Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin
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Is Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin worth booking?
Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin is a 6.5-hour experience in Koh Samui, Thailand, from $89640 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 12 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (12)
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- From
- $89640 per person
Sail aboard the Red Dragon Classic Thai Yacht 78ft, entirely built from teak wood with a traditional sail, featuring a generous sun deck, fully furnished lounge and dining area, splash pool, giving her rare charm and cha
What you get
About this experience
Sail aboard the Red Dragon Classic Thai Yacht 78ft, entirely built from teak wood with a traditional sail, featuring a generous sun deck, fully furnished lounge and dining area, splash pool, giving her rare charm and character. Enjoy the best of both worlds! Authentic Thai hospitality coupled with dependable European boating standards offering comfortable yet fast cruising speeds while providing lots of room, on-board dining, activities, and bathroom facilities, so you are at ease while traveling, up and ready to enjoy the destinations! The yacht is fully equipped with kayaks, floating raft, dinghy, and chef, which allows us to offer a unique & flexible itinerary: No other organized group will be around! We pay great attention to dining during our tours and our chefs prepare all of the food during your tour from scratch, sourcing from local ingredients.
What's included
Included
- Soft drink, fresh fruits and delicious freshly cooked lunch
- Boat Transfers by dinghy and use of floating pool
- Complete snorkeling equipment and life vests
- English speaking guides
- Round-trip hotel transfer
Not included
- More than 10 people charge 2000 THB per adult and 1500 THB for children
- Optional sea kayaking rental fee of THB 200 per a person
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
Discover some of Samui’s secrets that have remained hidden for generations. The Five Islands hold a mysterious and rarely seen phenomenon: the harvesting of bird nests, or as the locals call it, “White Gold”.
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On your voyage, you will see caves, beaches, and bamboo dwellings precariously hanging off of limestone cliffs.
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The last island in the group is the most scenic one, comprising of two steep limestone mountains and a valley in between with pristine beach in between.
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Khanom
Witness the phenomenal Pink Dolphins in their natural habitat around the coastal waters of khanom. Transfer to a quaint long-tail boat, captained by a knowledgeable local. With his experience in these waters, you can count on spotting these elusive Pink Dolphins
60 minutes here
Koh Tan
Arrive at the Koh Taen snorkeling site. Take pleasure in the colorful tropical reef, guided by our professional snorkeling leader. Alternatively, simply relax onboard our floating lounge above the reef or chill in the onboard jacuzzi or the sun deck. The marine life at Koh Taen is as abundant as at Koh Tao but visibility can vary from 1 to 10 meters. Unlike Koh Tao, the snorkeling sites are not very busy.
60 minutes here
Ko Mat Sum
Transfer aboard our dinghy or kayak to the stunning Pig Island where you can play and feed the lovely wild pigs, relax and sunbathe, take a leisurely stroll along the beach. Subject to the weather, we may opt to visit instead Koh Taen's secret beach and you may go for an optional guided sea kayak adventure to explore Koh Taen's mangrove forest.
60 minutes here
On the way back to Koh Samui, we will cruise around the coastline of the islands where the views are truly spectacular. Fresh fruits and drinks will be served on board as you simply be, take in the sights and relax.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- de, th, en, he
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ko Samui Boat Charter
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Non-swimmers are welcome, and a netted raft is available
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
4 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
12 verified traveler reviews for Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A ‘must-do’ in Koh Samui
A brilliant day exploring the islands. Kayaking, snorkelling and swimming all well organised and fun. Snacks and lunch were delicious and the margaritas, fruit smoothies, fruit sticks and ice creams on the way home were well received. The whole team were kind and attentive. Highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Thank you Helen for reviewing us following your Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin. Our tours are carefully timed to avoid the peak hours when most other boats arrive. By paying attention to condition and offering flexible itinerary and activities, we help you enjoy the tour most scenic spots with fewer people around, making your experience feel more personal, peaceful, and exclusive. We pay great attention to dining during our tours. Our chefs prepare all of the food during the tour from scratch, sourcing local ingredients to provide our guests with fresh and delicious food and cater to their tastes and any dietary restrictions. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back aboard someday! Aom
via Tripadvisor
Best boating experience
Absolutely magical day out as we celebrated a dear friends 50th birthday celebration week. All the staff where so friendly and knowledgeable. The food which was fresh and so much of was beautiful. Our boat was the Red Dragon and it suited Absolutely everyone in our large private group. Kayaking in pristine waters with no one else around and then a guided snorkling tour with 1000s of different fish and schools. You would be hard pressed to find a more magical experience and this boat and staff deliver this perfectly. Fantastic value for money.
