Snorkeling in Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan from Samui

Two snorkeling spots in one full day, starting from your Samui hotel

Snorkeling in Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan combines two underwater sites reachable by speed boat from Koh Samui. You start with breakfast and hotel pickup, then travel to Koh Nang Yuan to snorkel the Japanese Garden reef and hike to the viewpoint, followed by lunch on Koh Tao. The afternoon takes you to Ao Muang and Ta-Toh bays for a second snorkel session among coral and fish, with seasonal fruit and drinks served back at the pier before return transfer.

The experience

The speed boat leaves at 9am and reaches Koh Nang Yuan by 10:30, giving you time to snorkel the Japanese Garden (a named reef spot where coral and fish concentrate), or climb to the island's viewpoint if you prefer to stay dry. Lunch happens on Koh Tao at noon, then the boat moves to the afternoon snorkel sites: Ao Muang bay and Ta-Toh bay are the standard stops, though the operator may shift to Hin Wong or Sai Ree depending on weather and conditions. Both bays hold plentiful coral and marine life in shallow water.

You get snorkeling equipment for both sessions, so no need to bring your own. The day runs nine hours door-to-door, with the boat returning to Koh Samui by 4:30pm. Breakfast, lunch, seasonal fruit, snacks and drinks are all provided. You pay only the Koh Nang Yuan entrance fee (250 baht for adults, 120 for children) at the island if you choose to go ashore there.

What’s included

• Light breakfast at the pier.
• lunch at a restaurant on Koh Tao.
• snorkeling equipment for both sessions.
• seasonal fruit, snacks and drinks at the end of the day.
• air-conditioned vehicle for hotel transfer.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 to 65 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

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 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 7.59

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Go Samui Cook

Is this one for you?The full day means an early 7am pickup and return by late afternoon, so book this if your schedule allows a morning departure and you want both islands in one trip. Two separate snorkel sessions mean you're in the water twice but also have time to hike, rest on the beach or simply move between sites without rushing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What's the underwater scenery like at Koh Nang Yuan's Japanese Garden?

The Japanese Garden is a named snorkeling site around Koh Nang Yuan where coral reefs and colorful fish concentrate in shallow water, making it a popular first stop for the day.

Can I skip snorkeling and do something else on the islands?

At Koh Nang Yuan you can hike to the viewpoint instead of snorkeling, or relax and swim on the white sand beach. At Koh Tao, lunch is included but snorkeling is the main activity in the afternoon bays.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day I book?

The operator may shift snorkeling sites to Hin Wong bay or Sai Ree bay depending on weather conditions, so you still snorkel but at a different location with similar coral and fish.