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SMALL GROUP SNORKELING TOUR • SOUTH PHU QUOC • VIETNAM
Phu Quoc: Small Group Real Reef Snorkeling by Speedboat
Small Group Snorkeling Tour in South Phu Quoc Explore the best coral reefs in South Phu Quoc and the An Thoi Archipelago with a guide who enters the water with you, explains marine life, and points out what most people swim right past.
🚤 Small group speedboat - max 12 guests
🤿 Guide enters the water with you
🪸 Coral reef focused snorkeling experience
🌊 Real reefs away from crowded tourist boats
1,400,000 VND per person
Book directly via our website or WhatsApp. We'll confirm your pickup time.
What Is This Tour?
This small-group snorkeling tour explores the coral reefs of South Phu Quoc and the An Thoi Archipelago by speedboat, with a maximum of 12 guests. Unlike standard island hopping tours, the focus is on guided reef exploration, marine life discovery, and more time in the water.
Your guide snorkels alongside you, helps beginners, identifies marine life, and leads you through reef areas selected daily for the best available sea conditions.
Quick Facts
📍 Location: South Phu Quoc & An Thoi Archipelago
🚤 Tour Type: Small-group speedboat, maximum 12 guests
🤿 In-Water Guide: Guided snorkeling at every reef stop
🪸 Main Focus: Coral reefs, reef fish & marine life
🐠 Marine Life Discovery: Coral identification, fish behavior & reef ecology
🔎 Species ID Session: On-board identification using an underwater ID tablet
🌊 Reef Selection: Chosen daily based on visibility, wind, waves & currents
🌿 Tour Pace: Relaxed, nature-focused snorkeling
⏱️ Duration: 6 hours including hotel transfers
👥 Best For: Beginners, swimmers, freedivers & nature lovers
🧭 Itinerary: How your day looks like?
We work around your schedule, not the other way around.
🚐 Hotel Pickup - 12:20 PM Your driver collects you from your hotel in Phu Quoc
🚤 Speedboat Departure Quick transfer from the pier to the heart of the An Thoi Archipelago. Departure from An Thoi Harbor (November–May) or Sao Beach (June–October).
🪸 Stop 1 - Kim Quy Reef or Mountain Reef Your guide enters the water with you from the first minute. Structured reef route along the coral edge - sea anemone gardens, hard and soft corals, reef fish. Briefing and coral ID before entry.
🔍 Species ID Session On Board Back on deck with fresh tropical fruit and cold water. The group goes through what everyone spotted using an underwater ID tablet - corals, fish, behaviors from the session.
🤿 Stop 2 - Bat Reef or Jungle Reef The hidden reefs. Less visited, more rugged, richer marine life. Your guide leads the way through coral formations most tours never reach.
🏝️ Stop 3 - Hon May Rut Free time at the most iconic lagoon in the An Thoi Archipelago. Swim, explore the island, or grab a local lunch at your own pace.
🚐 Return to Hotel Shared transfer back. Total duration approximately 6 hours.
Note: Snorkeling locations may be changed depending on weather and sea conditions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
What You’ll Actually See
Snorkeling in Phu Quoc is about the details: living coral reefs full of structure, color, and marine behavior.
Hard Corals
Acropora, Lobophyllia, Porites, Goniopora, Diploastrea, Echinopora, Sun Coral (Tubastraea), Fungia, Platygyra, Favia, Montipora, Turbinaria and more.
Soft Corals
Sarcophyton, Devil’s Hand Leather Coral, Finger Leather Coral, Rumphella, Sea Fans, Whip Corals and more.
Sea Anemones & Nemo
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Magnificent Anemone (Heteractis magnifica): Glowing in purples and greens.
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Clownfish: Look for "Nemo" (Pink Skunk Clownfish) living safely within the tentacles.
Common Reef Residents
The reef decides the show, but you’ll likely meet:
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Parrotfish: You can actually hear them nibbling on hard coral.
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Colorful Schools: Butterflyfish, Damselfish, and curious Wrasses.
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Hidden Giants: Groupers hiding in shadows and Fusiliers flashing in open water.
What's Included
🚐 Hotel pickup & drop-off (Duong Dong & southern Phu Quoc)
🚤 Shared speedboat - max 12 guests
🤿 Snorkeling equipment - mask, snorkel & fins
🪸 Coral & fish ID briefing before every reef
🌊 Your guide in the water with you - not waiting on the boat
🔍 Species ID session on board after the first reef
🍍 Fresh tropical fruit & cold water on board
🦺 Life jackets provided for all guests
👨🦰 English & Vietnamese speaking guide
What's Not Included
🍽️ Lunch at May Rut Island (available to purchase at local restaurants)
🧴 Personal expenses at island restaurants and bars
🏄 Optional island activities (jet ski, parasailing, beach chairs, showers)
🏖️ Towel and change of clothes (bring your own)
🚐 Pickup surcharge for northern Phu Quoc
(payable in cash on the day):
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Ong Lang area (Ocean Bay, Mango Bay, Camia...): +200,000 VND/group
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Cua Can area (Mövenpick...): +350,000 VND/group
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Ganh Dau area (Vinpearl, Radisson Blu, VinHolidays...): +450,000 VND/group
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Ham Ninh / Cay Sao area: +500,000 VND/group
Pricing
👤 Per person: 1,400,000 VND
👶 Children from 8 years welcome - life jacket mandatory, provided on board
Have a question first?
