Snorkeling Full Day Experience from Bangkok

This was just a perfect day trip for a young traveler. My 12 year old son and I were in Bangkok for a few days, and I really wanted him to experience the natural beauty of Thailand outside the city. We had a wonderful time with great guides (Gan and Jib) and a fantastic boat crew. The highlight was the snorkeling, and our boat crew picked 3 great spots over our 2+ hours on the water. We started at at a beach with huge schools fish everywhere - my kid couldn't stop smiling! Next was a jump off the side of the boat out in the bay, where we saw more variety in the terrain. For our last stop, they offered options, and we went for a beach stop with more snorkeling, a beautiful beach, and kayaking. The only extra charge we encountered was a small fee for renting flippers, which I recommend. Everything else was included, and the equipment was good. I was glad to be able to shower and change when we were done. Bring a towel and dry clothes for the car ride back. The head of the crew had an underwater GoPro, and took about 100 pictures of our trip that they sent via email the same day. These were the best pictures of our whole trip, and we didn't even have to think about it. The sea turtle conservation center was a great stop for us, because my son is a real animal lover. It's a quick stop - a small museum and a dozen large, outdoor tanks of turtles. Pickup right at our hotel by a pair of English-speaking guides made the trip very low stress. If we needed to make a bathroom stop (we spent 2 hours getting there and 3 hours getting back), they always knew a good place to stop with good bathrooms and shopping. They picked a great local place for lunch (included), too. We were tired and so we skipped the stop at the local market, which would normally be included. The boat crew was extremely concerned with our safety, always making sure there was a life preserver in the water and encouraging us to rest. Back on land, I found I'd suffered a small cut on my foot while swimming in shallow water, and the operator insisted on patching me up. The only thing I wish I'd know was that we were going to be eating lunch late in the afternoon, after snorkeling. You should bring (or buy at a rest stop) something to snack on. That, and don't forget the sun screen! A great trip that was one of our highlights of the vacation.

What an awesome experience! Yui and team were very friendly and knowledgeable. We squeezed a lot of activities and sights into the day trip but it never felt rushed. Our underwater photographers were very dedicated making sure we had amazing photos and videos to take back with us. I’d highly recommend this day trip for anyone staying in Bangkok.