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Board a traditional longtail at Nopparat Thara Pier for snorkeling, sandbar walks, a sunset BBQ on Poda Island and a guided night swim with bioluminescent plankton at Koh Raeng. Expect a full-day, 6–8 hour outing with hotel transfers and life jackets included.
Board a traditional longtail at Nopparat Thara Pier for snorkeling, sandbar walks, a sunset BBQ on Poda Island and a guided night swim with bioluminescent plankton at Koh Raeng. Expect a full-day, 6–8 hour outing with hotel transfers and life jackets included.
You step from the pier onto a longtail’s wooden plank as late afternoon light slants across the Andaman—waves nudging the bow like an impatient friend daring you forward.
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Operated by Thai Holidays · Ao Nang, Krabi Province
You step from the pier onto a longtail’s wooden plank as late afternoon light slants across the Andaman—waves nudging the bow like an impatient friend daring you forward.
The boat slips past the sheer limestone towers that define Krabi’s coastline, cliffs hewn from ancient coral and limestone, their faces streaked by monsoon rains and the slow work of time. Along the route you’ll snorkel shallow reefs at Yawasam and Tan Ming, follow the shifting sandbar at Tup Islets, and pose at the rounded limestone arc of Chicken Island—each stop offering a different view of the same geological story.
Local fishing communities and longtail captains have read these waters for generations; the islands still carry that working-sea character more than resort polish. As daylight softens, Poda Island becomes a stage: a simple beach BBQ, fragrant charcoal smoke, and an unhurried sunset. After dark the tour shifts—guided night snorkeling at Koh Raeng aims for a quieter wonder: bioluminescent plankton that make your wake glow like spilled stars.
Practical guidance: the trip runs about 6–8 hours with hotel transfer from Ao Nang, life jackets included. Expect multiple short swims and brief walks on sandbars—basic swimming and comfort in open water are required. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof light for your camera, and motion-sickness medication if you’re prone to rolls. Avoid touching coral, follow your guide for the night swim, and choose dry-season months for calmer seas and better visibility.
This excursion pairs active snorkeling and photography with low-impact night marine viewing—plan for a full day and a very luminous night.
Yes—round-trip transfers from Ao Nang hotels are included; pickup times are typically late morning to early afternoon for this 6–8 hour tour.
Guides provide life jackets and supervise the group; the swim is in shallow, calm waters, but people who are uncomfortable in the dark or poor swimmers should remain on the boat.
No advanced skill is needed—basic snorkeling comfort is sufficient, and equipment is provided if you don’t bring your own.
Dark nights with little moonlight and calm seas—often clearer in the dry season (November–April) and after rainy periods when plankton can concentrate near shore.
Thai Holidays operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step from the pier onto a longtail’s wooden plank as late afternoon light slants across the Andaman—waves nudging the bow like an impatient friend daring you forward.
You step from the pier onto a longtail’s wooden plank as late afternoon light slants across the Andaman—waves nudging the bow like an impatient friend daring you forward.
The boat slips past the sheer limestone towers that define Krabi’s coastline, cliffs hewn from ancient coral and limestone, their faces streaked by monsoon rains and the slow work of time. Along the route you’ll snorkel shallow reefs at Yawasam and Tan Ming, follow the shifting sandbar at Tup Islets, and pose at the rounded limestone arc of Chicken Island—each stop offering a different view of the same geological story.
Local fishing communities and longtail captains have read these waters for generations; the islands still carry that working-sea character more than resort polish. As daylight softens, Poda Island becomes a stage: a simple beach BBQ, fragrant charcoal smoke, and an unhurried sunset. After dark the tour shifts—guided night snorkeling at Koh Raeng aims for a quieter wonder: bioluminescent plankton that make your wake glow like spilled stars.
Practical guidance: the trip runs about 6–8 hours with hotel transfer from Ao Nang, life jackets included. Expect multiple short swims and brief walks on sandbars—basic swimming and comfort in open water are required. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof light for your camera, and motion-sickness medication if you’re prone to rolls. Avoid touching coral, follow your guide for the night swim, and choose dry-season months for calmer seas and better visibility.
This excursion pairs active snorkeling and photography with low-impact night marine viewing—plan for a full day and a very luminous night.