My entire family of 4 including 2 boys (20 & 16) all enjoyed ourselves immensely with Mr. Samui himself on this private 6-hour shore excursion while our cruise ship was in port. After loading up in his comfortable air-conditioned truck and provided water for the trip, we circled the island with great commentaries from this the most hospitable tour guide!
He brought us to see all the usual sights while avoiding the crowds and other local places that we would have never found without him ... including the best coconut ice cream ever! He went out of his way to accommodate every one of our many extra requests including ... Starbucks mugs (for me), beach massage (for DH), swimming (for 1 son) and Thai flag souvenir (for other son) ... all the while asking if we were completely satisfied and needed anything else at all.
Highlight of the day was the quiet, secluded beach with all the amenities we wanted (i.e. relaxing massage, nice swimming, restaurant, etc) ... BUT without any of tourist trappings or crowds of people.
Mr. Samui was the perfect ambassador to show us his personal island and home ... thank you!!!