Snorkeling in Koh Chang: Reef, Shipwreck & Koh Rang

Three snorkeling sites in one day without arranging your own boat

A full-day snorkeling activity in Koh Chang's Gulf of Thailand waters where you visit a beginner-friendly reef, the HTMS Chang Shipwreck (now an artificial reef), and Koh Rang National Park's coral gardens. Hotel pickup in Koh Chang is included, along with a certified English-speaking guide, snorkel equipment, and lunch. The small-group format suits families, solo travelers, and first-time snorkelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Koh Chang and Koh Rang snorkeling tour

• Hotel pickup in Koh Chang
• Transfer to the pier
• Snorkel at beginner-friendly reef
• Snorkel at HTMS Chang Shipwreck
• Lunch break between stops
• Snorkel at Koh Rang National Park

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Koh Chang and a transfer to the pier, where you board a shared boat with other snorkelers and divers. Your certified instructor briefs the group on equipment and safety before the first stop at a beginner-friendly reef with calm waters and colorful corals: the kind of introduction that works whether you've snorkeled before or never have. Tropical fish move through the water in schools, and the reef structure is close enough to see detail without deep diving.

Next is the HTMS Chang Shipwreck, a former naval vessel that sank and became a thriving habitat for marine life. Snorkeling here means drifting above coral-covered structures and watching schools of fish navigate the wreck's framework in clear water. From there, the boat heads to Koh Rang National Park, where the turquoise water and vibrant coral gardens form the third and longest snorkeling stretch. Lunch, juice, and drinking water arrive between stops, so you eat on the boat before heading back to your hotel.

The whole outing runs about seven hours from pickup to return. Snorkel equipment is provided. You bring only a towel and sunscreen. The boat carries both snorkelers and divers on the same trip, so the pace and stops work for the group as a whole. Weather or sea conditions can shift the schedule or change which sites you visit, and the operator will offer an alternative date or a different tour if that happens.

What’s included

• Hotel round-trip transfer in Koh Chang.
• certified English-speaking guide.
• snorkel equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• lunch, juice, and drinking water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:15

AgesAdult (10 to 60 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Siam Scape Journeys

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Koh Chang without a car and want to reach three snorkeling sites in one day. The hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport separately, and the small-group boat keeps the pace relaxed enough for families and first-time snorkelers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

Can I snorkel at the HTMS Chang Shipwreck if I've never done it before?

Yes. The HTMS Chang Shipwreck is one of three stops, and the day is designed for beginners. Your certified guide will brief you on equipment and technique before each site, and the first reef visit is specifically chosen for calm, shallow water to build confidence.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay separately?

Hotel round-trip transfer, snorkel equipment, lunch, juice, and drinking water are included. The National Park entrance fee (200 THB for adults, 100 THB for children) is paid separately at Koh Rang.

How long does the whole day take?

About seven hours from hotel pickup to return, including three snorkeling stops and a lunch break on the boat.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The operator may change which sites you visit, postpone the tour, or cancel it entirely if sea conditions are unsafe. If cancelled, you'll be offered an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.