Good to Know
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What to Bring Swimsuit, towel, sunglasses, sandals, and a waterproof camera or phone if you have one.
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Reef-Safe Sunscreen Only Regular sunscreen damages coral. Please bring biodegradable or reef-safe sunscreen. We will remind you before entering the water.
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Bring Cash (VND) For optional lunch, drinks, or souvenirs at Hon May Rut Island. There are no ATMs on the islands.
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Do Not Touch the Coral Not just for the reef - for you. Coral is razor sharp and cuts easily. Keep your fins and hands away from the reef at all times. Your guide will show you how to move safely around it.
Want to see our other tours in Phu Quoc? We also have jeeps or BBQ on Isla ready for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about snorkeling tours, coral reefs, marine life, and snorkeling conditions in South Phu Quoc and the An Thoi Archipelago.
Is this a private tour?
No. This is a small group tour with a maximum of 12 guests per speedboat. If you are looking for a fully private experience with flexible timing and a guide focused entirely on your group, check out our Private Speedboat Snorkeling Tour.
Is this tour suitable for beginners?
Yes - if you are comfortable in the water and can swim. First-time snorkelers are very welcome. Your guide is in the water with you and will help with equipment, breathing, and technique. If you are not a confident swimmer, we recommend our Private Speedboat Snorkeling Tour instead, where the guide can stay with you individually throughout the entire experience.
Which reefs do we visit?
The tour visits two snorkeling reefs and one relaxation beach: Kim Quy Reef or Mountain Reef for the first session, Bat Reef or Jungle Reef for the second session, and Hon May Rut for beach relaxation. Reefs are chosen daily based on sea conditions.
What marine life can we see?
The reef decides the show - but guests commonly spot sea anemones with clownfish, parrotfish, butterflyfish, damselfish, wrasses, groupers, and a wide variety of hard and soft corals. After the first reef, the group goes through the sightings together using an underwater ID tablet on board.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes. Guests must be comfortable and confident in open water. Children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult. Life jackets are provided and mandatory for children.
Is underwater video included?
Shared underwater footage from the day is captured when conditions allow and sent to all guests within 3 days after the tour.
How long is the tour?
The tour runs approximately 6 hours. Hotel pickup starts at 12:20 PM. Return to your hotel is in the early evening depending on conditions.
What makes this different from standard island hopping tours?
Your guide snorkels with the group through every reef - leading structured routes, pointing out marine life, and explaining what you are seeing as you go. After the first reef, the group gathers on board to identify species together using an underwater ID tablet. The pace is slow. The focus is entirely underwater.
Can families with children join?
Yes, if children are at least 8 years old, comfortable in water, and accompanied by an adult. Life jackets are provided and mandatory for all children in the water.
Tour Policies
Booking & Confirmation
Bookings made through our website are subject to availability and are confirmed only after receiving confirmation from Kimi Vietnam Tour. No deposit is required for this tour.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure, unless different conditions were agreed upon when booking. As no deposit is required for this tour, there is no payment to refund if the booking is cancelled before payment has been made.
Weather & Sea Conditions
Reef locations, routes, and departure times may be adjusted according to weather, visibility, currents, and sea conditions. If the tour cannot operate safely, we will offer an alternative date or a refund of any deposit paid, where applicable.
Safety & Participation
Guests must be comfortable swimming in open water and follow the instructions of the snorkeling guide and boat crew. Life jackets are provided, and the guide may restrict or stop snorkeling whenever conditions become unsafe.
For safety reasons, children under 8 years old cannot join this small-group tour. Families with younger children are welcome to consider our Private Speedboat Snorkeling Tour, which allows more individual attention and flexibility.
Corals, rocks, shells, and marine organisms may have sharp edges, spines, or stinging surfaces. Careless movement or physical contact can cause cuts, injuries, or stings. Guests must maintain a safe distance, avoid touching or standing on underwater surfaces, and follow the guide's instructions at all times.
Coral Reef Protection
We follow low-impact snorkeling practices to minimize disturbance to coral reefs and marine life. Touching, standing on, damaging, or collecting corals, marine animals, shells, and other natural materials is strictly prohibited. Guests must avoid contact with the reef, maintain proper fin control, and respect the natural marine environment throughout the tour.
Payment & Additional Charges
Payment is made on the day of the tour. Additional charges may apply for selected hotel pickup locations, card payments, and designated public holidays. Any applicable charges will be communicated before booking confirmation.
Full details are available in our Terms & Conditions and Booking Policy.