We booked a day trip from Bangkok to Samae San Island and it was a great experience! Pick-up from our hotel was at 6:50 am in a comfortable van, with a quick stop at Khao Chi Chan for photos. At the meeting point we met our guide Koko, who was very friendly and explained the plan. Lockers, showers, and changing rooms were available which was very convenient.
The speedboat ride itself was fun, and we had three island stops – first in shallow water to snorkel with fishes, second in deeper water where we could free dive and even take photos with Nemo (guides help if you can’t swim), and the third on a beautiful beach with paddle boards. Lunch was included at a nice restaurant. After activities we could shower and change with clean towels and hairdryers provided.
We got back to our hotel in Bangkok around 6:15 pm. Overall, very well organized and a perfect option if you want an island and snorkeling trip while staying in Bangkok!