Shark Snorkel Phi Phi

🦈 Shark Snorkel Phi Phi – Private Longtail Tour (Unguided)

Looking for an authentic shark snorkel Phi Phi experience? This early morning tour offers a rare opportunity to observe blacktip reef sharks in their natural environment—before the island gets busy. Ideal for strong snorkelers, this unguided trip combines adventure with conservation.

In collaboration with our conservation partners, and inspired by Shark Guardian, this experience promotes ethical marine tourism and citizen involvement.

🌅 Early Morning Shark Snorkel Phi Phi

Best time for your shark snorkel Phi Phi tour is bright and early from 6.30am – 7am. Sharks are more active in the morning before the vibrations from boats start to scare them off.  You can visit the snorkeling spots before dive boats or day trippers arrive.

Blacktip reef sharks are most active at dawn, and your chance of seeing them increases significantly in calm, undisturbed waters.

You’ll travel with a local captain on your own, following our advice on the best spots of that week. While this trip does not include an in-water guide, our team provides full instructions before departure. For this reason, good snorkeling skills are required.

🦈 Shark Snorkel Phi Phi Itinerary Options

Option 1: 4-Hour Tour – Phi Phi Leh Route

💰 3,600 THB

• 🚤 6:30am / 7am / 7.30am  Departure

• 🦈 Shark Point Long Beach

• 🦈 Shark Snorkel at Viking Bay

• ⛰️ Scenic drive-by of Viking Cave & Pileh Lagoon

• 🏝️ Maya Bay lookout + fresh fruit stop

• 🐢 Snorkeling at Malong Wall  (great for spotting turtles)

• 🌊 Final shark snorkel stop at Palong if you still didn’t find them!

Add-on: Bida Nok

• +800 THB

• Includes early arrival at Bida Nok, one of the best sites for blacktip reef sharks

Option 2: 5-Hour Tour

💰 4,200 THB

• Includes everything in Option 1, but with longer time at snorkel sites

Add-on: Bida Nok Extension

• +800 THB

Recommended Add-on: Maya Beach Visit

• +400 THB park fee  if you choose 5 hours tour

• Walk the beach after your snorkel and observe baby sharks swimming close to shore

🧭 Conservation & Citizen Science

This shark snorkel Phi Phi trip is built on eco-friendly values and science-backed conservation:

• 🦈 Shark Guardian: We’re proud to support this marine education charity focused on shark conservation and awareness.

• 🌿 Green Fins: We follow reef-safe practices aligned with global guidelines.

• 🔬 Participate in citizen science by logging your sightings and helping marine researchers track shark populations.

Our team provides a short eco briefing before departure. Learn how to respect marine life, minimize your impact, and become part of the conservation movement.

🎒 What’s Included

• Private longtail boat with experienced local captain

• Follow our lead boat to top snorkel sites

• Fresh fruit & drinking water

• Quality mask, snorkel & vest (fins not included)

• Route flexibility based on sea conditions and recent shark activity

🩴 Important Notes

• Fins are not included – We recommend renting fins the day before (200 THB/person) to help you keep up with the sharks

• Good snorkel skills are required – This is an unguided tour, and participants must be confident swimming in open water

• For guided options, explore our eco-tour guided snorkeling experience

• If you’re a certified diver, check out our morning scuba diving trips for early shark dives at Bida Nok

📲 Book Your Shark Snorkel Phi Phi Today

Ready for an eco-conscious ocean adventure? This tour is perfect for early risers, ocean lovers, and snorkelers who want a real connection with marine life.

• ✅ Private, flexible and quiet

• ✅ Ideal for 1–4 guests

• ✅ Incredible value for wildlife lovers

📩 Contact us now to reserve your tour or ask about custom group packages.