Phu Quoc Private Snorkeling: 3 Hours & Advanced Dive Spots

Three Hours Chasing Coral & Depth in Phu Quoc's Quieter Waters

You board a private speedboat at An Thoi and choose your departure time, then spend three hours at three snorkeling sites selected for your swimming ability and the day's conditions. The first stop gives you an hour on a shallow reef; the second takes you to deeper coral where advanced swimmers see more; the third is a beach island where you can rest, swim or relax for as long as you want before returning. Gear, water and fruit are included. You avoid the crowds and set the pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private snorkeling trip in Phu Quoc

• Meet at speedboat station in An Thoi
• Choose morning or afternoon departure time
• Enjoy 20-30 minute speedboat ride
• Snorkel 1 hour at Gam Ghi, Roi, or Buom Island
• Snorkel at advanced spots May Rut or Kim Quy Island
• Optional relaxation at May Rut Ngoai Island
• Return by speedboat to meeting point

The experience

The speedboat's already warming up at An Thoi fishing village when you arrive: your captain's checking the weather, the tide, and which reefs are clearest that morning. You pick your start time (8, 9, 10 or 11 AM, or 1 or 2 PM in the afternoon), and the whole day shapes itself around what you want, not around waiting for a group of twelve to finish taking selfies. The 20-to-30-minute ride out passes small islets and the working fishing boats that make this corner of Phu Quoc feel less like a resort postcard and more like an actual place.

First stop is usually Gam Ghi, Roi or Buom Island. Your captain picks based on the swell, your swimming level, and where the coral's sharpest that day. You get a full hour in the water here, not the rushed 20 minutes you'd get on a big group tour. The snorkeling is straightforward: mask, fins, and time to actually look at the reef instead of rushing to the next photo spot. After that, the boat heads to the deeper sites (May Rut or Kim Quy Island), where the water drops and the coral gets serious. This is where a life jacket or a diving license matters. The visibility is better, the fish are bigger, and you're not sharing the spot with forty other people. It's the kind of place that doesn't make it into the main tour brochures.

The third stop is optional and flexible: May Rut Ngoai Island, where you can sit in the sun for an hour or two, order a cocktail, or just float and let your shoulders relax. Some people skip it and head back early. Others stay longer. The choice is yours, which is the whole point of a private trip. Your snorkel gear and fins are included, so is the water and seasonal fruit, and the speedboat doesn't move until you're ready.

What’s included

• Private speedboat with captain.
• snorkel gear and fins.
• bottled water.
• seasonal fruit.
• administration fees.
• flexible departure times and flexible return time at the third stop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

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 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Phu Quoc Food Tours - Local Foodie Guide

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a confident swimmer or diver who wants to spend real time underwater without the noise of a big group. The private boat means your captain picks the depth and the pace that suits you, not a compromise for twelve people with different abilities.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 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. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the trip start?

You choose: morning departures at 8, 9, 10 or 11 AM, or afternoon at 1 or 2 PM from An Thoi fishing village.

How long is the boat ride to the snorkeling spots?

About 20 to 30 minutes, passing the An Thoi archipelago on the way out.

Do I need diving experience to go to the deeper sites?

No, but the deeper spots (May Rut and Kim Quy Island) are recommended with a life jacket if you're not a certified diver. Your captain will choose sites that match your ability.

What's included in the price?

Snorkel gear and fins, bottled water, seasonal fruit, the private speedboat, and administration fees. You don't pay separately for any of those.

Can I leave early or stay longer?

Yes. The trip is flexible. You can head back early or stay longer at the beach island, depending on what you want.

Is this trip suitable for non-swimmers?

The trip requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness and comfort in the water. If you're not a confident swimmer, let your captain know and they'll choose shallower, calmer spots.

What if the weather is bad?

Your captain checks conditions before departure and chooses the best snorkeling spots based on the day's weather and water clarity.