Phuket Snorkeling Tours with Back or Heart Problems

Short answer: 17 of 21 snorkeling tours say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 17 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 21 snorkeling tours in Phuket; 17 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 17 tours of 21 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 17 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.

TourBack and heart conditionsOperatorFrom
Phuket Luxury Catamaran Phi Phi Maya Bay Maiton with Snorkeling
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsSeven Plus Travel$140Check dates
Best of Phi Phi Islands Snorkeling Tour from Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsV. Marine Tour$70Check dates
Phi Phi Islands and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour By Speedboat From Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health / Guest who has heart disease, High blood pressure, asthma or seizure disorder are not recommended to…”
 Not recommended: back, heart, epilepsy, asthma conditionsOh-Hoo$52Check dates
Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Tour from Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsPhuket Top Tour$95Check dates
Khai Islands Snorkeling Premium Trip From Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsOh-Hoo$32Check dates
Racha Yai Scuba Diving and Snorkeling experience from Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health / Not recommended for travelers with respiratory conditions”
 Not recommended: back, heart, asthma conditionsSeafarer Divers Phuket$79Check dates
Coral Island Snorkeling Tour By Speedboat From Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsOh-Hoo$37Check dates
Phuket to Similan Islands Snorkeling Tour
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsOh-Hoo$91Check dates
Phuket 3 Khai Island Speedboat With Snorkeling (Half or Full Day)
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsVGA Vacation$36Check dates
Surin Islands Snorkeling Trip from Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsOh-Hoo$113Check dates
Phuket: Wow Andaman Snorkeling Trip to Similan Islands
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsTrip Store Krabi$118Check dates
Coral Island Snorkeling Half Day Tour By Speedboat From Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsOh-Hoo$33Check dates
Phi Phi Islands Snorkeling Tour By Phi Phi Cruiser From Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsOh-Hoo$53Check dates
Racha Island Snorkeling Tour By Speedboat From Phuket
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsOh-Hoo$64Check dates
Similan Islands Speedboat Tour Snorkeling From Phuket / Khao Lak
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsPhuket premium charters$112Check dates
Scuba Diving for Beginners from Phuket Racha Yai with Snorkeling
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsYOUTAI$97Check dates
Phuket Phi Phi Maya Bay and Khai Islands Snorkeling by Speedboat
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsSiam Scape Journeys$55Check dates

Not stated in the listing

These snorkeling tours in Phuket do not mention back and heart conditions. Ask the operator before you book.

Questions

Can I do a snorkeling tour in Phuket with a back or heart condition?

17 of 21 snorkeling tours say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 17 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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