Snorkeling Around Koh Tao

Koh Nang Yuan

Snorkeling off the beach is very popular and the water here is clear and warm with an abundance of marine life close to the shore.

Ao Muang Bay (Mango Bay)

There are some pretty epic schools of fish to be found lurking around the reefs dotted inside Mango Bay. Balls of yellow scad are a common siting, along with a large school of yellow tail barracuda which also like hanging out here.

The macro life around Mango Bay is also good, and the sandy seabed has some cute critter residents. Seahorses, mantis shrimp and nudibranchs can be seen if you look closely.

Ao Hin Wong Bay

Submerged islets and pinnacles sit within the bays clear waters and are home to some of the best corals in Koh Tao. These excellent hideouts offer an abundance of marine life including huge schools of sardines, large groupers, a variety of anemone species and plenty of colourful reef fish.

Ao Leuk Bay

Situated on the south side of the island, Ao Leuk is a large bay with gorgeous white sands and crystal clear waters. Beautiful reefs mostly made up of hard corals fringe either side of the bay.

Shark Bay

Snorkeling Koh Tao is relatively accessible thanks to the islands off-shore reefs and calm conditions. But, if you’re anything like us then you may be on the hunt for somewhere a bit more challenging…

Approximately 800 metres from the shores of Sai Daeng beach, there is a small fin-shaped islet which juts from the depths of the ocean. Aptly named Shark Island is one of Koh Tao’s best dive sites, but it is also great for snorkeling.

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