Phu Quoc: Half-Day Snorkeling & Speedboat with Pickup

Speedboat & Snorkeling in Phu Quoc: Two Reefs in One Morning

You get picked up from your hotel, taken by speedboat to two snorkeling sites with a local guide, given all gear and snacks, and returned by early afternoon. The pace is slow enough that you're not exhausted, and the floating-on-the-ocean hour in the middle is the part people remember longest. Four and a half hours total, small groups, no crowds.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day snorkeling tour in Phu Quoc

• Pick up at hotel by AC minibus
• Board mini speedboat at An Thoi harbor
• Snorkel 30 minutes at Kim Quy or Bườm Island
• Snorkel 30 minutes at Gam Ghi Island
• Relax on boat: jump and enjoy drinks
• Optional swim at May Rut Island
• Return to harbor
• Drop off at hotel

What’s included

Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned van, speedboat transport, snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel), entry to two snorkeling sites, bottled water, snacks (chips, biscuits, local fruits), cold beer and local wine for adults, chill music on the boat, and return transport to your hotel.

Times

• Every day 11:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 12 6 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 65 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h 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.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The van picks you up at your hotel between 9 and 9:30am, air-conditioned and unhurried. By 10 o'clock you're at An Thoi harbor stepping onto a small speedboat with your guide. Someone who knows these waters and speaks English well enough to point out what you're seeing underwater. The boat heads out calm and fast, and within fifteen minutes you're dropping anchor at Kim Quy Island, also called Golden Turtle Island. Thirty minutes in the water here, mask on, and you're moving through coral gardens with small reef fish darting past in colors that don't look real until you see them. The water is clear and cool, not cold.

Back on the boat for the ride to Gam Ghi Island: another thirty minutes of snorkeling, this time in shallower water where the fish are bigger and more curious. By 11:30 you're done with the reef work, and the boat slows down. This is the part that catches people off guard: you're floating on the ocean with the engine off, the guide hands around cold beers and local wine in plastic cups, someone puts on chill music, and people jump in just to swim and float and talk. It's not rushed. Around 12:30, if you want, there's an optional stop at May Rut Island for a proper swim and bathroom break. Then the ride back takes thirty minutes, and you're back at your hotel by 1:15 or 1:30pm.

The snorkeling gear is included (mask, fins, snorkel), and so are the snacks: chips, biscuits, local fruits, bottled water. If you're traveling with a group of two to four people, you can book a private boat instead of joining a shared one. Private tours start at $250 for two guests and go up $25 per person after four. The best time to go is December through June, when the water is clearest and the weather is stable.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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 time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is between 9:00 and 9:30am from your hotel. You're back by 1:15–1:30pm. Total time is about 4.5 hours.

Is snorkeling gear included?

Yes. Mask, fins, and snorkel are provided. You bring a swimsuit and towel.

What if I don't want to snorkel the whole time?

You can stay on the boat and watch, or just swim during the floating hour around 11:30am. The guide won't push you in the water.

Are drinks really included?

Yes. Cold beer and local wine are included for guests 18 and older. Bottled water and soft drinks are available too.

Can I book a private tour instead of a group tour?

Yes. Private speedboat tours start at $250 for 2 guests, $280 for 3, $300 for 4, then $25 per additional guest.

What's the water temperature like?

Cool and clear. Most people find it refreshing, not cold. Bring a light rash guard if you're sensitive to sun.

Is there a bathroom on the boat?

There's an optional stop at May Rut Island around 12:30pm if you need one. Otherwise, use the bathroom before pickup.

When is the best time to go?

December to June. Water clarity and weather are most stable during these months.

What if I get seasick?

The speedboat ride is about 15 minutes each way. If you're prone to seasickness, take medication before pickup and sit in the middle of the boat.