# Similan Island Tours > Independent guide to Similan Islands tours in Thailand: tour types and 2026–27 prices, tour companies, private charters, tours from Phuket, Khao Lak and Krabi, day trips versus liveaboards, snorkelling and diving day trips, getting there, where to stay and the national park open season. We do not sell tours or take commission. Key facts (checked October 2026): - Mu Ko Similan National Park: 11 granite islands in the Andaman Sea, about 70 km off Phang Nga province; national park since 1982. - Season 2026–27: open 15 October 2026 to 15 May 2027; visiting hours 08:00–16:00; closed for the southwest monsoon. Previous season: 15 October 2025 – 15 May 2026. - Park fee: 500 THB per foreign adult, 250 THB per child aged 3–14, 700 THB for divers; Thai nationals 100 / 50 THB. - No overnight stays on the islands; the park bungalows and campsite are closed. Liveaboards are the only way to spend a night in the park. - Boats leave from Thap Lamu Pier (about 20 km south of Khao Lak) or Nam Khem; the crossing takes about 60–90 minutes. There is no public ferry from Phuket. - Join-in day tours: about 2,500–4,100 THB per adult (up to 5,900 THB for small early-bird boats). Dive day trips: 4,900–5,600 THB plus 700 THB fee. Liveaboards from about 13,900 THB. Private charters about 43,400–80,000 THB per boat. ## Similan island tours - [Explore the Wonders of Similan Island Tours](https://similanisland.tours/): Similan island tours run 15 Oct–15 May by speedboat or catamaran from Khao Lak and Phuket. 2026–27 prices, a typical itinerary, park fees and how to book. - [Explore Love Andaman's Tours to the Similan Islands](https://similanisland.tours/love-andaman.html): Love Andaman's Similan tour from Phuket and Khao Lak, side by side with Seastar, Wow Andaman, Siam Adventure World and Klook listings: times, inclusions, prices. - [Discover the Similan Islands with a Private Tour Experience](https://similanisland.tours/private-tour.html): What a Similan Islands private tour costs in 2026–27 (about ฿43,400–80,000 per boat), what is included, who runs charters from Phuket and Khao Lak, park rules. ## Tours from Phuket - [Exploring the Wonders: Phuket to Similan Islands Tour](https://similanisland.tours/tour-from-phuket.html): A Phuket to Similan Islands tour: 05:30–07:30 pickup, a 2–2.5 hour drive to Thap Lamu and a 1–1.5 hour boat ride. Prices from ฿2,500, inclusions, operators. - [Planning Your Phuket to Similan Islands Day Trip: A Complete Guide](https://similanisland.tours/day-trip-from-phuket.html): How a Phuket to Similan Islands day trip works: pickup times, the speedboat crossing, a typical four-island itinerary, beaches, costs and the best months to go. ## Tours from Khao Lak & Krabi - [Planning Your Trip from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands](https://similanisland.tours/trips-from-khao-lak.html): Trips from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands take 60–75 minutes by speedboat from Thap Lamu. 2026–27 prices, park fees, the best islands and advice for Krabi guests. ## Day trip or liveaboard - [Similan Day Trip or Liveaboard](https://similanisland.tours/day-trip-or-liveaboard.html): Similan day trip or liveaboard? Compare a 10–12 hour day tour from about ฿2,500 with a 2–7 night Similan liveaboard from about ฿13,900, then read the right guide. - [Explore the Wonders of a Similan Islands Day Tour](https://similanisland.tours/day-tour.html): What a Similan Islands day tour includes in 2026–27: price ranges, a typical itinerary, snorkel and dive options, departure piers and how to choose an operator. - [Exploring Similan Liveaboard Adventures: A Comprehensive Guide](https://similanisland.tours/liveaboard.html): Similan liveaboard trips run 2 days to 7 nights from Khao Lak and Phuket, 15 Oct–15 May. Boats, prices from about ฿13,900, dive sites and the best months. ## Snorkelling & diving - [Exploring Similan Islands: A Guide to Day Trip Diving Adventures](https://similanisland.tours/day-trip-diving.html): Similan Islands day trip diving: two dives for ฿4,900–5,600 plus a ฿700 park fee, Khao Lak and Phuket departures, top sites, operators and liveaboard vs day trip. ## Plan your trip - [Plan Your Similan Islands Trip](https://similanisland.tours/plan-your-trip.html): Plan a Similan Islands trip: getting there from Phuket (no ferry, tour boats only), where to stay, and the 2026–27 open season dates. - [Traveling from Phuket to the Similan Islands: A Comprehensive Guide](https://similanisland.tours/ferry-from-phuket.html): There is no public ferry from Phuket to the Similan Islands. How to get there by tour speedboat via Thap Lamu (about 4 hours door to door), costs and practical tips. - [Discover Accommodation Options in the Similan Islands, Thailand](https://similanisland.tours/accommodation.html): Can you stay on the Similan Islands? Not on land: the park bungalows and campsite are closed. Your options are a liveaboard or a hotel in Khao Lak near the pier. - [Discover the Similan Islands Open Season 2026: A Complete Guide](https://similanisland.tours/open-season.html): The Similan Islands are open 15 October 2026 to 15 May 2027, 08:00–16:00 daily. Season dates, last season, the best months, e-tickets and park rules. ## Optional - [About](https://similanisland.tours/about.html): Similan Island Tours is an independent guide to Similan Islands tours from Phuket and Khao Lak. How we research prices and season dates, and what we do not do. - [Contact](https://similanisland.tours/contact.html): Spotted an outdated price or season date on Similan Island Tours? 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