Koh Tao’s Top Snorkeling Spots by Vintage Wooden Boat
Description
Set sail on a vintage wooden boat for an unforgettable adventure around Koh Tao. Snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard at six stunning spots, including Nangyuan Island, Japanese Gardens, and the serene Ao Muong Beach. Discover the vibrant marine life at Hin Wong Bay, where sardines and trevally fish often play. At Aow Leuk Beach, swim among diverse fish and small harmless sharks. Explore Shark Bay, where blacktip reef sharks and sea turtles glide just beneath the surface. Throughout the journey, relax in comfort on board with the convenience of a restroom. Enjoy a buffet lunch with panoramic views and unwind with a sunset BBQ dinner and Virgin Mojito Mocktail. Ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers, this tour offers a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation in Koh Tao.
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Itinerary
Arrive at the stunning Nangyuan Island, a unique gem composed of three small islands connected by a beautiful white sandbar. Take in breathtaking views, explore the island paradise, and enjoy the crystal-clear waters perfect for snorkeling and relaxing on the beach.
Dive into the vibrant underwater world at Japanese Gardens, where you’ll snorkel among colorful coral reefs teeming with diverse marine life, including eels, rays, and the impressive Titan triggerfish.
Relax on board as you savor a delicious buffet lunch, enjoying panoramic views of Nang Yuan Island while heading to Mango Bay.
After Mango Bay, unwind at Hin Wong Bay, perfect for snorkeling among banana fish, rabbitfish, and parrotfish. Explore the bay’s unique blend of granite rocks and coral, and swim through a small cave at the southern corner.
Spend the afternoon at Aow Leuk, a picturesque bay with white sandy beaches and shades of blue water. Snorkel, swim, and canoe among coral reefs just off the shore. The large sandy sea floor is ideal for swimming, and you might even spot baby blacktip reef sharks in the shallows.
Arrive at Shark Bay for an up-close encounter with sea turtles and blacktip reef sharks, swimming peacefully in the clear, shallow waters. This calm bay offers perfect conditions for snorkeling and observing marine life up close.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Get picked up from your hotel near the main road. If you are staying on the hill, you must visit a nearby hotel or meeting point. The pickup time starts between 09:00 am. and 9:30 am. The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email. Please plan to meet the driver in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled. You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the car has moved on from your hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity is only available to guests staying in Koh Tao.
- Children’s tickets are available for those aged 3 to 12 years.
- Children under 3 years old can enter free of charge.
- Children under 1 year old are not advised to join the tour.
- Guests do not have any mental problem.
- Pets are not allowed.
- The itinerary of the tour is subject to change depending on weather, local conditions and safety factors on the day of travel but will be similar in content unless specified.
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
- The itinerary is subject to change. Times shown are approximate and may vary. Remaining time is allocated based on travel durations between pickup and drop-off points, as well as transit times between activities.
- Guest who has heart disease, High blood pressure, asthma or seizure disorder are not recommended to join the tour.
- Disabled or handicapped are not allowed.
Reviews(8)
The speedboat saved time while still giving us enough chances to enjoy each stop. Snorkeling conditions were decent and the schedule felt organized. I'd choose this over a slower option next time.
We had a wonderful snorkel day. With very nice snorkeling spots. Had a lovely lunch. Because of the wind we had a modified program. But we really enjoyed it. Nice boat and very friendly guides
This excursion was the most beautiful day of our holiday in Thailand. The crew on the boat was lovely. We have seen an unimaginable amount of fish... Our organizer came to snorkel with us to show us sharks, turtles and fish. He took pictures underwater and sent them to us via WhatsApp. The meal was delicious with fantastic Thai cuisine. In addition we were 4 tourists on the boat..... Anyway, do it again. Thank you to all the team for a wonderful day
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to hear that this excursion was the highlight of your holiday in Thailand. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the snorkeling, the incredible marine life, and the time spent with our friendly team. We’re also happy that you liked the Thai lunch and appreciated the small group experience. Thank you again for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back for another beautiful day at sea in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
Great small group tour. Wonderful way to spend a day on the water (and in the water). The scenic views were awesome. The lunch was fresh and yummy. We’ve travelled most parts of the world and I gotta say, the chicken wings were next level. Fruits in the afternoon were super refreshing after a hour of snorkeling and exploring the reefs. The sunset dinner was the highlight on the upper deck.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the small group experience, the time on and in the water, and the scenic views throughout the day. We’re honored by your compliment on the chicken wings, particularly coming from such well traveled guests. We sincerely appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable experience in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
We loved our full day of snorkling, a trip packed with beautiful stops and we saw turtles, babyshark and heaps of corals:) Good food, nice boat, fun guide and a 10/10 sunset to finish it off. Highly reccomended, but don’t forget sunscreen;)🌞🌞
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We’re thrilled to hear you loved your full day of snorkeling and enjoyed the beautiful stop. Thank you for the strong recommendation and we hope to welcome you again in the future tour. Best regards, Tawan Oh-hoo Team
Excellent Snorkeling day spent aboard a vintage wooden boat, with a dozen people. Professional crew, loaned equipment, good food and beautiful snorkeling spots to observe life-rich cores, turtles, rays and small blacktip sharks. I highly recommend
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed a full day of snorkeling aboard our vintage wooden boat and appreciated the professional crew. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another memorable adventure soon. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
All was perfect. Captain great. Cocker very good and guide so great. And the Ship All in Wood, very typical……
Thank you for sharing your kind review. We are delighted to hear that everything was perfect for you and that you enjoyed the great captain, and the excellent guidance throughout the trip. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
Very nice day trip with super nice team. Were a group of 6 people, which made the whole thing additionally pleasant.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re so happy to hear you had a lovely day trip and that Tea made the experience even more enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We hope to welcome you again on another great adventure soon. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
