Similan Island Tours Guides: Phuket, Season, Park Fee
Similan Islands day trip guides: from Phuket or Khao Lak, the season and closing date, the national park fee, Islands 4, 8 and 9, speedboat or catamaran, and whether the day is worth it.
Similan Islands from Phuket or Khao Lak: Which Start?
A Similan Islands day trip from Phuket or from Khao Lak: the drive to Thap Lamu pier in km and minutes, pickup times on each side, the boat, and which tours suit each.
Read guide →Are the Similan Islands Open?
Yes: Mu Ko Similan National Park is open from 15 October 2026 to 15 May 2027. The closing dates, storm closures, the e-ticket, no overnight stays and Ko Tachai.
Read guide →The Similan Islands National Park Fee
The Similan national park fee is 500 baht for a foreign adult and 250 for a child (DNP). Which day trips include it, which leave it out, and the wrong figures some print.
Read guide →Islands 4, 8 and 9: What Each Similan Stop Is
What the Similan stops are: Island 8 with Sail Rock and Donald Duck Bay, Island 4 Ko Miang and its bays, Island 9 Ko Ba Ngu, the snorkel stops, and closed Ko Tachai.
Read guide →Speedboat or Catamaran to the Similan Islands?
Speedboat or catamaran to the Similan Islands: crossing times, what each boat type includes, the park fee on each trip, prices checked November 2026, and who each suits.
Read guide →Is a Similan Islands Day Trip Worth It?
Is a Similan Islands day trip worth it? The 10 to 13 hour day from Phuket or Khao Lak, the early start, the crowds, the cost with the park fee, and who should skip it.
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