Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speedboat – Koh Samui Day Trip with Kayaking & Lunch
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About this tour
Discover the famous Pig Island and the tranquil reefs around Koh Tan on a value‑packed speedboat day trip from Koh Samui. Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, beach time with the island's pigs and a tasty Thai lunch, with convenient hotel pickup included.
Duration: 5–6 Hours | Departures: Morning & Afternoon Daily
What's Included in Your Pig Island Tour
- Round-trip Hotel Transfers from Koh Samui (selected areas)
- Shared Speedboat Trip to Pig Island & Koh Tan
- Snorkeling at Reef Spots near Koh Tan (mask & snorkel provided)
- Beach Time on Pig Island with the Pigs
- Kayaking (shared equipment)
- Thai Lunch & Drinking Water
- Basic Accident Insurance
- Licensed Local Crew
- Pig Island entrance fee (50 THB/person)
Not Included in the Tour Price
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
- Extra drinks or snacks
- Gratuities for guide and crew
- Towels (Do not forget to bring your own)
Pig Island & Koh Tan Tour Highlights
- Visit Pig Island (Koh Madsum) to relax and see friendly pigs
- Snorkel the clear waters and coral reefs around Koh Tan
- Enjoy kayaking and plenty of photo opportunities
- Economy shared speedboat with hotel transfers & lunch included
- Two daily departures for Koh Samui hotel guests
- Best value way to see Pig Island & Koh Tan in one day
What to Expect on the Pig Island Speedboat Day Trip
Morning or afternoon pickup from your Koh Samui hotel and transfer to the pier. After a brief introduction from the crew, enjoy a short speedboat ride across to the islands. Stop at Koh Tan for snorkeling over coral reefs with colorful fish and clear tropical water. Continue to Pig Island (Koh Madsum) for lunch, swimming, relaxing on the beach and meeting the pigs. Free time for kayaking, taking photos and enjoying the sea views before returning to Samui and dropping you back at your hotel. You share the boat with other guests, making this one of the best value ways to see Pig Island and Koh Tan in a single day.
Pig Island Tour Schedule & Availability
Frequency: Twice daily (morning and afternoon departures)
Operating Days: Daily, subject to weather and sea conditions
Eligibility: Available for hotel guests staying on Koh Samui
Pickup Times: Exact times depend on your hotel location and will be confirmed with your Voucher.
Important Information Before You Book
Tour Type: Economy shared speedboat tour
Upgrade Available: VIP option with enhanced inclusions available as separate product
What to Bring:
- Swimwear and towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen and hat
- Sunglasses and flip-flops
- Waterproof bag or phone case
- Cash for extra drinks or souvenirs
Pig Island Koh Samui: Frequently Asked Questions
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?
The 50 THB per person Pig Island entrance fee is included in your tour price — no extra payment on the island.
Is visiting Pig Island in Koh Samui ethical?
Yes, when it's done the way we run it. The pigs roam freely on the beach and are never forced to swim or perform tricks for photos — despite what some viral images suggest, they are land animals, not trained swimmers. Visits are short and low-stress: you walk up, feed them by hand if you'd like, take photos, and move on at your own pace. The 50 THB per person entrance fee, already included in your tour price, goes toward their upkeep.
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 the pier. 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.
Where is Pig Island located?
Pig Island (Koh Madsum) sits about 4 km off Koh Samui's south coast in the Gulf of Thailand, right next to Koh Tan. It's a small island reachable only by boat — there's no bridge or scheduled public ferry — so every visitor arrives by speedboat or longtail from Koh Samui, usually on a trip that combines Pig Island with a snorkeling stop at Koh Tan.
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 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 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.
How long is the Pig Island and Koh Tan snorkeling trip from Koh Samui?
The shared speedboat trip runs about 5 to 6 hours in total, hotel pickup and drop-off included, and departs twice daily — a morning and an afternoon departure, subject to weather and sea conditions. The speedboat crossing from the pier takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes each way, which leaves most of the day on the water and on the beach: snorkeling over the shallow coral reefs around Koh Tan with mask and snorkel provided, beach time with the free-roaming pigs on Koh Madsum, kayaking with shared equipment and a Thai lunch with drinking water. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from all major areas including Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Maenam and Nathon, and your exact pickup time is confirmed on your voucher.
Other Pig Island Tours from Koh Samui
Planning more island time? Many guests pair this trip with our Ang Thong Marine Park tour from Koh Samui, a full-day VIP speedboat trip to the Emerald Lagoon and the 42 islands of Angthong. Prefer a private boat with more stops? Our private Pink Dolphin, Pancake Rock & Pig Island charter from Koh Samui is exclusively for your group and adds a search for wild pink dolphins and the Pancake Rock cliffs to the same Koh Tan snorkeling and Pig Island beach stop.
Chasing more islands in a single day? Our big-boat island hopping from Koh Samui cruise is an 8–9 hour trip through Mu Ko Angthong Marine Park and its 42 limestone islands, with the Emerald Lagoon on Koh Mae Koh, the viewpoint hike on Koh Wua Talap, a snorkeling stop and a Thai buffet lunch served on board.
Want deeper reefs and a full day in the water? Our full-day snorkeling trip from Koh Samui to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan crosses about 65 km of the Gulf of Thailand by speedboat, with at least two snorkeling sessions at sites such as Mango Bay or the Japanese Garden, time on the three-sandbar beach of Koh Nang Yuan and its viewpoint hike, hotel pickup 07:30–08:30 and return 17:00–18:00.
Not sure which boat suits your group? You can compare all Pig Island tours from Koh Samui on one page — this join-in speedboat, the VIP longtail, the sunset boat with dinner and the three private charters to Koh Madsum and Koh Tan, each with hotel pickup and snorkel gear included.
Want to see every snorkel spot in one place? compare every snorkeling tour from Koh Samui — Pig Island, Koh Tan, Koh Tao and the private charters, side by side.
Rather swap the snorkel for a fishing rod? Our full-day fishing and swimming boat trip from Koh Samui heads out on a traditional wooden boat to fish-rich spots around the islands south of Samui, with multiple fishing sessions, at least one swimming stop in clear water and lunch cooked on board from the catch — hotel pickup 08:15–09:00 and return 16:15–17:15.
Prefer the slower, traditional boat to the same two islands? Our private longtail Pig Island and Koh Tan snorkeling trip from Koh Samui runs the same half-day route aboard a traditional Thai longtail — snorkeling at Koh Tan’s reefs, beach time with the pigs on Koh Madsum and a choice of morning or afternoon departure — with the whole boat reserved for your group (฿6,250 for 1–5 guests, ฿8,550 for 6–10).
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