RedRiverTour-Discovery 3 Islets, Snorkeling &Fishing By Boat

Phu Quoc’s best island time comes on the water, and this six-hour trip gives you a full taste of it for $29. You’ll visit Gam Ghi, May Rut Trong, and May Rut Ngoai, with snorkeling, fishing, swimming, and lunch served aboard the boat. The day has a clear rhythm: pickup, boat ride, three islets, then a return before evening.

I like the mix of active and easygoing stops. You can try fishing and snorkeling, then slow down for a meal or a swim. I also like that the price includes equipment, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, lunch, insurance, and pickup within Duong Dong. The main consideration is that several add-on activities at Coconut Islet and Coral Park cost extra, and hotel transfers outside Duong Dong can add a noticeable fee.

Key points to know before booking

• Three different islet stops: Snorkel at Gam Ghi, swim and relax at May Rut Trong, then snorkel again at May Rut Ngoai.
• A full six-hour outing: Pickup begins at about 8:00 am, with the boat returning to An Thoi Port around 5:00 pm before your hotel transfer.
• Lunch is served onboard: The seasonal meal includes shrimp, calamari, fish, chicken, vegetables, noodles, rice, soup, and fruit.
• Fishing gear is included: The boat provides fishing equipment and bait, along with snorkeling masks, snorkels, and life jackets.
• Extra fees need watching: Flyboarding, jet skiing, parasailing, and sea walking are not included in the $29 price.
• Best for active families and couples: Children under 1 meter join free, but children under 10 must stay with a parent.

A morning departure from Duong Dong

Your day begins with hotel pickup at about 8:00 am. Free pickup and drop-off apply inside Duong Dong town, which makes this outing especially easy if you are staying in the island’s main town area. Look for the guide in a yellow uniform at the meeting point.

If you stay outside Duong Dong, check the transfer charge before paying. Pickup from Ong Lang costs 100,000 VND per person. From Cua Can or Vung Bau, it is 200,000 VND per person. Bai Dai and Ganh Dau locations, including resorts near Vinpearl, carry a 400,000 VND per person charge.

That extra cost changes the value calculation. At $29, the activity is inexpensive for a full boat day with food and equipment. Add a costly resort transfer for several people, though, and the final amount can look less like a budget outing. I would confirm the pickup fee first if your hotel is north of Duong Dong.

The guide speaks English and stays with the group during the day. Since the schedule includes boat transfers, water activities, and several stops, a guide is useful for keeping the day moving and explaining where to meet after each swim or snorkeling session. No individual guide name is provided, so you should not book this expecting a specific person.

Coconut Islet and the optional water sports

The first stop is Coconut Islet, home to the Ocean World Sea Sports entertainment center. This is more of an optional activity stop than one of the main island visits.

You can pay extra for flyboarding, jet skiing, or parasailing. These activities may suit you if you want a faster, more playful start to the day, but they are not part of the advertised $29 package. The boat trip itself already includes snorkeling and fishing, so you do not need to buy an add-on to have a worthwhile day.

There is also an optional sea walking activity at Coral Park. It carries its own charge. Keep this in mind if you are traveling with children or a group with mixed interests. Some people may want the extra activity, while others may prefer to save their money for the included snorkeling stops.

The practical question is simple: do you want a boat trip with several water activities, or do you want every possible attraction added on? This experience works best when you treat the extras as optional treats, not required parts of the day.

Gam Ghi Islet for the first snorkeling session

The main island hopping starts at Gam Ghi Islet. Here, you will have time to snorkel using the provided mask, snorkel, and life jacket.

Gam Ghi is an appealing early stop because it gets you into the water before the day feels long. You can test the equipment, get comfortable in the sea, and see how much snorkeling suits you. Fishing gear and bait are also included, so the guide may organize time for fishing from the boat as part of the outing.

The experience is not designed as a specialist snorkeling expedition. It is a broad, easygoing island day with several activities packed into one schedule. If you want a carefully guided marine biology session or a long single-site snorkeling session, this may feel too general. If you want a chance to see underwater life without arranging separate equipment or transport, it makes good sense.

Bring your own sunscreen, towel, and change of clothes. One bottle of water per person is provided, but you will spend hours in the sun, so bringing extra water is sensible if permitted by the operator. Sunglasses, a sun hat, swimwear, and sunscreen are specifically recommended.

Lunch on the boat, with a seasonal Vietnamese menu

Lunch is served onboard, which saves time and keeps the day focused on the islets. The listed menu includes vegetable soup, steamed shrimp, sweet and sour calamari, fried or braised fish, stir-fried chicken with lemongrass and chili, stir-fried noodles with vegetables, morning glory with garlic, steamed rice, and fresh fruit.

That is a generous spread for a boat excursion. You get several seafood dishes, a chicken option, rice, noodles, vegetables, and fruit. For a $29 trip, the meal adds real value, especially since you do not need to arrange lunch separately during the island stops.

The menu is seasonal, so the exact dishes can change. If you have strict dietary requirements, do not assume that every dish can be adjusted. The supplied information does not promise vegetarian, vegan, allergy-free, or halal substitutions.

Eating on the boat also affects the feel of the day. You do not get a long restaurant break on an island. Instead, lunch becomes part of the boat experience, with the sea around you and the next stop still ahead. Some people will enjoy the efficiency. Others may prefer a land-based meal with more space and shade.

May Rut Trong for swimming and a slower hour

May Rut Trong is the relaxed part of the route. The plan here is to enjoy the islet, swim in the sea, and take a break from the more active parts of the morning.

This stop gives the day needed variety. Three snorkeling sessions in a row could become tiring, especially for children or anyone not used to long periods in the water. May Rut Trong lets you cool off, sit back, and enjoy the island setting without needing to keep your mask on.

