Quần đảo An Thới (An Thoi Archipelago)

Main islands of the archipelago

• Đảo Gầm Ghì (Gam Ghi Island) (Gam Ghi / Buom / Xuong): the main snorkelling spot. It has a coral reef with colourful fish and clear water.^1,3
• May Rut Islands (May Rut Trong / May Rut Ngoai): places with snow-white beaches, azure water, swings, hammocks in the sea and photo areas.
• Mong Tay Island: known for its beaches and turquoise water; seafood lunches for tour groups are often arranged here.²
• Kim Quy Island: a small island with coral reefs, popular with snorkelling enthusiasts.¹
• Hòn Thơm (Hon Thom) Island / Pineapple Island: the archipelago’s largest island, home to Aquatopia water park, Sun World amusement park and the cable car terminus.¹

Trip options and formats

1. Group speedboat tours (3-5 islands):

• 3-island tour: includes 2 reef snorkelling stops and a beach landing with lunch. Prices range from $25 to $45, or \~500,000-700,000 dong, per person.^1,2
• 5-island tour: a full-day programme with a Russian- or English-speaking guide, lunch, snorkelling and a photo session, often including drone photography, for $50-$65 per person.²
• Cable car combo: the programme includes island visits, snorkelling, lunch and Aquatopia water park, returning to Phu Quoc by cable car.

2. Private boat hire from local fishermen:

• You can go independently to An Thới (An Thoi) port or the pier in Sunset Town and negotiate directly with a captain.^1,2
• Hiring a separate speedboat for a whole day for friends or family costs on average 1.5 to 2.5 million dong (\~$80-$100+).²

3. Yacht and catamaran cruises (VIP / Sunset):

• Comfortable trips on three-deck catamarans and yachts with drinks, fruit, lunch or a BBQ dinner, paddleboarding and watching Sunset Town fireworks directly from the water. A group ticket costs $90-$130 per person, while private vessel hire is $1100 to $2200.²

Snorkelling tips from expats

• What to expect: chats often warn that Phu Quoc snorkelling falls short of the Red Sea. Nevertheless, the Quần đảo An Thới (An Thoi Islands) have the cleanest and clearest water, and coral gardens teem with schools of tropical fish.^1,2
• Equipment: organised tour prices always include rental masks, snorkels and life jackets.^1,2
• Water shoes (reef shoes): experienced visitors advise bringing special swimming footwear, as sea urchins and sharp rocks occur on the seabed.¹
• Fish trick: bring a small bottle of crumbled bread; when you enter the water, it will help quickly attract schools of fish.^1,3