Thailand · BOAT TOURS IN KOH SAMUI
Good boat tours in Koh Samui fill up weeks ahead in high season; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
9-hour Koh Samui cruise in Ang Thong National Park, with optional kayaking to Tum Rang, snorkeling, and a hike to the Blue Lagoon.
“I liked the hike and the beach at that island. Maybe it would be better to not eat lunch on the boat, because it was very crowded and hard to eat in peace.”
Full-day Angthong Marine Park tour from Koh Samui with hotel transfer, 3-deck boat, Thai meals, optional kayaking, and big viewpoint hikes.
“loved this activity! a must do while visiting koh samui! tour operators were efficient and on time, super friendly, and shared interesting knowledge about the national park. the two islands were stunning- definitely a highlight of our Thailand trip so far. highly recommend doing this tour and booking with this company! one con is, it is quite packed on the tours- but once you get on the island, I felt it was quite spacious and the boat visited the sites before peak busy times started.”
Semi-private Ang Thong sunset cruise from Koh Samui with snorkeling, optional sea kayaking, Emerald Lake hike, and Thai-fusion meals.
“Our day out with the Red Dragon crew was amazing. The crew are so friendly and ready to make your experience magical! Monkey Boy was the best!!! He made sure to point out all the sea life while snorkeling to our kids (9 and 8). The food was so yummy and plentiful. The door to door transfer was top notch as well. Do not hesitate booking this trip!!! I will be recommending this tour to all friends coming to Koh Samui.”
Luxury yacht cruise to Ang Thong Marine Park from Koh Samui, with Emerald Lake, viewpoint hikes, swimming, and chef-made meals.
“We had an awesome day with Boutique Yachting. The staff were friendly and helpful. The day is well paced and everything works! I can't imagine doing island hopping any other way now.”
Semi-private Ang Thong Marine Park yacht trip from Koh Samui with PADI snorkeling, kayaking options, and Emerald Lake viewpoint time.
“Fun day filled with activities, or choose to relax on the boat if you don’t want to do everything. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Overall a great experience.”
8-hour Koh Phangan junk-boat cruise from Koh Samui with snorkeling, Thong Nai Pan beach time, sunset appetizers, and transfers.
“Better than I expected! It’s a really nice boat with all the facilities you need, and the crew was always willing to help. The time at each stop wasn’t quite enough, but even with more time, I think I would have felt the same. We ended the day with a stunning sunset — the perfect way to wrap up the experience.”
Private longtail boat to Pig Island and snorkeling at Koh Tan in Koh Samui, with a Thai captain, pigs, and clear-water swims.
“This was definitely a unique experience. Great food on the island and beautiful views and a wonderful place to swim, snorkel or kayak.”
Private teak yacht day from Koh Samui to Ang Thong with sea kayaking, top snorkeling, Blue Lagoon, and crowd-light island time.
“The trip was amazing, there was enough space in the boat, which is very important issue as you don’t have to wait a lot for activities and also you have your private space, very comfortable. It was a great experience and a lot of fun with activities! Snorkeling and canoeing was lovely. Highly recommend this day tour, totally worth it!”
Private sail on Koh Samui with a skipper, hostess, and chef, plus open bar and seafood meals, with options for sunset, full day, or Angthong.
“We had a very nice experience with Independence. The crew were very friendly and luckily the weather was very good. The amenities on the yacht were nice and clean and it was very nice just sunbathing on the deck. The canapes were very delicious as well. A bit shame that we didn't get to snorkel that day because of the strong current (if I'm not mistaken).”
Private Blue Dragon yacht to Ang Thong: Emerald Lake snorkeling, sea kayaking, hot tub, Thai meals, hotel pickup from Koh Samui.
“We were looking for a traditional Thai boat experience and we got it. The boat, the crew and the food were perfect. We enjoyed our time on the cruise very much and would do it again.”
Private longtail boat to Pig Island and Koh Taen for swimming pigs, beach time, kayaking, and snorkeling with optional pickup.
“Super smooth transport from the hotel to the excursion area and they are flexible as well to drop us off where we needed to be. Go early to the pig island to have the best experience, we were there around 9 am and it was less people. We get to spend time observing and playing with the pigs. The snorkeling activity is nice too. Thanks for a great experience”
Half-day catamaran tour from Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum, with snorkeling, kayaking, an inflatable slide, and Pig Island fun.
“From hotel pick up to drop off - absolutely fantastic. The catamaran is lovely and there's chairs / sofas / bean bags / sunbeds for everyone to use. The crew made the whole trip fantastic! There's also an inflatable slide on board which gets put up when you go to the coral reefs spot. Cooked food and fruit is served on board. plenty of bottled water for everyone, excellent hygiene standards - didn't get ill from anything. Very decent toilet facilities. The best boat trip I've been on!”
Private Koh Samui fishing and snorkeling on a traditional boat, with BBQ lunch and stops at Koh Taen and Koh Mudsum.
“Great experience, the tour guides were very friendly. They cooked us the most delicious food & we had lunch on the boat. Very much recommended!”
5-hour longtail boat day trip from Koh Samui to Koh Mudsum and Koh Tan, with snorkeling gear and beach lunch. Small group value.
“Perfect half day trip to explore other islands. Would have limited the time in pig island but thankfully our guide let us leave early. We enjoyed the snorkeling and the beach front lunch.”
Private longtail boat from Ko Samui to Koh Madsum (Pig Island) and Koh Tan for snorkeling, beach time, and turquoise sea views.
“Og Island was amazing, but the toilet was not good”
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