Wicked Diving offers specially guided overnight tours to the Surin Islands. Many of our guests request the Similan Islands for snorkeling, but we always recommend the Surin Islands...why?
The Surin Islands are less crowded, there are more beaches and the islands are more remote.
The shallow reefs are in better condition and offer more life than the Similan Islands. This is partly due to the remote location, the fewer visitors but also due in large part to the geology. The reefs tend to slope more gently and are more shallow. Located on a shallow plain that is also in the runoff from a large river - the waters here are more plankton rich. This feeds the Coral, but also makes the water a bit murkier than on the Similans.
They have a great recycling program!
Much of the information below is from the Surin Islands Website
As the only places you area allowed to eat and stay on the Surin Islands is Koh Surin Nua , much of the snorkeling takes place near these areas. You may go on self-guided snorkeling if you are staying overnight at either of the camp sites. Then you are free to go along the beaches and shoreline as you wish.
If you go on a guided tour, you will be taken to 2 or three snorkeling sites with lunch taking place on Koh Surin Nua. These areas are also great for the beginner, or timid snorkeler. We also find this to be the best place for small children.
If you go by diving daytrip, most likely you will have a guide with you to help point out interesting fish or corals. You will also be at places that might not have a beach, so consider that when with children or inexperienced snorkelers!
The Surin Islands are also home to the Moken people. Also referred to as Sea Gypsies - They have lead a nomadic life for thousands of years. these days strict international borders make things more difficult. Here is a traditional Moken Boat cruising by one of the beaches
-Similan Islands Diving
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