Pig Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkelling and Buffet Lunch Koh Samui
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Overview
This half-day speedboat trip from Koh Samui visits Koh Tan for easy snorkelling and Pig Island, or Koh Madsum, where you meet the island's famous beach pigs. The boat rides are short and calm, so it is a good choice for families and anyone who prefers less time on open water. The default option is a morning group tour with hotel transfer. Snorkelling gear, life jackets, a guide, insurance, drinking water, fruit and a buffet lunch are included.
Highlights
- Short, calm speedboat rides from the south of Koh Samui
- Light snorkelling in the shallow reef at Koh Tan
- Meet the famous beach pigs at Pig Island, Koh Madsum
- Buffet lunch on Koh Tan with vegetarian options
- Snorkelling gear, life jackets, fruit and drinking water included
- Morning or afternoon departures, with or without hotel transfer
- A relaxed half-day trip of about five hours including transfers
Full Description
Pig Island (Koh Madsum) and its beach pigs
Pig Island is the nickname of Koh Madsum, a small island off the south coast of Koh Samui that has become famous for the pigs that roam its beach. They are used to visitors, and feeding them and taking photographs is the reason most people come. Many travellers searching for a Pig Island tour from Koh Samui want exactly this: an easy, funny stop that children love.
You have time on the beach to watch the pigs, walk along the sand and relax by the sea. Follow your guide's advice on how to interact with the animals, keep food only for the guide-approved feeding and always wash your hands afterwards.
Koh Tan and light snorkelling
Koh Tan, also written Koh Taen, is a small island with shallow reef areas close to the beach, which makes it a friendly place for a first snorkel. You put on your mask and life jacket, and the guide shows you where the coral and the small fish are.
Visibility and marine life vary with the weather and the sea conditions, so think of it as a pleasant, gentle swim rather than a deep-sea adventure. Many guests simply float, swim and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before lunch. Weaker swimmers can wear the life jacket throughout, and the guide stays close to the group.
Buffet lunch and beach time
A buffet lunch is served on Koh Tan, with Thai dishes and vegetarian options if you tell us when you book. Fruit and unlimited drinking water are provided through the trip.
After lunch there is free time to relax on the sand, swim in the shallow water and take photographs. It is a slower pace than a full-day marine park trip, which is ideal if you have limited time or prefer a shorter boat ride. If you have a special diet, tell us when you book so the meal can be prepared. Bring a light towel to dry off before you sit down to eat.
Timing, pickup and what to bring
The trip lasts about five hours in total, including the hotel transfer of roughly forty to fifty minutes each way to the pier in the south of the island. Be ready in your hotel lobby ten to fifteen minutes before the pickup time, which is confirmed after booking.
Options include a morning or afternoon departure, with or without hotel transfer. On the afternoon meeting-point option, check-in is at around 1 pm and the boat leaves around 1:30 pm. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a towel and comfortable clothes. The entrance fee for Pig Island is paid separately.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup or meeting pointTransfer to the pier if you chose the option with transfer, or meet the guide at the meeting point.
- Speedboat to Koh TanA short, calm ride across the shallow water.
- Snorkelling at Koh TanAbout an hour for light snorkelling and swimming in the shallow reef.
- Buffet lunchLunch on the island with free time to relax and take photographs.
- Pig Island (Koh Madsum)About an hour on the beach, meeting the pigs and enjoying the scenery.
- ReturnSpeedboat back to the pier and transfer to your hotel if included in your option.
What's included
- Return hotel transfer
- Speedboat to Pig Island and Koh Tan
- English-speaking guide
- Snorkelling gear and life jacket
- Unlimited drinking water
- Basic travel insurance
- Buffet lunch on Koh Tan island
- Seasonal fruit
Not included
- Entrance fee to Pig Island
- Tips
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 4–10
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Food lovers
- A half-day plan — about 5 hours
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women, who are not permitted to join for safety reasons
- Travellers with mobility impairments
- Guests who cannot step on and off a boat on a beach
Meeting point
On the default option, we collect you from your hotel in the Koh Samui pickup area and take you to the pier, a journey of roughly forty to fifty minutes depending on your location. Your pickup time is confirmed by message or email after booking, and you should wait in the lobby ten to fifteen minutes early. On the options without transfer, you meet the guide at the meeting point shown on your voucher, and on the afternoon option check-in is at around 1 pm.
Important information
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a towel and comfortable clothes.
- The Pig Island entrance fee is paid separately.
- Pregnant women are not permitted to join, for safety reasons.
- Vegetarian meals are available; tell us your dietary needs when you book.
- Be ready in the lobby ten to fifteen minutes before your pickup time.
- The tour normally runs in light rain but may be adjusted or rescheduled for safety in severe weather.
- Keep any feeding of the pigs to what the guide arranges.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Pig Island speedboat tour cost?
The price depends on the option you choose, morning or afternoon, with or without transfer. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option.
Is hotel pickup included?
On the default morning option, yes. Two options include hotel transfer and two do not, so choose the one that suits you.
How long is the tour?
About five hours in total, including the hotel transfer and waiting time.
Is Pig Island suitable for children?
Yes, the short boat rides and calm water make it a good choice for families. The booking panel shows the age categories.
What should I wear and bring?
Swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a towel and comfortable clothes.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Often yes, subject to availability. The booking panel shows the dates and departure times you can choose.
What is the difference between the options?
The options differ by departure time, morning or afternoon, and whether hotel transfer is included.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a buffet lunch is served on Koh Tan, with vegetarian options available.
Is the Pig Island entrance fee included?
No, the entrance fee is paid separately.
Is Pig Island worth visiting?
Yes for families and anyone who wants an easy, fun half-day on the water rather than a long boat trip.
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