Koh Tao Nang Yuan Snorkeling Tour: Speedboat Coral Reefs

Snorkel three bays on Koh Tao, then climb Nang Yuan's viewpoint in one morning and afternoon

A full-day snorkeling trip from Koh Samui by speedboat to Koh Tao and Nang Yuan islands, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear and Thai lunch included. The boat leaves at 9am and returns by 3pm, stopping at Mamuang Bay, Hin Wong Bay and Sairee Bay for snorkeling, then Nang Yuan Island for a viewpoint hike and more time in the water. Minimum group size is 10 people. The tour runs most days but may be rescheduled if numbers don't meet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Maenam Beach1h
2. Nang Yuan Island3h

Snorkeling and sightseeing on islands

• Pickup from hotel
• Check-in and pick up snorkeling gear
• Depart by speedboat
• Snorkel at Tao Island bays
• Lunch at Tao Island restaurant
• Visit Nangyuan Island for sightseeing
• Relax, swim, or snorkel at Nangyuan
• Return to Bangrak pier, Koh Samui

The experience

You're picked up from your Koh Samui hotel between 7:20 and 8:20am, depending on where you're staying. The service covers Lamai, Chaweng, Bangpor, Maenam, Bophut, Cheongmon and Bangrak. After checking in at the office and grabbing a light breakfast, you board the speedboat at 9am for the run north to Koh Tao. The boat arrives around 10am, and the snorkeling starts right away: you'll drop into Mamuang Bay, Hin Wong Bay and Sairee Bay over the next two hours, mask and fins already on, the guide pointing out where the coral is thickest and the fish are moving. The exact bays depend on weather and conditions that day.

Lunch happens on Tao Island itself at noon: a Thai buffet with seasonal fruit, soft drinks and water included. By 1pm you're back on the boat heading to Nang Yuan Island, the small island just offshore from Tao. This is where the day splits: some people stay on the beach and swim or snorkel in the shallows. Others walk up the natural viewpoint at the island's highest point for the panoramic view and the photos. You get roughly two hours to do both if you want to. At 3pm the speedboat heads back to Bangrak pier on Koh Samui, arriving by mid-afternoon.

The tour includes snorkeling mask and life jacket, so you don't need to bring your own gear. Your guide speaks English and stays with the group throughout. The only cost not covered is the National Park fee (250 baht per adult, 150 baht per child), which you pay when you arrive at Koh Tao. If you're staying outside the main pickup zones, an extra transfer charge of 700 baht per person each way applies.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Koh Samui locations.
• light breakfast before departure.
• speedboat transport to Koh Tao and Nang Yuan.
• snorkeling at three coral reef bays.
• Thai buffet lunch with fruit and soft drinks.
• snorkeling mask and life jacket.
• English-speaking guide throughout the day.
• travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you want to snorkel multiple reef bays in one day without arranging your own boat or guide: the fixed schedule and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is organized. The shared speedboat keeps the cost down and the group size stays under 20, so you're not packed in with a hundred other people.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the snorkeling like at Koh Tao's coral reefs?

Koh Tao's bays (Mamuang, Hin Wong and Sairee) hold coral reef systems with abundant marine life. The snorkeling happens in the morning after you arrive, with the guide directing you to the best spots depending on the day's conditions.

Can I visit the viewpoint on Nang Yuan Island, or do I have to stay in the water?

You can do both. Nang Yuan Island has a natural viewpoint at its highest point with a panoramic view, and you have roughly two hours there to hike up, take photos and swim or snorkel in the shallows around the island.

What time does the boat leave Koh Samui and when do I get back?

Hotel pickup runs from 7:20 to 8:20am depending on your location, and the speedboat departs the pier at 9am. The boat returns to Bangrak pier on Koh Samui by 3pm.

Is snorkeling gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling mask and life jacket are included in the tour. You don't need to bring your own equipment.

What's included in the lunch?

A Thai buffet lunch is served on Koh Tao Island at noon, with seasonal fruit, soft drinks and water included.

Are there extra charges beyond the tour price?

The National Park fee is not included: 250 baht per adult and 150 baht per child, paid when you arrive at Koh Tao. If you're staying outside the main hotel pickup zones, an extra transfer charge of 700 baht per person each way applies.