Surin Islands Snorkel Tour by SeaStar Andaman from Phuket
5

Surin Islands Snorkel Tour by SeaStar Andaman from Phuket

By SeaStar Andaman - Day Tours
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation

Ages 4-70, max of 45 per group
Duration: 10h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, English
More


  • Hotel round trip transfer
  • Drinking water, Coca-Cola, snacks, coffee & fresh fruits
  • Light Breakfast & buffet lunch
  • Beach Towel
  • Snorkeling Gear, Life Jacket & First Aid Kit
  • Professional English and Chinese speaking guide
  • Basic accident insurance
  • National Park entrance fee
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup from remote locations in Phuket or from private villas/airbnbs


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Seastar ท่าเรือบ้านน้ำเค็ม, V77F+G5H, Soi PaO. Phangnga 3035, Bang Muang, Amphoe Takua Pa, Chang Wat Phang-nga 82190, Thailand
    Meet at Seastar Andaman Pier in Baan Nam Khem 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Pickup details
  • Get picked up from your hotel in Phuket located near the main road. If you are staying on the hill or at a private villa or airbnb, you have to come to a nearby hotel. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking. Pickup times for each zone: • Ao Por: 06:20 - 06:40 • Bang Tao Beach: 06:30 - 06:50 • Cape Panwa: 05:40 - 06:00 • Chalong Bay: 05:30 - 05:50 • Kamala Beach: 06:20 - 06:40 • Karon Beach: 05:40 - 06:00 • Kata Beach: 05:40 - 06:00 • Laguna Zone: 05:30 - 05:50 • Layan Beach: 06:30 - 06:50 • Mai Khao Beach: 06:40 - 07:00 • Nai Harn Beach: 05:30 - 05:50 • Nai Thon Beach: 06:30 - 06:50 • Nai Yang Beach: 06:30 - 06:50 • Naka Lay: 06:20 - 06:40 • Patong Beach: 06:00 - 06:20 • Phuket Airport: 06:30 - 06:50 • Phuket Town: 05:40 - 06:00 • Rawai Beach: 05:30 - 05:50 • Siray Bay: 05:30 - 05:45 • Surin Beach: 06:30 - 06:50 • Tri Trang Beach: 06:00 - 06:20
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9574P624

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travellers can participate
      • To be able to confirm the booking, it is very important that you send us a copy of the passport ID page for all travelers. We have to send this information to the Thai Marine Department before the trip starts. It will be handled strictly private and confidential. Please also bring a digital photo of the passport on your phone or a copy of the passport to the trip.
      • The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9574P624

      From
      £86.79
      per adult
      Select date and travellers
      Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.

