Pig Island Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling
Description
Escape the busy beaches of Koh Samui on a relaxed half-day trip to Koh Tan and Pig Island (Koh Madsum). After hotel pickup, travel to the quieter south of the island, where a shorter land transfer is rewarded with a quick and smooth speedboat ride across calm, shallow waters—ideal for those who prefer to avoid long boat journeys. At Koh Tan, enjoy a light snorkeling stop in shallow reef areas. Conditions and visibility may vary depending on weather, but the stop offers a pleasant chance to swim, float, or simply relax. The experience is designed to be easy-going rather than focused on intensive snorkeling. Continue to Pig Island, where you can unwind on the beach, take photos, and meet the island’s famous pigs. With a total duration of around 5 hours including transfers, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking a short, scenic, and fun island escape.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Koh Madsum or Pig Island. It’s a popular island for enjoying its white-sand beach, and it also offers great opportunities for chilling out in the sunshine. There are a lot of lovely pigs on the island. You can play with them and take a nice photo there.
Koh Tan is surrounded by pristine coral reefs and pure white sandy beaches here. This island is a nice place to do snorkeling and see some real genuine underwater critters (Parrot fish, Coral), and also enjoy lunch at the restaurant.
Savor a delicious lunch at Koh Tan Coral Beach Restaurant while enjoying the beautiful beach view. There are many spots for taking pictures.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
-Your pickup time may vary based on your hotel's location or traffic conditions. A confirmed pickup time will be sent to you via WhatsApp or email - Pickup from your hotel to the pier takes approximately 40–50 minutes depending on location but from the pier, it’s only about a 15-minute boat ride to the island – quick and easy! -Cruise ship passengers are requested to book the private tour option. Unfortunately, the group tour cannot accommodate cruise ship passengers due to conflicting pickup times with the join-in tour itinerary
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to bring : Sunscreen, Sunglasses and Towel
- Travelers arriving by cruise ship are not accepted
Reviews(714)
Well organised. We had communication on pick up times and what we needed the night before. We were picked up direct from our hotel exactly as advised and transported to the pier. The boat transfer was approx 10 minutes before 45 minutes snorkelling. This was followed by 5 minutes on the boat before lunch. Finally we went to pig island which was the highlight. Everyone we encountered from the driver to the guides were really friendly and helpful. Also big thank you to the driver or retuned the cap that was mistakenly left on the van. Much appreciated.
Definitely worth the price and time. What we loved: Lunch was delicious, Staff was attentive - they took pictures of the family, provided plenty water, hosed us off after swimming, & sold water shoes onboard though they could’ve mentioned water shoes in the prep email. Pig Island was super cute and fun. Why not five stars?? long wait to board the boat, snorkeling wasn’t worth the time (water was murky, very little fish). Overall: Would absolutely recommend. Great way to spend the day.
I have been to Thailand 3 times; I know the sea and its biodiversity. The place where they take you to snorkel is DEAD. There is no live coral, let alone fish. Many boats with groups of many people swimming together in a fenced perimeter. The ocean is suffering the consequences of agencies like this that only seek to profit. Not everything has a price. If you value nature and living beings, do not be a part of this.
Gracias por compartir su opinión. Lamentamos que la experiencia no haya cumplido con sus expectativas. Entendemos su preocupación por el estado del ecosistema marino y valoramos mucho los comentarios relacionados con la conservación del medio ambiente. La protección de los arrecifes y la vida marina es un tema muy importante, y agradecemos que haya dedicado tiempo a compartir su perspectiva. Sus observaciones serán transmitidas al equipo correspondiente para su revisión. 🙏🌊🐠🌿
Great time on pig Island. Totally recommended this tour
Thank you so much for your feedback! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you had a great time at Pig Island and enjoyed the experience. Thank you for your recommendation – it means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back again soon for another fun day in Koh Samui. 🐷🌴☀️✨🙏
Great day out meeting the Piggies and a spot of snorkelling. Joe was our team leader, kept everyone informed and engaged. Well worth the money.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed meeting the piggies and spending time snorkeling. It’s great to hear that Joe kept everyone informed, engaged, and helped make the day run smoothly. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation—we’re thrilled you found the tour great value for money. We hope to welcome you back again soon! 🐷🐠🌴✨🙏
Joe was our excellent guide on this really well structured half day trip to 2 islands. Very clear outline of our schedule and emphasis on safety from Joe. Modern very comfortable speed boat to pig island where Joe guided us safely around the beautiful pigs and piglets. On to Koh Tan for snorkelling and swimming and then an excellent lunch. Overall a very enjoyable and varied morning.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the well-organized itinerary and had such a great experience with Joe. It’s fantastic to know that his clear communication and focus on safety helped make the day enjoyable and relaxing. We’re also glad you enjoyed Pig Island, the snorkeling at Koh Tan, and the delicious lunch. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! 🐷🐠🌴🚤✨🙏
Excellent half day out. Picked up from hotel and taken out to pier. Guides super friendly and chill. Snorkelling, lunch and piggies. Would recommend
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed the whole experience, from the hotel pickup to the snorkeling, lunch, and of course the piggies! 🐷 It’s great to hear our guides helped make the day even more enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! 🌴🐠✨🚤
honestly not a bad thing to say about this tour, we had one of the best days since being in Thailand! They were so friendly, helpful, happy and communicated well with times plans etc. I felt so safe during this tour and the guide was really helpful with photos/videos. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone.
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear this was one of the best days of your trip to Thailand. It’s wonderful to know you felt safe, well-informed, and looked after throughout the tour. We truly appreciate your kind words and your 100% recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! 😊🌴✨
It was very beautiful and everyone was super nice; I can only recommend it to you.
Vielen Dank für Ihr tolles Feedback! 😊 Es freut uns sehr, dass es Ihnen so gut gefallen hat und Sie unser Team als so freundlich erlebt haben. Vielen Dank für Ihre Empfehlung – wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen! 🌴☀️
Rather touristic for my taste. Pig island is really manmade and packed with tourist boats. The team, however, was great and friendly.
Thank you for your feedback. We understand that Pig Island can feel quite busy and touristic, especially during peak times, as it is a very popular destination. We truly appreciate your honest comments. That said, we’re very happy to hear that you found our team friendly and attentive — we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to them. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and perhaps recommend a more secluded experience that better matches your preferences.
