Koh Samui is one of the islands that constitute Thailand; it’s the third largest and is widely known for its welcoming tropical atmosphere and pristine beaches. One of the main attractions here is sailing and hence boats are popular and are easily available. Here are our recommendations for activities to do when you charter a boat in Koh Samui.

 

VIP Snorkeling at The Angthong National Marine Park

Angthong National Marine Park offers breathtaking opportunities for snorkeling. Clear waters and islands of the marine park give the visitors an experience to remember. Here you get to watch the beautiful marine life that surrounds the area. Boat charter offers an exceptional VIP opportunity to the spectacular Angthong Marine Park to ensure the trip is incredible. During this trip, all the necessary gear including the swimming and snorkeling equipment is provided by the boat charter companies.

 

Sunset Cruise

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By chartering a boat in Koh Samui, you can never run out of enjoyable activities to engage in. You can hire a boat entirely for you to savor a serene sunset at sea. You get an opportunity to watch the sun go down behind the islands in a romantic and tranquil ambiance. During the cruise you will relax as you gently sail enjoying snacks and drinks, you will watch as the sun goes down and Samui lights come alive.

The cruise starts at the northern Koh Samui shore and progress along to Tongsai Bay and starts back passing the shining Big Buddha Shrine to Bophut. The services offered can be personalized upon request. The cruise can also be planned to accommodate wedding parties, honeymoon parties, birthday celebrations or wedding anniversaries.

 

Scuba diving

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Among the 4 main activities to do when chartering a boat in Koh Samui is scuba diving. With professional and experienced diving assistance, the diving experience is assured to be the best while safety is assured. Boat charter companies on the island offer diving trips on comfortable dive boats to the various top dive sites to cater to different needs, they range from deep pinnacle dives to shallow reef dives.

The boat charter ensures you experience the best dive spots that exist in Koh Samui. Prepare for a super fun adventure and for the lively colorful underwater world of Samui. Guaranteed it will be one of the most memorable experiences you will have.

 

Big Game Fishing

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Another activity that you can engage in when you rent a boat in Koh Samui is an outing on the sea for big game fishing trips. The trips can either be half-day or full-day depending on personal preference. The boats which are big and private will take you to fish in the best fishing spots in the area which are not only peaceful and relaxing but also ideal places to bond with family or friends.

When you go fishing, you will come across barracuda, sailfish, garfish, mackerel, snapper, parrot, flathead, and many others. In the morning while relaxing, you can spend time with the fishing rod waiting to see who will be the first to make a catch. After lunch, you will try some trawling using lures on the back of the boat and well, whatever you catch you keep, including of course the biting barracuda.

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