Snorkeling from Phuket

Snorkeling is one of the best things to do in Phuket.

As divers we sometimes overlook snorkeling in favour of diving but snorkeling is just as much fun plus it’s cheap, easy and suitable for the whole family. There are some excellent places to snorkel at the islands close to Phuket or even from the shore at Phuket’s beaches.

Probably the best snorkeling is at the Similan Islands which can be reached by speedboat from Phuket. The water is the clearest and there are lots of shallow reefs full of fish life. Phi Phi Island also makes a great snorkeling day trip from Phuket with the chance to snorkel in the famous Maya Bay and also see monkeys on the beach.

Phuket’s best beaches for independent snorkeling are Kata Beach (south end), Karon Nui beach (le Meridien hotel), Jungle Beach (close to Naiharn beach) and Freedom beach (close to Patong beach).