The Dolphin Tour Samui blog
Honest guides to dolphin watching and island trips around Koh Samui, from a team on the water since 2006.
Best Time for Dolphin Watching in Koh Samui
When to go dolphin watching off Koh Samui: time of day, season, sea conditions and why no honest operator can promise a sighting.
The Two Dolphins We See Most Around Koh Samui
A guide to the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (the 'pink dolphin') and the Irrawaddy dolphin, the two species our team meets most often in the Gulf of Thailand.
How to Choose an Ethical Dolphin Tour in Koh Samui
Questions to ask before you book a dolphin watching tour in Koh Samui: boat behaviour, group size, honesty about sightings and what to avoid.
Pig Island and Koh Tan by Electric Long-tail Boat: A Practical Guide
What to expect on a trip to Pig Island (Koh Madsum) and Koh Tan from Koh Samui: snorkeling, kayaking, what to bring and why electric.
Koh Samui Weather and Boat Trips: A Month-by-Month Guide
How Koh Samui's weather affects boat trips: dry and wet months, sea conditions and how to plan a dolphin or island tour.
Our Money-Back Guarantee, Explained: No Dolphins, You Choose
How Dolphin Tour Samui's policy works if you book direct and don't see dolphins: a full refund or a brand-new trip at no extra cost.