Another boat trip

After our experience in the Similan Islands and with some of the organised trips in Khao Sok, we were a little wary of joining another boat trip, but were still interested to see some of the smaller islands around Yao Noi and to get a bit of snorkelling.

As a result, we joined a trip - organised by Sabai -  with three other couples who were also guests there to visit 5 of the islands in the archipelago.

Our companions - a Swiss and a German couple of our age or slightly older and a young German couple - proved very enjoyable company and the trip worked out very well.
As we left Hat Pasai, we sailed past a fleet of longtails which were fishing for Jellyfish - for export to China. They are only available for 2-3 months of the year, but in a good day one boat can earn up to 8,000 Baht (about £160).
Our first stop was a little busy with boats from Krabi but after a short stop and a brief chat with the boatman, we spent the rest of the day away from the crowds and mostly on beaches where we were the only boat. On one of them we even managed to watch some Champions League football!

Along with some decent snorkelling, it was one of the best day trips of our holiday. The boatman even dropped us at the seawall by the resort so we hardly got our feet wet on our way home.