Snorkeling Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Taen by longtail

Pig Island, coral reefs, and a longtail boat to yourself

A private longtail boat tour from Koh Samui visits Pig Island and Koh Taen for snorkeling, swimming and kayaking. The boat picks you up at Thong Krut Pier on the southern coast, carries snorkeling gear and a guide, and includes a Thai lunch served on the water. Four hours total. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island hopping and water activities

• Check in at Thong Krut Pier
• Board luxury longtail boat
• Cruise to Koh Mad Sum
• Explore Koh Mad Sum and interact with pigs
• Hike to viewpoint or relax on beach
• Snorkel at Koh Taen coral reefs
• Enjoy Thai lunch at Koh Taen
• Kayak or relax on Koh Taen beach
• Cruise back to Koh Samui
• Watch sunset on return

The experience

The boat leaves Thong Krut Pier on Koh Samui's southern coast and heads first to Koh Mat Sum, Pig Island, a small island where you can wade into the shallows to interact with the pigs, hike to a viewpoint, or simply lie on the white sand. The stop is yours to shape: some people spend twenty minutes there, others longer. From there the boat cruises to Koh Taen, where the snorkeling happens. The reefs around Koh Taen hold tropical fish, rays and coral. If snorkeling is not your plan, the boat has a sun deck where you can stay aboard and watch the water instead.

Lunch is a Thai meal served on the boat while you are anchored at Koh Taen. After eating, the afternoon splits between snorkeling, kayaking around the island, or beach time. You choose. The boat carries premium snorkeling equipment, so you do not need to bring your own or rent separately. A guide is aboard the whole time, and the boat is yours alone. No other groups share it. On the return to Samui, you might catch the sunset depending on the time of year and the hour you booked.

The whole outing runs four hours from pier to pier. Pickup is included if your hotel is on Koh Samui. The boat departs from Thong Krut Pier on the southern coast. Life jackets, a first aid kit and insurance are provided. Soft drinks and water are aboard, and a fruit platter comes with the meal.

What’s included

• Premium snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and snorkel).
• a guide for the full four hours.
• soft drinks and water throughout the day.
• a fruit platter.
• life jackets and insurance.
• hotel pickup on Koh Samui.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:30

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 1.52

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Paradise Travel and Tours

Is this one for you?Four hours is short enough to fit snorkeling and island time into a single morning or afternoon without eating the whole day, which works well if you have other plans on Koh Samui or are island-hopping between destinations. The private boat means no schedule to sync with other groups, and no waiting for a shared departure time.

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Top questions

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 is Pig Island actually like when we get there?

Koh Mat Sum, called Pig Island, is a small island on Koh Samui's southern side with a white sandy beach and friendly pigs that live in the shallows. You can wade in to see them up close, walk to a viewpoint overlooking the island, or simply relax on the beach. The stop is unscheduled, so you spend as much or as little time there as you want.

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

Premium snorkeling gear is included with the tour: mask, fins and snorkel are provided and fitted to you. You do not need to bring equipment or pay extra to rent it.

How much time do we actually spend snorkeling at Koh Taen?

The tour anchors at Koh Taen for the snorkeling portion and the lunch break combined. The exact time in the water depends on how long you want to snorkel. If snorkeling is not for you, the boat has a sun deck where you can stay aboard and watch the reefs from the surface.

Does the boat stop anywhere else, or is it just Pig Island and Koh Taen?

The route visits Koh Mat Sum (Pig Island) first, then Koh Taen for snorkeling and lunch. On the return to Koh Samui, you cruise back to Thong Krut Pier. There are no other stops along the way.

Is lunch included in the price, or is that extra?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. It is available to order separately and is served on the boat at Koh Taen. Soft drinks, water and a fruit platter are included with the tour.

What time does the boat leave, and how early do I need to be there?

Check-in happens at Thong Krut Pier before departure. The exact departure time depends on which time slot you book. Arrive early enough to board comfortably and meet the guide before the boat leaves.