The short answer
An Thoi Islands (snorkelling and diving): what visitors should know first
Book only if you are comfortable on a small boat and in the water. Wikivoyage says snorkelling tours start from about US$15 and southern dive sites are deeper than northern ones. Choose a licensed operator and check conditions.
Useful facts
An Thoi Islands (snorkelling and diving) facts at a glance
- Location
- Off An Thoi, southern Phu Quoc
- Experience type
- Snorkelling and diving
- Snorkel tours
- From about US$15 (Wikivoyage)
- Dive depth
- 10-40 m in the south
- Good for
- Confident swimmers, divers
Why it matters
Why An Thoi Islands (snorkelling and diving) is worth your time
Phu Quoc's reefs and islands add a marine layer that beaches do not. For divers, Wikivoyage mentions a PADI resort and an established dive centre in Duong Dong.
For casual visitors, a snorkel trip is an accessible introduction. Respect the reef: do not touch or take shells or coral. Choose conditions over dates: a calm morning in the dry season makes a very different trip from a choppy afternoon in the wet months. If you or your parents prefer to stay dry, the cable car and Sao Beach give you the same southern scenery from land, with far less effort.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Boat trip
Island hopping from An Thoi.
- 02
Snorkelling
Shallow reefs for beginners.
- 03
Diving
Deeper southern sites for certified divers.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Tours leave from An Thoi, the fishing town at the island's southern tip. Wikivoyage notes that snorkelling tours start at about US$15 and often include lunch, and that southern dive sites run 10 to 40 metres deep with a rougher boat ride than the north.
Choose an operator with proper safety gear and ask about sea conditions that day. Non-swimmers should wear life jackets; people who dislike boats may prefer a shore day instead.
Pair with Sao Beach or the cable car in the same area. Take sun protection, a towel and a waterproof bag. Check your insurance covers water activities.
Plan with confidence
Event-led places reward a little planning.
- Choose a licensed operator
- Check life jackets and insurance
- Go in the dry season
- Do not touch the reef
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Off An Thoi, southern Phu Quoc
- Time needed
- Half to full day
- Best time
- December to March, when the sea is calmer
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- Boarding small boats can be difficult for people with limited mobility, and waves can be rough in high season per Wikivoyage. Older visitors should check the boat and life-jacket facilities, and consider staying on shore.
- Tickets and access
- Booked via tour operators; prices vary. Ask what is included and about insurance.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
Boarding small boats can be difficult for people with limited mobility, and waves can be rough in high season per Wikivoyage. Older visitors should check the boat and life-jacket facilities, and consider staying on shore.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Do I need to swim?
Life jackets are available; confirm with the operator.
Is it suitable for children?
With supervision and suitable jackets.
When is the sea roughest?
In high season waves can be rough per Wikivoyage; check daily.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.