      Similar experiences

      Itinerary
      • 1
      • 2
      • 3
      • 4
      • 5
      • 6
      • 7
      • 8
      About the operator
      Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
      • SeaStar Andaman - Day Tours
        763
        Pa Khlok, Thailand
        Joined in January 2007
      • 189claraa
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Phi phi island day trip
        This is my second time with them they are perfect and very professional the guide are very cute girl and they take a good care of us I recommended this tour very much
        Written 7 February 2025
      • 189claraa
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Choose this company with closet eyes
        I took this tour from a stand in patong pay 3000 baht it was well organized the stuff are very helpful and professional always have something to feed us
        Written 6 February 2025
      • A2411BXtonyk
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Surin / snorkelling / fun in the sun
        I hope the tour companies would contribute to the gypsy upkeep to maintain the toilet facilities. They were unusable. I’m sure the gypsy village would maintain the facility for a small fee therefor a win win for the village and the tour company’s customers. That said from start to finish we were not disappointed what a fabulous day out We used a private tour guide who organised the trip for us and it was run like clockwork. Jay jay and her team who were with us throughout the journey were fantastic , we would not hesitate to book again and thank you to all involved . Regards Tony and Kathy (59)
        Written 27 January 2025
      • rochellew63
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Tour!
        My kids and I had an amazing trip to Surin Islands with Seastar Andaman. The whole tour was well organised, equipment was great and 3 meals, snacks and water provided. Thanks Seastar Andaman. We ll be back : )
        Written 26 January 2025
      • Gypsy_gal4
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Well organised day trip with Seastar
        Extremely well organised day trip from start to finish to the Surin Islands. The boat trip is 1hr 20mins each way and can be a bit rough even in the good conditions that were ours. The sea sickness pills they supply are highly recommended as there were moments of need let’s say. I probably wouldn’t recommend going if the weather is not serene or if you are scared of the sea. Once there the locations are very beautiful; 3 different ones snorkeling off the back of the boat, 1 visiting the Morkan people and their market, and I lunch stop with a beautiful beach relax afterwards. The lunch was very nice sitting at long tables under the trees. The team were fun, very helpful informative & fun…this is a highly recommended trip.
        Written 26 January 2025
      • buildingbetterb
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Simply the Best!
        I have worked as a Diving Instructor on the Great Barrier Reef for years and today I learned that Australian operators could learn A LOT from Seastar. We had an incredible day, just incredible. Incredible organisation, incredible and I mean incredible snorkeling (40m+ visibility and healthy coral) and incredible service. I thought I knew this industry but I have been schooled by Seastarin every way. An absolute masterclass in how to run an outstanding daytrip from start to finish.
        Written 23 January 2025
      • TOMASMASSA
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Catástrofe
        The excursion is a total disaster, the boat is so small that I can't sit down. I am 1.80 meters tall and I have to travel sitting on my side, absolutely without any security, with extreme risk of accident to my back or neck, I have spoken to all the staff on the boat and no one is interested in fixing the situation on the boat At number 54 there is a non-Asian guide, he has made me a proposal to sit with a group of Russians, I am the only black and homosexual man on the boat, the only one, I feel discriminated against for not being able to sit with dignity. I paid the same as everyone else, I should have the same rights! I don't have good internet at this time to upload the videos and photos, I would like you to inform SeaStar that their service is terrible, very insecure, regrettable!
        Written 19 January 2025
      • monicad76
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best snorkel trip ever
        Best organised trip I have been on! The staff were all amazing and extremely helpful. They kept us updated of all elements of the trip at all times. The tour company also took care of every need for the trip from the seasickness meds, to extra hairbands, to a swim towel, to fitted fins and great snorkel equipment. Enough time was given to each snorkel stop and lunch break. All the snack and drinks and food (before and after) were great. The staff were also so helpful in getting us ready for each snorkel stop - getting the fins on, fitting and cleaning the goggles, and all. PS. the freshwater hose down after the last snorkel stop was a brilliant and most welcome cherry on top! Just to end off that the corals and fish were really beautiful and amazing - like swimming in a giant aquarium.
        Written 17 January 2025
      • Tom W
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        A well organised (at times chaotic) day to remember. Well worth it!
        We booked this trip after initially travelling to phi and the 4 islands trip via Tui while staying in Krabi. We loved the snorkelling on that trip and had heard that the similan and surin tours were better. The trip Tui were offering seemed quite expensive and as a family of 4 we were struggling to justify the cost. After a lot of looking online we stumbled on this one for 3/4 of the cost. We were quite apprehensive. But booked anyway via our hotel in Khao Lak. On arrival it was chaos, but very well organised. Breakfast and coffee on arrival in a big canteen of probably around 300 people. Check in was speedy and we were fitted with flippers and issued a wristband to determine what boat we were travelling on. Family photos were taken and we boarded the boat. On the boat we were handed snorkel and mask along with a towel. The journey to Similan took around 1.25 hrs and was a bit bumpy but the weather was good. Along the way we spotted some flying fish. We had 2 snorkel stops and 3 beach stops along with another canteen style lunch stop. The beaches and snorkelling was amazing we saw all sorts of fish the water was crystal clear and we even managed to see sea turtles.
        Written 27 December 2024
      • jonnibgood
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Well organised and very looked after, a magical opportunity which is like snorkeling in a tropical aquarium.
        After a lot of research on snorkelling trips, I booked to go to Surin islands, I booked through Cha local guide who had the best prices and the SeaStar based trip was excellently organised. Straightforward pick up in Khao Lak, not too early or too far in advance. Breakfast buffet and drinks at the dock. Can pay by card at the dock. Given snorkel, masks and flippers, including the ability to get masks with lenses if you're short sighted. Towels and travel sickness pills also available on for everyone. Boat journey was 1.25 hours each way, yes a bit choppy but far more comfortable than a small speed boat or long tail. Even though there were 4 boats going, they docked on pairs in very spacious areas and away from other groups, there were plenty of fish and areas to explore. Went to 3 locations and spent 40+ mins snorkelling at each. Large crew on board helping everyone get on and out and with their equipment, including life guards on the roof. Drinks available throughout for free. Buffet lunch of a good standard and clear communication throughout. Worth taking a dry bag as it gets a bit wet or at least a plastic bag. Beach shoes useful but not essential. Everyone had a lifejacket and also offered floats if needed. There were 2 island stops, 1 for lunch and 1 to a Morgen island, both with toilets. They also had a photographer and offering copies of pictures at the end. Also had a further buffet at the end with dinner along with ice creams, pastries and drinks before the well organised transfers. Having done several snorkelling trips in several other countries this was the best on terms of organisation, staffing and equipment offered. The main event...the fish and the coral.. were outstanding, it was like swimming in a tropical aquarium and the best I've seen. Another family said the variety and abundance was better than the great barrier reef... I can't recommend the trip enough and am glad I went and ignored many of the concerns from people who hadn't been on this trip. It was a highlight and an amazing opportunity if you get the chance to do it.
        Written 24 December 2024
      • sasavladm
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Poison food on Similian Island by SeaStar Andaman
        They gaved us poison food and ruined our vaccation, better avoid or take some sandwiches at you but its a daytrip so it’s going to be hard to have food at you.
        Written 27 November 2024
      • ilkemy2016
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience
        We signed for Phang Nga Bay National Park + 007 Island + Phang Nga Bay Kayaking one-day tour with Starfish lazy man. Tour was very well organized from start till the end. Staff were great, cheerful and fun. Islands were so picturesque, wonderful. We really had perfect time, we definitely recommend it
        Written 26 November 2024
      • MDBurrell
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Phi Phi Islands and Bamboo Island Day Trip
        We had a super experience with Seastar and would definitely recommend them! We opted for a tour with an earlier start, but it didn’t mean there were any less people! When you arrive at the pier, it does feel like there are lots of people, but the level of organisation is fantastic and it’s a maximum of 35 people to a speedboat, so the crowds soon disperse. (We enquired about similar trips with other providers, and some catamarans took up to 70 people, so the speedboat was the best option for us in terms of a smaller group.) What made the day for us was the staff, and in particular, I must mention ‘darling Cher,’ Mr Man and Ta-Ta. They were just fantastic!! So friendly, funny, always offering to take photos and giving top tips for the best spots to visit. Just super lovely people who worked hard to ensure everyone had a good day. It was a full on day and whilst we would’ve loved to have spent longer in some places, we also loved the fact that we got the opportunity to visit so many different spots. We got really lucky too, in that we saw monkeys and baby sharks (thanks to Cher telling us where to swim!) Great trip, great people, all really well organised!
        Written 25 November 2024
      • 676vangelisg
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing tour!!!
        Amazing tour! The service was excellent the islands and the activities including excellent and the food from the buffet very good and tasty. Definitely worth it!
        Written 25 November 2024
      • JohnT120
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Worth every minute of the day trip
        Phu Phi islands tour full day was incredible and showed some of the most stunning parts of Thailand and doing some great activities such as snorkelling and long boat sailing. Gat a good nights sleep as a long day and if in Phuket town a long transfer home
        Written 18 November 2024
      See all 763 reviews
      These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

      Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

      Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.


      We perform checks on reviews.
      Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
      Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
      When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
      Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
      Learn more about our review moderation.
      5.0
      5.0 of 5 bubbles6 reviews
      Excellent
      6
      Very good
      0
      Average
      0
      Poor
      0
      Terrible
      0

      Danielle R
      22 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2024 • Couples
      The Surin island trip was nothing short of amazing.
      The transfer is by air conditioned mini bus, taking you to the Sea Star HQ where you are given a buffet of hot and cold breakfast with drinks.
      The boat was relatively small with a seat each so not overcrowded.
      A lovely buffet lunch with good selection of food available.
      Lovely calm snorkelling spots and you are given plenty of time at each stop so doesn’t feel rushed.
      When we arrived back at the Sea Star HQ there was another buffet selection offered of rice, noodles, fried chicken etc while having the opportunity to have a toilet break and change out of swimsuit before the transfer home.
      The organisation was good and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
      Be warned it is an early pick up and possibly a long transfer depending where you stay (we stayed in Ratsada so the transfer was around 2.5 hours there and back) so in total took around 14 hours but it was a jam packed day where no time was wasted and an amazing experience from start to finish.
      I would highly recommend Sea Star and the Surin Island tour.
      Written 9 January 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Dear daniellerN9615AE Fantastic review! Thanks for choosing Sea Star and sharing your amazing Surin Island experience. ☀️ Friendly staff, delicious food, top-notch snorkelling - what more could you ask for? We're so glad you enjoyed it!
      Written 11 January 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      travelbuggill
      Sydney60 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must do tour for those who love snorkelling! Agree it’s a long day , especially from Patong beach. However it’s easy to sleep in the air conditioned bus. The organisation was outstanding. Staff were excellent. Food and drinks provided all day. Even on our return. Take reef shoes and recommend hiring the Go Pro if you don’t have one.

      The coral was really big. Gorgeous fish. Well worth your time
      Written 23 February 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Dear travelbuggill Thank you for taking the time to review your recent snorkeling tour with us! We're thrilled you enjoyed the experience, particularly the organization, friendly staff, and amazing underwater world. We understand Patong is a bit of a trek, but we're glad the comfortable bus helped you rest up for the adventure. We're also happy to hear the food and drinks throughout the day kept you fueled and refreshed. Your tip about reef shoes and renting a GoPro is spot-on! We always encourage guests to be prepared for the best snorkeling experience. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope you'll consider joining us for another adventure in the future!
      Written 24 February 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Vilde C
      8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Just amazing !!!! Best snorkling places in Thailand <3 Nothing negative to say. The guide Pretty Patty, amazing lady :D
      Written 8 April 2023
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Dear Vilde C Thanks for joining our snorkel tour to Surin Island aboard the Sea Star.
      Written 10 April 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Radu6600
      Melbourne, Australia13 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Long day but completely worth it! Great snorkelling spots in the National marine park! Plenty of fish and coral! The sea star team was excellent !…lead by Ice cream!…that is her name!
      Written 28 March 2022
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

      Surin Islands Snorkel Tour by SeaStar Andaman from Phuket provided by SeaStar Andaman - Day Tours

      All things to do in Bang Muang
      RestaurantsFlightsHoliday RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesCar Hire