The 15 Speedboat Snorkeling Tours in Koh Samui That Earn Their Price

1.Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,149 reviews · 4 hours · from $52Our pick

Head from your Koh Samui hotel to a private southern pier, then reach Pig Island in about 10 minutes. Guides such as Sun, Joe, and Cola keep the trip lively while you swim, meet pigs, snorkel, and eat a Thai buffet on Koh Tan. Expect a relaxed pace, but allow extra time for hotel transfers.

“Our guide, Cola, was great fun and had us laughing most of the day. The tour itself was fab, snorkelling was an amazing experience and pig island isn’t one to be missed! Lunch was freshly made and delicious too.”

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2.Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,673 reviews · 4h 30m · from $51

Spend five hours exploring Koh Tan and Koh Mudsum on a speedboat trip from Koh Samui. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, kayaking, lunch or dinner, soft drinks, and a live English-speaking guide. The pigs are the main event, while snorkeling adds a pleasant hour on the water.

“If you like animals this is a must. The tour team were absolutely lovely. The food was fine. They handed out plenty of water. The islands were stunning. We were picked up from near Fisherman's village and were the first of 4 pick ups so quite a long journey of 75 to 80 mins each way but a comfortable, air-conditioned van.”

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3.Koh Samui: Angthong Marine Park Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 658 reviews · 7h 30m · from $73

Travel by speedboat from Koh Samui to Angthong Marine Park with the Insea crew. Snorkel at Wao Island, kayak or hike on Koh Wua Talap, eat Thai food on Phaluai Island, and climb above Mae Koh’s Emerald Lagoon. Guides such as Thai and Sunshine are praised for friendly service and helpful photos.

“Strongly recommended to see the beauty of this park. You will see tropical beaches, monkeys, breathtaking viewpoints and do some good snorkeling (was just 1 hour but worth it!). Be prepared to spend some time on the boat, but the islands are pretty far so that’s reasonable. The trip is well organised, very worth it to see beautiful places! Highly recommended!”

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4.Pig Island Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 530 reviews · from $58

Ride a modern speedboat from Koh Samui to Pig Island, where you can meet pigs and piglets, then snorkel near Koh Tan and eat a buffet lunch by the beach. Guides such as Superman, Joe Biden, Coca-Cola, and Alex are known for friendly help and photos. Bring your own towel.

“The day was well organised and the Lunch was yummy too. I would highly recommend this tour . Great for everyone, young and old.”

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5.Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan Snorkel Tour (Speedboat from Koh Samui)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · from $61

Spend about nine hours crossing from Koh Samui to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan by speedboat. Snorkel at two Koh Tao sites, eat a Thai buffet, and choose between beach time, the Japanese Garden, or Nang Yuan’s viewpoint. Hotel transfers, gear, drinks, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Overall, it was a very good day trip. The pickup was just in time, with a very nice car. The logistics on the pier was very good and fast. The small breakfast included banana and a drink. We sailed to koh Tao first with a speedboat that had very high windows, so we couldn't see the way, and the way wasn't bumpy at all. It took about 1.5 hour to reach the first snorkeling place, which was very beautiful. When you get there, try to stay close to the rocks, where more fish can be spotted. The 2nd snorkeling place was just 5 minutes ride, since it was at the…”

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6.Snorkeling and Kayaking Tour at Angthong Marine Park by Speedboat from Koh Samui

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 149 reviews · from $63

Spend 7 to 8 hours crossing from Koh Samui to Angthong Marine Park by speedboat, with snorkeling near Wua Island, kayaking, a buffet lunch, and steep walks to Emerald Lake and Wua Ta Lap viewpoints. Guide Romeo is known for his high energy. Expect rough water, crowds, and a busy schedule.

“We are so happy to enjoy a wonderful and relaxing day with your tour but during the Kajak tour my mood changed. My husband and our four children are on the tour and first of all my husband needs to return back in case of health problemRead more”

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7.Pig Island Experience By Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Kayaking Relaxing on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · from $53

Travel by speedboat from southern Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum, also called Pig Island. You will snorkel, kayak, eat lunch on the beach, and spend about three hours with friendly pigs and piglets. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“The tour guides did their best to make this a good experience, however, it rained so we didn't get to snorkel until later in the day and since it was raining done of my family wanted to going swimming at the beach. Felt my money could have been better spent doing something else.”

