Is Similan Island worth visiting?
Besides their stunning natural beauty, the Similan Islands are particularly famous for their epic diving and snorkelling opportunities. They’re one of the most popular spots in Thailand, and a must-see if you love the underwater world.
How do you get to Similan Islands?
Getting to the Similan Islands The islands are accessible from Tab Lamu Port, south of Khal Lak in Phang Nga Province. Boats depart from Tab Lamu daily from mid-October until mid-May. It takes about 3 hours to get there on a slow boat and about 70 minutes on a speedboat.
Where are the Similan Islands?
the Andaman Sea
The Similan Islands (Thai: หมู่เกาะสิมิลัน, RTGS: Mu Ko Similan, Thai pronunciation: [mùː kɔ̀ʔ si. mi. lan], Malay: Pulau Sembilan) is an archipelago in the Andaman Sea off the coast of, and part of, Phang Nga Province in southern Thailand.
What is the Similan Islands known for?
It’s best known as a diving and snorkeling destination, but the Similans’ scenic moorings have also become popular with the sailing fraternity. Every year, many yachts come to cruise the Similans during the northeast monsoon (November–May, with December–February being the peak of the high season).
How much does it cost to go to Similan Islands?
A vacation to Similan Islands for one week usually costs around ฿37,151 for one person. So, a trip to Similan Islands for two people costs around ฿74,302 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs ฿148,604 in Similan Islands.
How do you dive in Similan Island?
The only way to get to the Similan Islands is by boat. Speedboats, daytrip boats and liveaboards are all bringing scuba divers there. Our Sea Bees daytrip boat can bring you to the Similans in less than 2 hours. And we run 2 liveaboards with 3 and 6 day trips.
How many Similan Islands are there?
Established as a national park in 1982, Similan Islands are an archipelago of 11 islands in the Andaman Sea, 70 km off the coast in Phang Nga Province.
Can you stay on Similan Island?
Since there are no Similan Islands hotels you can only stay in the bungalows or on a campsite. The campsite is the budget alternative and can be found on the Islands of Koh Meang, Koh Similan and Koh Tachai. The tents are spacious and offer a place to stay for the night for 2-3 persons per tent.
How do you get from Similan to Krabi?
There is no direct connection from Krabi to Similan Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then take the walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Krabi to Similan Islands via Phang Nga, Khao Lak, and Ko Similan in around 5h 20m.
Can you sleep on Similan Islands?
Sleeping at the Similan islands or Surin islands is possible!!! If you like to be on a stunning island in the Andaman sea, you can spend a few nights on the Similan islands or Surin islands, the national offer a few diferent types of accomodation. Book in advance as it s often full!!! Specially for bungalows.
How do I get to Richelieu Rock?
You can get to Richelieu Rock either by a liveaboard dive boat or a day trip dive boat. Most liveaboard trips are combined with trip trips to other dive sites such as Surin Islands and Similan Islands. The liveaboard trips are usually around 4 nights on board.
Are there hotels on the Similan Islands?
