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Similan Islands

Phang Nga, Thailand
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Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Phang Nga
Type: National Parks, Islands
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Vancouver, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

My trip out to the Similan Islands was like finding a little piece of paradise. The beaches that we visited were amazing and the water was crystal blue and warm. It was neat to snorkel with the fish and just hang out floating around in the ocean! The only downside is that the tour is a little rushed as everything... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

The speedboat drive for ca 1.5 hour out to Similan Islands and out there it was fantastic snorkeling! Lots of fish and even a big turtle! (Bring a banana for them). Great landscape with strange rocks.

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

We did our tour out of khao lak so traveling time to the pier was reasonable! Boat ride a bit bumpy but our lovely lady boy hostess 'gaga' was wonderful in looking after all the sickies!! The islands are beautiful with powder white fine sand and crystal blue waters. We were very lucky to swim with a turtle. Beautiful experience.... More

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Perth
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

Did the day trip in April and didn't check the forecast. Two hours in minivan with 6am pickup in Patong. Breakfast at the port was pre-pack dry sugar coated toast and coffee or tea. Before boarding the speed boat everyone was asked to remove their shoes. I thought we would get them at the island, but didn't get them back... More

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Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Richelieu Rock was awesome and I would come back to see it! Many things happen during different time of the day.. Never going to miss it if I got a chance to go there again. :)

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Singapore, null, Singapore
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Beautiful beach but not worth a 1.5 hour boat ride and 2 hr Road trip from Phuket island. Snorkeling is a nightmare with more flippers in your face than fishes and almost non existant corals. Been visiting Phuket for the last 15 years and I must say I am really saddened by the state of affairs. Will definitely be my... More

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Rockford, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

1.5 hour boat ride from Khao Lak to amazing islands. Snorkeled in crystal clear water. People watching was the best...

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London, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

we went on a liveaboard boat and found the similans too crowded with other divers, there were more divers than fish, not recommended

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New Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We booked a tour to Similan islands through phuket travel company and i must say they organised it quite well. We were served fresh fruits , cold drinks and water on the speed boat. It took around 1 and a half hr to reach first island. Make sure you go to view point on island no. 9. We did snorkeling... More

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Shanghai, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Everything is nice , we reserve one day trip for snorkeling .7:40 am pick up in the lobby at JW MARRIOTT KHAO LAK ,6 pm back to hotel. the stuff will always offer the snacks water fruit, yes they are very nice . we have lunch in the No. 8 island , and only the No. 4 island can stay.... More

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