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8.Snorkel and Kayak Tour to Angthong Marine Park by Speedboat from Koh Samui

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · from $62

Spend about eight hours cruising Angthong Marine Park from Koh Samui. You will snorkel, kayak, visit Koh Wua Talap and Koh Mae Ko, climb to a lagoon viewpoint if conditions allow, and eat a Thai buffet lunch. Hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, and a guide are included.

“The tour info says: "45-minute speedboat ride". It took an hour and a half both ways as we took a detour to Ko Phan Ngan to play pick up people. I specifically chose this tour for the 45 minute ride to have more time everywhere. Snorkeling and kayaking was very cool though.”

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9.Angthong National Marine Park by Speed Boat from Koh Samui (Snorkeling&Kayaking)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · from $62

Spend about eight hours from Koh Samui exploring Angthong National Marine Park by speedboat. Snorkel at Koh Wao or Koh Tay Plow, hike to Emerald Lake, kayak when weather allows, and eat a Thai buffet lunch on the beach. Hotel pickup, gear, breakfast, water, and insurance are included.

“The best part was the snorkeling since the coral was pretty much untouched and really beautiful! Also a lot of different fish and sizes of fish!”

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10.Angthong National Marine Park by Speed Boat with Snorkeling & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $64

Travel from Koh Samui with Mr. Tu’s crew to Angthong National Marine Park for Koh Wao snorkeling, Koh Mae Koh’s Emerald Lagoon viewpoint, Thai lunch, beach time, and kayaking through rock overhangs. The day lasts about eight hours, with hotel pickup, equipment, water, and lunch included.

“Amazing experience and right number of people in the group. Pace of activities was just right. Locations are breathtaking and hiking is really worth it. Kayaking was fun and also the right distance… more would be maybe too much for some… Lunch could be better but it was eatable.”

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11.Koh Samui: Snorkeling and Kayaking by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

Spend six hours exploring Koh Tan and Koh Madsum from Koh Samui. You’ll speedboat to coral reefs, snorkel, eat lunch on the beach, swim, and kayak along the coast. Weather can affect water clarity and the route, so expect a flexible island day rather than a guaranteed reef adventure.

“A brilliant experience seeing the islands off Ko Samui. Really great fun snorkeling and seeing Pig Island. Feeding the pigs on the beach was a really memorable experience. The guide spoke great English and ran the whole trip really well, and hotel pickup was on time and easy. Food provided on Pig Island was also great and catered for everyone. It might have been nice to have a bit longer snorkeling, but apart from that small thing, this is a great day out for anyone staying in Ko Samui.”

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12.Koh Madsum and Koh Tan Snorkeling Trip By Speedboat From Koh Samui

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $50Best value

Spend five to six hours touring Koh Tan and Koh Madsum from Koh Samui. You’ll ride a speedboat, snorkel with provided gear, kayak, swim, relax on the beach, and eat a Thai lunch with soft drinks. Hotel pickup covers several Samui areas, with extra charges for some western locations.

“We had a great time. We spent 3 hours on Pig Island which included kayaking and a delicious lunch, and then were taken over for snorkelling. We were allotted 40 minutes which is plenty of time. There were loads of fish to see and the coral is amazing. The staff were very friendly and helpful.”

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13.Mr. Tu Snorkel Day Trip to Koh Nangyuan & Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $68

Travel by speedboat from Koh Samui to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao for guided snorkeling, a viewpoint hike, Thai lunch, and several Gulf of Thailand stops. Mr. Tu’s English and Chinese-speaking crew supplies gear, drinks, fruit, hotel transfers, and basic accident insurance.

“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 theRead more”

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14.The Pigs Island snorkeling trip from Koh Samui by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $58

Set out from Thong Krut Beach for Koh Taen and Koh Madsum on a roughly six-hour island trip. Expect two snorkeling sessions, beach time, Thai buffet lunch, fruit, soft drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers. The boat may be a traditional long-tail rather than a speedboat, so confirm before booking.

“The event was great really enjoyed the islands and snorkelling. The water was very clean and blue at the islands. Transportation was very good. Would recommend the tour to other people.”

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15.Snorkel Tour to Koh Nangyuan and Koh Tao by Speed Boat from Koh Samui

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $62

You’ll leave Koh Samui by speedboat for snorkeling stops around Koh Tao, lunch at Nang Yuan Restaurant, and three hours on Koh Nang Yuan. Hotel transfers, equipment, fruit, drinks, breakfast, and an English-speaking guide are included. Bring passport details and THB250 for the adult island fee.

“The island was amazingly beautiful. The tour well organized although i must say the journey via the speed boat was my least favoured part as we did the slow boat for another excursion and which was fabulous.”

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