Zoey Adams
Beautiful Koh Samui Island and its surroundings is a snorkeler's paradise. Exploring the tropical wonders beneath the ocean is quite a thrill for both seasoned divers as well as novices.
Ang thong is certainly one of the most beautiful sites around which to enjoy some no fuss snorkelling. The park is home to a variety of marine life, corals and beautiful beaches. And if scuba diving is a bit out of your league the park is ideal for enjoying the wonders beneath the waves on a low budget snorkelling tour. Of course if you are hankering for more than snorkelling but lack the basic skills there are many Koh Samui 5 star resorts that offer 2 day diving instruction courses for acquiring the necessary skills to explore the depths of the Thai Gulf. The Ang Thong Marine Park which is quite close to the Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is home to over 40 islands that comprise of either rocky outcrops or sun kissed beaches while the waters are home to hard coral and sea anemones that thrive amongst the vast number of tropical fish.
Koh Wao is along the way to Ang Thong National Park and should not be missed. It is a hidden cove around which one can enjoy some marvellous snorkelling pleasures. Koh Wao is also known as Sleeping Dragon and is a tranquil bay, full of rocky boulders. Currents are minimal in this area which is considered a safe dive destination for snorkelers of all levels. Sea anemones, hard coral and sting rays are common around the Koh Wao.
Located around Lamai Hin Ta and Hin Yai have rocky outcrops around which you can experience some satisfying snorkelling expeditions. In fact the coastal belt around Lamai Beach and Chaweng Noi are ideal for some adventure as you swim around the rocky outcrops just off shore.
Hop on a long tail boat and head over to Koh Tan; this is a pristine little island that still remains unspoilt. It is located just a few hundred odd metres from Koh Samui and is easily reached from the fisher village of Taling Nam. Koh Tan is popular for its wealth of colourful coral and exotic marine life that thrives in the crystal clear waters. Sunset snorkelling tours around Koh Tan are quite popular and it is advisable to book a tour to the island with one of the experienced fishermen from the village of Taling Nam who are equally dedicated and experienced in the art of marine conservation around the island.
Koh Matsun is an island that is located to the south of Koh Tan. It is well known for its long sandy stretch of sun kissed beach. Snorkelling too is quite an allure around the island known to harbour a range of exotic marine life.
