Luggage and bags: A Backpack, a small bag to carry Your gear.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Sandals, swimsuit, T-shirt, shorts
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Mosquitospray, 1:st aid kit.
Photo Equipment: Camera,loads of film (You can buy film at the Island)
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: It is possible to bring Your own tent.
Miscellaneous: Bring Your own mask and snorkel and money.
Your cellphone does not work at the Island but You can make phonecalls from no 4 and 8 - buy a card and the staff will help You.
A flashlight.
Written Mar 3, 2004
Miscellaneous: The boattrip from the mainland to the Similian Islands takes a couple of hours so don't forget to bring some water with you. You will need it! Most boats who take you out there sell all kinds of beverages as well.
Written May 3, 2003
Photo Equipment: Remember to bring an underwater camera to catch some shots of the underwater world!!
Written May 11, 2006
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Light clothings and lots of bikini!
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: No toileteries are provided so bring the essentials!
Miscellaneous: Insect repellent, suntan lotion & after sun lotion!!!
Written May 6, 2006
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: The sun is really beating hard, so take it easy in the sun and use alot of suncream. My myself burn my back pretty badly...
Written May 3, 2003
Photo Equipment: Don't forget to bring your camera. The scenery is great!
Written May 3, 2003
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Don't forget to bring your camera. The scenery is great!

Q: Hey, I think I'd really would like to go to the Similan islands from what I see on the pictures (I assume it's quiet and...

A: Similan is great for snorkeling, almost as great as Koh Lipe. The easiest way for you to go there is to contact a travelshop when you arrive to Phuket. From them you...
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The Similan Islands National Park

The Similan Islands are a group of nine islands running from north to south about 100 km north-west of Phuket. They have white sandy beaches and tropical forests.
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Koh Similan.. Jewels of the Andaman Sea

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Similans: Some of the Best Diving in the World!

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Similan - did I tell You that I love You?

It is not a place for party, just for relaxing, snorkeling/diving, nature. It is perfect after a month or two in Asia - to end your journey and get a nice tan. Go for a few boattrips, explore the...
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Similan Island Paradise of the Travellers

The Similan Islands are by far the most spectacular group of dive sites that Thailand has to offer and are on par with some of the best diving destiantions worldwide. Located about 100km northwest of...
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