Written by the Tour In Koh Samui booking team. Every price on this page is the live booking price on our site today — no "from ฿999" bait, no outdated numbers.
Quick answer: how much is a Pig Island tour from Koh Samui?
A Pig Island tour from Koh Samui costs from ฿1,350 per adult on a join-in speedboat, ฿1,450 on the sunset boat with dinner, ฿1,650 on a small-group VIP longtail, ฿2,500 join-in on a shared longtail, and from ฿5,640 for a fully private longtail charter. A private speedboat for your own group starts at ฿11,840. Every option includes hotel pickup from the main Koh Samui coasts, snorkel gear and insurance. There is no public ferry — a boat tour is the only way to reach the island.
The 5 ways to get to Pig Island (Koh Madsum), compared
| Option | Adult price | Child price | Time on boat | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Join-in speedboat | ฿1,350 | ฿1,150 | ~20 min each way | Best value, families, short on time |
| Sunset boat with dinner | ฿1,450 | ฿1,200 | Evening trip | Couples, golden-hour photos |
| VIP longtail (small group) | ฿1,650 | ฿1,400 | 35–45 min each way | Slower pace, smaller boat, more local feel |
| Shared longtail (join-in or private) | ฿2,500 join-in / ฿9,500 private group | ฿2,100 | 35–45 min each way | Small groups wanting flexibility |
| Private longtail charter | ฿5,640 for up to 5 people (6–10 people ฿7,560) | whole boat | 35–45 min each way | Families & couples wanting zero strangers |
| Private speedboat charter | ฿11,840 for up to 10 (11–20 ฿14,500 · 21–35 ฿19,760) | whole boat | ~20 min each way | Bigger groups, speed + comfort |
All prices are per the live booking pages linked above, in Thai Baht, with morning and afternoon departures available on the day trips. Private charter prices are for the whole boat, not per person.
Which Pig Island boat tour should you pick?
Pick the join-in speedboat if…
You want the cheapest reliable Pig Island boat tour and the least time on open water. At ฿1,350 per adult (฿1,150 per child) with hotel pickup, snorkel stop at Koh Tan, kayaking and lunch included, this is the option we book most. The crossing from Koh Samui's south coast takes about 20 minutes.
Pick the VIP longtail if…
You prefer a small group on a traditional boat over a full speedboat. The Pig Island VIP longtail tour runs ฿1,650 per adult and takes the slower, rolling 35–45 minute route — many guests tell us the ride itself is half the fun.
Pick the sunset boat if…
You'd rather trade midday heat for golden hour. The sunset Pig Island & Koh Tan evening tour is ฿1,450 per adult with dinner on board — the beach is at its quietest after the day boats leave.
Pick a private longtail if…
You want the whole boat to yourselves. The private Koh Tan & Pig Island longtail charter is ฿5,640 for up to 5 people — with 4–5 of you, that's comparable per person to the join-in options, with zero strangers and your own schedule. Groups of 6–10 pay ฿7,560. There's also a longtail that runs join-in seats at ฿2,500 or the full boat as a private group for ฿9,500.
Pick the private speedboat if…
You're a bigger group or you want private + fast. The private speedboat charter is ฿11,840 for up to 10 people, ฿14,500 for 11–20, and ฿19,760 for 21–35 — for a full group, the per-person cost drops below the join-in tours.
How do you get to Pig Island from Koh Samui?
There is no scheduled ferry to Pig Island. Every visitor arrives on an organised boat tour departing from Koh Samui's south coast. Hotel pickup is included from Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Fisherman's Village, Maenam, Choeng Mon and Plai Laem. The crossing takes about 20 minutes by speedboat or 35–45 minutes by longtail, and almost every tour pairs the island with a snorkel stop at neighbouring Koh Tan.
What Pig Island actually is (30-second reality check)
Pig Island's real name is Koh Madsum (also written Koh Matsum), a small island about 4 km off Koh Samui's south coast. The pigs live in a small fenced sanctuary behind a long, quiet white-sand beach — they don't swim out to boats like the famous Bahamas pigs. Feed them fruit, take your photos, then enjoy one of the prettiest low-key beaches near Samui. For the full expectation-setting rundown, read our honest truth about Pig Island.
Pig Island tour prices — FAQ
How much does a Pig Island tour from Koh Samui cost?
From ฿1,350 per adult on a join-in speedboat. VIP longtail is ฿1,650, the sunset boat with dinner is ฿1,450, and private charters run from ฿5,640 (longtail, up to 5 people) to ฿11,840+ (speedboat, up to 10).
How do I get to Pig Island?
Boat tour only — there is no public ferry. Tours leave from south Koh Samui with hotel pickup included; the crossing is about 20 minutes by speedboat or 35–45 minutes by longtail.
How long is a Pig Island tour?
The day trips are half-day tours with morning or afternoon departures, combining Pig Island beach time with a snorkel stop at Koh Tan. The sunset option runs into the evening with dinner on board.
Is Pig Island ethical?
The pigs live in a fenced sanctuary behind the beach and are fed fruit by visitors — there's no riding or performing. A small voluntary donation supports their care. If animal encounters aren't your thing, the beach and the Koh Tan snorkel stop still carry the day.
Is Pig Island worth it?
Yes for most travellers — as long as you expect a beautiful quiet Thai beach with a friendly pig sanctuary, not the Bahamas swimming-pigs scene. Kids consistently love it.
What is Koh Madsum?
Koh Madsum is Pig Island's real name — a small island roughly 4 km off Koh Samui's southern coast, next to Koh Tan, in Surat Thani Province, Thailand.
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