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Samui tours, honestly: what we have checked so far

We have checked one operator so far, a private boat charter in Bophut. For shared day trips, our day trips and Ang Thong guides cover what to expect.

  • 1 place
  • 1 area
  • Checked 17 Sept 2026

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Tour operators we have verified

A Samui tour usually means one of two things: a shared day trip on a fixed route, or a private charter where you set the route. Shared trips to Ang Thong National Marine Park, Pig Island and Koh Tao are sold by many agencies, and we have not verified them one by one. What we list here is a single licensed operator that we checked against its own site and an independent listing.

  1. Map number 1: Samui Boat Charter

    Bophut About 6 km from ChawengAbout 14 km from LamaiAbout 1 km from BophutAbout 5 km from Maenam

    Private speedboat, sailing and yacht charters from Bophut; prices quoted on request.

    Open
    09:00-21:00, daily
    Checked
    17 Sept 2026

Also on the water

Shared trips, checked as experiences

Boat trips we have checked another way

While more operators are checked, these experience pages already cover the shared trips: what they cost, when the boats leave and when they do not.

Before you go

Private or shared · Prices · Where the boats go

Before you book a tour

Private or shared

A private charter means the boat and the route are yours, and the price covers the whole boat. A shared day trip sells per seat on a fixed itinerary. Decide which you want first, because the prices and the pace differ.

Prices

Samui Boat Charter publishes no prices and quotes each charter on request. We will not guess a figure for it. Ask for the boat type, hours, fuel, crew, food and park fees in writing, so quotes from different operators compare.

Where the boats go

The operator lists Ang Thong National Marine Park, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, Koh Tan and Koh Madsum, plus custom routes around Samui. Sea conditions change by month, so check our sea conditions guide before choosing a date.

Licence check

The operator states TAT licence 34/01139 on its own site. Asking any operator for its licence number, and for insurance and lifejackets on board, is a fair and normal request.

FAQ

Questions

Samui tours, answered

How much does a Koh Samui tour cost?

It depends on the tour type. The one operator we have checked, Samui Boat Charter, publishes no prices and quotes each private charter on request. We do not have verified prices for shared day trips, so compare written quotes from several operators.

What are the best tours to take from Koh Samui?

Most visitors look at Ang Thong National Marine Park, Koh Tao with Nang Yuan, Koh Phangan and Pig Island. We do not rank them. Our day trips and Ang Thong guides describe each route and what to check before booking.

Can I hire a private boat on Koh Samui?

Yes. Samui Boat Charter in Fisherman's Village, Bophut, runs private speedboat, sailing and yacht charters to Ang Thong, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. Its fleet is 4 yachts, 9 speedboats and 7 sailing boats, per its own site in September 2026.

Which month should I avoid for a boat tour from Koh Samui?

Choose by sea conditions rather than a single month. Waves and weather vary through the year, and rough days can cancel trips. Our sea conditions by month and best time to visit guides show what each month usually brings.

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