5 Best Snorkeling Beaches in Koh Samui

Although Koh Samui beaches are generally not renowned for outstanding snorkeling, a few great snorkeling beaches around the island offer decent underwater landscapes filled with tropical marine life. Most of these interesting dive sites are in small or hidden coves, so getting to them is something of an exciting journey off the beaten track.

If you are a hardcore snorkeler, the best snorkeling beaches in Koh Samui might not be enough. In this case, you should join a day trip to nearby Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan, located 60 km north of Koh Samui. These islands are world-famous for their stunning underwater scenery and offer some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving sites in the Gulf of Thailand.

1. Coral Cove

A tiny bay and top snorkeling spot

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Coral Cove is a charming, tiny bay located just south of Chaweng Noi on the east coast of Koh Samui. This secluded spot is one of the most highly recommended places for snorkeling on the island. The cove is characterized by its large boulders both outside and within the water, creating a unique and visually striking underwater landscape.

Additionally, the area boasts a wide variety of vibrant corals and abundant marine life that can be found just a few meters from the beach. Whether you are an experienced snorkeler or a curious beginner, Coral Cove offers an enchanting underwater experience that is sure to delight all underwater explorers.

Adresse: F3R6+6GC, 4169, Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

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2. Choeng Mon

Small bays for action or relaxation

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Choeng Mon is a splendid series of small bays on the northeastern coast of Samui, a short distance from the international airport. Despite its rapid development with the construction of hotels and satellite businesses, it’s an excellent destination for a relaxing holiday in Koh Samui.

Choeng Mon is famous for providing visitors with excellent water activities, including sea kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has 2 islets, Koh Fan Yai and Noi, lying a few hundred meters off its shore. The best snorkeling spots are towards both ends of the main beach and between the islets.

Adresse: Pure Beach Club Rd, Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

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3. Silver Beach

A hidden bay with rich reefs

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Silver Beach, or Haad Thong Ta Kian, is a small bay between Lamai and Chaweng beaches, on the east coast of Koh Samui. The beach has all the assets of a small and hidden tropical paradise, including mid-range resorts. You have to pass through one of the resorts to reach the public beach, which is framed between 2 rocky capes.

Silver Beach offers pleasant snorkeling sites along granite boulders at both ends. Here you’ll find small patches of coral reef with marine life. Læs mere

Adresse: F3H8+2QG, Koh Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand

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4. Taling Ngam

A remote coastal getaway

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Taling Ngam is a long beach facing west, just 20 minutes south of Nathon Town (the main port of arrival in Koh Samui). This area is rather remote and only hosts a handful of hotels. Snorkeling is possible all along this part of the coast, which hosts rocks and reefs a short distance from the beach.

Getting to Taling Ngam is quite an adventure as its many roads create something of a maze. Roaming around this part of Koh Samui is extremely pleasant. Not only are the landscape and coast very beautiful, but the lack of development also lets you discover a more genuine side of the island.

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5. Ao Phang Ka

A tranquil escape among pristine nature

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Ao Phang Ka is a picturesque square-shaped bay at the southern tip of Taling Ngam Beach. There’s not much, apart from a few hotels such as Phangka Paradise Resort, in this area, which offers the perfect tropical getaway from the highly developed neighborhoods of Koh Samui.

Snorkeling is good in Phang Ka Bay, with the best spot located toward the southern tip of the bay. You can get there after a short drive on a trail through a lush jungle.

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