Private Full-Day Blue Dragon Yacht to Angthong National Marine Park

Journey aboard the Blue Dragon Classic Thai Yacht 68ft, entirely built from teak wood featuring a sun deck, furnished lounge and dining area, splash pool, giving her rare charm and character. Enjoy the best of both worlds! Authentic Thai hospitality coupled with dependable European boating standards offering comfortable yet fast cruising speeds while providing lots of room and on-board dining, activities, and bathroom facilities, so you are at ease while traveling, up and ready to enjoy the destinations! The yacht is fully equipped with kayaks, floating raft, dinghy, and chef, which allows us to visit the park's most sought-after attraction when no one is around! Visit the most remote and magical spot of the park, the secret lagoon island. Sail north beyond the Marine Park waters where you will find the best snorkeling abord the only non-speedboat vessel to reach the islands. Our chefs prepare all of the food during your tour from scratch, sourcing from local ingredients.

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   Begin your journey at the southwest of Koh Samui where we will pass the picturesque Five Islands. These islands are home to a mysterious and rarely seen phenomenon, the harvesting of bird`s nests.

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   1 hour

   Our first stop in the Ang Thong Marine Park archipelago is also the most remote and magical spot, exclusive to our tour. Go for a guided sea kayaking tour along the coastline to explore the dramatic cliffs, limestone islands, caves, magical tunnels, as well as a secret lagoon. Alternatively, hop on our dinghy that accompanies the kayaks.

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   Sail north beyond the Marine Park waters, to Koh Wao, where you will find the best snorkeling sites.

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   1 hour

   Sailing further north we will reach the Ko Wao island group, which offers some of the best sites to explore the vibrant tropical reef. It's considered one of the top 20 snorkeling sites in Thailand. We're the only non-speedboat vessel to reach this destination. We'll select the optimal site depending on conditions, to ensure you have the best underwater journey possible. After a short safety briefing, our crew will fit you with complete snorkeling gear, and take you on a guided underwater tour, to see some amazing marine life. Non-swimmers and young children are welcome to get into our netted floating raft, which allows you to see the tropical reef from the safety of a raft.

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   We head back to the marine park and will pass Ko Lao Yu to enjoy the scenery. At this point, we will offer you a delicious buffet lunch while you journey along Ang Thong park`s most interesting limestone islands, which rise from the sea as dramatic rock cliffs and bizarre rock formations.

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   Koh Thong Thaeng is one of the bigger islands in the Marine Park, and a beauty to behold.

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   Next, we pass Ko Wa Noi on our way to Ko Mae Ko to see the Blue Lagoon.

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   As we head south, we will also pass Ko Sam Sao or three sister islands, with its notable natural stone bridge that extends out into the sea, with clean white sandy beaches.

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   Ko Mae Ko is where you will find the famous "Blue Lagoon", the inspiration for Alex Garland's book and later movie, "The Beach". Also known as the "Emerald Lake", locals call it "Talay Nai", which means "inside sea" and it is widely considered the highlight of the Ang Thong Marine Park. We are the last boat allowed to visit Ko Mae Ko, which means that we do not meet other organized tours.

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    Blue Lagoon Emerald Lake

    45 min

    Here you can decide to climb up to the viewpoint or relax on the secluded beach. Climb up the steep stairs along narrow ravines to reach a panoramic view of the Park's 42 islands. Once we've reached the top, you will venture to the other side to take a closer look at the hidden saltwater lake completely enclosed, which besides its beauty, also acts as a natural nursery for all sorts of marine life.

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    Ko Wua Ta Lap

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    As we head back to Ko Samui, we will also pass Ko Wua Talap, the Marine Park headquarters.

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    Cruise past Phaluai Island, one of the few inhabited islands in the Ang Thong Marine Park, home to a small community of "sea gypsy" fishermen, which are the original people that settled in the Samui archipelago. Enjoy the scenic cruise back to Ko Samui, cool down with a few drinks and a banana split on the deck, or take a dip in our jacuzzi. On most days you will embrace wonderful views of the sunset that will remain with you for a lifetime.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Infant meals not included
• The itinerary may change depending on climatic conditions and your preferences.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.