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Island Hopping in Phu Quoc 2026: An Thoi Day Trip Guide

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Island hopping day trips from Phu Quoc visit the An Thoi Archipelago — 19 small islands at the southern tip of the island. A typical day trip covers 3–4 islands combining snorkelling, beach time, fish farm visits, and a seafood lunch.

Standard group day trip

Departure: An Thoi port, southern Phu Quoc (30km from Long Beach — transfer usually included in price or arranged separately).

Duration: Full day, approximately 07:30–17:00.

Islands visited: Combination of Hon Thom (largest, with beach and water park), Hon May Rut (quieter beach), Hon Dam (snorkelling), and sometimes Hon Roi or Hon Dua. Exact itinerary varies by operator.

What’s included: Boat, snorkelling equipment, guide, and seafood lunch on the boat. Entry fees to Hon Thom Water Park (if visited) usually extra — ₫250,000–350,000 ($10–14).

Price: ₫350,000–600,000 ($14–24) per person on a group boat.

Private boat option

A private speedboat to 2–3 islands gives more flexibility and fewer passengers. The boat is yours for the day — you choose the island order and spend as long as you want at each stop.

Cost: ₫2,000,000–5,000,000 ($80–200) per boat for 1–6 people. Worth considering for groups of 4–6 where the per-person cost becomes competitive with the group trip.

Honest assessment

The group trips operate out of An Thoi port with multiple boats daily in high season. The An Thoi Archipelago is genuinely attractive — clear water, reasonable snorkelling at Hon Thom’s east reefs, and quiet beaches on the smaller islands.

The main variable is the group dynamic. High-season boats can carry 30–40 passengers, which means a crowded snorkelling experience at the reef stops and a busy atmosphere on the boat. In low season (fewer tourists), the same trip is noticeably more pleasant.

The island hopping here is slightly more spacious and less carnival-like than Nha Trang’s 4-island trip — there’s no floating beer bar equivalent. It’s a straightforward beach and snorkel day.

Hon Thom Water Park

Hon Thom has a large cable car (₫700,000 / $28 return from An Thoi port — the world’s longest three-rope cable car at 7,899m) and a water park. The cable car ride itself is spectacular. The water park is a separate visit. Including cable car and water park turns the day into a theme park trip rather than a nature day.

Booking

Island hopping trips are available from every hotel, guesthouse, and tour desk in Phu Quoc. The price difference between operators for the same group trip is small. Book the day before or on the morning. A departure from An Thoi port means either self-arranging transport (30km south from Long Beach, ₫100,000–200,000 / $4–8 by taxi) or choosing an operator who includes the transfer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does island hopping cost in Phu Quoc?
Group boat trips cost 350,000-600,000 VND ($14-24) per person including boat, snorkelling equipment, guide, and seafood lunch. A private speedboat for 1-6 people costs 2,000,000-5,000,000 VND ($80-200) per boat for the day.
Which islands do Phu Quoc island hopping trips visit?
Trips visit the An Thoi Archipelago — 19 small islands at the southern tip. A typical day covers 3-4 islands including Hon Thom (largest, with beach and water park), Hon May Rut (quieter beach), and Hon Dam (snorkelling).
How much does the Hon Thom cable car cost?
The Hon Thom cable car costs 700,000 VND ($28) return from An Thoi port. At 7,899m, it is the world's longest three-rope cable car. The water park on Hon Thom is a separate entry fee of 250,000-350,000 VND ($10-14).
Is a private boat worth it for island hopping in Phu Quoc?
A private speedboat is worth considering for groups of 4-6 people where the per-person cost becomes competitive with group trips. You choose the island order and spend as long as you want at each stop, avoiding the crowded 30-40 passenger group boats in high season.

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