Back from Similan, here are some tips for you:

⚠️No matter what kind of boat you take, don't expect too much from the food😂. The food on the yacht is better than that on the speedboat, but still not as good as that in a restaurant. After all, you are at sea. - ⚠️No matter what kind of boat you take, you will be picked up at the hotel at 5–6 am🚗, or 7 am at the latest, unless you stay in Mai Khao or Khao Lak. So, go to bed early the day before😪, and don't be late. The pick-up is a carpool, and the driver has to pick up other tourists. If you are late, the driver will leave👋. - ⚠️Snorkeling🤿 is a must in Similan. The water is so clear. If you don't go snorkeling, why bother to go so far? If you can't swim, but want to try, it's ok. Just wear a life jacket🦺. Most boats in Similan offer 2–3 snorkeling sessions. You can try it, and give up if you are scared. - ⚠️There will be more and more tourists after Similan reopens. Although there are free soft drinks on the boat, don't drink too much unless you are thirsty. Drink some water after snorkeling. There may be a queue for the toilet on the island or the boat, and the environment is not very good😂. The yacht is more spacious and cleaner. - ⚠️The Similan day tour is tight. The snorkeling time is counted from the moment the boat stops⌚. If you have a diving certificate, you can choose a liveaboard tour. The schedule is not tight, and you can dive to see more mysterious underwater views🦈. - ⚠️The panoramic photos and videos of Similan you see online are taken with permission. Drones are not allowed in Similan National Park🙅. You will be fined💰if you are caught. - ⚠️Take a photo of your passport📷 and save it on your phone before departure. Similan will conduct random checks. You will be fined💰if you don't have your passport. - ⚠️If you want to take photos during the tour, you can turn on the live photo function on your phone📱. Some Android phones also support live photos. If not, you can record a 4K video, and then take a screenshot or convert it to a live photo. - ⚠️Bring some Thai baht with you. Although tips are not mandatory, you can tip the crew if you are satisfied with their service. You may feel more at ease if you tip the crew to look after your bag on the boat🚢 or when you go snorkeling☺. - ⚠️If you are not sure whether you will get seasick, take a seasickness pill💊 30 minutes before departure. If you can't find it at the pier, ask the tour guide. -