Ang Thong Marine Park Big Boat Tour
Highlights
- Lowest starting price of any Ang Thong tour on this site
- Deck space and shade instead of a packed cabin
- Heavier hull, so a steadier ride if you go green easily
- Emerald Lagoon, Wua Talap viewpoint and the Lotus Cave
Description
The big boat offers a comfortable and affordable way to visit Ang Thong Marine Park. The journey takes around 90 minutes each way, giving you time to enjoy the sea views, find a shady place to sit and move around the spacious deck.
Pricing
Adult
Age 12+
THB 1,245per person
Child
Age 4-11
THB 1,045per person
Infant
Age 1-3
Free
per person
Adult
Age 12+
THB 1,445per person
Child
Age 4-11
THB 1,245per person
Infant
Age 1-3
Free
per person
Additional fees
Paid directly on the day, not part of the price above.
National park fee at Angthong Marine Park
Payable on arrival- Adult / personTHB 300
- Child / personTHB 150
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Pickup window07:00–08:00Your day starts with collection from your Koh Samui hotel or villa. The pickup time depends on your location and will be confirmed with your booking. Travel to Nathon Pier in an air-conditioned minivan, with the drive usually taking 20 to 45 minutes.
Meet the team at the pier, complete check-in and board the big boat. You can settle into a shaded seat on the covered deck or choose an open spot in the sun. Toilets and small shops are available at the pier for any last-minute essentials.
Set off across the Gulf of Thailand on an easy-paced crossing of about 80 minutes. A light breakfast is served with coffee, tea, water and soft drinks. The crew will explain the plan for the day as the limestone islands come into view.
Step ashore at the national park headquarters and choose how active you would like to be. Climb the steep trail to the panoramic viewpoint, walk to Bua Bok Cave, or stay near the beach for swimming, snorkelling and time in the sun. The upper viewpoint normally takes 30 to 45 minutes to reach, and shoes with good grip are recommended.
Return to the boat for a Thai-style lunch while cruising towards the next island. The meal includes several main dishes, salads, seasonal fruit and drinks. Vegetarian meals can be prepared when requested in advance.
Follow the wooden stairs to the viewing platform above the enclosed green lagoon. Swimming in the lagoon is not permitted, but there is time to enjoy the viewpoint and explore the island. Guests who booked the kayaking option can paddle with the guides along the limestone coast, while others may snorkel or relax on the beach.
Leave the marine park and unwind on deck during the journey back to Nathon. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, snacks and soft drinks are served as the islands recede behind the boat.
- Drop-off window16:20–17:00
Arrive at Nathon Pier at about 16:20 and meet your driver for the return transfer. Most guests reach their hotel or villa by 17:00, depending on its location and local traffic.
Included
- Pickup and drop off from/to your hotel
- Big boat to Angthong Marine Park
- Friendly English or Thai-speaking guide
- Light breakfast & Thai-style lunch
- Fresh fruits
- Drinking water & soft drinks
- Waterproof bag for your valuables
- Life vests
- Snorkeling & kayaking gear
- Accident insurance
Not included
- Entrance fees to Angthong Marine Park: THB 300/adult, THB 150/child
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Cash for the entrance fees to Angthong Marine Park
- Flip flops or water shoes
- Swimming suit
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Camera
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Your exact pickup time depends on your area and departure time. You'll see it at checkout and we confirm it with your booking.
Prefer to make your own way there? You can skip the pickup and meet us directly at the start point.
We'll share the exact meeting point and a map link in your booking confirmation.
Please self-arrive by 08:00 am.
About nine hours, and very little of it rushed. A minivan collects you, the boat leaves from a Koh Samui pier, breakfast happens on the way out. You'll get the lagoon, the viewpoint, the cave and swimming time, with lunch on board between stops. The boat is big and so is the group, so there's a queue at the busier landings. What you don't get is anyone hurrying you back aboard. If you want the kayak session, add it when you book, not at the pier.
FAQs
A delicious Thai-style lunch is served on board. Vegetarian and halal options are available. There are 3 main dishes like curry, Pad Thai, stir fried, chicken & eggs and a dessert. If you have any specific food allergies, please let us know prior to booking this tour.
The breakfast isn’t too extensive, it’s smart to have a decent breakfast at your hotel or villa prior to the pickup. On board you will be served a light breakfast and snacks, as well as drinks like coffee, tea, soft drinks and water.
The best time to visit Angthong Marine Park is after the rainy season in March, April and May when the waters are usually calm. There are sunshades on the deck. The park is closed in rainy season between 1 November to 15 December.
The viewpoint can be accessed by a series of stairs and can be tough for small children, older persons and people with disabilities. Please make sure to wear sensible footwear if you want to make the climb up. If you’re in reasonable condition, it shouldn’t be too hard to get to the top.
Our big boat doesn’t run between 1 November to 15 December as the park is closed and the waters usually too rough. The tour will run if it’s rainy but and safe to go. If the waves are too high to make the trip, we will offer you a different date or a refund.
Yes. Cancelling or moving your booking to another date is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts, and anything you have paid is refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded. If we have to cancel, for example for weather or safety, you can move to another date or take a full refund.
To keep the ride safe, this tour is not suitable for back problems, heart conditions or pregnant women. If that could apply to anyone in your group, contact us before booking and we will help you find a better fit.
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Reviews
Based on 128 reviews
- Renata WysockaApril 17, 20265.0
Good trip. The big boat is comfortable and stable. Park is beautiful. Kayaking around Koh Mae Ko was fun. Emerald lake was the highlight. Viewpoint gave lovely views. Lunch on board was decent. Guide was friendly. Good value. Would recommend.
- MariaApril 15, 20261.0
Not a good experience. The boat was overcrowded and old. The guide seemed overwhelmed and at times we genuinely didn't know where we were supposed to be or what we should be doing. The snorkeling was poor. We had maybe 20 minutes at the emerald lake which was far too short. The viewpoint queue was long and chaotic. Kayaking was the one bright spot. I'd really encourage people to pay a bit more for the speedboat version or the VIP tour. This one felt cheap in a bad way.
- Catarina SousaApril 14, 20265.0
Boa excursão. The big boat is comfortable and relaxing. Breakfast on board made the crossing pleasant. The park is stunning. Kayaking was fun. Emerald lake was the highlight - remarkable colour. Viewpoint was worth the effort. Food on board was good. Guide was friendly. Would recommend.
- Tim BaxterApril 14, 20265.0
Good day out. Budget option but delivers on what matters - getting you to a beautiful national park comfortably. The boat is old but stable. Kayaking was the highlight. Emerald lake was impressive. Viewpoint was worth the climb. Food on board was fine. Guide was helpful and relaxed.
- EmmaApril 13, 20265.0
We've done the speedboat version of this trip before and wanted to try the big boat. It's a different experience - slower, more relaxed, more social. The park is just as beautiful. The kayaking around Koh Mae Ko was a highlight. Lunch on board was good. Guide Pom was great with the kids.
