Almost as famous as its rival, the Similans Islands, the
Phi Phi Islands consist of more than 20 snorkel sites suitable for beginners and the experienced. From our snorkel center at Krabi, Ao Nang, you can enjoy one of the most popular snorkel areas in Thailand. The stunning view of the majestic limestone rocks plunging into the clear water is an experience itself. Here you’ll find shallow reefs, dramatic walls and pinnacles and coral fields with more life than you can imagine. At some of the sites around Phi Phi you have the best chances in southwestern Thailand to spot sharks and turtles. Phi Phi Islands can be done all year around and is both varied and spectacular. Don’t miss the fantastic snorkeling Phi Phi Islands has to offer. On the most southern tip of the famous Phi Phi Islands, you find the Bida Islands. Many rank these as great as diving the Similans! They are not difficult to describe, but the best way to experience them is definitely through a mask! At the Bida sites you can find creatures like; parrotfish, butterflyfish, massive schools of snapper and fusiliers, cuttlefish, squid, morays, Golden Trevallies, triggerfish and many more. With a bit of luck you might also see a Blacktip reef shark, turtle, Kingfish, Mackerel or an Eagle ray. Around these sites the topography is also quite varied. You can find sloping reefs, underwater crevices, walls, plateaus and pinnacles. At the Mayas are among the most popular snorkel spots at the Phi Phi Islands. Here is the place where you have the highest chance to snorkel with both turtles and sharks. The view here of the majestic limestone cliffs plunging into the water is simply stunning. There arn’t many places in the world where you can snorkel right next to 300m high cliffs. The four main snorkel sites here are Maya Corner, Maya Nui, Maya Bay, and Mushroom Rock. At the Mayas you’ll find shallow & sloping reefs, dramatic walls, and coral fields with more life than you can imagine. At the Maya sites you can find creatures like; parrotfish, pufferfish, butterflyfish, schools of snapper and fusiliers, cuttlefish, squid, morays, Golden Trevallies, triggerfish and many more. Also you might also see a Blacktip reef shark or a Hawksbill turtle here.