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Koh Samui Sightseeing cruises

Our most recommended Koh Samui Sightseeing cruises

Koh Samui: Coral and Pig Island Long Tail Boat Tour

1. Koh Samui: Coral and Pig Island Long Tail Boat Tour

Start your trip nice and early with pickup from your accommodation before heading to Thong Krut Pier. From there, board a boat and make your way to Koh Madsum, also known as Pig Island, for a stroll and selfie with the wild island pigs. From Koh Matsum, travel to Koh Tean. In Koh Tean, spend your time swimming, relaxing, snorkeling, kayaking, or exploring the area before enjoying lunch. Afterward, take some free time to enjoy the pristine beach, kayak in the crystal clear waters ,and savour the inhabited landscape. After a full afternoon, make your way back to Thong Krut Pier and be transferred from there back to your accommodation.

Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

2. Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

Discover the picture-perfect scenery to the northwest of Koh Samui. Embark on a guided boat trip to Ang Thong Marine Park and explore dozens of deserted beaches, bizarre rock formations, and calm blue waters. Kayak and snorkel your way through beautiful islands and islets. Be collected from your hotel and transferred to the Nathon pier. Meet your guide and the team, who will welcome you onboard the boat. Enjoy a light breakfast as your guide gives a briefing on the day’s activities while familiarizing you with the boat’s features. Visit Koh Tai Plao, the best location for kayaking, with amazing rock overhangs, tunnels, small caves, and a hidden lagoon to explore. Hop onto your kayak and grab a dry bag so you can take your camera with you. Take a dip in the inviting calm waters. Snorkel, swim, or jump from the boat. Enjoy a great lunch on board as you cruise through the park, heading to the second stop at Koh Mae Ko. Admire the island with a relatively short but quite steep climb to a viewing platform, where you’ll witness the breathtaking sight of the Emerald Lake. Finally, stop at the main island of Koh Wua Talap. Explore this area by kayak and circumnavigate the small adjacent island then return and relax on the beach. Alternatively, make the climb to the viewpoint where you will be rewarded with an amazing vista of the entire park. If you wish to, you can trek to the stunning Bua Bok Cave instead, and take in its monumental stalagmites and stalactites. For those who prefer to simply relax, the pristine beach here is a great spot to get some sun or find shade under one of the many palm trees. Head back to Koh Samui, while feasting on fresh fruit and a snack while you relax on the journey home.

Mu Ko Ang Thong Park: Semi-private Sunset Cruise Tour

3. Mu Ko Ang Thong Park: Semi-private Sunset Cruise Tour

Discover the natural beauty of the Mu Ko Ang Thong Marine Park on a day trip from Surat Thani. Savour a light breakfast, appetizers throughout the day, lunch, and fresh fruits. Stay hydrated with chilled soft drinks, tea, and coffee. You will be kayaking or snorkeling at destinations like Koh Tai Plao. Visit Emerald Lake and admire the sunset on the water with a banana split to relax with. Begin your day with a hotel/accommodation pick-up in the morning. Step aboard a luxury yacht and be greeted by your crew for the day. After briefly describing the yacht’s facilities, safety procedures, and what awaits you, take a moment to explore the yacht while familiarizing yourself with one of the many sunny or shaded areas on the decks. Experience a personal service with a maximum of 14 guests onboard the blue dragon classic Thai yacht or 34 guests onboard the red dragon classic Thai yacht with an international chef on board. Voyage towards the northernmost corner of the park and savour delicious appetizers as you cruise. Explore the magnificent scenery of the Gulf of Thailand, which dolphins and whales like to call home. Arrive at Koh Tai Plao where caves, hidden lagoons, and white sandy beaches reside. Go for a spectacular guided sea kayaking experience along the coastline to explore sensational cliffs and magical tunnels that are only found at this location. Spot secluded picturesque beaches and their crystal clear, calm waters. Sail north past the park, to Koh Wao, where the best sites are at. Join your professional snorkeling instructor who will take you on an amazing journey to explore Thailand’s tropical reef. Eat a freshly prepared Thai cuisine buffet lunch while you make your way to the Marine Park’s waters. Journey along the park's most interesting limestone islands, which rise from the sea as dramatic rock cliffs and bizarre rock formations. Arrive at the well-known Emerald Lake where you will be transferred to the beach. Climb up the steps through dense rainforest and narrow ravines to see a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the surrounding islands. Take a stroll down the steps to witness the hidden saltwater lake completely enclosed by walls, nicknamed the Blue Lagoon. Sail back to Koh Samui to take in the magnificent scenery of the Ang Thong marine park, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui along the way. Also, pass the Five Islands to indulge in a banana split whilst embracing wonderful views of the sunset. Around 6:15 PM, arrive back at the Koh Samui jetty to board your vehicle to transfer back to your accommodation.