Bring a towel and dry clothes because you will likely move between wet and dry activities throughout the day. The tour does not provide personal towels, and personal belongings are not included. A waterproof bag for phones and wallets would be a practical choice, although the supplied information does not state that one is provided.

The relaxed stop also makes the outing a better fit for mixed groups. One person can swim while another takes a quieter break. Still, you should expect a shared schedule rather than unlimited free time. The boat must continue to May Rut Ngoai and return to port by late afternoon.

May Rut Ngoai and the second snorkeling stop

The final islet visit is May Rut Ngoai, where you will have another chance to snorkel. By this point, you will already know whether you prefer floating with the mask and snorkel, trying your hand at fishing, or simply enjoying the views from the boat.

The second snorkeling stop is useful because sea conditions and underwater visibility can vary. If the first session at Gam Ghi is not your favorite, May Rut Ngoai gives you another opportunity. If you love being in the water, it gives you more time without paying for a separate activity.

The trade-off is time. A six-hour schedule has to cover the hotel transfer, port movement, several islets, lunch, and water activities. You should expect a well-filled day, not a private-island escape with complete control over the clock.

The provided life jacket is important for anyone who is not a strong swimmer. Pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions, including high blood pressure or epilepsy, are advised not to join. Take those restrictions seriously, particularly since the day involves boat travel, swimming, and physical activity.

What the $29 price really includes

The headline price is strong because it covers more than transport. You receive:

• Boat transport for the fishing and island route
• An English-speaking guide
• Snorkeling mask, snorkel, and life jacket
• Fishing equipment and bait
• Lunch onboard
• One bottle of water
• Tourism insurance up to 30,000,000 VND per case
• Free pickup and drop-off within Duong Dong town

That package makes the experience good value for someone who wants several activities in one day. Booking a boat, arranging equipment, finding a guide, and organizing lunch independently would take more time and could cost more.

The price does not include VAT, personal expenses, towels, sunscreen, optional water sports, or sea walking. There is also a 20 percent surcharge for the listed public holidays: January 1, April 30 to May 1, September 2, and the Tet period from January 28 to February 2. Check the year when booking, since public holiday dates can vary.

Children under 1 meter tall go free. Children from 1 meter to under 1.4 meters pay 70 percent of the adult price. Children 1.4 meters and taller pay the adult rate. Anyone under 10 must join with a parent present.

Who will enjoy this boat day most

I would choose this tour if you want a practical introduction to Phu Quoc’s southern islands without planning each detail yourself. It suits couples, families with older children, and first-time visitors who want snorkeling, fishing, swimming, and food in one package.

It is also a useful choice for people staying in Duong Dong. The included town pickup removes a common transport problem, and the six-hour length leaves part of the evening free after you return.

I would think twice if you dislike group schedules, boat travel, or busy activity days. The route has several stops and optional attractions, so it is not a quiet, private cruise. You may also prefer another experience if you need a guaranteed special diet, private transport, or a particular guide.

The rating shown for the experience is 4.5 from two reviews. That is a promising score, but it is based on a small number of ratings. I would place more weight on the clear inclusions, the route, and your own expectations than on the number alone.

Small details that make the day easier

Wear swimwear under light clothes so you can change quickly at the first water stop. Pack a dry outfit, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and a secure way to protect your phone.

Do not bring alcohol or drugs. Baby strollers are not allowed, which matters for families with very young children. A child under 1 meter can join free, but the parent must still manage the child throughout the boat day.

The activity offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and lets you reserve now and pay later. That is useful if your Phu Quoc plans depend on weather or changing hotel arrangements. The tour ends back at the meeting point after the transfer from An Thoi Port.

Should you book the Red River Tour boat trip?

Book it if you want a low-cost, full morning and afternoon on the sea, with three islets, two snorkeling sessions, fishing, swimming, lunch, equipment, and Duong Dong transfers in one arrangement. The strongest value comes from the combination of included food and gear, not from any single stop.

Skip it if you want a private boat, a slow pace, or a carefully tailored menu. Also check the transfer surcharge before booking if you are staying outside Duong Dong, and budget separately for sea walking or motorized water sports.

For most visitors who want an accessible first look at Phu Quoc’s An Thoi archipelago, this is a sensible choice. Keep your expectations practical, bring your own sun protection and towel, and treat the paid add-ons as optional rather than necessary.

FAQ

How long does the Phu Quoc boat tour last?

The activity lasts about six hours. Pickup begins at approximately 8:00 am, and the boat returns to An Thoi Port around 5:00 pm before the transfer back to your hotel.

Which islets does the tour visit?

The route includes Gam Ghi Islet, May Rut Trong Islet, and May Rut Ngoai Islet. Gam Ghi and May Rut Ngoai are snorkeling stops, while May Rut Trong is used for swimming and relaxing.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. The tour includes diving glasses, a snorkel, and a life jacket. Fishing equipment and bait are also included.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is served on the boat. The seasonal menu includes seafood, fish, chicken, vegetables, noodles, rice, soup, and fresh fruit, though the exact dishes can change.

Is hotel pickup included?

Pickup and drop-off are free for boarding locations inside Duong Dong town. Locations outside Duong Dong carry additional charges, including 100,000 VND per person from Ong Lang and 400,000 VND per person from Bai Dai or Ganh Dau.

Do the water sports cost extra?

Yes. Flyboarding, jet skiing, parasailing at Ocean World, and sea walking at Coral Park are self-funded activities and are not included in the tour price.

Can children join the tour?

Yes. Children under 1 meter tall join free, children from 1 meter to under 1.4 meters pay 70 percent of the adult price, and children 1.4 meters or taller pay the adult price. Children under 10 must join with a parent.