Phu Quoc: 3 Islands Snorkeling Tour & Lunch

Three Islands, One Boat, All the Gear: Phu Quoc Snorkeling Without the Planning

You're picked up from your hotel, driven to An Thoi port, and taken by boat to three snorkeling islands (Hon Xuong, Gam Ghi, and May Rut) with a guide, all equipment, and lunch included. The day runs 8 to 9 hours, and you return to your hotel with nothing left to arrange.

Step-by-step itinerary

Phu Quoc 3 Islands Snorkeling Tour

• Hotel pickup and transfer to An Thoi port
• Snorkel and relax at Hon Xuong Island
• Explore Gam Ghi Island and snorkel
• Relax and snorkel at May Rut Island
• Transfer back to hotel and end tour

The experience

The boat's already loaded and the engine's running by the time your driver pulls up to An Thoi port. You step out, hand over your bag, and within minutes you're moving toward the first island: Hon Xuong, about thirty minutes offshore. The water's so clear you can see the reef from the boat, and the guide (English-speaking, patient with the nervous swimmers) is already pointing out what you'll see down there: parrotfish, anemones, the whole thing. No time wasted on logistics. No wondering if you packed the right stuff. The snorkeling equipment's already on board.

Three stops happen in sequence. Hon Xuong comes first: white sand, coral that's actually colorful, the kind of shallow reef where you can float and watch fish work without any real effort. Then it's Gam Ghi Island, the one locals call Robinson Island because it feels like nobody else knows about it. The water's warmer here, the sand softer, and there's usually time to just sit on the beach and dry off while the guide talks about what lives in the deeper channels. May Rut Island closes the loop: another stretch of turquoise water, another set of reefs, another hour in the water if you want it. By then your shoulders are tired and your face is salt-stiff, which is exactly the right kind of tired.

Lunch happens on one of the islands, included, so you're not hunting for a restaurant or rationing snacks. Bottled water comes with the package. The air-conditioned vehicle picks you up back at the port and takes you straight to your hotel, which means the whole day (boat, three islands, equipment, food, transport) is already paid for and timed. You don't negotiate with a driver at the curb or wonder if you've missed a turn. The guide speaks English and Vietnamese, so if you have questions about what you're seeing or need to adjust the pace, there's no guessing.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• boat transport to three islands (Hon Xuong, Gam Ghi, May Rut).
• snorkeling equipment for all three stops.
• lunch on one of the islands.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• English and Vietnamese-speaking guide.
• return transfer to your hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (9 to 79 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Insight Vietnam

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel Phu Quoc's main islands without renting a boat yourself or coordinating transport and meals: the fixed itinerary and included logistics mean you show up and swim.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Vietnamese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (under 4): 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. No refund if you cancel.

What time does the tour start?

Hotel pickup happens in the morning, with departure to An Thoi port following. The exact time depends on your hotel location and the operator's schedule.

How long is the boat ride to the first island?

Hon Xuong, the first stop, is about 30 minutes from An Thoi port by boat.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling gear is included and ready on the boat.

What's included in lunch?

Lunch is provided on one of the islands. The specific menu varies by operator, but it's included in the tour price.

Can I do this tour if I don't know how to snorkel?

Yes. The guide can show you the basics, and the reefs at all three islands have shallow areas where beginners can float and watch fish without deep diving.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes. Bottled water is provided. Wear reef-safe sunscreen to protect the coral.