Best Islands to Explore with a Private Yacht Charter in Koh Samui

Private yacht charters in Koh Samui offer exemplary tour flexibility with itinerary, duration, start times, and a completely relaxed vibe with family and friends. Perfect for honeymoons, weddings, special occasions, and ladies’ days, these charters provide a fun way of enjoying Koh Samui and its surrounding islands.

If you are looking for a relaxed day out, fishing, snorkeling, or enjoying activities around Koh Samui, private yacht charters are the best option. These include excursions, weekend tours, and day trips to different islands and beaches, giving you the flexibility to tour Koh Samui according to your preferences.

Here, we will go through some of the best islands that you can explore with private yacht charters in Koh Samui.

Koh Nang Yuan and Koh Tao

Just 45 kilometers from Koh Samui, Koh Tao Island features 21 square kilometers of coconut trees and rocks surrounded by striking shallow waters. Experience the dramatic coastline of this island aboard a luxury yacht that will also take you through the island’s pristine coral reefs. Fringed by miles of Thailand’s beautiful waters, this seascape allows you to swim among schools of brightly colored reef fish and explore large, deep-water marine life, including whale sharks and manta rays.

One of the best snorkeling and diving spots in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan are usually covered in a combined single-day trip. Also known for their scuba-diving experiences, these much smaller but beautiful islands feature white boulder-strewn beaches thronged by a large number of visitors throughout the year.

A luxury yacht charter journey to these islands is approximately 90 minutes each way, and the entire trip may take 6 to 8 hours. Private yacht tours to these islands will pick you up from your villas and offer all the required equipment.

Koh Phangan 

The largest of Koh Samui’s neighboring islands, Koh Phangan, is spread over an area of 168 square kilometers and is known for its secluded bays and white-sand beaches, some of which are reachable only by boat. Several private yacht charters depart from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan, regularly taking approximately 30 minutes to reach the island. Once on the island, you can explore more than three-quarters of the mountainous tropical forest and its natural, untamed beauty.

There’s plenty to see and do in Koh Phangan, with nearby Koh Ma featuring some of the most wonderful snorkeling sites. Here, you can jump into the water and view soft coral along with a multitude of tropical marine life under the supervision of expert marine guides. Then there are several out-of-the-brochure beaches, breathtaking viewpoints, picturesque temples, a deep jungle for trekking, tropical waterfalls, zip lining, and other adventure activities to experience throughout Koh Phangan.

Koh Madsum and Koh Taen

Located approximately 30-minute yacht ride to the southwest of Koh Samui, Koh Madsum and Koh Taen are the most scenic islands. Here, enjoy fishing or snorkeling at some of the best-preserved coral reefs. Just a few hundred meters off the southwestern coast of Koh Samui, Koh Taen is an unspoiled island known for its marine and coral life. Different varieties of fish, fan corals, and giant clams live in and around the protected reefs of this island.

Koh Madsum is another unspoiled island featuring just one resort for those looking to stay overnight in its beautiful tropical environment. This amazingly beautiful island features white sand beaches, sun loungers, clear water, and beach bars nestled under trees. Also called the Pig Island due to the families of pigs roaming around, Koh Madsum is one of the best islands for visitors to enjoy kayaking, with drinks and snacks offered onboard.

Private yacht tours to these islands usually include kayaking and snorkeling, and there is a stop for lunch at one of the islands. Full-day yacht charter trips are available, along with customized tours and sailing options. Added to this is the availability of required equipment without having to pay anything extra.

Charter your very own luxury yacht at Oceans Elite Charters and explore the beautiful islands of Koh Samui. With some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the Gulf of Thailand, these islands are a paradise best navigated by private yacht charters. If you prefer to bask in the beauty of it all, contact us now.