From Samui: Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan Tour Snorkeling by Catamaran
- Spend a day at the tiny islands of Tao and Nangyuan, home to amazing shallow reef snorkeling
- Motor to the islands by ferry, the sturdier, more relaxing transport option (for a more exhilarating option, book the speedboat trip here)
- Relax in spacious comfort on the 1.5 hour journey with air conditioning and comfortable seating on boat
- Enjoy an international buffet lunch on board, and snacks and drinks served after snorkeling
- Travel with ease as hotel transfers are included to and from the pier
What to expect
This trusted ferry service now provides snorkeling excursions too! For anyone prone to seasickness, this ferry transfer provides you with a more stable, air-conditioned voyage to Koh Tao from where you'll move to a high-speed boat for inter-island hopping within the sheltered bay area. So whatever the weather, you can be sure to have the calmest journey to your snorkeling destination. On arrival in Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan, you'll be blown over by the unspoiled beauty of these islands. Delve into the colorful underwater world with your mask and snorkel, then trek up to Koh Nangyuan's spectacular viewpoint, or simply lie on the beach… and relax!





Good to know
Insider Tips:
- It takes slightly longer to get Koh Tao on a big boat vs a speedboat, but it is recommended as it is more spacious and comfortable for a long boat ride
- A day on the water means spending a lot of time in the sun so don't forget sunscreen, a hat and a t-shirt to protect your back if you'll be doing a lot of snorkelin
Reviews
All of us enjoyed the session; it was truly worth our money. They took great care of us right from the beginning. There was light breakfast prepared while waiting to board the ship. Journey from the samui pier to koh tao pier took quite awhile, then we had to change to a smaller boat that brought us to the snorkeling area. Our guide, Kik, together with her male colleague, took great care of my kids. If you are unable to swim, they have a floatie which the guide will help push around so that you can see the fish. If you can swim on your own, you are free to roam around near the boat. There are lots of fishes that you can see, and it is very beautiful. After the first session, we headed to another island for lunch and you are free to snorkel again by the beachside if you want, or you can hike up to the viewpoint. We chose snorkeling instead. And yes, we definitely enjoyed it so much! Thank u guys!
Thank god for the beautiful weather on 29 March, great experience for the snorkelling and hiking , nice tour guide Kit , she is very helpful and thanks her to help us took pictures for our memories, we hope we can come back to Koh Tao and Nangyuan Island!!
The guide took good care of us 😊 You who book this tour program can sit in the air-conditioned room on the boat without having to pay extra money. Seats on Koh Nang Yuan are private for the tour only, no other people disturb. If you want to sit on a chair by the sea, you have to pay extra. The food is quite pleasing to me. The food is both spicy and non-spicy. This tour should at least go snorkeling. If you're worried, don't worry. The caregiver will take good care of you. If you have food allergies, don't forget to inform the guide when you get the wristband.
The shuttle picked up from the hotel was very good. Arrived at the pier with little time left for breakfast. You can change in the bathroom near the registration point. Dry bathroom convenient for changing clothes. The boat we were on was big. And because our tour has a guide who is an employee of the tour company. So it is very comfortable to travel. The diving guide is very kind. You don't have to worry about safety. I don't know how to swim and the guide looked at me very well. I'm not afraid to let go of my swim board. I am very happy This was my birthday trip and the second time coming on this tour. I'm impressed as always. If you have any questions, you can tell the guide. Lunch is both bland and spicy, with fruit. If you're Korean, on Nang Yuan Island they sell instant noodles.
Pros of using a catamaran: Less shaking, air-conditioned rooms, comfortable seats (relatively) Cons: Additional time to load and unload passengers via Tao Island and Phangan Island (about 30 to 1 hour compared to speedboat) I chose a catamaran that was less shaken because it was a trip, and I drank motion sickness medicine brought from Korea 30 minutes before boarding, and there was no problem. The guides, who seemed to belong to Rompraya, were very kind and took good care of the elderly who couldn't swim, so I was able to snorkel and play freely. At the point I stopped by this time, there were also turtles. I've been to Tao a couple of times, but it's the first time I've seen it snorkeling. It hasn't changed for nearly 10 years haha Eat roughly and come out to the island and have a snack. This tour is recommended for those with children or members in their 60s or older.
Overall it went smoothly without any problems. If you don't understand English to a certain extent, you will have to listen to the necessary parts such as where to register and what time to meet. (The guide will help you by checking your wristband) You can drink for free on the boat, and the service was good. Since the boat moves around quite a bit, it's a good idea to bring something to put on as your body will get cold.
An amazing excursion with perfect organization! We were treated with a lot of attention and care throughout the excursion. Usually I get a little seasick, but on this catamaran I didn't even feel the waves and we got to the island very quickly, enjoying the breeze. The underwater world near the islands and the landscapes are amazingly magical! Thank you for such a wonderful excursion. It is definitely worth the money!
We enjoyed the trip. Very nice and friendly staff. Beaches at Koh NangYuan island so beautiful and enjoyed the short hiking to view point of Koh NangYuang.
An fantastic trip to Koh Tao and Koh Nan Yuan. Koh Nan Yuan is exactly what the pictures showed; the island is gorgeous with white sandy beaches and clam bays to swimming and snorkel. The short hike up to the viewing point on Koh Nan Yuan is well worth it. Snorkeling in Koh Tao is great and we saw lots of fish. The boat ride was calm and none of us got sea sick. Highly recommend!
Klook is best platform to book the day trip to koh tao and koh nangyuan. The pick up van came according to time and left us at pier an hr before. At pier they have breakfast buffet after that the trip starts. Also at nangyuan they have private zone only for the customers which is an added bonus. All in all best tour to go for.
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