Koh Samui: Pig Island Speedboat, Snorkeling & Kayaking

White Sand, Swimming Pigs & Clear Water 20 Minutes From Your Hotel

You get picked up from your Koh Samui hotel, speed out to Pig Island to feed and photograph the resident pigs, snorkel at Koh Tan's reef, kayak along protected shoreline, and eat lunch on the sand: all with life jackets, snorkeling gear and transport handled. The whole day takes six to seven hours and returns you to your hotel by late afternoon or early evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and kayaking at islands

• Snorkel at Koh Tan
• Kayak and swim at Koh Madsum
• Have lunch at Koh Madsum

The experience

A speedboat cuts across turquoise water toward a strip of white sand where pigs actually live. They swam here from Koh Tan years ago and stayed, and now they wade in the shallows while tourists wade in beside them: feeding them, taking photos, standing in knee-deep water that's so clear you can see the sand ripple under your feet. The boat ride from Koh Samui takes twenty minutes. You leave from your hotel in the morning, get picked up directly, and by the time you've settled into your seat the island is already visible.

The day splits between three things: the pigs on Pig Island (where you spend maybe an hour), snorkeling at Koh Tan (the reef is shallow and busy with small fish), and kayaking along the shoreline where the water stays calm enough that you're not fighting the paddle. A guide goes with you, points out monitor lizards if they're sunning on the rocks, and keeps the group moving through the schedule. Lunch happens at Koh Madsum: Thai food, nothing fancy, eaten at a table on the sand with soft drinks and fresh fruit. The whole trip runs about six to seven hours depending on the tide and how long people linger at each stop.

What makes this different from other island hopping in Koh Samui is that the pigs are real and the beaches are genuinely quiet. You're not fighting crowds at a famous snorkel spot, and the kayaking section moves you away from the main groups. The water temperature stays warm year-round, and the life jackets and snorkeling gear are included, so you're not renting separately or worrying about what to bring. If you book the sunset version instead of the morning trip, dinner replaces lunch and you watch the light change over the water before heading back.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Lamai, Butterfly Garden, Chaweng, Bangpor, Maenam, Bophut, Cheongmon or Bangrak, life jacket and snorkeling mask, kayak use, sunbed access, lunch or dinner depending on your trip time, soft drinks and fresh fruit, accident insurance, and return transfer to your hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Koh Samui.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the pigs without arranging your own boat, snorkeling gear or island-hopping logistics: the speedboat schedule and included meals mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How long is the boat ride to Pig Island from Koh Samui?

Twenty minutes by speedboat from your hotel pickup point.

What's included in the trip?

Hotel transfer, life jacket, snorkeling mask, kayak, lunch or dinner, soft drinks, fresh fruit, and accident insurance.

Can I feed the pigs?

Yes. You can feed, photograph and play with the pigs on Pig Island during the stop there.

Is snorkeling difficult or do I need experience?

No. The reef at Koh Tan is shallow and suitable for all fitness levels. Gear is provided and a guide is present.

Which hotels offer pickup?

Lamai, Butterfly Garden, Chaweng, Bangpor, Maenam, Bophut, Cheongmon and Bangrak. Confirm your location when booking.

Is this trip suitable if I'm not a strong swimmer?

Yes. Life jackets are provided and mandatory. The snorkeling areas are shallow and the kayaking is in calm, protected water.

What if the tour gets cancelled?

In rare cases of cancellation, you'll be offered an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.