Big Game Fishing Tours from Phu Quoc: Marlin, Grouper & Cobia

The crew finds the fish for you. You do the fighting.

Big game fishing tours from Phu Quoc take you by boat to May Rut Island's fishing grounds, where an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide teaches you to cast for marlin, grouper, cobia, ray and other species. The boat's crew locates schools of fish, and you reel them in. Your catch can be prepared on-site by the accompanying chef or brought back to shore. The trip runs eight hours from An Thoi port, with lunch or dinner included depending on your departure time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Big game fishing tour from An Thoi port

• Pick up at An Thoi port
• Depart to May Rut Island
• Fish at May Rut Island fishing grounds
• Return to An Thoi port
• End of trip

The experience

The boat picks you up at An Thoi port in the morning or afternoon and heads to the fishing grounds near May Rut Island, where local fishermen work the same waters every day. Your guide hands you the specialized fishing tools and shows you how to use them. The crew on board watches for schools of fish and directs you to where they're feeding, so you're casting into live water, not guessing. Whether you've held a rod before or never have, the guide tailors the instruction to your level.

What you catch is yours to decide: the accompanying chef can prepare it fresh on the boat while you're still out on the water, or you can bring the whole catch back to An Thoi port as proof of the day. Bottled water is provided throughout. If you depart at 6 am, lunch is included. If you leave at 4 pm, dinner comes with the trip. The eight-hour day ends when the boat returns to port.

What’s included

• English and Vietnamese-speaking guide.
• specialized fishing tools.
• bottled water.
• lunch if departing at 6 am or dinner if departing at 4 pm.
• on-board chef who can prepare your catch fresh.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00 and 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Authentic Travel HOI AN

Is this one for you?You do the fishing yourself with the guide's instruction and the crew's help locating the fish, so this suits anyone who wants hands-on action rather than watching from the sidelines. Solo travelers should note there is an additional charge. If you stay outside Duong Dong center, a surcharge up to $10 may apply depending on your location.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

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 species of fish will I have a chance to catch near May Rut Island?

Marlin, grouper, cobia, ray and other species live in the fishing grounds near May Rut Island where the boat takes you. The crew locates active schools so you're casting where the fish are feeding.

Can I have my catch cooked and eaten on the boat?

Yes. The accompanying chef can prepare your fish on-site while you're still out on the water, or you can bring it back to shore. If you have dietary restrictions or preferences, let the operator know in advance.

What time does the boat leave An Thoi port, and how long is the full trip?

The boat departs in the morning or afternoon from An Thoi port. The full trip runs eight hours, with lunch included if you depart at 6 am, or dinner if you depart at 4 pm.

Will the guide teach me how to fish if I've never done it before?

Yes. The guide is an expert angler who tailors instruction to all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced anglers. They show you how to use the specialized fishing tools and coach you through the cast and the fight.