Ang Thong National Marine Park Dive Cruise

Full day Cruise to Ang Thong Marine Park

Detailed descriptionSchedule

Ang Thong Marine Park scenery from the viewpoint. On the right, the Junk waiting to cruise further.

Overview of the Cruise

Departing from Bophut, Koh Samui, the junk cruises to the northernmost point of the Ang Thong National Marine Park. The snorkeling and shallow water there, as well as the striking topside scenery, make for an enjoyable outing.

The Junk approaching the Ang Thong National Marine Park

Diving, swimming, snorkeling and fishing are some of the activities of the day.

 

As with each full day Junk cruise, breakfast, lunch, soft drinks, tea, pastries and fruit salad are included.

Detailed Description of the Cruise

Free Pick up from your Hotel,

Welcome on board the Chinese-style Junk Boat vessel.

The junk starts at 8:00 and sails to Koh Wao, Koh Yippon yai and Koh Yippon lek, 3 wonderful islands located at the northernmost point of the Ang Thong National Marine Park.

Get breakfast during the crossing and enjoy, all along the cruise, a couple of scenic islets, beautiful pristine beaches and the stunning vertical rock formations.

Koh Wao. Typical rock formation as seen in the Ang Thong National Marine Park, west of Koh Samui.

 

First stop is Koh Wao, one of the best snorkeling spot of the Chinese sea, where you will discover the marvelous underwater realm. This location has a mix of hard and soft corals, with star and table stag horn corals. Observe also thousands of reef fishes like fusiliers, yellow tails, angel fishes, butterfly fishes, snappers, gropers, cods, moray eels, etc... A guide will provide help and information for beginners.

A close look at a rock formation around Koh Wao. In the back, southwards, Koh Ang Thong.

Around noon the chief cook will prepare lunch. There are 4 different Thai dishes on offer : Massaman chicken, pork green curry, fish garlic and pepper, shrimps sweet and sour. A selection of desserts and fruits is included.

After lunch we cruise to Koh Yippon yai and Koh Yippon lek, the 2 northernmost islands of the Marine Park where we will swim through brilliant soft coral and multicolored fishes.

Typical rock formation as seen in the Ang Thong National Marine Park, west of Koh Samui.

All day “fishermen” can enjoy their favorite sport either using a rod or trolling on the way, (fishing equipment provided).

Busy Fishermen on the main sun deck of the Junk. Ang Thong National Marine Park, west of Koh Samui, Thailand

 

On the way back, after a refreshing shower, you will appreciate our selection of tea, pastries and fruit salad. A broad choice of long drinks, wines and cocktails are on offer at the onboard cash Bar.

You'll be back to the pier by 19:30 and freely transferred to your Hotel.