Snorkeling Koh Tao & Nang Yuan from Samui: Speedboat day trip

Two islands, two snorkel sites, one full day from your Samui hotel

A speedboat day trip from Samui to Koh Tao and Nang Yuan Island with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and lunch. Snorkel for an hour at Mango Bay on Koh Tao, then travel to Nang Yuan for swimming, snorkeling, and an optional mountain hike with views across both islands.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island hopping and snorkeling adventure

• Hotel pickup on Samui Island
• Travel to pier by air-conditioned van
• Light breakfast at check-in point
• Speedboat to Ao Muang (Mango Bay), Koh Tao
• Snorkel and relax at Mango Bay
• Lunch on Koh Tao
• Speedboat to Nang Yuan Island
• Relax on beach and swim
• Snorkel at Nang Yuan Island
• Optional hike to island mountain summit

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Koh Tao 4h
2. Nang Yuan Island 5h

What’s included

• Roundtrip hotel pickup by air-conditioned van from Samui.
• light breakfast before departure.
• speedboat transport to both islands.
• lunch on Koh Tao.
• snorkeling mask.
• soft drinks on board.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.

Times

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• Every day 07:30

Information

Island-hop from Samui by speedboat to snorkel Koh Tao and Nang Yuan with hotel pickup, lunch, and an optional hike guided in English.

Group Up to 30

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Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 11 pickup points. See the pickup points

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Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned van gets you to the pier early, with a light breakfast before you board the speedboat. The boat carries you to Ao Muang, also called Mango Bay, on Koh Tao, where you spend a full hour in the water. The marine life here is dense enough that snorkeling happens without a long swim out. The beach itself is wide and shallow if you want to stay shallow. Lunch follows on Koh Tao itself, eaten on the island rather than back on the boat.

After lunch, the speedboat takes you to Nang Yuan Island, where the second snorkel happens in water that shifts from turquoise to deep blue as the seabed drops. The island has a hiking trail up its mountain. The climb is short and the summit view spans both Koh Tao and the smaller islands around it. You can skip the hike and stay on the sand, or split your time between water and land. The boat returns you to Samui by late afternoon.

The day runs 8 to 10 hours door-to-door. Tidal and weather conditions can shift the itinerary: the operator reserves the right to change stops if conditions demand it. Entry to Koh Nang Yuan National Park costs 250 baht for adults and 120 baht for children, paid on arrival at the island. Bring a towel, swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, flip-flops, and trekking shoes if you plan to hike. A snorkeling mask is provided.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How much time do I actually spend in the water snorkeling?

You get a full hour at Mango Bay on Koh Tao in the morning, then a second snorkel session at Nang Yuan Island after lunch. The exact length of the second session depends on how the group divides between water time and the optional mountain hike.

What's the difference between Mango Bay and Nang Yuan for snorkeling?

Mango Bay on Koh Tao is shallow and close to shore, so you can snorkel without swimming far out. Nang Yuan Island has deeper water and a steeper drop-off, so the marine life and coral are more varied, but you'll be in deeper conditions.

Is the mountain hike on Nang Yuan Island hard?

The hike to the summit is short and rewarded with a view across Koh Nang Yuan and the surrounding islands. It's described as invigorating rather than strenuous, and it's optional. You can spend your time on Nang Yuan swimming and snorkeling instead.

What happens if the weather or tides are bad on the day?

The tour program can change due to tidal and weather conditions. The operator may adjust which islands you visit or how long you spend at each one to keep the day safe and the snorkeling worthwhile.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

A snorkeling mask is provided. You should bring your own swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and flip-flops. Trekking shoes are useful if you plan to hike on Nang Yuan.

Operated by MY Holiday Centre. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago