Mr. Tu Snorkel Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui
Description
Explore the island getaway in the Gulf of Thailand on a full-day speed boat tour with Mr. Tu from Koh Samui. Explore Koh Nangyuan off the west coast of Koh Tao with its beautiful viewpoint and famous Japanese Reef Garden. Swim in the dreamlike water with powdery white beaches and visit the peaceful bays with steep cliffs in the east of Koh Tao.
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Itinerary
The crew of Mr. Tu will pick you up from the hotel lobby on Samui and bring you to Bang Rak Pier where you will get useful information about the trip. After a light breakfast, you will cruise aboard the convenient speed boat in less than 90 minutes to Koh Nangyuan. As soon as you arrive on Nangyuan Island, the first thing you will do is hike to the top of the spectacular viewpoint. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the top and we recommend hitting it as early as possible to avoid the crowds. Besides the viewpoint, you can spend time at the beach where a plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas are available to rent. At noon the beach is pretty crowded, but the fine white sand and the crystal clear water make up for that a bit. There are a few separate swimming areas on Koh Nangyuan - the Japanese Reef Garden is certainly one of the most impressive snorkel spot. The water is very shallow at the beginning with fine sand. After that it will be a little bit stony because the underground is full of corals, that’s why the water color is so beautiful. Continue to Koh Tao where you will enjoy a Thai style lunch in Montra Resort near Mae Haad Pier. Some of the most beautiful beaches dot the east coasts which are difficult to reach on the road. You will make several snorkel stops at Ao Hin Wong and Kluay Thoen Bay (Lighthouse Bay). With all the exhaustion of the sightseeing, sunbathing and snorkeling, you’ll need to have some refreshments after arrival at the pier on Samui, before returning to your hotel. Itinerary: • 07:00 - 08:00: Hotel pickup on Koh Samui • 08:00 - 09:00: Meet the boat crew at Phu Yai Non Pier and enjoy a light breakfast • 09:00 - 10:30: Depart from Phu Yai Non Pier to Koh Nangyuan • 10:30 - 11:15: Climb up to the viewpoint of Nangyuan • 11:15 - 12:00: Free time with snorkeling at Japanese Reef Garden • 12:00 - 13:00: Enjoy a buffet lunch at Montra Resort on Koh Tao • 13:00 - 14:00: Snorkel at Ao Hin Wong • 14:00 - 15:00: Relax at Kluay Thoen Bay (Lighthouse Bay) • 15:00 - 16:30: Cruise back to Koh Samui • 16:30 - 17:00: Get fruits & juice refreshement before transfer back to your hotel
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Get picked up from your hotel in Mae Nam Beach, Bang Rak Beach, Bo Phut, Choeng Mon Beach, Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach and Ban Tai located near the main road. If you are staying on the hill, please come to a nearby hotel. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking. If you stay at another place (hotel in Hua Thanon, Natien Beach, Butterfly Garden, Bang Kao Beach, Laem Sor, Thong Krut Beach, Phangka, Taling Ngam, Lipa Noi, Nathon and Bang Por), please book the corresponding option including a small extra fee. Due to time constraints, joining the trip from cruise ships isn't possible. For this reason, we're unable to accept bookings from cruise ship passengers. Pickup times for each zone: • Ban Tai: 07:00 • Bang Kao Beach: 07:00 • Bang Por: 07:00 • Bang Rak Beach: 07:50 - 08:00 • Bo Phut: 07:50 - 08:00 • Butterfly Garden: 07:00 • Chaweng Beach: 08:00 - 08:10 • Choeng Mon Beach 08:10 - 08:20 • Hua Thanon: 07:00 • Laem Sor: 07:00 • Lamai Beach: 07:30 - 07:45 • Lipa Noi: 07:00 • Mae Nam Beach: 07:30 - 07:45 • Nathon: 07:00 - 07:15 • Natien Beach: 07:00 • Phangka: 07:00 • Taling Ngam: 07:00 • Thong Krut Beach: 07:00
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Due to time constraints, joining the trip from cruise ships isn't possible. For this reason, we're unable to accept bookings from cruise ship passengers.
Reviews(18)
If you get motion sick, DO NOT BOOK THIS. The 90 minute boat ride to Koh Tao was no joke. On the way back, our drivers drove us through a storm and people actually fell out of their seats because the waves were so insane. However, the snorkeling was really beautiful and we saw baby sharks. If you think I’m exaggerating on the boat ride I’m not. If anything I’m underexaggerating.
Thank you for sharing your honest experience with us. We are truly sorry to hear that the boat ride to Koh Tao was so distressing and uncomfortable for you due to the rough conditions and sudden storm on the way back. The waters around the Gulf of Thailand can change quickly, and while our captains are highly experienced at navigating these waves safely, we completely understand how terrifying and intense a rough sea journey can feel. We are glad that despite the difficult ride, you were able to enjoy the beautiful snorkeling and see the baby sharks. We appreciate your feedback, as it reminds us how important it is to keep our guests informed and supported during unexpected weather events.
This trip was horrendous and dangerous. The boat was shabby and the life jacket smelt of stale vomit. It has to be one of the worst boat trips I have been on . It was like sitting at a bus
We are truly sorry to hear about your experience and sincerely apologize for the discomfort you encountered during your trip. The condition of the boat and life jackets you described does not reflect the standards of safety and cleanliness we are committed to providing. Please be assured that your feedback has been taken very seriously and will be thoroughly reviewed with our operations team to ensure immediate improvements are made. We greatly appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to restore your confidence in our service in the future.
We had a wonderful snorkeling experience. My father had an unfortunate mishap on 30th Dec while getting off the speed boat at Koh Samui on return leg of our snorkelling outing. He misjudged while getting off from the boat onto the pier and fell injuring his shoulder and groin. The pain was intense and he had to be helped to reach the office area of boat company. The staff there were extremely helpful and immediately called an ambulance which came within 7-8 minutes, left along with Mr Tu who came with us to provide help and assistance at the hospital. He stayed with us right through the documentation, first aid and Xray till the dislocated rt shoulder joint was reset by the Doctor after giving me sedation and painkillers. Since our boat journey ticket covered insurance, Mr Tu told us that they would cover the treatment expenses of approx 11000 Bath incurred at the hospital, and we did not have to pay anything. Mr Tu left only after seeing us off when we left by taxi to our place of stay at Koh Samui. His confident demeanor, reassuring presence and managing the Thai language interactions with the hospital staff were a big help to us in this crisis situation in a foreign land. We are extremely grateful to him. Suggestion - Would have been nice if our boat had transparent glass panels as against covered, we could have enjoyed the sea views. Plus they should be extra careful with the elderly people.
Terrible speedboat trip – Dec 9, 2025 Our boat broke down, had to be changed in unexpected port. Seas were rough, which was not indicated by captain or tour guide before the trip. Very bumpy ride took 2.5 hours instead of 1.5. Around 30% of passengers vomited by the end of prolonged 2,5hours and who managed to do not, could be sure s/he was sitting close to the person who did. Due to speed boat issues our program was changed and we had very little time at Koh Nang Yuang. When we asked about a oartial refund, the guide dismissed us that office is far and he can not do anything. Staff were kind, but overall this was a stressful, overpriced experience for family (6,500 THB). ⚠️ Not recommended to use this company especially for families or elderly, although other age groups were also affected.
I can’t say enough good things about this trip! Fantastic team who can’t do enough to help you. Comfy boat, good quality snorkle equipment and a delicious lunch. All amazing. My family will remember this trip for a long time. Thank you. 🙏🏻🙌🏻💕🫶🤿🐟🐠🐡
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re overjoyed to hear that you had such a fantastic experience and that our team, boat, snorkel equipment, and lunch exceeded your expectations. It’s wonderful to know that your family will cherish this trip for a long time. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future!
