Land at Phuket; clear immigration and collect luggage — allow 30–60 minutes for formalities and baggage. Taxi to hotel in Patong/Old Town takes ~30–60 minutes depending on location and traffic.
Quick dinner near your hotel — choose a nearby 24/7 spot or hotel restaurant. Most Old Town/Pastry cafés close earlier; Patong has late-night stalls and restaurants.
Half‑day snorkeling and island‑hopping — typical tours visit Maya Bay (subject to park restrictions), Pileh Lagoon and snorkeling spots; many depart mid‑morning and run 4–5 hours.
Explore dramatic limestone karsts and emerald water, visit caves, do guided canoeing and wildlife spotting — tours run from morning through late afternoon (8:30am–4:30pm).