15 Snorkeling in Koh Tao For A First Thai Trip

1.Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,742 reviews · 7 hours · from $27Our pick

Spend seven hours circling Koh Tao by boat, with hotel pickup, a Koh Nangyuan viewpoint hike, five snorkeling areas, Thai lunch, fruit, drinks, equipment, and free underwater photos. Guides lead you toward turtles, reef sharks, rays, and colorful fish, while the route leaves time for beaches, swimming, and relaxing on a two-level boat.

“a must do activitiy in Koh Tao. competent team and guide. very fun and well planned trip and worth every penny.”

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2.Full day snorkeling adventure around Koh Tao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,300 reviews · from $24Top rated

Spend about seven hours cruising Koh Tao with English, Chinese, and Thai-speaking guides. Snorkel at several bays, visit Koh Nang Yuan viewpoint, eat lunch and fruit, and use the boat’s slide, climbing wall, and jumping board. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and insurance are included. The THB250 marine park fee is extra.

“Had a wonderful day with the staffs on board. They were always taking care of our wellbeing and about the safety. They were taking pictures under water as well. The food was OK. Great memories”

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3.Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan & Hidden Bays Snorkeling Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 912 reviews · 7 hours · from $27

Spend seven hours circling Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan by traditional boat, stopping at five snorkeling areas including Japanese Gardens, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay. Guides such as Tiny, Lucky, and Co Coa swim with you, help spot turtles and black-tip reef sharks, and take free underwater photos. Lunch, fruit, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers are included.

“The guides were so kind and helpful and really kind! We really enjoyed our time with them.”

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4.Ko Tao: Tao-Nangyuan Snorkeling Day Trip with Meals & Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 711 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

Join Royal Mariblue for a 510-minute small-group cruise from Koh Tao to Koh Nang Yuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Aow Leuk, and Shark Bay. You get guided snorkeling, a fresh mouthpiece, underwater photos, kayaks, paddle boards, Thai buffet lunch, fruit, drinks, and a sunset BBQ. Guides such as Zin and Lucky are known for helping less-confident swimmers.

“A lovely boat trip with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. The crew was friendly and made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area.”

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5.Koh Tao: Snorkeling Trip to Nang Yuan Island & Hidden Bays

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 646 reviews · 7 hours · from $24

Spend about seven hours snorkeling around Koh Tao and Nang Yuan Island with English and Thai speaking guides, including M, Mr K, Matthew, and Banana. You’ll visit Japanese Garden, Ao Hin Wong, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay, with lunch, hotel transfers, underwater photos, a boat slide, climbing wall, and floating beds included.

“I loved this tour! The best activity I did on Koh Tao. The guides looked after us the whole day and we saw two turtles”

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6.Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and the hidden bays of Koh Tao onboard the Oxygen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $27

Spend about seven hours aboard the Oxygen visiting Koh Nangyuan, Japanese Reef Garden, Mango or Lighthouse Bay, Hin Wong Bay, Ao Leuk, and Shark Bay. You’ll hike to a famous viewpoint, snorkel several reefs, enjoy Thai lunch, and receive hotel transfers, gear, drinks, and fruit. Expect a lively boat that can carry up to 120 people.

“This was an amazing tour with lots to see and friendly staff. Be prepared if you get sea sick because the waters can get choppy. It's also cheaper to book through your hostel.”

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7.Koh Tao: Premium Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan Bays by Oxygen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · 6 hours · from $48

Spend six hours aboard Oxygen Tour’s premium boat, limited to 25 people, with stops around Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao. You’ll snorkel coral reefs, climb to Koh Nangyuan’s viewpoint, visit Japanese Garden, and look for turtles, reef sharks, and tropical fish. Guides such as Spy, Win, Ben, David, and Night are praised for hands-on help, photos, and safety.

“Super fun tour. The weather wasn’t windy so we couldn’t stop at certain points but the guides still found us awesome places to snorkel and we saw over 6 sea turtles. Amazing day and some of the best snorkeling I’ve ever experienced.”

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8.Ko Tao: Late Riser Snorkeling Tour with Lunch and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 135 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Set out from Mae Haad with an English or Thai-speaking guide for Koh Nang Yuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong Bay, Aow Leuk, and Shark Bay. You will hike to a famous viewpoint, snorkel for more than two hours, eat a Thai buffet, and look for turtles, baby sharks, and blacktip reef sharks. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, and underwater photos are included.

