Overview
This sample itinerary involves long offshore passages and is only suitable when weather and park access permit. The operator must check current opening rules and permitted stops before confirming the route, including any stop near Koh Tachai.
Day 1
Phuket → Similan Island No. 5
Approx. 70 NM
Depart the confirmed marina in Phuket for the offshore passage towards the Similan Islands. The arrival time and overnight stopping point depend on conditions and permitted access.
Day 2
Similan Island No. 5 → Donald Duck Bay
Approx. 10 NM
Visit permitted reef or beach areas in the Similans. A stop near Donald Duck Bay may be included, with any shore walk subject to park rules and conditions.
Day 3
Donald Duck Bay → Koh Tachai
Approx. 25 NM
Continue towards Koh Tachai where park rules permit, with an alternative stop if access is restricted.
Day 4
Koh Tachai → Surin Islands
Approx. 27 NM
Sail towards the Surin Islands. Reef or beach visits are arranged around permitted access and conditions, with an overnight stopping point selected by the captain.
Day 5
Exploring Surin → Return to Koh Tachai
Approx. 27 NM
Allow time for further permitted stops around Surin before beginning the passage south. Any stop near Koh Tachai must be checked against current park rules.
Day 6
Koh Tachai → Similan Island No. 6
Approx. 35 NM
Continue south towards the Similans, with possible reef stops at permitted locations. The captain will plan the overnight stop and prepare for the return passage.
Day 7
Similan Islands → Phuket
Approx. 72 NM
Begin the offshore return passage to Phuket, allowing enough time for the agreed disembarkation. Final departure time from the islands depends on conditions and passage planning.