Best Snorkeling Trips in Krabi — Our Top 15

1.Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,861 reviews · from $130Our pick

Join Michael and his crew aboard a spacious wooden junk for a 6 to 7 hour cruise from Ao Nang or Railay. Snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, and swim around Krabi’s islands, then enjoy a Thai buffet at sunset before an after-dark bioluminescent swim near Phra Nang Cave Beach.

“It was a wonderful experience. We got to snorkel twice and saw several different kinds of fish. Michael, the owner was very attentive and introduced himself to everybody on board. The whole crew was very good and always asking if anyonRead more”

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2.7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,063 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Spend five hours aboard a spacious luxury longtail boat with guides such as Sophia, Sofia, Liz, or Mickey. Cruise past Railay, Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, and Puya Bay, snorkel near Koh Tang Ming, then relax on Poda Island. Snacks, fruit, drinks, snorkeling gear, and an onboard toilet are included, though the 200 THB national park fee is extra.

“An absolutely fantastic day! Everything was perfect from the food, the drinks, the snorkelling spot and the stop at the island. Everything was included and the boat was super luxurious and comfortable. The team were amazing and Sophia was a stand out, super friendly and attentive making sure we were ok and happy throughout the whole tour even helped us getting a taxi home! Would definitely do this tour again and would highly recommend it.”

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3.Railay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $117

Spend 6.5 hours island-hopping from Krabi by speedboat, with Railay’s limestone cliffs, Phra Nang Cave Beach, Koh Poda, Tup Island, daytime snorkeling, a beach lunch, sunset snacks, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Sakeen and Stephane have been praised for their care and personal help.

“I can fully recommend this trip, the tour guides were knowledgeable, helpful and fun. Saw some amazing sites, met brilliant people and had a great day out.”

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4.4-Island Sunset Snorkeling Tour & Bioluminescent Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Spend seven hours aboard a spacious Siamese junk with Michael and his crew, visiting Ko Ya Wa Sam, Chicken Island, Ko Poda, and Phra Nang Beach. You get guided snorkeling, paddleboards, kayaking, a Thai buffet, free soft drinks, and a nighttime swim with bioluminescent plankton. Pickup is available in Ao Nang or Railay.

“It was the best time we have ever had! Micheal was so helpful and so informative on everything! The food was AMAZING! They took us to all of the right places to snorkel and the plankton was so beautiful! This is a trip I will remember forever! The crew were all so amazing I can’t recommend this place enough! Thank you all for making this trip special!”

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5.4 Islands Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 192 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $51

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Phra Nang Cave, Tup Island, Poda Island, and Chicken Island by boat. You’ll get hotel pickup in Ao Nang, lunch, fruit, water, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking guide. Jess is one guide praised by name. Choose a shared or private trip, but expect a popular sightseeing route rather than a dedicated snorkeling expedition.

“Bardzo dobra organizacja i opieka przewodników. Pyszne posiłki, woda i owoce. Ciekawy program wycieczki.”

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6.Private Tour to Hong Islands & 4 Islands with Sunset & Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews

Spend 7 to 9 hours on a private longtail boat from Krabi, visiting Hong Island, Tup, Poda, Chicken Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach. Your guide handles transport, lunch, snorkel gear, and live commentary. Choose the package carefully if sunset and night snorkeling matter, since they are optional upgrades.

“This tour exceeded our expectations. It was a delight to have a private boat to take in the stunning scenery. Our tour guide tuna was funny and thoughtful. Providing up with a great day and also plenty of relaxing alone time on the many bRead more”

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7.Krabi 7 Islands Snorkeling & Plankton Night by Big Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 164 reviews · from $52

Spend an afternoon and evening on a large longtail boat visiting Krabi’s Tup, Chicken, Poda, and nearby islands. You’ll snorkel, cross the Thale Waek sandbar, eat a beach buffet, watch the sunset, and swim among bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as AJ and Pong have been praised for attentive help, especially when boarding.

“Really a pleasant n wonderful staff. Very helpful. Would definitely go again if I come back for Thai adventures.”

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8.4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

Spend five hours on a power catamaran from Krabi, visiting Khao Khanap Nam, Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Railay. You get hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, clear kayaks, snacks, fruit, water, and air-conditioned seating. The sunset option adds Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp, while the 200 THB national park fee is extra.

