Pig Island Tour by Speedboat from Koh Samui: Snorkeling and lunch

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Duration5h–6h

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

The pigs on Koh Madsum are real, and you can photograph them on the beach.

A half-day speedboat tour from Koh Samui visits Pig Island (Koh Madsum) and Koh Tan, with hotel pickup, snorkeling in shallow reef areas, and lunch at a beachside restaurant. The boat departs from the quieter south of the island, shortening the ride across calm, shallow waters. The tour runs around 5 hours total and suits travelers who want an island escape without a long journey at sea.

5h–6h

Step-by-step itinerary

Island tour with snorkeling and lunch

Hotel pickup in Koh Samui
Travel to south of Koh Samui
Speedboat ride to Koh Tan
Snorkeling at Koh Tan reef
Lunch at Koh Tan Coral Beach Restaurant
Speedboat ride to Pig Island
Relax and meet pigs on Pig Island
Return to Koh Samui

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Koh Samui hotel and a short drive to the southern departure point. From there, the speedboat crosses calm, shallow waters to Koh Tan first, where you'll snorkel in light conditions around the coral reefs. The visibility and conditions shift with the weather, but the stop is designed to be relaxed—you can swim, float, or stay on the boat if you prefer. Snorkeling gear is provided, and the crew handles the logistics.

After Koh Tan, the boat heads to Pig Island (Koh Madsum), where the real draw is the white-sand beach and the island's famous pigs. You'll have time to walk the beach, take photos with the animals, and simply unwind. Lunch happens at Koh Tan Coral Beach Restaurant, a buffet served on the island with views of the water. The whole day—transfers, boat time, snorkeling, lunch—wraps in around 5 hours, so you're back at your hotel by early afternoon.

The boat is a modern speedboat with a professional crew and an English-speaking guide. Life jackets are provided, and bottled water is available throughout the day. Because the departure point is on the quieter south side of Koh Samui, the boat ride itself is shorter and smoother than tours leaving from busier beaches, which matters if you get seasick or simply prefer to minimize time on the water.

What’s included

Round-trip hotel pickup by air-conditioned minivan.
modern speedboat with professional crew.
snorkeling equipment and life jacket.
buffet lunch at Koh Tan Coral Beach Restaurant.
bottled water throughout the day.
English-speaking guide.
travel insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Happy Samui

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want an island escape without a long boat journey—the south-side departure keeps the speedboat ride short and the waters calm, so you're snorkeling and on the beach within an hour of leaving your hotel.