Snorkeling Koh Madsum, Koh Tan & Koh Rap: Private Longtail Boat

Three islands, one private boat, reefs you can actually see

Snorkel three islands in the Gulf of Thailand (Koh Madsum, Koh Tan and Koh Rap) on a private longtail boat for up to 10 guests. The boat is yours alone, so you set the pace at each stop and the group stays small enough to move between sites without a crowd. Snorkel gear, life jacket and water are included. Optional add-ons at checkout let you add lunch and kayaking or arrange pickup from your Koh Samui hotel.

The experience

A private longtail boat means you're not sharing the vessel or the reefs with thirty other people. The boat holds up to 10, and you control the itinerary: how long you stay at Koh Madsum to snorkel and meet the island's pigs, when you move to Koh Tan, and whether you linger at Koh Rap. Snorkel equipment, life jacket and bottled water come with the booking. The boat carries full insurance.

The three stops are spread across the Gulf, so you're moving between islands rather than sitting in one spot. Koh Madsum is known for the pigs that wade into the shallows. Koh Tan and Koh Rap both have reefs close enough to reach by swimming from the boat. The whole outing runs about 5 hours. If you book the transfer option, pickup happens from anywhere in Koh Samui and the boat departs from there, so you don't arrange separate transport to the pier.

At checkout, you choose whether to add lunch, kayaking, or both, or book without any add-ons. The transfer from your Koh Samui location is optional too, so you can arrange your own way to the boat if you prefer. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The boat suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment and life jacket.
• bottled water.
• private longtail boat for your group.
• full insurance coverage.
• optional pickup from your Koh Samui hotel (add at checkout).
• optional lunch and kayaking (add at checkout).

Options for this experience

4 options

Excluding transfer and lunch10:00 and 14:00Meeting point: pier

Transfer included, lunch not included09:00 and 13:00Pickup throughout Samui: guests staying at a hotel or villa on a mountain can only be picked up on the main road, for their safety, as o

Lunch and kayak included, transfer not included10:00 and 14:00Kayaking at Koh Tan, Thai lunch, meeting at the pier

Transfer, lunch and kayak included09:00 and 13:00Kayaking at Koh Tan, Thai lunch, pickup throughout Samui: guests staying at a hotel or villa on a mountain can only be picked up on the main road.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00

Book up to10h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Thailand Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if your group is under 10 and you want to move at your own pace between islands without waiting for a larger tour to shuffle people on and off the boat. The small size also means you're not competing for space on the reefs or at the beach stops.

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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's actually on Koh Madsum that people call Pig Island?

Koh Madsum is home to a population of pigs that live on the island and wade into the shallow water near the shore, which is why it's known as Pig Island. You'll encounter them during your stop there.

Do I need my own snorkel gear or is it provided?

Snorkel equipment is included with your booking, so you don't need to bring your own or rent it separately. Life jackets are also provided.

Can I add lunch and kayaking to a snorkeling trip, or do I have to choose one?

At checkout you can book snorkeling alone, add lunch, add kayaking, or add both lunch and kayaking together. The options let you build the day you want.

Does the private boat pickup from my hotel in Koh Samui?

Pickup from anywhere in Koh Samui is available as an add-on option at checkout. If you don't book the transfer, you'll arrange your own way to meet the boat.

How long does the whole trip take?

The snorkeling outing runs about 5 hours total, including travel between the three islands and time in the water at each stop.