Surin Islands Snorkeling Trip from Phuket

This 11-to-12-hour trip from Phuket runs by speedboat to Mu Ko Surin National Park near Khao Lak, further north than the equivalent Similan Islands run and priced accordingly — at $114 it costs more than the comparable full-day Similan snorkeling trip. Snorkeling happens across several separate stops rather than one or two: Chong Khat Bay first, then a choice between the Moken village — a sea-faring community in the north Andaman Sea — or time on Mai Ngam Beach, followed later by Bon Bay or Mae Yai Bay and Pineapple Bay or Tao Bay.

Breakfast and gear pickup happen after boarding with the SeaStar Andaman crew, and lunch is served at the national park canteen with a range of drinks and seasonal Thai fruit rather than a packed meal. The national park fee — 400 THB per adult, 200 THB per child aged 4–11 — is paid on arrival and isn’t included in the tour price.

Watch out: Mu Ko Surin closes seasonally during the monsoon, and this listing doesn’t carry current closure dates — confirm the islands are open for the travel date directly with the operator before booking.

Insider Tip: The Moken village stop and Mai Ngam Beach are alternatives, not both in one day — decide in advance which one matters more, since the operator’s itinerary treats them as an either/or choice.

With several snorkel stops across Mu Ko Surin’s reef and a 4.6 rating from 35 reviews, this is a longer and pricier day than the Similan run, worth it mainly for travelers who want the Moken village stop specifically or haven’t done Surin before.