“we visited multiple snorkeling locations including a private island ( ko nang yuan). the experience was thoroughly enjoyed by my group. the tour guides were helpful, attentive and had good banter. we were able to see coral, many exotic fish as well as turtles. for the price its amazing how much we done and the quality of the service. The food was tasty and water was supplied. bring a little extra money if you want a drink as this will be 40 baht a can (very reasonable in my opinion) overall i highly recommend the tour.”

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9.Koh Tao: Snorkeling and Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2h 30m · from $23Best value

Join a small group of up to 10 people for 2.5 hours of sunset snorkeling around Koh Tao. Guides such as Chema, Pablo, and Gemma have helped swimmers find turtles, blacktip sharks, colorful fish, and coral. Gear, refreshments, insurance, and a life jacket are included, with hotel transport available for 100 THB each way.

“definitely good value for money we swam with the turtle and the onstructor was ace!”

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10.Snorkeling Tour with meals and BBQs – Cocktail – Sunset⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 7 hours · from $54

Join Chart and his family for a seven-hour Koh Tao boat trip limited to 20 people. You will visit several snorkeling bays, look for turtles and reef sharks, eat homemade Thai food, enjoy a BBQ and cocktail, and watch the sunset. Hotel pickup, gear, water, and marine insurance are included.

“The Activity was amazing ! We would highly recommend. The guide was so welcoming and positive and he went above and beyond from food, snacks, drinks and cocktails to finding us the best spots to snorkel and swim and the sunset to finish the trip was amazing. I’m so glad I went with this guide as the group was small and intimate.”

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11.Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Phangan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 75 reviews · from $62

Spend about eight hours traveling by speedboat from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan. You’ll snorkel at a tide-dependent Koh Tao bay, eat a Thai buffet lunch, swim, sunbathe, and walk to Koh Nangyuan’s viewpoint. Guide Art is praised for clear information, while rough seas and crowded stops can affect the day.

“Was a wonderful trip and a professional team. Safety and good food and snorkel equipment also the captain was pro.”

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12.Koh Tao: First Light Snorkel Adventure with Oxygen Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

Join Oxygen Tours for a four-hour morning snorkel around Koh Tao, with hotel pickup, safety briefing, breakfast, four swim stops, and lunch onboard. Guide Finn has been praised for his calm, friendly help, especially when the sea turns rough. Bring water shoes and confirm whether fins are included with your equipment.

“Les plus: guide expérimenté, connaît bien les lieux, tres gentil. Une personne avait le mal de mer et a reçu un traitement a bord rapidement. Le capitaine connaît également bien les lieux. Beaucoup d'espèces de poissons dont des poissons ange et des poissons peroquets, quelques tortues, flore abondante mais terne. Les moins: les palmes ne sont pas incluses dans le prix. Il n'y a pas d'étui de fourni pour les cellulaires. Cest mieux dapporter une bouteille d'eau personnelle. Sensation de picotement lorsquon est dans l'eau mais qui disparait lorsqu'on se rince a leau fraiche. Repas: riz blanc, poulet bouilli, 3 morceaux de légumes, aucune épice. La mer étant agitée nous…”

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13.Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan Snorkeling Tour by Speed Boat from Samui

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $61

Spend about nine hours traveling from Koh Samui to Koh Nang Yuan and Koh Tao by speedboat. Snorkel at several bays, climb to Koh Nang Yuan’s viewpoint, enjoy a Thai buffet, and return by minibus. Guides such as Ken are praised for friendly help, though rough seas and basic meals can affect the day.

“It’s very well planned from start to finish . Beautiful islands . Amazing guide ‘Ken ‘ and his crew , helpful & friendly”

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14.Koh Tao & Koh Nangyuan by Speed Boat (Snorkeling trip from Koh Samui)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $58

This eight-hour trip takes you from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan by speedboat. You will snorkel at Ao Muang, eat a buffet lunch by the beach, then spend the afternoon swimming, resting, or walking to Koh Nang Yuan’s viewpoint. Transfers, gear, drinks, and insurance are included, but island fees are extra.

“I had booked for Snorkelling event but the agency did not knew anything and they offered me nothing charging me for it,it should be more professional and should value customers time as the site mentioned it was Snorkelling event I travelled all the way from Bangkok for the same.very bad experience”

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15.From Samui: Koh Tao and Nangyuan Snorkeling Tour Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · from $71

Travel from Koh Samui by high-speed boat to Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan for guided snorkeling, coral reefs, tropical fish, beach time, lunch, and island views. Hotel transfers, equipment, a towel, drinks, and a pier snack are included. Sarah is one guide praised for making the day especially enjoyable.

“Spectacular, it was everything we expected. Swimming among the coral was fantastic. Perhaps we needed a little more time on the island.”

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