About this tour
Cruise Koh Tao's northern waters aboard a restored wooden vessel, stopping at six reefs and bays to snorkel, kayak and paddleboard. The eight-hour journey visits Nangyuan Island, Japanese Gardens, Ao Muong Beach, Hin Wong Bay's sardine runs, Aow Leuk's mixed schooling fish, and Shark Bay where blacktips patrol. Meals bookend the day—buffet lunch mid-morning, grilled dinner at sunset with virgin mojito as the light fades. A marine biologist guide navigates conditions in English and Thai.
Highlights
- Six distinct snorkel sites including Shark Bay and Japanese Gardens
- Paddleboard and kayak among shallow reefs and rocky outcrops
- Blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, trevally schooling in open water
- Full buffet lunch with sea views, sunset BBQ with mocktail
- Underwater photography captures your own footage
- Onboard toilet, equipment hire and hotel transfers included
What to expect
You'll board early morning and motor slowly between six named spots, spending 30–50 minutes in the water at each. The guide briefs you on what swims below, then you're free to drift, mask down, following fish into crevices and along sandy slopes. Kayaking and paddleboarding break up snorkelling; some sites demand only shallow wading, others deeper swims. Lunch arrives mid-day—several hot curries, salads, fresh fruit. The boat anchors for a final reef dive as light turns gold, then you motor home to eat grilled fish and sip a chilled mocktail.
Good to know
Nangyuan Island charges a separate 250 Baht entry (120 Baht children). Not suitable if you have spinal issues, cardiovascular problems or are pregnant. Under-1s aren't advised; 3–12-year-olds get discounted tickets. Weather can shift the itinerary; the operator will reschedule or refund.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.