Banana Beach Snorkeling Adventure

It’s definitely worth booking for the snorkeling on the other side of the island. There is some snorkeling to be done on the front beach, where you arrive, however, what’s around the back is deeper water & more to see. There is 2 areas around the back but due to some wind, we were only taken to 1. I appreciated the judgement call made by the staff - it meant we got 1 hour in good conditions instead of being split between a good option and a terrible one. We had lunch included but there is a restaurant & bar on the island for any extras (like coffee) you may want to buy. The snorkeling equipment included does not include flippers, although they can be hired for an extra fee if you prefer. Overall we had a lovely day!

Our trip to Banana Beach was the highlight of our stay in Phuket! The beach itself is absolutely stunning — soft white sand, clear turquoise water, and a peaceful, laid-back vibe. The snorkeling was fantastic, with plenty of colorful fish and coral to see just a short swim from shore. The staff were friendly and helpful, and everything was well-organized from pickup to drop-off.

Very nice trip. Banana beach has clear blue water and white sand. It is possible to do various water sports activities there, buy food, drinks and ice cream. There are also options for massage. There was a decent amount of people when we were there in April. This is outside the main season. I suspect that there can be a lot of people there in the high season. The guides were good, pleasant and spoke good English. The only thing worth noting is that it is somewhat expensive. For example, we bought 2 scoops of ice for 300bht and a drink (large) for 420bht. All in all, very good.

The guides are very friendly and welcoming. The speedboat ride is rather unpleasant. At full speed from the pier to the island. In our boat, we sat so low that we couldn't see anything and some people felt a little sick. The island itself is very beautiful. However, the mass influx of tourists from all over the world means that there is a lot of dirt and rubbish lying around, especially on the side corners of the sunbathing area. The small motorboats make a lot of noise all day and it always smells of exhaust fumes. Snorkelling on the back of the island is not recommended because of jellyfish. On the beach side, you have to be extremely careful of sea urchins. There isn't really much to see because a lot of the seabed has already been destroyed. The promised "clear kayak" ride was not allowed at first because the waves were too strong, and then the water level was too low. Towards the afternoon, it became a little quieter, but all in all, there are better places to visit.

Yesterday we went to banana beach with snorkle and Kayak package. The tour opporators were fantastic. The resturant staff were friendly, kind and even offered us extra food as it was avaliable. In Thailand if you treat staff with kindness and respect you recieve the same back 10 fold. The snorkeling was a rough day on the ocean due to weather but the tour specialists, took us to 3 doffrent location to give us the best experience possible. We saw lots of sea life and were safe with guide s in the water ready to assist anyone in need. My wife went para-sailing and the experience was the best I've witness visiting Thailand on several occasions. The staff were professional, and they guided the boat insuring she got to see lots of the special view that make the islands so special. I've been to all the other islands many times But Koh Hey - Banana Beach is the gem I some how missed. SAME SAME BUT BETTER.