Highlights
- Snorkel Manta Bay from a large motor yacht — sea turtles and rays await
- Visit Bay One on Racha Yai for vibrant coral gardens and tropical fish schools
- Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet and a full lunch buffet onboard
- Discover fewer boats than at Phi Phi, cleaner water, and more marine life
- Benefit from hotel pickup when included, plus equipment, life vests, and snacks
Description
Begin your day with hotel pickup, followed by a hot buffet breakfast served on board the motor yacht. Once aboard, your professional guide will brief you on snorkeling techniques, equipment, and safety before the adventure begins.
Racha Noi offers some of Phuket's clearest water and healthiest coral, since very few tour operators travel this far offshore. That distance keeps the sites largely free of crowds. All activities take place directly from the yacht. There is no land excursion. This is a dedicated marine experience for those who are here for the water, not the beach.
Your first stop is Manta Bay on Racha Noi, one of Phuket's most celebrated snorkeling sites, known for resident sea turtles, manta rays, and dramatic coral formations. Your guide enters the water with you at all times.
Next is Banana Bay, also on Racha Noi, a sheltered bay with a completely different underwater landscape. Dense schools of colorful tropical fish and resident moray eels gather around living coral. Banana Bay is the only site in Phuket where whale sharks are occasionally spotted, making every visit a potential once-in-a-lifetime encounter. It's an ideal stop for families and photography enthusiasts.
Your final stop is Bay One on Racha Yai, where multiple artificial reefs have been carefully cultivated to help rehabilitate natural corals and marine life. Leopard sharks, rays, and thriving coral gardens sit in crystal-clear, shallow water, making this the perfect finale to the day.
Between stops, relax on deck with unlimited snacks and soft drinks. A full Thai and international lunch buffet is served on board between the second and third snorkeling sites.
Racha Yai and Racha Noi sit further offshore than the popular Phi Phi and Khai Island routes, meaning fewer boats, cleaner water, and significantly more marine life. This is a dedicated marine experience, not a crowded beach day or island tour.
Throughout all three sites, you'll follow a dedicated snorkeling leader who points out marine life and keeps the group safe. If you'd like special assistance or one-on-one attention in the water, we recommend booking a personal instructor in advance.
You'll arrive back at your hotel by approximately 17:30.
All participants must be capable of swimming with a life vest. Life vests and snorkeling masks are provided for all guests.
Children aged 6 to 11 are welcome with basic swimming ability, making this an excellent activity for families, though it isn't suitable for infants or toddlers.
Includes
3 snorkeling sessions from a large motor yacht
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel (Within Rawai, Naiharn, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kalim, Kamala)
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Professional group snorkeling guide (English, Thai, French, German, Mandarin)
Hot buffet breakfast on board
Full hot lunch buffet onboard
Snacks and drinks throughout the day
Seasonal fruit and dessert
Snorkeling mask and life vest
Fins (adults only)
Insurance provided by the operator
Excludes
Transportation surcharge for hotels outside listed pickup zones (optional, paid in cash)
Snorkeling mask replacement fee: 1,500 THB if lost or damaged
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Other personal expenses
Personal snorkeling instructor
Fins for children
Important Information
- Basic swimming ability required
- Hotel pickup time will be confirmed by WhatsApp or email at least 24 hours before the tour
- No diving is involved
- Minimum age 6 years
- Snorkeling sites may be rearranged due to weather, sea conditions, or Port Authority restrictions (e.g. larger waves, stronger currents, reduced visibility), but we guarantee 3 distinct snorkeling sites on every trip. Please check weather forecasts before booking and contact us if you'd prefer to reschedule
- Force majeure (weather, sea conditions, traffic, roadworks) may require last-minute itinerary changes
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
