One tour on this site runs on a catamaran, and it is the one we point families and nervous sailors to. Two hulls sit flatter than one, the deck has shade, there is an air-conditioned cabin to retreat into, and the crossing from Bang Kao takes about half an hour instead of fifteen minutes. You trade a little time for a lot of comfort.
Snorkel gear, life vests, paddle boards and a slide off the side of the boat at Koh Tan. A light Thai meal is served on deck, as lunch on the 08:00 departure or an early dinner on the 13:00 one. The reef stop is done at anchor, so you step off the back of the boat rather than off a beach.
Checked 10 September 2026: THB 1,495 per adult and THB 1,295 per child, 4 to 4.5 hours, departures at 08:00 and 13:00 from Bang Kao, 73 Kohtour reviews at 4.8. The THB 50 landing fee is paid in cash on the island.
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No. Life vests are provided and the reef stop is optional. Plenty of guests stay on deck at Koh Tan.
On the boat. The island has a small bar where you can buy drinks, but the meal that comes with this tour is served on deck.
The 08:00 boat has the beach quieter and the water clearer for snorkelling. The 13:00 boat is the one to take if you are not a morning person and want the day to end with soft light on the way home.