Phu Quoc Private Snorkeling: 3 Hours & Advanced Dive Spots

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Duration3h

GroupPrivate

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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.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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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.