Snorkeling on Phi Phi

Huge coral gardens and exotic tropical fish galore is probably one of the best snorkeling spots anywhere. Depths vary from 2-7 metres (6-20 feet) and visibility is crystal clear. You can hire equipment from any of the local dive shops, but it's worth taking a tour to the reefs which fringe the islands.

Tours also go to offshore reefs (about 1.5 km) which contain more unusual marine life. As a plus, by selecting a snorkeling trips with a guide available, he/she will be able to identify what you are looking at and give you a better understanding of the world your exploring. Almost everything relies on a symbiotic relationship with other creatures and once you see how they interact with each other, it really starts to get interesting.

Masks and snorkels are normally included in the price, although these may be of varied shapes and sizes! Some operators have quality equipment while others have a standard mask and fins in limited sizes, so shop around, otherwise your underwater views may be limited.

Notable sites to visit - Maya Bay - location for the Hollywood film "The Beach" with good reef and wall corals. Camel Rock - for strange cave fish, Hin Klang for more remote coral gardens, and Hin Phae for shark watching.