Response from the operator: Thank you Paula for reviewing us following your Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin. Our tours are unique among Koh Samui’s offerings. We believe all guests should experience good value for money, delicious food, fun activities away from large group tours, and friendly interaction from our crew. Our food is prepared and cooked on board by our 5* Chef, and the buffet lunch and light breakfast are often noted to be of higher quality than many restaurants. We firmly believe that food & drinks on tour are very important to provide an all-around outstanding experience. Our team has many years of experience working with visitors to Koh Samui. We train our crew to understand the importance of customer care and safety in and out of the water. Our entire crew aims to exceed guests' expectations. We view our employees as the most valuable assets our company possesses. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back aboard someday! Aom
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Great experience with the best corals seen this trip in thailand. Also a great service on the boat, they even thought of seesickness tablets.
Response from the operator: Thank you Mashav for reviewing us following your Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht to Angthong National Marine Park. Our trips visit the Marine Park's best attraction when no one is around! Exclusive to our tours, Kayaking at the secret lagoon makes for a fabulous kayaking experience. Located at the most remote corner of the park we explore the island by kayaks we carry onboard and follow the action from our tender. For those who may be less confident swimmers or snorkelers, we offer a special option. Jump inside our inflatable raft/donut, and we'll smoothly guide you through the underwater action, ensuring everyone can enjoy the adventure hassle-free. We thank you again for your recommendation and hope to see you again on another sunny day. Aom
via Tripadvisor
Best excursion during our holiday
The staff are great, funny and informative. We visited numerous locations including the national marine park, went snorkelling, kayaking and jumping off the boat. The boat has sun loungers which makes it even more comfortable and the food throughout the day which is cooked fresh on the boat is divine.
Response from the operator: Thank you Terry for reviewing us following your Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht trip to the Angthong Park. Our trips visit the Marine Park's best attraction when no one is around! Exclusive to our tours, Kayaking at the secret lagoon makes for a fabulous kayaking experience. Located at the most remote corner of the park we explore the island by kayaks we carry onboard and follow the action from our tender. We snorkel at islands located 20 minutes' sail away from the park as visibility at the park is very limited. I am happy to hear that you have enjoyed your journey aboard our Red Dragon Yacht, entirely built from teak wood with a traditional sail, features a generous sun deck, a fully furnished lounge & dining area, and an onboard jacuzzi, giving her rare charm and character. We pay great attention to dining during our tours and our chefs prepare all of the food during the tour from scratch, sourcing from local ingredients to provide our guests with fresh and delicious food and cater to our guest's tastes and any dietary restrictions. We thank you again for your recommendation and hope to see you again on another sunny day. Aom
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended!
The tour is highly recommended. The transfer was smooth. The boat was comfortable and the ride very relaxed. The crew was very friendly and always helpful and accommodating. The individual excursions were always guided by the guides. The food was freshly prepared and both breakfast and lunch were very delicious and varied.
Response from the operator: Thank you Roberto for taking the time to review us following your Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin. Ko Samui Boat Charter’s team is dedicated to delivering an amazing experience that will meet or beat your expectations. From the moment you contact us until you are back at your accommodation, we endeavor to deliver the best experience you have ever had on a tour! We offer amazing dining prepared onboard by our 5-stars chef, which has been noted on many occasions to be as high as eating at a high-end restaurant. We firmly believe that food & drinks on tour are very important to provide an all-around outstanding experience. We thank you again for your recommendation and hope to see you again for another day. Aom
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Koh Samui.
How much does Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin cost?
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Prices start at $89640 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Koh Samui usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin take?
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Plan for about 6.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Koh Samui is not rushed.
Is Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Koh Samui, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Koh Samui can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Koh Samui and add a light layer if any part of the 6.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Full-Day Red Dragon Yacht for Snorkeling Koh Tan & Visit Pink Dolphin start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Koh Samui within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Koh Samui?
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On Outty we rank every Koh Samui experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Angthong National Marine Park VIP Small Group Tour, Cooking Class in Koh Samui with Micro Organic Garden, Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Koh Samui?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Koh Samui?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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