[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","author":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/#Organization","dateCreated":"2020-06-12T20:07:00+07:00","url":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/","name":"Can I go snorkeling alone on Koh Tao? Answer","text":"Koh Tao offers visitors many beaches and spectacular bays in which to snorkel and is an extremely popular activity. Although you can certainly go snorkeling alone around the island, our recommendation is to go with friends, family, as a group or join one of the daily snorkel trips that circumnavigate the coastline. You will have more fun exploring with another person and it will be much safer.","@id":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","author":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/#Organization","name":"Where are the best beaches to go snorkeling on Koh Tao? 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The water temperature range in the sea is between 24\u00b0C \u2013 30\u00b0C and the general climate on Koh Tao is of a sub tropical type. During Monsoon season in November, or any short spells of adverse weather, reduced visibility can be expected for periods of time.","name":"Can I snorkel at any time of year on Koh Tao? Answer","dateCreated":"2020-06-12T20:10:00+07:00","@id":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","author":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/#Organization","dateCreated":"2020-06-12T20:12:00+07:00","text":"The best way to meet new people when you go snorkeling is to book one of the daily snorkel trips. You will spend the day with people from around the world, exploring and sharing the memorable experience. Alternatively, if you are staying at a resort, hotel or hostel on Koh Tao, you can organise a group trip to visit one of the beaches together and try snorkeling.","url":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/","name":"How do I meet new people to go snorkeling with on Koh Tao? Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","author":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/#Organization","dateCreated":"2020-06-12T20:13:00+07:00","name":"Can I buy a snorkel and mask on Koh Tao? Answer","text":"There are lots of shops in the 3 main villages of Chalok Baan Khao, Mae Haad or Sairee beach that sell snorkel equipment. The alternative is to try and rent a snorkel and mask at a beach resort that you plan to visit for the day.","url":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/","@id":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","author":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/","name":"Where can I buy eco friendly sunscreen on Koh Tao? Answer","dateCreated":"2020-06-12T20:15:00+07:00","text":"Eco friendly sunscreen is available on Koh Tao at selected shops that support the many conservation initiatives that are active around the island. You can ask at your hotel, resort or hostel for the nearest seller or bring it with you for your holiday.","@id":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/#Answer6"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","author":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/","name":"Where can I buy an eco friendly re-usable water bottle on Koh Tao? Answer","text":"Many of the dive and supply shops on Koh Tao sell eco friendly reusable water bottles to encourage people to stop buying plastic bottles and creating environmental toxic waste. These are generally of good quality and durable, so that you can carry them around and use for various activities. Dive shops that sell them may also offer drink refill stations.","dateCreated":"2020-06-12T20:17:00+07:00","@id":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/#Answer7"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","author":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/","dateCreated":"2020-06-12T20:18:00+07:00","name":"Do I have to pay to access the beaches on Koh Tao to go snorkeling? Answer","text":"Yes, but not all beaches charge an entrance fee. You have to pay between 100baht to 200baht to access some of the beaches as entry to them is by passing through private land. The beaches that do charge can include a refreshment or access to the facilities on the beach such as toilets or sun loungers.","@id":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/#Answer8"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","author":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.thefunkyturtle.com\/snorkeling-koh-tao\/top-tips-for-safety\/","text":"You can contact our tourist information office on Koh Tao to discuss the specific details of a snorkel trip or you can book directly and receive confirmation on our website.","name":"Where can I get more information about snorkeling on Koh Tao? 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