“Everything was perfect in the yacht but the driver drove very dangerously and we didn’t feel safe in the car. The yacht was wonderful and everything there worked excellent.”

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9.4 Island Sunset Small Group Tour with Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 6h 30m · from $112

You’ll visit Railay, Poda, Tup, Chicken Island and Phra Nang Beach on a small-group speedboat tour capped at 17 people. Expect Thai lunch on the sand, guided snorkeling, sunset snacks, and night swimming with glowing plankton. English and Spanish guides may include Stéphane and Phlat, with pickup from Ao Nang and nearby areas.

“Très bonne organisation, très bon guide et personnels à bord du bateau, bonne nourriture. A recommander”

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10.4 Island Luxury Yacht with Snorkelling & Clear Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $84

Spend about five hours cruising Krabi’s coast by luxury yacht, with views of Khao Khanab Nam, Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Thale Waek. You’ll have time for swimming, snorkeling with supplied gear, and clear kayaking. Hotel pickup, fruit, snacks, water, and accident insurance are included. Sunset departures also include Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp.

“Yachting around the andaman sea was amazing. Staff extremely attentive and couldn't do enough for the kids or my wife and I. The yacht was clean and despite a patch of monsoon weather (it is october afterall) which the staff kept us all safe and informed. Clear kayaking and paddle boarding was a nice touch. Snorkeling also went down a treat.”

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11.7 Islands Sunset by Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · from $40

Join Guide Kratae Pateaw Tours for an afternoon and evening by longtail boat from Ao Nang. Snorkel at Yawasam and Tang Ming, photograph Chicken Island, walk the Tup and Mor sandbar at low tide, eat a Thai buffet on Poda Island, and swim with glowing plankton at Koh Raeng. Guide Daisy has been especially praised for her friendly approach.

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12.Krabi 4 Island Morning Cruise with Snorkeling & Gourmet Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $488

Start at 7 a.m. on a private teak boat from Ao Nang or Railay. Enjoy a buffet breakfast with Champagne, snorkel at Ko Ya Wa Sam, and visit Chicken, Tup, and Poda islands. Six paddleboards, a two-person kayak, child-size gear, a bar, shower, and English, Spanish, and Thai-speaking guides are included.

“This was perfect for us. We went with our 3 daughters (ages 7, 5, and almost 2) and had a blast. The weather was threatening rain and we almost decided to head back in when it looked like it might be a rainy morning, but the ride was Read more”

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13.4 Islands Krabi Adventure & Snorkeling Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $111

Travel from Phuket to Lao Lading, Hong Island, Laem Had, and Naka Island by van and speedboat. You’ll snorkel, swim, see Bird’s Nest Cave, eat a Thai lunch box, and climb Hong Island’s viewpoint. English-speaking guides, including the well-liked guide Monkey, lead the day. Expect an active schedule and possible delays.

“IT WAS VERY NICE. OUR GUIDE TOUR - MONKEY - SHE WAS PERFECT.”

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14.Phi Phi and 4 Islands with Snorkeling by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 7 hours · from $64

Spend seven hours visiting Phi Phi and Krabi’s four islands by speedboat. You’ll snorkel, see Monkey Beach from the boat, eat a buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don, visit Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon, then relax at Poda Island. Guides such as Jonny have also helped with photos and videos. Hotel pickup, gear, fruit, snacks, and insurance are included.

“our guide jonny was really nice, so his crew (boat 15). He took lots of video and photos for everyone in the boat! cherry on the cake free fresh watermelon and pineapple in the way back!”

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15.Snorkeling and Sunset to Krabi 7 Islands by Longtail Boat + Buffet BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $41

Set out from Krabi Town or Ao Nang at 2 pm for a six-to-seven-hour longtail boat trip around Poda, Chicken, Tup, Ko Mor, Ko Ma Tang Ming, and Ko Ya Wa Sam. You’ll swim, snorkel, cross a sandbank at low tide, eat a buffet barbecue, and return to the water after dark to see bioluminescent plankton.

“The tour was well organised and only 17 people on our boat. The scenery is spectacular and there was some good snorkeling. The meal at a beach side venue was very tasty but a little rushed. Unfortunately for us the sea was pretty touRead more”

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