Phuket Private Boat for Snorkeling
Taking a Phuket private boat for Snorkeling is the only choice if you have ever experienced being on the bigger overcrowded speedboats or catamarans that often carry 40 – 100 snorkelers,
Covid was a worrying time for everyone so we offer a private snorkeling trip to ensure that you and your friends or family don’t need to worry and arrive at the snorkeling spot before the other boats show up, meaning you have the snorkeling spot to yourself and get to the best snorkeling locations. We keep our group small max 4 persons to 1 snorkeling guide with highly qualified local guides who are experienced & professional.
Phuket Private snorkeling locations
Typical locations for snorkeling trips.
Maiton & Coral Island
Maiton & Racha Yai
Racha Yai & Coral Island / Banana Beach
We use “Stingray Predator” stepped-tunnel catamarans for private snorkeling charters that take a max of 5 people to exclusive snorkeling locations ahead of the bigger boat, and with your own private snorkeling boat, it takes less than 1 hour to get to the best snorkeling spots.
Our twin-engine catamaran rises quickly out of the water the twin hull construction increases stability and creates a more comfortable ride in choppy conditions. A super fast, stable, and reliable craft, the “PREDATOR” may be used as a pleasure craft, diving platform, or snorkeling boat that offers exceptional stability and maneuverability.
Chartering your own private boat you can make the day your own special experience by choosing what’s best for the group you are on holiday with, you then have total control to choose wherever you want to visit as a snorkeling or diving day trip, as well as the freedom to arrange your own time schedule.
Create your own Private Snorkeling adventure in Phuket
Our small boat is available as a private group and we can create a program that suits everyone, there are lots of different sizes of boats available to charter but our Predator Stingray Rib is ideal for those who looking to do their own thing and we will ensure your satisfaction for the day, and make your holiday adventure unforgettable.
Typical Private Speedboat Schedule
- Leave Chalong pier
- Arrive at the destination – Chosen snorkeling site location
- Cruise back to Phuket arriving
Prices include:
- Captain, deckhand
- Soft drinks, water, fresh fruit
- Mask, snorkel and fins
Extra charges on charters:
- Lunch picnic on the beach – 500 baht* per head tell us what you want
- choose Your own restaurant option and pay at the location
- We also can arrange for your own Private scuba Diving instructors to teach the beginner course “Discover Scuba Diving” we conduct this experience at some of the many shallow-water sites, this program has an age restriction limit of 10 yrs and above. and there’s a medical form that must be read prior to booking.
- Discover Scuba Diving + 1000 Baht per diver
- National marine park fees are 400 – per person for Phi Phi or Phang Nga
Information about the speedboat.
A super fast, stable and reliable craft, the “PREDATOR” is often used by special forces military, coast guards search and rescue teams as well as a pleasure craft for diving or snorkeling as the boat offers exceptional stability and maneuverability.
The boat is a twin-engine catamaran at low speeds tunnel water and creates an air-cushion effect enabling the craft to rise quickly out of the water and to plane with ease. The twin hull construction increases stability and creates a more comfortable ride in choppy conditions.
This boat has two Suzuki 90 hp engines that offer a normal cruise speed is 22 – 26 knots and 35 to 45 knots are maximum speed. The boat has a two-gas tank containing 100 liters each fitted. Navigation is by a Garmin 10 “GPS chart plotter, with fitted VHF marine radio, Life jackets, and emergency Oxygen.
SPEEDBOAT SAFETY RULES
Private Speedboat trips are suitable for ages 4 years up to 60 years. However, this trip is not available for a child under 1 year, pregnant women, or women who may be trying to become pregnant. This trip is not suitable for any person with spinal, back or neck problems. The highlights of the trip are Snorkeling, swimming, and sightseeing and we must recommend that you wear a life jacket at all times while you are in the water, the trip also involves walking on the island and sightseeing. The daily tour itineraries can be changed depending on the local weather condition, this will be decided by the tour leader and boat captain on your trip.