Besides enjoying the underwater world of Koh Tao, you can choose to have fun above the water on the surface with a choice of water sports.
Water Sports on Koh Tao
An increasing amount of water sports are available on Koh Tao, including wakeboarding, tubing and standup paddle boarding. For the uninitiated, read on to discover what these are all about.
Wakeboarding is riding a board over the water surface, combining water skiing, snowboarding and surfing techniques. The board itself is small and thin, with shoe bindings mounted onto it to keep your feet in place.
Wakeboarding and tubing (where you sit in a giant inflatable ring and hang on!) involve being towed behind a boat that can hold a small group of your friends, so lots of fun as you can all have a go. You can choose the duration, from 30 minutes or an hour to 4 hours.
Standup paddle boarding, or SUP, is a relaxing water sport on Koh Tao where you stand on a big, wide surfboard while paddling. This is a great way to enjoy sightseeing around Koh Tao’s bays and beaches at your own pace and to have your private spots for sunbathing and watching beautiful sunsets. You can even practise yoga while floating peacefully on the ocean. There are several places to rent standup paddle boards on the beaches at Sairee, Mae Haad and Chalok Baan Kao.
Kite surfing courses are also available; this is an adventurous water sport combining wakeboarding, surfing, paragliding and gymnastics. If you have a few days or longer to spare; why not sign up for a sailing course and enjoy Koh Tao and the surrounding areas from a sailboat? For those who already know how to sail, a few small dinghies are available for rent on Sairee Beach.
Fishing Trips on Koh Tao
All the tour companies that offer the ‘Around Island’ trips also provide fishing trips. Night fishing trips are also available. Day trips start at 09:00 and return at 16:00, and the night trips go out at 18:00 and return at midnight. There are professional anglers who specifically offer game fishing and some other local fishermen can be found on the main beaches and the piers in Mae Haad.
Koh Tao boasts stunning coral reefs and abundant marine life, combined with a relaxed lifestyle, making it an unforgettable destination for thousands of visitors per year.
Diving schools on Koh Tao are some of the best dive facilities worldwide. Here is our list of Koh Tao diving school recommendations.
Accommodation is not included in the price.
To receive a 50% refund for cancellations, you need to notify us at least two days before the course starts and within 180 days after making the deposit payment. Scuba diving courses booked during extended holidays are non-refundable.
Big Bubble Diving may cancel services due to unsafe weather conditions or other safety concerns, and in such cases, a refund will be issued.
Terms & Conditions
Ticket must be purchased at least 3 days before departure date.
The voucher must be printed out and reconfirm at Lomlahkkhirin check-in counter on departure date. Passenger must check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time. Failure to do so, the ticket will not be refunded.
Baggage allowance is 20 kg/person. Extra weight cost 20 Baht/kg, but not exceed to 30 kg in total.
Destination and route are not allowed to be changed.
Cancellation 3 days prior to your departure date and not longer than 180 days after purchase, 50% of your payment will be refunded. Tickets booked on long holiday are non-refundable.
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries reserves the right to cancel their service due to poor weather conditions or any circumstances beyond the reasonable for any safety reason. Departure and arrival times may be subject to change due to weather conditions without prior notice. Please be advised to allow 12 hours minimum for connecting flight.
Discover Koh Tao and Koh Tao Complete Guide do not take responsibility for any expense, loss, damage or injury which may arise in the event of cancellation or delay of Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries service.
Price does not include Koh Nang Yuan landing fee 250 Baht/person.
Snorkelling spots may be subject to change due to weather conditions without prior notice.
Oxygen Tour reserves the right to cancel their service due to poor weather conditions or any circumstances regarding safety.
To possess a 50% refund for your cancellation, you must inform us two days before the trip and no longer than 180 days after the deposit payment. Snorkelling trip booked on long holiday are non-refundable.
