Reef or Shipwreck Snorkelling Day Trip with Lunch Koh Chang
- Duration7 hours
- Daily
- Group
- Pickup available
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Overview
Spend a full day on the water on this shared snorkelling trip from Bang Bao Pier on Koh Chang. Depending on sea conditions, the crew takes you either to the protected coral gardens of Koh Rang National Park – Koh Rang, Koh Yak Yai and Koh Yak Lek – or to Koh Chang's local reefs and the sunken HTMS Chang, a former naval ship that now forms an artificial reef. You snorkel at three sites, enjoy a Thai buffet lunch with fresh fruit and soft drinks, and have masks, fins and life jackets provided. Return hotel transfers from the west coast are included, and groups stay at a maximum of 35 travellers.
Highlights
- Three snorkelling stops chosen on the day for the best visibility
- Coral gardens of Koh Rang National Park or the sunken HTMS Chang wreck
- Thai buffet lunch with vegetarian and non-spicy dishes
- Fresh fruit, water, coffee, tea and soft drinks all day
- Mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket provided
- Return hotel transfers from the west coast of Koh Chang
- Groups limited to 35 travellers on a spacious boat
Full Description
Bang Bao Pier
The day begins at Bang Bao in the south-west of Koh Chang, a fishing village of wooden houses on stilts with a long pier reaching into the sea. After the hotel pickup you stop at the dive centre on the pier, where the crew fits your mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket and explains the plan for the day. The boat leaves at about 9:00.
Bang Bao is worth a short look before or after the trip: seafood restaurants hang over the water, fishing boats unload their catch and the views over the islands to the south are wide. Guests staying on the east coast, where pickup is not available, meet the crew directly at the pier.
Koh Rang National Park
Koh Rang is the jewel of Mu Ko Chang National Park: a group of small, uninhabited islands about an hour south of Koh Chang by boat. The water is protected, there is no runoff from villages, and visibility is often excellent, which is why a Koh Rang snorkelling day trip is the most popular sea outing on the island. The first stop gives you about an hour on the reef.
Look for brain corals, staghorn branches, giant clams, clownfish in their anemones and, on lucky days, a sea turtle gliding past. A national park fee applies when the route goes to Koh Rang and is paid in cash on the boat. Beginners can stay near the boat while stronger swimmers follow the reef edge.
Koh Yak Yai and Koh Yak Lek
The twin islands of Koh Yak Yai and Koh Yak Lek sit close together in the Koh Rang group. At Koh Yak Yai the boat stops for about 80 minutes: lunch is served on board, and then you swim and snorkel along shallow coral slopes and white sand where colourful reef fish gather in large numbers.
Koh Yak Lek, ten minutes away, is the last stop with around an hour in the water. The reef here drops gently into deeper blue, with parrotfish, sergeant majors and shoals of silver fusiliers. After the final swim the boat turns back towards Koh Chang, a calm ride of about 80 minutes with time to dry off and enjoy the views of the island's forested mountains.
HTMS Chang Wreck and Koh Chang Reefs
When the sea makes the trip to Koh Rang uncomfortable, the crew follows the alternative route around Koh Chang's own reefs, including the sunken HTMS Chang. This former naval ship was sunk deliberately in 2012 to create an artificial reef, and it has since become covered in marine growth and visited by large shoals of fish.
Snorkellers float above the wreck site while the guide explains its story, then the day continues at nearby reef sites with good visibility. Whichever route you follow, you still enjoy three snorkelling stops, lunch and drinks, so the day has the same value with less time in open water, and the guide always explains the choice before departure.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickupPickup from hotels on the west coast of Koh Chang; the exact time is sent after booking, and the drive to the pier takes about 45 minutes.
- Bang Bao PierAbout 30 minutes at the dive centre on the pier for gear fitting and a briefing before boarding.
- Koh RangAfter about 75 minutes on the boat, an hour of swimming and snorkelling on the protected reef.
- Koh Yak YaiAbout 80 minutes for lunch on board, swimming and snorkelling along the coral slopes.
- Koh Yak LekA short ten-minute hop to the final reef for about an hour of snorkelling and marine life viewing.
- Return to Koh ChangAbout 80 minutes back to Bang Bao Pier, then the drive back to your hotel. On rough days the route switches to Koh Chang reefs and the HTMS Chang wreck.
What's included
- Return hotel transfers from the west coast of Koh Chang
- Professional guide and crew
- Mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket
- Thai buffet lunch with vegetarian and non-spicy dishes
- Fresh fruit
- Drinking water, coffee, tea and soft drinks
Not included
- Koh Rang National Park fee (paid in cash when the route goes to Koh Rang)
- Transfers from east-coast hotels of Koh Chang
- Towel and sunscreen
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 3–11
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Food lovers
- Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 4.6/5 by past travellers
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
Not suitable for
- People who cannot be in open water for long periods
- People prone to severe seasickness
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is included from hotels on the west coast of Koh Chang, from the ferry area southwards; we send your exact pickup time after booking. There is no pickup from the east coast – guests staying there meet the crew at Bang Bao Pier in the south-west of the island before the 9:00 departure.
Important information
- Bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen; extra cover for your back and legs helps if you burn easily
- The Koh Rang National Park fee is paid in cash when the route goes to Koh Rang
- The route is decided on the day according to weather and sea conditions
- Tell us any dietary needs when you book
- Children are welcome; young children travel on an adult's lap during the boat ride
- Groups are limited to 35 travellers
- Alcohol and drugs are not allowed on board
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private experience?
It is a shared full-day boat trip with up to 35 travellers, a professional guide and crew.
How long does it take?
About 7 hours including hotel transfers, with the boat leaving Bang Bao Pier at about 9:00.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, from hotels on the west coast of Koh Chang. East-coast guests meet us at Bang Bao Pier.
What is included?
Return transfers, guide, snorkelling equipment, Thai buffet lunch, fresh fruit, water, coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is per person; infants up to 2 years join without a ticket. The booking panel on this page shows the current price.
Will I see the HTMS Chang wreck or Koh Rang?
The crew chooses on the day: Koh Rang National Park when the sea allows, or Koh Chang's reefs and the HTMS Chang wreck when conditions favour the sheltered route.
Is it suitable for children or beginners?
Yes. Life jackets are provided, the crew guides beginners and families can stay close to the boat. Wheelchair users should contact us before booking to check boarding at the pier.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and cash for the national park fee.
Can I see turtles while snorkelling in Koh Chang?
Turtles are seen on some days around Koh Rang, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Reef fish, clams and corals are seen on every trip.
What happens in bad weather?
The route changes to sheltered sites around Koh Chang. If the sea is unsafe the trip is cancelled and you can rebook or get a full refund.
When is the best season for snorkelling in Koh Chang?
November to April offers the calmest water and clearest visibility; the rainy season can bring waves that affect the route.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your date and option in the booking panel on this page and send your request. Our team confirms your place on WhatsApp within minutes and sends the pickup or meeting details before the day.
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