Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speedboat – Koh Samui Day Trip with Kayaking & Lunch

Is this speedboat tour to Pig Island suitable for children?
Yes. Children of all ages are welcome. The boat has life jackets for all sizes and the snorkeling areas are calm and shallow. Infants ride free.

Do I need snorkeling experience?
No. The reefs around Koh Tan are shallow and calm, making them ideal for beginners. Snorkeling equipment is provided on board.

Will I actually see pigs on Pig Island?
Yes. Koh Madsum (Pig Island) has free-roaming pigs living on the beach. You walk right up to them on the sand. They are friendly and used to visitors.

What is the Pig Island entrance fee?
There is a small entrance fee of 50 THB per person, paid in cash directly on the island.

Is lunch included on this tour?
Yes. A Thai lunch is included in the tour price and served during the trip.

Where does this tour depart from on Koh Samui?
The tour departs from a pier in the south of Koh Samui. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from all major areas including Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Maenam, and Nathon.

What is the difference between the morning and afternoon departure?
Both departures visit the same islands and include the same activities. The morning trip departs earlier and returns by early afternoon. The afternoon trip departs after lunch and returns by evening.

How do I get to Pig Island from Koh Samui?
Pig Island (Koh Madsum) lies about 4 km off the south coast of Koh Samui and can only be reached by boat. The fastest way is a shared speedboat day trip from Koh Samui, which takes roughly 20–30 minutes from the southern pier and usually combines Pig Island with snorkeling at Koh Tan. Hotel pickup from Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Maenam and Nathon is included, so no separate ferry or taxi booking is needed.

Where is the best snorkeling in Koh Samui?
The best snorkeling near Koh Samui is not off the main beaches but at the small islands just south of the coast. Koh Tan (Coral Island) has the closest healthy fringing reef, with calm, shallow water 2–4 m deep, good visibility and reef fish, clownfish and sea urchins — ideal for beginners and children. Koh Madsum (Pig Island) adds a clear-water sandbar beach next to the reef. Both sit roughly 20–30 minutes by speedboat from the southern pier and are usually combined in one snorkeling day trip from Koh Samui. For deeper reefs and better visibility, Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan are the top day-trip option further north.

Is Pig Island in Koh Samui worth visiting?
Yes — for most visitors it is one of the easiest and most rewarding day trips from Koh Samui. Pig Island (Koh Madsum) has free-roaming pigs on a white-sand beach and clear, shallow water, and the trip is paired with snorkeling over the coral reefs at neighbouring Koh Tan, plus kayaking, beach time and a Thai lunch. The islands sit only about 4 km off Samui's south coast, so the speedboat crossing is a short 20–30 minutes each way, leaving plenty of time in the water. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and on this shared speedboat it is the best-value way to see both islands in one day. It also suits families, beginners and nervous swimmers, because the snorkeling areas are calm and shallow.