Boat & catamaran tours — Koh Tao
2 options from ฿990 per person. Duration 4h 30min. Operators: Oxygen Tour Koh Tao. Rated 4.7/5 from 3,742 reviews.
A snorkelling morning around Koh Tao costs ฿990 (≈ $27) per adult on Oxygen Tour's Early Bird boat: four quiet bays from 08:00 to noon, hotel pickup, mask and snorkel and a lunch box included, with no Koh Nang Yuan fee because the route skips the island.
The short version
To include Koh Nang Yuan, the same operator's premium boat takes at most 25 guests and stops for an hour and a half on the island, with a Thai buffet lunch; the ฿250 island fee is paid in cash.
What it costs
Two departures, from ฿990 (≈ $27) to ฿1,390 (≈ $38):
- ฿990 (≈ $27) per adult — Oxygen Tour, Early Bird snorkelling in four bays, back at noon; ฿690 per child over 3.
- ฿1,390 (≈ $38) per person — Oxygen Tour, five stops with an hour and a half on Koh Nang Yuan, at most 25 guests; plus ฿250 in cash for the island.
Options 2
Early Bird Snorkelling Trip around Koh Tao, 4 Quiet Bays
Oxygen Tour's morning snorkelling trip from Mae Haad: four bays around Koh Tao before the day boats arrive, a lunch box on board, back at noon. ฿990 per adult, ฿690 per child over 3; Koh Nang Yuan is not on this route.
Premium Snorkelling Trip with Koh Nang Yuan, Max 25 Guests
Oxygen Tour's smaller boat around Koh Tao, for at most 25 guests: Japanese Garden, an hour and a half on Koh Nang Yuan, Lighthouse or Mango Bay, Aow Leuk and Shark Bay, with a Thai buffet lunch. ฿1,390 per person; the ฿250 Nang Yuan fee is paid in cash on the day.
What's included
- Hotel pickup by the operator's taxi
- Mask and snorkel
- Lunch box, chicken or vegetarian
- Thai buffet lunch on board
Not included
- Koh Nang Yuan entrance fee: ฿250 per person, cash at check-in
- Drinks on Koh Nang Yuan
Good to know
- Snorkellers who want quiet bays and turtles in the morning and a free afternoon.
- Basic swimming; the four stops depend on weather and time.
- Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sun protection and some cash.
- Snorkellers who want Koh Nang Yuan with fewer people on the boat.
- Basic swimming; stops depend on weather and time.
- A small bag, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, a hat and ฿250 cash per person for Nang Yuan.
- Hotel pickup on Koh Tao at 07:30; the boat leaves Mae Haad pier at 08:00. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
- Hotel pickup on Koh Tao at 08:00; the boat leaves Mae Haad pier at 09:00. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Boat & catamaran tours prices in Koh Tao
| Tour | Duration | Group | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Snorkelling Trip around Koh Tao, 4 Quiet Bays | 4h 30min | up to 45 guests | ฿990 per person |
| Premium Snorkelling Trip with Koh Nang Yuan, Max 25 Guests | — | up to 25 guests | ฿1,390 per person |
Operators: Oxygen Tour Koh Tao
FAQ
How much is a snorkelling trip around Koh Tao?
Is the Koh Nang Yuan fee included?
Where can I see turtles?
Which trip is quieter?
Is lunch included?
Are hotel transfers included?
A snorkelling trip around Koh Tao costs ฿990 (≈ $27) to ฿1,390 (≈ $38) per adult, and the difference is mostly Koh Nang Yuan: the three islands joined by a sandbar charge ฿250 per adult, and the boat that stops there takes longer and serves a buffet.
Checked against the operators' own sites on 1 October 2026
- ฿250Koh Nang Yuan entrance fee per adult, cash on the day
- 25guests at most on Oxygen Tour's premium boat
- 08:00Early Bird departure from Mae Haad pier
| Trip | Koh Nang Yuan | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird, 4 baysOxygen Tour | no | 08:00–12:00 | ฿990 (≈ $27) per adult |
| Premium, 5 stopsOxygen Tour | 1:30 on the island | 09:00–15:00 | ฿1,390 (≈ $38) per person |
Which bays do the boats visit?#
The Early Bird boat stops at Tao Thong Bay, Freedom Bay under Buddha Rock, Aow Leuk and Shark Bay, where green turtles live. The premium boat starts at Japanese Garden off Koh Nang Yuan, spends 1:30 on the island, then goes to Lighthouse or Mango Bay, Aow Leuk and Shark Bay. Every stop depends on weather and time.
- Koh Nang Yuan
- three small islands off Koh Tao joined by a white sandbar, with a viewpoint and an entrance fee.
- Shark Bay
- a bay of Koh Tao where blacktip sharks and green turtles are often seen.
What do children pay?#
On the Early Bird trip children over 3 pay ฿690. On the premium boat they pay the adult rate. On both, children under 3 travel free.
- The return time on the premium boat: the schedule says 15:00, the description on the same page says noon.
- Cash: ฿250 per adult for Koh Nang Yuan on the premium trip, plus drinks on the island.
- The price on the day: next to the normal price both pages show a special-price label without a figure.
Important
The Koh Nang Yuan fee is not in any Oxygen ticket. On the premium boat it is paid in cash at the check-in office, ฿250 per person.
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