Ang Thong Full-Day Discovery Cruise from Koh Samui

4. Ang Thong Full-Day Discovery Cruise from Koh Samui

This full-day cruise takes you 35 kilometers west of Koh Samui to Ang Thong Marine National Park, a group of more than 40 pristine islands. You’ll see spectacular limestone rock formations, abundant wildlife, deserted beaches and uninhabited islands. Experience outstanding service on board the yacht and marvel at the breathtaking scenery of the marine park. Visit one of the stunning beaches and the famous Green Lagoon or Emerald Lake, a saltwater lake on the Island of Koh Mae. Hike up to the viewpoint on Koh Mae, and enjoy the great views over most of the park’s islands. Return to Koh Samui as the sun sets and enjoy the sea breezes as you end this special day with a drink.

Koh Samui: Koh Phangan Island Full-Day Cruise with Sunset

5. Koh Samui: Koh Phangan Island Full-Day Cruise with Sunset

Discover the famous Phangan Island on a unique junk sailing boat tour, for a relaxing and memorable day. Enjoy lounging on deck with stunning views of the ocean horizon. This full-day trip will show you wonderful secluded beaches, hidden coves, and beautiful coral reefs. After pickup from your hotel, you will be transferred to the pier to board the boat and and cruise towards Phangan Island. Around midday, you will enjoy a delicious lunch buffet on board with 5 traditional Thai dishes.  After lunch, jump into the crystal clear water and do some snorkeling at Koh Ma Reef. Next, stop at Thong Nai Pan, to relax and sunbathe on the secluded beach or enjoy a massage or cocktails. In the late afternoon, the boat will head back to Koh Samui. On the way, enjoy the sun setting on the horizon with some delicious appetizers. At 7:00 PM you will arrive back at the pier to be transferred back to your hotel.

Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Day Cruise with Lunch

6. Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Day Cruise with Lunch

This tour will take you to visit two islands named Wua Ta Lap and Koh Mae Ko. When we arrive at Wua Ta Lap island, the central island of the archipelago, there will be various creative activities waiting for you. Begin with challenging yourself at “JanJaras” nature trail mountain trekking, where the top viewpoint is 500 meters above the sea level, to admire the panoramic views of 42 islands of astonishing archipelago. In addition, relaxing on white-sandy beach and enjoying snorkeling under crystal-clear water are great options as you wish. Furthermore, another must-see attraction is the Lotus Cave also known as “Bua Boke”, where there is a short hike with magnificent stalactite and stalagmite mineral formations. After a great adventure at the central island, let you recharge your energy by having a freshly cooked Thai style buffet lunch with seasonal salad, fresh fruits and soft drinks on the boat. Cruising towards the next island called “Mae Koh island”, firstly, we shall begin the adrenaline-rush kayaking activity around this majestic archipelago. The kayaking tutorial, instructions and equipment will be provided by our kayaking specialists. Secondly, indulging in the glorious Blue Lagoon called “Talay Nai”, the landlocked emerald lagoon surrounded by lush green mountains, would genuinely give you inspiration on natural wonders, which takes only 10 minutes walking up the steps to reach the top. Take your time to admire the most impressive natural site before stepping down to the beach where you can relax and snorkeling again. Now, it comes to the end of the excursion, all passengers will be transferred back to the tour boat again, heading straight back to the Nathon Pier. During the way back, tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks are available for you all along the way. Following the arrival at Nathon pier, the air-conditioned van will be ready to transfer you back to your hotel.

From Koh Samui: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Lunch

7. From Koh Samui: Island Hopping with Snorkeling and Lunch

Begin with hotel pickup in Samui between 8:30 AM-9:15 AM. Transfer to Koh Samui's inner river jetty and board the luxury dragon yacht departing towards the Five Islands with its spacious sun deck, onboard Jacuzzi, and comfortable indoor lounge.  Marvel at the brilliant ocean view around you including caves, beaches, and bamboo dwellings hanging off limestone cliffs. A rare phenomenon takes place on the Five Islands: the harvesting of bird nests, or as the locals call it, “White Gold”.  Journey to a snorkeling site at Koh Taen and explore the tropical reef. Opt to explore the site from the safety of a floating lounge that moves along the snorkeling site. Alternatively, feel free to sunbathe or relax in the Jacuzzi aboard the yacht.  Afterward, enjoy a freshly prepared buffet lunch made by the yacht's chef while you head back. Take in the spectacular views of the island coastlines. Savor fresh fruits and drinks as you admire the surroundings.  Choose between a dingy or kayak to the shore of Koh Rap. Go snorkeling, feed the deer, relax on the secluded beach, or have a drink at the bar. Around 3:15 PM, arrive back at the Koh Samui jetty before you transfer back to your accommodation.

