main tourist boat fleet, rather than following the standard stops most day-cruise operators share. The 6.5-hour trip cruises at a slow pace with two to three stops for snorkeling and swimming, passing beaches only reachable by sea.

Groups are capped at 15 people, and the boat carries a sundeck with cushioned seating plus shaded lounge areas with open windows. Guides may be English, Scandinavian, or Thai-speaking depending on the day. Children are welcome but must stay with an adult, and the captain can adjust the route for comfort or safety.

The $108 price includes a Thai buffet lunch (three dishes plus salad, with vegan and vegetarian options if flagged at booking), snorkeling equipment, soft drinks (tea, coffee, water, orange juice, coke, and rosella), snacks and freshly made pancakes, a seasonal Thai fruit presentation, free WiFi, and return transfer by air-conditioned van from the hotel lobby. Alcohol isn’t included but can be bought on board — beer costs 80 THB, wine 180 THB, and spirits 180 THB.

Hotel pickup is covered inside the main zone; guests staying outside it pay 1,200 THB return per booking, in cash, on the day. Bookings also require each traveler’s name as it appears on their passport, date of birth, nationality, phone number, and hotel, submitted in advance.

At 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, the rating carries a meaningful sample size for a Phuket boat trip.

Insider Tip: Booking requires passport-name, date of birth, nationality, phone number, and hotel details for every traveler ahead of time — have these ready when you pay, since the operator collects them at booking rather than on the day.