Half day snorkeling join in speedboat trip to Racha Yai Island is one of the most popular venues visited by tourists to Phuket who want to try snorkeling.
Join in speedboats visits the local island daily, this trip has everything for those who want a midday start.
Racha Yai has some really good reefs for local Snorkeling the speed boat takes 30 mins to travel 23 km from Chalong Marina to the island that’s South of Phuket.
This trip suits families as well as singles and as the trip is mid-afternoon the beaches tend to be a little bit quieter as we arrive after the rush has left.
The snorkeling sites tend to have not so many snorkelers in the late afternoon as most boats tend to leave the island at 3pm you then get to snorkeling reefs being yours to enjoy.
Racha Yai Island Half day snorkeling
Racha island half-day snorkeling visits great free diving spots, Bungalow Bay, Siam Bay, hosts many shallow-water coral reefs that make it the perfect choice for all levels
For beach time we can moor the speedboat at Siam Bay, its a great beach to visit, the white powder sandy beach has gently sloping reefs that lead to towards the clear waters, not many people go here so its one place we think most will enjoy.
Day trip Schedule:
- 11.45 Hotel Pick up
- 1.00 PM Departures are from Chalong to Racha Yai Island this can take 30 mins.
- 1.35 pm arrive for the first snorkeling session
- 4.20 pm The speed boat will t leave Racha Yai Island and return to Chalong with drinks served as we watch the sunset.
- 5..00 PM You arrive at Chalong pier and transfer back to your hotel after having one of the best days out in Paradise, without doubt, you will remember this wonderful experience on one of Thailand’s truly Tropical Islands for the rest of your life…
Snorkeling equipment
Mask and snorkel are provided free of charge for snorkelers – Personal items to take with You are sunglasses, sun cap, sun block/lotion, camera beach towel.
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Stay safe while on the Half day snorkeling trip
This half-day speed boat trip is suitable for age 4 years up to 60 years. However, this trip is not available for a child under 1 year, pregnant women, or women who may be trying to become pregnant. This trip is not suitable for any person with spinal, back or neck problems. The highlights of the trip are Snorkelling, swimming and we must recommend that you wear a life jacket at all times while you are in the water, the trip also involves walking on the island and sightseeing. The tour itineraries can be change depend on the local weather condition. It’s will be decided by the tour leader and boat captain on your trip.
If you have any questions regarding visiting the is amazing Island just send us a short message and a member of staff will get back to you. Contact Us
Half day snorkeling Private snorkeling charter speed boat hire
We also offer this boat out for private groups with private snorkeling guide and Island Discovery tours for small or large Private trips to Racha Yai, lunch is also included in full Private day charters, this can often work out to be great value for small or large parties, and we arrange everything so you don’t have to worry…..This service includes all Private transfers, snorkeling equipment, lunch. great sunset on request…Private charter departure points –
We have 4 departure locations and we can move any of the Private boats to either Chalong Marina, Boat Lagoon, Royal Phuket marina & Leam Hin Pier for customers comfort avoiding long minivan transfers.
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