Ko Samui is Thailand's second-largest island — a tropical package of palm-lined beaches, luxury resorts, and a distinctive Big Buddha statue that has welcomed visitors since the backpacker era. Unlike many Gulf of Thailand ports, Ko Samui has a dedicated cruise terminal at Na Thon on the west coast, putting the island's ring road within easy reach. The real draws are the calm, reef-sheltered east-coast beaches (Chaweng, Lamai), the extraordinary marine park of Ang Thong National Marine Park just offshore, and an unusually good food scene.
Ang Thong Marine Park day tours depart from different piers depending on the operator — confirm the exact departure point when booking and arrange a pier-to-pier transfer from Na Thon rather than hoping for dockside taxis; the tours are consistently the best use of a full Samui port day.
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