Koh Samui snorkeling tour: Longtail boat to Pig Island
Longtail boat, coral reefs, a white-sand beach, and the pigs of Koh Matsum
A half-day snorkeling tour from Koh Samui travels by private traditional longtail boat to Koh Tan's coral reefs and Koh Matsum's white-sand beach, where rescued pigs live freely. Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are provided. Pickup from your hotel is included in most options, though you can meet the captain at Thong Krut Pier instead. The itinerary may shift based on weather and sea conditions.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Snorkeling and island exploration
- Depart from Thong Krut Pier
- Snorkel at Koh Tan Bay
- Relax on white-sand beach at Koh Matsum
- Observe pigs on Koh Matsum beach
The experience
The boat departs from Thong Krut Pier on Koh Samui's southern coast, a spot known for sunset views and local restaurants. From there, the longtail heads to Koh Tan, a small island accessible only by boat, where coral reefs surround the bays and snorkeling happens directly from the water. The crew handles the equipment setup (snorkeling gear and life jackets are provided), so you enter the water ready to move through the reefs without arranging anything beforehand.
The tour then moves to Koh Matsum, the island famous for its rescued pigs that wander the white-sand beach. This is where the day's second snorkel happens, and where the beach itself becomes the stop. You can walk the sand, watch the animals from a safe distance, and swim in the shallows. The source notes that pigs are animals living naturally and can behave unpredictably, so keeping distance and not touching or feeding them is essential. There's a single local restaurant on the island if you want to sit and eat, though lunch itself is not part of the tour.
The full experience runs about six hours with four hours on the boat itself. Bottled water and an ice box come with you. Pickup from your hotel is included if you choose one of the car-plus-boat options. If you select the meet-at-pier option, you arrange your own transport to Thong Krut. Bring swimwear, a towel, comfortable shoes, a waterproof bag, and cash for any entrance fees or extras on the islands. The itinerary can shift if weather or sea conditions require it.
What’s included
- Accident insurance.
- private traditional Thai longtail boat for your group size.
- snorkeling equipment and life jackets.
- bottled water and ice box.
- hotel pickup and car transport to Thong Krut Pier (included in most options.
- meet-at-pier option available).
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Before you book
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Operated by Backpacker Samui Travel
Is this one for you?Book the car-plus-boat option if your hotel is on Koh Samui and you want one pickup time to settle the whole morning. Choose the meet-at-pier option if you're already near Thong Krut or prefer to arrange your own transport. Groups of three to eight fit the shared-boat pricing. Solo travelers or pairs have their own options sized to match.
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Top questions
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 24 h before the start.
What's the difference between the pickup options for this snorkeling tour?
Most options include car pickup from your hotel and transport to Thong Krut Pier. The "Meet our Captain at Pier" option skips the pickup, so you arrange your own way to the pier. All options include the same longtail boat, snorkeling stops and equipment.
How many people can fit on the longtail boat?
The tour offers options for groups of 1 to 8 people, so you can book a private boat sized to your group. Each option pairs the longtail with a car pickup for the corresponding number of passengers.
What exactly is Koh Matsum, and why is it called Pig Island?
Koh Matsum is a small island next to Koh Tan on Koh Samui's south side, known for rescued pigs that live freely on its white-sand beach. It's a popular half-day stop for seeing the animals and snorkeling in the surrounding waters, though the source notes the pigs are wild animals and should be observed from a safe distance.
Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?
Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are provided as part of the tour. You bring swimwear, a towel, and a waterproof bag for your belongings.
What happens if the weather turns bad on the day of my tour?
The itinerary may shift depending on weather and sea conditions for safety reasons. The crew will adjust the stops or timing as needed to keep everyone safe on the water.
Is lunch included in this snorkeling tour?
Lunch is not included in the tour price. Koh Tan and Koh Matsum each have local restaurants where you can eat, and you'll have bottled water and an ice box on the boat, but you'll need to budget for any meals you want on the islands.
Koh Samui snorkeling tour: Longtail boat to Pig Island
6h
from US$ 106 per group
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