Koh Tao Nang Yuan Snorkeling Catamaran Tour with Lunch

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Free cancellation

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Duration7h 30m

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN · CM

PickupAt your hotel

Two islands, two reef systems, one boat that handles the logistics

A snorkeling tour from Koh Samui to Koh Tao and Nang Yuan by catamaran, with hotel pickup, a local guide in English or Chinese, lunch, and all snorkeling gear provided. The catamaran departs from Maenam Beach and runs 7.5 hours total, including transport time and two separate snorkeling sites with different coral and fish. Light breakfast and beverages are included; dietary restrictions are accommodated on request.

7h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling tour to Koh Tao and Nangyuan

Hotel pickup and van transfer
Catamaran ferry to Koh Tao
Snorkeling around Koh Tao
Visit and snorkel at Koh Nang Yuan
Lunch and refreshments served
Catamaran ferry back to Koh Samui

The Experience

If you're staying in Koh Samui and want to snorkel without renting a car or booking separate transport, the catamaran picks you up at your hotel in an air-conditioned van and takes you to Maenam Beach. From there, the boat carries you across to Koh Tao, a snorkeling destination known for clear water and abundant reef fish. You get time in the water at multiple spots around the island, each with its own underwater landscape. The guide is local and speaks English or Chinese, so you get real information about what you're seeing instead of just being pointed at the reef.

After Koh Tao, the catamaran moves to Nang Yuan Island, a smaller spot with white sand and sandbars connecting three small peaks. The water here is shallow and clear, and the coral and fish populations are different enough that a second snorkel site feels like a different place. Lunch happens on the boat between the two islands — not a full meal, but enough to refuel. Light breakfast and tea or coffee are available at the pier before departure, and the boat carries beverages throughout the day.

All snorkeling equipment is provided, so you don't need to bring your own or rent it separately. The catamaran is modern and powered, which means the crossing is smooth and the boat doesn't rock the way a longtail does. The whole day is 7.5 hours from pickup to return, so you're back at your hotel by late afternoon. Children from age 4 are welcome; the operator will note any dietary restrictions when they confirm your pickup time.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned van.
catamaran transport to Koh Tao and Nang Yuan.
snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
a local guide in English or Chinese.
light breakfast at the pier.
lunch on the boat.
coffee and tea throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Manta Marina

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want to return by late afternoon with time to explore Koh Samui before dinner; choose the afternoon slot if you prefer a more relaxed pace or want to sleep in.