Snorkeling boat trip with Vietnam Active — two stops in the south
A boat trip with two snorkeling stops in the south of Phu Quoc, run by a PADI 5 Star centre. $35 per person with mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit, food, a snorkeling guide and hotel transfer.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam · $35 per person · EN
Did my Advanced Open Water Diver and Nitrox Certifications with instructor Thinh after not having dived for 7 years. He made me feel so safe and secure. Our class was small. Just three students for one instructor. Thinh is highly skilled and very calm as an instructor. His instructions are very clear and he is a great teacher. If you're looking for a full-service dive centre where you will get excellent training, I think Vietnam Active won't disappoint you.
What is this tour like?
This is the snorkeling version of Vietnam Active's day on the water: the same boat and the same schedule as the dive trip, without the tanks. Pick-up from the hotel is between 7:30 and 8:30, the boat leaves the harbour at 9:00 and returns between 14:00 and 15:00. The operator describes it as a half-day of surf, sun and snorkeling, with two stops in the water. The boat has a freshwater shower and a platform with a ladder, which makes getting in and out straightforward.
The $35 covers high-quality equipment — a silicone mask, snorkel, fins and a wetsuit — all fees, a light breakfast, lunch, fruit, snacks, drinking water, tea and coffee, hotel pick-up and drop-off, and a snorkeling guide who stays with you. Vietnam Active is a PADI 5 Star centre with 5.0 on Google from 1,278 reviews as of 4 September 2026, and works in English.
What are the highlights?
- Two snorkeling stops in the south of Phu Quoc
- Mask, snorkel, fins and a wetsuit included
- A snorkeling guide stays with you in the water
- Boat with a freshwater shower and a ladder platform
- Run by a PADI 5 Star centre, 5.0 from 1,278 reviews
How does the day go, hour by hour?
- 7:30–8:30Hotel pick-up
Transfer from your hotel to the harbour.
- 9:00Departure
The boat leaves the harbour and heads south; gear is fitted on the way.
- Main partTwo snorkeling stops
Two spots in the water with a guide alongside.
- MiddayLunch on board
Lunch, fruit, snacks and drinks are served on the boat.
- 14:00–15:00Return
Back in the harbour and transfer to the hotel.
What's included in the price?
- High quality equipment (silicone mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit)
- All fees
- A light breakfast, lunch, fruits, snacks, drinking water, tea, coffee
- Pick-up / drop off arrangements
- A snorkeling guide taking care of you
What's not included?
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Hotel pick-up, then the harbour; the boat leaves at 9:00. The centre is on Đường Trần Hưng Đạo, Cửa Lấp, Phu Quoc (10.187778, 103.969698).
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“Did my Advanced Open Water Diver and Nitrox Certifications with instructor Thinh after not having dived for 7 years. He made me feel so safe and secure. Our class was small. Just three students for one instructor. Thinh is highly skilled and very calm as an instructor. His instructions are very clear and he is a great teacher. If you're looking for a full-service dive centre where you will get excellent training, I think Vietnam Active won't disappoint you.”
“We had an incredible diving experience with Nico Sessario from Argentina. He is an amazing instructor n extremely knowledgeable, professional, and at the same time so much fun to dive with. He made us feel completely comfortable and safe throughout. On top of that, he captured some truly amazing photos for us. We did two dives with him, and both were unforgettable. Highly recommend diving with Nico!”
“It was a wonderful adventure for me as a first timer in scuba. We've seen many beautiful fishes and corals and other seabed inhabitants near little Hòn Kim Quy island just south of Phú Quốc. The opening briefing before we started was quite simple even for those who never dived in their life. Guys on the boat worked as a team and were very helpful and friendly to us. Our scuba master Khoa is a professional and skillfully guided us throughout all our dives, checked our condition and maked sure we won't be lost. The water was clear by the way and the weather was great. I enjoyed my adventures very much, definitely one of the strongest good memories about the Island and Vietnam.”
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