[The Hot Waves of Phuket Never Fade]
by The Globe-Trotting Gourmand
May 13, 2025
| Snorkeling + Seafood Feast - So Thai, So Fun!
Crystal-clear waters lapping at your ankles, tropical fish brushing past, coral reefs shimmering beneath your feet... A Phuket island-hopping day is like God spilled a paint palette!
🚤 Goddess Boat Island Hopping Guide
⏰9:00-18:00 Ultimate Itinerary:
1️⃣ Phi Phi Leh: Dive into Maya Bay’s creamy sands (filming location for Leonardo’s *The Beach*)
2️⃣ Phi Phi Don: Snorkel with clownfish (crew helps shoot underwater footage—get your Nemo moment!)
3️⃣ Two snorkeling sessions: Gear provided (bring disposable mouthpieces). Beginners welcome—coaches available!
4️⃣ Water park: Free inflatable slides + paddleboards (crew snaps Instagram-worthy jump shots)
5️⃣ Lunch: Island hotel buffet (pineapple fried rice is a must)
⚠ Key Tips:
1️⃣ Motion sickness pills: Go for Japanese "White Rabbit" (take 30 mins early; pills provided onboard but weak).
2️⃣ Hold rails while moving—no phone scrolling (prevents dizziness).
3️⃣ Bring a waterproof phone pouch (pricey at the pier).
4️⃣ Snorkeling newbies note:
- Practice with snorkels in hotel pools first.
- Apply reef-safe sunscreen or wear a face-covering swim mask.
- Wear aqua shoes (sold at Jungceylon to avoid coral cuts).
🍤 Patong Food Highlights:
1️⃣ Two Brothers Seafood:
🔸 Garlic lobster (live to plate)
🔸 Curry crab with roti (sauce is divine)
2️⃣ Patong Night Market:
🔸 Coconut ice cream (topped with peanuts + sticky rice)
🔸 Banana roti (drizzled with condensed milk + chocolate)
🛍 Shopping at Jungceylon Mall:
🔸 Vapada sandals (non-slip, comfy)
🔸 goodsgoods totes (Jennie’s favorite)
Pro tip: Alipay offers better exchange rates.
🏨 Stay Recommendations:
1️⃣ Budget gem: Patong Resort Hotel (prime location, lavish breakfast, pool included)
2️⃣ Design pick: The Slate (industrial chic + private beach)
🎁 Souvenirs:
1️⃣ Tao Kae Noi seaweed (buy bulk at supermarkets)
2️⃣ Nasal inhalers (7-Eleven 6-color sets)
3️⃣ Handmade coconut oil (haggle to 100฿/bottle at night markets)
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