Fees · Destination Guide
An Andaman basecamp for reefs, wrecks, and limestone island day trips
Key fee: Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Free
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 16 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Phuket itself has no single island-wide marine tag. Costs show up as national-park entrance fees for certain island groups and protected areas (often collected by tour operators), plus any diving surcharges specific to a park. Expect policies and amounts to change, so confirm what is included when you book.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) | Free Submit 3 days before arrival | All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand | Where to pay |
The TDAC manual states all non-Thai nationals must complete the online arrival card before entry and can update details before travel. |
| Mu Ko Similan National Park entry fee (visitor fee reference) | THB 500 (adult), THB 250 (child) per entry/day (verify with operator) | Visitors to Similan Islands itineraries | Collected by park staff or included in day trips/liveaboards (confirm) | Similan is open seasonally (open October 15 to May 15, closed May 16 to October 14). Fees and access rules can change; confirm the current rate and process before travel. |
| Mu Ko Surin National Park entry fee (visitor fee reference) | THB 500 (adult), THB 250 (child) per entry/day (verify with operator) | Visitors to Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock itineraries | Collected by park staff or included in day trips/liveaboards (confirm) | Surin is typically visited as part of longer offshore itineraries. Ask your operator whether park fees are included in the advertised price. |
| Phi Phi national park entry fee (common operator collection) | THB 400 (adult), THB 200 (child) per entry/day (verify with operator) | Visitors on Phi Phi day trips | Often collected by tour operator before boarding or at the park | Phi Phi fees are commonly collected on arrival as part of Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park access. Always confirm the current fee and whether your booking includes it. |
| Phi Phi diving surcharge (often required for divers) | THB 200 (additional) per day (verify with operator) | Scuba divers on Phi Phi itineraries | Collected with park entry fees | Some sources note an additional diving fee on top of general park entry. Confirm with your dive operator and carry cash. |
Fee
Submit 3 days before arrival
The TDAC manual states all non-Thai nationals must complete the online arrival card before entry and can update details before travel.
per entry/day (verify with operator)
Similan is open seasonally (open October 15 to May 15, closed May 16 to October 14). Fees and access rules can change; confirm the current rate and process before travel.
per entry/day (verify with operator)
Surin is typically visited as part of longer offshore itineraries. Ask your operator whether park fees are included in the advertised price.
per entry/day (verify with operator)
Phi Phi fees are commonly collected on arrival as part of Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park access. Always confirm the current fee and whether your booking includes it.
per day (verify with operator)
Some sources note an additional diving fee on top of general park entry. Confirm with your dive operator and carry cash.