Phu Quoc: Speedboat Snorkeling & Hidden Reefs with Seafood BBQ

Most Days You're on a Beach Chair. This One You're Under the Reef.

You're picked up from your hotel and taken to An Thoi Port for a full-day speedboat snorkeling trip through Phu Quoc's archipelago. Two separate reef sites let you explore hidden coral and join a fish feeding activity; between dives the boat refills you with water and fresh fruit. Lunch is grilled seafood on a quiet island beach, and the return to port and your hotel is included, so the day ends where it started.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and BBQ on An Thoi Islands

• Pick up from hotel to An Thoi Port
• Enjoy welcome drink with fresh coconut
• Snorkel at hidden coral reef (45-60 min)
• Speedboat ride with drinks and fruits
• Snorkel at coral mountain and steep reef
• Join fish feeding activity
• Swim and relax at May Rut/Mong Tay island
• Enjoy BBQ seafood lunch on the beach
• Return to port and transfer back to hotel

The Experience

The speedboat leaves An Thoi Port at a set time, and that's the whole thing — you're either in the water or you're not. Hotel pickup gets you there, a guide meets you with coconut water, and then the boat cuts out toward the archipelago. The first snorkeling spot takes about an hour. You drop down into a hidden coral reef where the water is clear enough that you stop thinking about depth and just watch the fish move. The reef here is healthy, which means it's crowded with life in a way that feels less like a nature documentary and more like you've swum into someone else's neighborhood.

After the first site, the boat refills your water and fruit — small thing, but it matters on a full day in the sun. The second spot is different: steeper reef, more coral mountain structure, and there's a fish feeding activity where you stand in shallow water and watch them come right at the food. It's the kind of moment that feels staged until it's not, and then it's just loud and alive. By midday you're tired in the good way, and the boat heads to either May Rut or Mong Tay island — whichever one the guide chooses that morning. You get time to swim off a quiet beach, and then the BBQ seafood lunch happens right there: grilled fish, prawns, whatever came in that morning, eaten on sand with the boat crew moving around you refilling plates.

The whole day is structured but not rushed. Two snorkeling sessions, one island stop, lunch, and the return to port takes the full day. You're in a small group — the boat holds up to sixteen people but usually runs tighter than that. The speedboat itself is the transport, so there's no separate drive to a dock; you're moving between sites the whole time, which means less sitting around and more of what you came for. Everything is included: the snorkeling gear, the guide who speaks English, the food, the pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned car. You don't arrange anything once you're booked.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• speedboat transport to the An Thoi archipelago.
• English-speaking guide.
• snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• two snorkeling sessions at hidden coral reefs with fish feeding activity.
• swimming time on May Rut or Mong Tay island.
• BBQ seafood lunch on the beach.
• cold water and fresh fruit refills throughout the day.
• welcome coconut water at the port.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kart Trip Phu Quoc

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full snorkeling day without arranging your own boat, equipment, or island logistics — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.

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Top questions

How long is the full day tour?

The tour runs the full day from hotel pickup through return. Snorkeling at the first reef takes 45–60 minutes, the second reef another 45–60 minutes, with travel time between sites and lunch on the island built in.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned car, speedboat transport, English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment, BBQ seafood lunch, and drinks (coconut water, cold water, fresh fruit) throughout the day.

How many people are on the boat?

The speedboat accommodates up to 16 passengers, though groups are typically smaller.

Do I need snorkeling experience?

No. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Equipment is provided, and the guide is there to help you in the water.

What time does pickup happen?

Pickup is from your hotel or resort at a time arranged when you book. You're taken to An Thoi Port to meet the boat.

What if the weather is bad?

Speedboat tours depend on sea conditions. If conditions are unsafe, the operator will reschedule or offer an alternative; confirm the cancellation policy when you book.

Is lunch included?

Yes. BBQ seafood lunch is served on the island beach and is included in the tour price.

Can I bring my own snorkeling gear?

Equipment is provided as part of the tour. You're welcome to bring your own if you prefer, but it's not necessary.