Which Hong Islands Snorkelling Tour from Krabi Is Best?
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For most travellers, book the Hong Islands speedboat tour with lunch and snorkelling: 8 hours, €33.29 and 4.5 stars from 130 reviews. It explicitly includes swimming in Hong Island Bay, the lagoon and lunch on the beach. Choose the premium longtail snorkel tour for a shorter 5.5-hour day and a Daeng Island snorkel stop. For a party of up to six wanting its own boat, the private longtail costs €222.83 per group.
Five snorkelling trips compared
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Islands speedboat with lunch and snorkelling | 8 hours | €33.29 pp | 4.5 (130 reviews) | A full island day |
| Premium Hong Island longtail snorkel tour with lunch | 5.5 hours | €31.96 pp | 4.4 (308 reviews) | Shorter route and Daeng Island |
| Hong Islands snorkelling with lunch by longtail | 6.5 hours | €45.27 pp | 4.3 (65 reviews) | Pakbia and Lahding stops |
| Private Hong Island snorkelling by longtail | 7 hours | €222.83/group | 4.5 (72 reviews) | Private group of up to six |
| Hong Island lagoon, snorkelling and island hopping | 6.5–7 hours | €33.88 pp | 3.9 (12 reviews) | Choice of longtail or speedboat |
The full-day speedboat
This trip pairs Hong Island Bay swimming and snorkelling with a passage through Hong Lagoon and lunch on the beach. Eight hours gives it the longest fixed duration among the shared trips, so it suits travellers who want the boat day to be the day’s main plan. It is a poor fit if speedboat motion or a long outing sounds exhausting.
Check availability for the Hong Islands speedboat snorkelling day
Best shorter shared tour
The premium longtail leaves from Ao Nang, snorkels at Daeng Island, then adds Hong’s beaches, lagoon and panoramic viewpoint. At 5.5 hours, it trims two and a half hours from the speedboat day without dropping lunch. Choose it when a shorter day and the character of a longtail matter; the speedboat offers more time.
See prices for the premium Hong Island longtail snorkel tour
The other shared longtail is 6.5 hours and specifically adds Pakbia and Lahding. It costs €45.27 per person. The speedboat also visits both islands, so these stops are not a reason on their own to switch tours.
When private is worth paying for
The private longtail is priced per group of up to six, not per person. A full group works out very differently from a couple, and the appeal is control over a seven-hour outing rather than a cheaper ticket. It promises clear-water snorkelling, hidden beaches and Hong Lagoon. Couples paying the whole group price should skip it unless privacy itself is the point.
Check the private Hong Island longtail for your group
The final island-hopping option lets you choose longtail or speedboat, with 3.9/5 from 12 reviews. Choose it for boat-choice flexibility.
Our pick
Book the eight-hour speedboat for a clear snorkel-lagoon-lunch plan. Take the premium longtail when you want a shorter day from Ao Nang and Daeng Island is part of the attraction.
Book the Hong Islands speedboat tour with snorkelling and lunch
Budget the park fee separately: all five booking pages list 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child. Bring baht for payment on site. The private boat price covers up to six people, but the park charge is per person. The other displayed prices are per person. Choose the longtail option for the shared 6.5-hour tour, which also offers a speedboat.
| Tour | Participation limits according to the booking page |
|---|---|
| Eight-hour speedboat | No children under 3 or non-swimmers |
| Premium longtail | No pregnancy or back problems; moderate walking required |
| Shared 6.5-hour longtail | No pregnancy or back problems |
| Private longtail | No pregnancy, mobility impairments, non-swimmers or people prone to seasickness |
| Boat-choice island hopping | No pregnancy, heart problems or wheelchair users |
The shared tours list English guiding; the private boat lists an English-speaking driver. The premium longtail collects from Ao Nang and Ao Nam Mao, the 6.5-hour tour offers free Ao Nang pickup, and the boat-choice tour covers selected Ao Nang areas. The private itinerary starts in Ao Nang. The eight-hour speedboat’s pickup lists differ: the description names Krabi Town, Klong Muang, Ao Nam Mao and Ao Nang, while the transfer list names Ao Nang, Klong Muang and Tub Kaek. Confirm your hotel before paying. The premium longtail advertises 5.5 hours but describes a return to Ao Nang at 4:00–4:30 pm; confirm pickup and return before planning an evening connection. Sea conditions can change routes and snorkelling stops.
The DNP seasonal-closure schedule for 2026 lists no scheduled seasonal closure for Than Bok Khorani National Park, which includes Hong. Confirm any weather-related restrictions for your departure.