Koh Samui: Koh Madsum and Koh Tan Long Tail Boat Trip

8. Koh Samui: Koh Madsum and Koh Tan Long Tail Boat Trip

Be picked up from your accommodation in Bo Put, Maenam, or Maret and head to Thong Krut Pier. Catch a private boat to Koh Madsum and spend time swimming, relaxing on the beach, and exploring the island. Board a private Thai l boat and enjoy the picturesque views as you sail to Koh Madsum on a 15-minute journey from Koh Samui. Immerse yourself in paradise island as you enjoy the blue waters and the golden sand. Step off the boat on Koh Madsum and enjoy free time on the island. You can swim, kayak, or relax on the beach.  Leave Koh Madsum and head to Koh Tan. Enjoy snorkeling in the crystal waters and discover what lies beneath the warm waters. See an array of fish and marine life as you swim around. End your trip with a ride back to Koh Samui and transfer back to the hotel.

Koh Samui: Private Fishing and Snorkeling Boat Trip with BBQ

9. Koh Samui: Private Fishing and Snorkeling Boat Trip with BBQ

Spend the day big game fishing and snorkeling in the Gulf of Thailand on an amazing trip from Koh Samui. Following pick-up from your hotel, climb aboard a traditional boat with a cool shade to protect you from the sun and rain and capacity for no more than 15 people. Benefit from the local knowledge of your skipper, who will choose the best sites for the day, depending on the weather and sea conditions. Use a rod and bait to fish for the catch of the day as you sail around the beautiful islands of Koh Taen and Koh Mudsoom. Avail of the clean and clear water as your skipper starts a BBQ lunch. Trawl from the back of the boat if you want a challenge, and try and catch some of the big fish! Ask your guide to clean the fish to take home if you want a tasty treat for later. Along the way, visit a special location to snorkel with the colorful marine life of the Gulf of Thailand up close.

Mu Ko Ang Thong: Private Day Charter in Classic Thai Yacht

10. Mu Ko Ang Thong: Private Day Charter in Classic Thai Yacht

This tour is designed for guests who prefer to avoid the crowds. Enjoy a unique trip that is exciting, flexible and interesting. The tour itinerary will be tailored in accordance to your preferences and can be modified at any time. You will be picked up from your hotel between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM and head to the river jetty. Begin your journey towards the Five Islands. These islands hold mysterious and rarely seen phenomenon, such as the harvesting of bird's nests. Voyage to the Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park and savor delicious appetizers as you cruise. Explore the magnificent scenery of the Gulf of Thailand where dolphins and whales live. Cruise the northern islands at Koh Wao. Your professional snorkeling leader will take you on a journey to the underwater world of the marine park. Continue cruising south to Koh Tai Plao to discover caves, hidden lagoons, and white sandy beaches. You will have the option to go for guided sea kayaking tour along the coastline to explore sensational cliffs and magical tunnels. Visit secluded beaches and enjoy clear, calm waters. Eat a delicious lunch while you journey past the national park's most interesting limestone islands which rise from the sea in bizarre rock formations. After lunch, you will arrive at Emerald Lake Island. Climb through dense rainforests and narrow ravines to see a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the surrounding islands. Take a stroll to the hidden saltwater lake completely enclosed by walls, nicknamed the Blue Lagoon. Sail back to Koh Samui and see wonderful views of the sunset. You will reach the jetty at around 6:15 PM, and from there you will be transferred back to your hotel.

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What people are saying about Koh Samui

Really well thought out program. We had a bit of waves but mostly manageable. Did all the activities mentioned in the description, the food was really good and all cooked fresh on the boat. Loved the generosity as well with fruits, and drink and ice cream after lunch. The crew was very professional. Thank you to the captain, our guide and the crew. It was a beautiful day.

Great locations and tour guide who provided lots of interesting information but also let us do our own thing. Effectively scheduled activities that give you the perfect amount of time to enjoy the islands. Overall extremely good for your money with a tasty meal and transportation included. Highly recommend this!!!

A wonderful day with a very caring nice guide. We were there with a small child and the pregnant mother. Everything was great.

The Guide and driver were great. So much fun. Perfect picture spot. Drinks at bar and food were spot on.

Amazing tour itinerary, pinky was so lovely, welcoming and catered every need. Thank you!