Snorkel· Phuket· Thailand
Merlin Beach Reef Snorkel
7° 52.9′ N · 98° 16.3′ E
A public beach in front of the Phuket Marriott Resort, Merlin Beach, between Patong and Karon, with a natural reef along its right side: hard coral, small tropical fish and the occasional turtle.
Practical
Coordinate from OSM. SEAP notes Merlin Beach is accessible only at high tide. The hotel runs a guided reef programme for guests, but the beach is public (Phuket 101). Nov-Apr only.
Best for
Easy reef snorkelling near Freedom Beach
Season
Nov-Apr
Nearby
- Patong South Point Beaches Anchorage (Tri Trang)0.4 NM away
- Freedom Beach Anchorage0.5 NM away
- Paradise Beach Snorkel (Patong south)0.7 NM away
- Meridien Bay Anchorage (Relax Bay)1.3 NM away
- Patong Bay Anchorage1.5 NM away
- Songkran Water Festival (Thai New Year), Phuket1.6 NM away
- Karon Beach Anchorage2.1 NM away
- Southwest Monsoon Exposure, West Coast (May-Oct)2.1 NM away