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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.
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🚤 Small group speedboat — max 12 guests
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🤿 Guide enters the water with you
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🪸 Coral reef focused snorkeling experience
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🌊 Real reefs away from crowded tourist boats
1,400,000 VND per person
Book via WhatsApp with your preferred date, and we will confirm your exact pickup time instantly.
What Is This Tour?
This small group snorkeling tour in South Phu Quoc is designed for travelers who want a real coral reef experience away from the overcrowded island hopping boats. The trip takes place by speedboat with a maximum of 12 guests around the southern islands and coral reefs of the An Thoi Archipelago, Phu Qouc.
Unlike standard group tours, your guide enters the water with you at every reef stop, helps beginners, explains marine life, and leads you to the spots most boats never reach.
Quick Facts
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📍 Location: South Phu Quoc & An Thoi Archipelago
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🚤 Tour Type: Small group speedboat — max 12 guests
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🤿 Guide: In-water snorkeling guide included
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🪸 Main Focus: Coral reefs & marine life
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⏱️ Duration: 6-7 hours including hotel pickup & drop-off
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👨👩👧 Best For: Beginners, confident swimmers, freedivers & nature lovers
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🌤️ Conditions: Operates year-round with daily reef selection based on weather and sea conditions
WHY PEOPLE REMEMBER THIS TOUR
More than snorkeling.
A guided reef experience.
🤿 Guide In The Water With You
Your guide snorkels with the group through every reef stop - leading structured routes along the reef edge, helping with technique and buoyancy, and pointing out marine life as you go. Not watching from the boat.
🪸 Daily Reef Selection
Snorkeling locations are selected every morning based on visibility, waves, wind direction, and currents - always the two best available reefs in South Phu Quoc that day.
🐠 Coral & Marine Life Guidance
Your guide explains coral species, reef ecosystems, fish behavior, and sea anemones throughout the experience - so you leave knowing what you actually saw.
🔍 Species ID Session On Board
After the first reef, the group gathers on deck to go through what everyone spotted - using an underwater ID tablet to identify corals, fish, and behaviors from the session.
🌿 Slow Pace. Nature First.
No rushing between islands. The tour runs at an unhurried eco rhythm - focused entirely on what's happening underwater.
🚤 Small Group - Max 12 Guests
A speedboat kept small enough that everyone gets proper attention in the water and space to actually enjoy the reef.
Where we will snorkel in South Phu Quoc?
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Stop 1 - Kim Quy Reef or Buom Reef (1–6m) Two of our top picks for reef health in South Phu Quoc. Crystal clear water, complex underwater landscapes, dense sea anemone gardens, and a high diversity of hard and soft corals. Chosen daily based on visibility and sea conditions.
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Stop 2 - Bat Reef or Jungle Reef (1–8m) Two of the least visited and most rewarding reefs in the An Thoi Archipelago. Rugged coral formations, richer marine life, and almost no other boats. Chosen daily based on conditions - either way, these are the reefs most tours never find.
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Stop 3 - Hon May Rut or Hon Mong Tay (Relaxation) The most iconic lagoon in the An Thoi Archipelago. White sand, turquoise water, and time to swim, explore the island, or grab a local lunch at your own pace.
🧭 Itinerary: How your day looks like?
We work around your schedule, not the other way around.
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🚐 Hotel Pickup - 12:20 PM Your driver collects you from your hotel in Phu Quoc
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🚤 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).
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🪸 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.
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🔍 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.
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🤿 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.
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🏝️ 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.
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🚐 Return to Hotel Shared transfer back. Total duration approximately 6 – 7 hours.
Note: The order of locations and activities can be adjusted based on your mood, energy, and specific requests during the trip.
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
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🚐 Hotel pickup & drop-off (Duong Dong & southern Phu Quoc)
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🚤 Shared speedboat - max 12 guests
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🤿 Snorkeling equipment - mask, snorkel & fins (kids sizes available)
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🪸 Coral & fish ID briefing before every reef
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🌊 Your guide in the water with you - not waiting on the boat
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🔍 Species ID session on board after the first reef
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🍍 Fresh tropical fruit & cold water on board
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🦺 Life jackets provided for all guests
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👨🦰 English & Vietnamese speaking guide
Pricing
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👤 Per person: 1,400,000 VND
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👶 Children from 6 years welcome - life jacket mandatory, provided on board
What's Not Included
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🍽️ Lunch at May Rut Island (available to purchase at local restaurants)
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🧴 Personal expenses at island restaurants and bars
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🏄 Optional island activities (jet ski, parasailing, beach chairs, showers)
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🏖️ 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
Want to see our other tours in Phu Quoc? We also have jeeps or BBQ on Isla ready for you.
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.
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 6 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 6–7 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 6 years old, comfortable in water, and accompanied by an adult. Life jackets are provided and mandatory for all children in the water.
Tour Policies
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is possible up to 24 hours before departure unless otherwise agreed individually.
Weather & Sea Conditions
If local authorities or sea police do not allow boats to leave the harbor because of unsafe weather or sea conditions, the tour will be canceled at our own expense.
Safety First
The guide may stop snorkeling activity at any time if sea conditions become unsafe.