Snorkeling in Phu Quoc: Island Hopping with Cable Car
Three islands, three reef systems, one cable car ride over open water.
A full-day snorkeling tour from Phu Quoc explores May Rut Island, Gam Ghi Island and Hon Thom Island by speedboat, with bottled water, snorkeling gear and a guide in English or Vietnamese. Lunch is a buffet on Hon Thom, and the tour ends with a ride on the world's longest three-wire sea cable car: 7.9 kilometers across the An Thoi archipelago. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Duong Dong, Bai Truong or An Thoi town are included. Pickups outside these areas cost extra. The tour runs eight hours and suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular concerns.
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2 optionsWhat’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Phu Quoc.
- speedboat transport to three islands.
- snorkeling equipment and guide in English or Vietnamese.
- bottled water on the boat.
- buffet lunch on Hon Thom Island.
- access to the Hon Thom water park.
- the world's longest sea cable car ticket.
- optional photography and flycam video at May Rut Island.
Times
- Every day 08:30
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Operated by Kart Trip Phu Quoc
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The experience
You start at Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm at 8:30 am, where you have thirty minutes to walk the grounds or learn how pearls are farmed in Phu Quoc before heading to the harbor. The speedboat departs at 9:00 and reaches Coral Park within forty-five minutes. Your first stop offers an optional Seawalker experience (underwater walking) if you want it, or you can stay on deck. The real snorkeling begins at May Rut Island, where you have two hours in the water. The guide arranges photo and flycam video for anyone interested, and if you skip the camera work, you get extra time underwater instead.
Gam Ghi Island is stop three, a one-hour snorkel at coral reefs with clear visibility and fish. By early afternoon you're at Hon Thom Island for a buffet lunch and access to the water park, both included, so you can eat, swim or rest depending on what the morning left you wanting. At 4:00 pm the cable car departs: it spans 7.9 kilometers over open sea and takes about an hour, giving you a panoramic view of the entire southern archipelago from above. You're back at your hotel by 6:00 pm.
The tour operates as either a private group or a shared group. Private tours carry a 20% surcharge on public holidays (January 1, Tet, April 30, May 1, September 1–2), while group tours add the same percentage. If your hotel is outside the central pickup zones (Ong Lang or Vinpearl areas), add 100,000 VND (about 4 USD) per person. The Seawalker ticket at Coral Park is optional and costs extra if you want it.
Is this one for you?Choose the private speedboat if your group wants to control stops and timing for photography. The shared boat costs less but follows a fixed schedule that hits three reefs, lunch island, and the cable car in one day.
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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 (1 to 6 years).
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 islands do you snorkel at on this Phu Quoc tour?
The tour visits May Rut Island for two hours of snorkeling, Gam Ghi Island for one hour at coral reefs, and Hon Thom Island where you snorkel or rest before lunch and the cable car ride.
Is snorkeling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?
Snorkeling gear is included with the tour. The guide provides it and helps you get fitted before each stop.
What happens at Hon Thom Island besides snorkeling?
Hon Thom Island is where you have lunch (a buffet meal is included), and access to the water park. After eating, you board the cable car at 4:00 pm for the ride over the archipelago.
How long is the cable car ride, and what makes it special?
The cable car is the world's longest three-wire sea-crossing cable car at 7.9 kilometers, and it takes about an hour. It crosses open water and gives you a panoramic view of the entire An Thoi archipelago from above.
Does the tour include hotel pickup, or do I need to get to the meeting point myself?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in central Duong Dong, Bai Truong and An Thoi town. If your hotel is in Ong Lang or Vinpearl areas, pickup costs an extra 100,000 VND (about 4 USD) per person.
Can I choose between a private tour and a shared group, and does it change the price?
Yes, you can book either a private tour or a group tour at checkout. Private tours cost 20% more on public holidays (January 1, Tet, April 30, May 1, September 1–2). Group tours have the same surcharge on those dates.
Snorkeling in Phu Quoc: Island Hopping with Cable Car
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