Phu Quoc: Snorkeling & Fishing Day Tour with Boat Lunch

Phu Quoc day trip with snorkeling, fishing, boat lunch and local crew

You’ll start early with hotel pickup in Phu Quoc, then spend your day learning local fishing tricks, snorkeling over bright coral reefs, and sharing a fresh-cooked lunch right on the boat with your group and crew. There are moments of laughter (and maybe some failed fishing), time to swim or just watch island life float by, and you’ll end up feeling like you actually lived a piece of Phu Quoc for a day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Phu Quoc fishing and snorkeling tour

• Pick up guests at hotel
• Arrive at harbor and board boat
• Enjoy 30 minutes recreational fishing
• Use water slide and snorkel first spot
• Admire coral reefs and swim
• Have lunch on board
• Cruise to final swimming and snorkeling stop
• Return to harbor and transfer to hotel

The experience

Someone’s handing me a small, battered fishing rod before I’ve even found my sea legs. The harbor’s already buzzing at 9:30am. Kids chasing each other, fishermen shouting greetings across the water. Our guide, Minh, grins as he shows us how to bait the hook. I’m not sure what I expected from “traditional fishing,” but it’s oddly calming: the boat rocking gently, salt air mixing with engine fumes and the faint smell of yesterday’s catch. My first attempt? Absolutely nothing bites. Minh laughs and shrugs like that’s just how it goes.

After half an hour we’re sliding off the back of the boat (literally, there’s a water slide), and suddenly everything is blue and quiet except for my own breathing through the snorkel. The coral here near Phu Quoc is brighter than I thought it’d be. Flashes of yellow and purple fish dart between rocks. At one point I surface just to hear someone from our group shout about a sea cucumber (“it looked like a giant gummy worm!”). The sun is already hot by noon but under the canopy on deck it feels lazy, almost sleepy.

Lunch comes out in big steaming bowls: fish we caught (well…somebody did), rice, something spicy that Minh says will “wake you up.” We eat cross-legged on mats while the crew jokes in Vietnamese and points out little islands in the distance. There’s this easy rhythm to it all. Nobody’s in a rush except maybe the gulls circling overhead. After lunch there’s more swimming at another spot, by then my skin tastes like salt and sunscreen, but I don’t really mind. The ride back is quieter, everyone stretched out or napping in patches of shade. I still think about that view over the water as we pulled into harbor again, you know when you can’t quite believe you were just out there?

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water along the way, all necessary snorkeling equipment provided by the crew, hands-on guidance from an English-speaking local guide (who’ll show you both fishing tricks and coral spots), plus a fresh-cooked lunch served right onboard before heading back to your hotel by late afternoon.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Vietnamese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Red River Tour Phu Quoc

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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 9 years). Children under 4 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 Phu Quoc snorkeling & fishing tour start?

The tour starts with hotel pickup at 8:00 AM.

Is lunch included on this day trip?

Yes, lunch is served onboard using some of the fish caught during the tour.

How long does the tour last?

The tour runs from around 8:00 AM until returning to your hotel at about 4:00 PM.

Are snorkeling equipment and guides provided?

Yes, all snorkeling gear is included and you’ll have an English-speaking guide throughout.

Is hotel pickup included for this Phu Quoc day trip?

Yes, air-conditioned vehicle pickup from your hotel is part of the package.

Can infants join this tour?

Infants are allowed but must sit on an adult's lap during transport.

Are there any health restrictions for joining?

The tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.