Similan Islands Diving Day Trip from Phuket
Two dives in the Similan Islands National Park, out of Thap Lamu by speedboat. A full day from a 6am pickup — this is diving, not a snorkelling cruise.
Phuket, Thailand · 12h 30min · up to 20 guests · THB 4,900 per person · EN
Had an amazing diving experience with Sayeed. We did three dives and each one was incredible. He was extremely attentive throughout, always making sure we were comfortable and safe, and pointed out so many things underwater that we would have missed on our own.
What is this tour like?
A long day and an honest one: pickup from your Phuket hotel between 6:00 and 6:30, the speedboat leaves Thap Lamu at 8:30, and you are back in Phuket around 18:30.
You make two dives. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday they are in the Similan Islands themselves; on Sunday and Wednesday the boat runs to Koh Bon instead. Breakfast, lunch and soft drinks are on board.
Two things are deliberately not in the price and you should budget for them: the national park fee of 700 THB, payable in cash, and equipment rental if you do not bring your own.
What are the highlights?
- Two dives per day in Similan National Park
- Koh Bon on Sundays and Wednesdays — the site known for manta sightings
- Free transfers from Patong, Karon, Kata and south Khao Lak
- Operator based on Karon since long before the day-trip boom
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- 06:00Hotel pickup on Phuket
Between 06:00 and 06:30 from Patong, Karon or Kata; from south Khao Lak at 07:45.
- 08:30Speedboat leaves Thap Lamu
Breakfast on board on the way out to the park.
- 10:00First dive
Similan Islands, or Koh Bon on Sundays and Wednesdays.
- 13:00Second dive and lunch
Lunch and soft drinks are served on board between the dives.
- 18:30Back on Phuket
Drop-off at your hotel around half past six in the evening.
What's included in the price?
- Two dives
- Breakfast and lunch on board
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Transfers from Patong, Karon, Kata and south Khao Lak
What's not included?
- National park fee — 700 THB, cash
- Equipment rental — 150 to 500 THB per item
- Private guide — 2,000 THB per day if requested
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Hotel pickup on Phuket; boat departs Thap Lamu pier, Phang Nga
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
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What do guests say?
“Had an amazing diving experience with Sayeed. We did three dives and each one was incredible. He was extremely attentive throughout, always making sure we were comfortable and safe, and pointed out so many things underwater that we would have missed on our own.”
“I booked the advanced open water diver and had a great experience. Jon was a great instructor who gave good advice and took care of me at all times. Felt really safe. The dive sites were cool — I saw a sea turtle, reef sharks, multiple wrecks and lots of other stuff.”
“I just finished a three-day SSI training with Alex at Sunrise Divers and it was an amazing experience. He is a very experienced instructor and a friendly guy. If you want someone you can trust and feel safe and comfortable with, he is the guy.”
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