We had a wonderful trip! They picked us up at our hotel on time. When we arrived we had very limited time to have the light breakfast, about 5 minutes but we stuffed our pieholes with the yumminess and jumped onto the boat! The ride there was fine, nice and calm. We stopped at Mango Bay which was by far the best place to snorkel but my only complaint was that they didn't oil our masks at this stop because this was the best viewing! The masks kept misting up. Then we went to the lighthouse and jumped into the sea. Here they oiled the masks and the world of difference it made was immense! Then we went for a delicious lunch. Honestly, really yummy food! The last stop the weather unfortunately started to change which made it a little bit miserable to chill on the beach but the snorkeling was also lovely. Saw some awesome sea slugs and a massive hermit crab. The ride back however was not ideal! The waves smashing on the boat and us going flying through the air was a laugh at first but then people started to get greener and greener. Obviously not the tours fault but if you have a bad back, this wouldn't be good for you! Our guide Win was fabulous "choppy choppy 10 minutes" has become a saying on our holiday now! I would definitely recommend this trip. If you love stalking fish, this is for you!
Dear Nicole_G, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a fantastic review of your Mr. Tu Snorkel Day Trip! We're thrilled you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the delicious food (we pride ourselves on it!). We appreciate your feedback about the masks at Mango Bay. We apologize for any inconvenience the fogging caused. We'll definitely ensure the masks are anti-fogged before that stop on future tours. Win sounds like a fantastic guide, and we're happy to hear his "choppy choppy 10 minutes" became a fun memory from your holiday! The waves on the ride back can definitely be an adventure! While it's out of our control, we understand it might not be ideal for everyone. We appreciate you understanding and acknowledging that. We're so glad you saw some amazing sea life and would definitely recommend this trip to others who love exploring the underwater world. Thanks again for choosing Mr. Tu Snorkel Day Trip, and we hope to welcome you back on board someday! Sincerely, The Mr. Tu Snorkel Day Trip Team
We had a perfect day trip, the guide were very professionals and they followed us in the snorkeling. They also went underwater with our cameras to help us take pictures and videos of the turtle that we saw in Ko Tao. Guides were always available and ready to help us and give us informations. I definitely recommend this company.
Dear D418TOfrancescaf Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad to hear that you had a perfect day trip with us. We are always committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and it is clear that our guides exceeded your expectations. We are particularly happy to hear that you appreciated the fact that our guides followed you in the snorkeling and went underwater with your cameras to help you take pictures and videos of the turtle. We know that seeing turtles in their natural habitat is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we want to make sure that our guests have the opportunity to capture those memories. We also appreciate your feedback about our guides being always available and ready to help you and give you information. We believe that our guides are the heart of our company, and we are always working to ensure that they are providing the best possible service. Thank you again for your review. We hope to see you again soon!
The snorkeling on Koh Tao was UNREAL!!! Probably one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen in my life. So grateful this tour organized such a beautiful experience for everyone. complimentary breakfast congee was delicious too.
Dear Marina_G Thank you so much for your kind words about our Koh Tao snorkeling tour! We're so glad you had a great time and that you enjoyed the complimentary breakfast congee. We're always working hard to provide our guests with the best possible experience, and it's great to hear that we were able to do that for you. We're also glad you found the snorkeling to be so beautiful. Koh Tao is truly a special place, and we're lucky to be able to share it with our guests. We hope you'll come back and visit us again soon!
There is a lot good about this trip, the snorkeling is beautiful, the food is tasty, and the transfer is well arranged. But the speedboat is horrible. I went yesterday and have been lying down all day with terrible back pain. So, definitely go snorkeling, but find another form of transport.
Dear Gerda V Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our snorkeling tour. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the snorkeling and the food, and that the transfer was well-arranged. We're sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with the speedboat. We understand that not everyone is comfortable on speedboats. We're always looking for ways to improve our tours, and your feedback is valuable to us. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you a great time on our snorkeling tour. In the meantime, we recommend taking a ferry or a catamaran to the snorkeling spot. These boats are more comfortable and less likely to cause back pain.
Just wish we had more fun time. They told us how things would go down, but didn't make sure everyone was listening or understanding so some people didn't make the most of the time, but we had a blast!
Dear Brigitt_R Thank you for your review! We're glad you had a good time on our Mr. Tu Snorkel Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui. We apologize that some people didn't make the most of their time, but we're always working to improve our communication and make sure everyone has a great experience. We hope you'll join us again soon!
