The short answer: hotel transfers, a hot breakfast and lunch buffet onboard, three snorkel stops, a mask, a life vest, fins for adults, snacks and soft drinks, and operator-provided insurance are all included. Here is how the day runs and what to know before you book.
How the day runs
All times are approximate and can shift with sea conditions.
- Hotel pickup, then meet at Chalong Pier at 8:45 AM for a 9:00 AM departure.
- Cruise to Racha Noi (about 1.5 hours) with a hot breakfast buffet onboard.
- About 10:30 AM, Manta Bay, Racha Noi: about an hour in the water.
- About 11:50 AM, Banana Bay, Racha Noi: around 80 minutes, with the lunch buffet served onboard as you head to the next stop.
- Afternoon, Bay One, Racha Yai: about an hour to snorkel.
- Return: about an hour’s cruise back to Chalong Pier, then transfer to your hotel.
What’s included
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Rawai, Naiharn, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kalim and Kamala
- Round-trip transfers to the meet-up location
- 3 snorkeling sessions from a large motor yacht
- Group snorkeling guide in the water
- Hot breakfast buffet and full hot lunch buffet onboard
- Snacks, soft drinks, seasonal fruit and dessert
- Snorkeling mask and life vest, plus fins for adults
- Operator-provided insurance
What’s not included
- A transport surcharge for hotels outside the listed pickup zones (optional, paid in cash)
- A replacement fee if a snorkeling mask is lost or damaged
- Tips (optional)
- A personal snorkeling instructor (arrange in advance)
- Fins for children
- Other personal expenses
Who the trip is not for
Everyone must be able to swim with a life vest on. The trip is not suitable for:
- Children under 6 years
- Pregnant women
- Non-swimmers
- People with back, heart or respiratory problems, epilepsy or high blood pressure
- Visually impaired guests and wheelchair users
- People over 70 years
Good to ask before you book
Children aged 6 to 11 are welcome with basic swimming ability. If you want one-on-one attention in the water, ask for a personal instructor in advance. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the activity. Not sure about your swimming level or your hotel’s pickup zone? Message us on WhatsApp or LINE before you commit.
See the full itinerary on the Racha Island Snorkeling & Yacht tour page, or read our weather guide to choose your month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is food included?
Yes. A hot breakfast buffet is served onboard on the way out, and a full hot lunch buffet is served onboard during the day.
Is there a guide in the water?
Yes, a group snorkeling guide. A personal snorkeling instructor is a separate option that must be arranged in advance.
What if the sea is too rough?
We make the call. Depending on how severe conditions are, we may refund your booking, move it to another day, or change the day to a different island.
Can children come?
Children aged 6 and up are welcome with basic swimming ability. It is not suitable for infants or toddlers.