The month when the season begins with a smile.

December carries fun waves, clear water, and flying foxes on Koh 4

December at the Similan Islands feels like the sea has just unlocked the door and said,
“Okay, everyone in.”
Fresh.
Bright.
A little cheeky, like it’s excited to start the season again.

Pam always enjoys December.
It’s the month where the sea still has energy,
the waves have personality,
and the islands feel newly washed by the monsoon.

The season

Fresh, playful, and newly opened

The Similan season begins in mid‑October,
but December is when everything feels fully alive again.

The winds soften.
The skies clear.
The sea finds its rhythm.

It’s the month before January’s calm
and two months before February—the most beautiful, most peaceful moment of all.

The sea

Clear water, fun waves, bright energy

Pam notices how December waves love to play.
Not too big.
Not too small.
Just enough to make you laugh when one suddenly taps your hip like,
“Surprise.”

The water stays clear and bright.
Snorkeling sites remain calm because they’re tucked behind islands.

Short lines for your rhythm:

• Clear, bright water
• Fun, bouncy waves
• Warm afternoons
• Calm snorkeling corners

The islands

Fresh mornings, breezy afternoons
December light feels clean and new.
The sand is cool in the morning,
so Pam walks like someone enjoying her last month of not doing the hot‑sand dance.

Island moods you can feel:

• Island No. 4: peaceful, shady, home of the flying fox trees
• Island No. 7: reefs glowing under fresh December sun
• Island No. 8: Sail Rock posing dramatically as usual

Flying foxes

Sleeping on Koh 4 in daylight

This is December’s quiet magic.
On Koh 4, in the middle of the day,
you can look up and see flying foxes sleeping on the trees right by the beach.

Huge wings folded like umbrellas.
Hanging upside down like they’re meditating.
Completely unbothered by humans.

Pam always tiptoes past them,
as if they’re celebrities on a beach holiday.

Snorkeling

Calm because of protected sites
Even when the open beaches have fun waves,
the snorkeling spots stay gentle.

The bays are sheltered.
The water stays clear.
The fish move slowly, like they’re easing into the season.

You’ll see:

• Parrotfish nibbling softly
• Turtles drifting like sleepy royalty
• Soft corals swaying in slow motion
• Silver schools moving like soft glitter

Diving

Bright, wide, and full of life

December diving feels fresh and open.
Visibility stretches far.
Currents stay friendly.
Everything underwater feels newly awakened.

Expect:

• Clear, wide views
• Gentle drift dives
• Easy surface entries
• Fish that look curious about the new season

The mood

December feels like a happy beginning
Pam describes December as the month that greets you with a grin.
The boats feel lively.
The beaches sparkle.
The waves roll in like they’re practicing for January.

It’s the kind of month where you laugh without meaning to.

If you visit

A few soft notes
December is perfect for:

• Fun‑wave photos
• Calm snorkeling in sheltered bays
• Long, bright swims
• Breezy shade naps
• Flying fox watching on Koh 4

Bring:

• A light cover‑up
• Reef‑safe sunscreen
• A dry bag
• A hat for warm afternoons

The feeling you take home

A month that feels like a fresh start
Similan in December leaves a bright, playful imprint.
Pam always says it feels like the sea is stretching, smiling,
and getting ready for the beauty of January
and the deep peace of February.