The 15 Best Speedboat Snorkeling Tours in Vietnam

1.REAL snorkel &island hopping by SPEEDBOAT-EXPLORE CUISINES(MAX12)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 466 reviews · from $55Our pick

Take a small-group speedboat from Phu Quoc to Kim Quy, Coconut, May Rut, Gam Ghi, or nearby islands for two snorkel sessions and beach time. Pacific Boat provides gear, drinks, hotel pickup in central areas, and a Vietnamese meal. Guides such as Windy, Ben, Hugo, and Si are known for friendly, attentive service.

“It was a great day out. stopping at 2 snorkelling spots, and 2 swimming spots broke up the day nicely. While the swimming locations are heavily catered to tourist visits, it was a nice break from what was a windy day on the water. The underwater life was incredible!”

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2.Phu Quoc: Speedboat Tour of 4 Islands with Snorkeling & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 428 reviews · from $56

Join Pacific Boat for a six-hour, small-group speedboat trip from Phu Quoc. Snorkel at Kim Quy and Buom Islands, relax at May Rut Ngoai or Gham Ghi, then enjoy fruit, drinks, and a seafood BBQ at a mainland restaurant. Guides including Windy, Ben, and Hugo are praised for friendly care and good English.

“Overall the day was great! A small group, Good snorkeling Nice islets, great food and our guide Windy was fun. Well worth the experience.”

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3.Hoi An/Da Nang: Snorkelling & Island-Hopping Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 397 reviews · from $63

Spend a focused day snorkeling around Cham Island from Hoi An or Da Nang. A 20 to 25 person speedboat visits two sites, with about an hour at each for coral and fish. Guides such as Cha Cha, Phi, and Sam join you in the water, followed by a generous Vietnamese lunch and beach time. Da Nang pickup details should be confirmed before booking.

“Beautiful island 🏝️ to visit, great equipment to use for the snorkelling 🤿, saw loads of amazing fish and had a lovely lunch. Brilliant day 😊”

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4.South Phu Quoc: Pro Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 336 reviews · from $51Top rated

Spend about six hours exploring South Phu Quoc by shared speedboat with no more than 10 people. Guides including David, Edward, Colin, and Jack Sparrow offer careful instruction, explain fish and coral, and choose two reef sites according to the day’s water and light. Expect good equipment, fruit, juice, and a quiet island stop.

“Great value for money. The guide was great and professional. We had a great time, and the tour was very well organised. They are also mindful of the overall well-being of the coral reefs.”

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5.Hoi An: Cham Islands Snorkeling Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 269 reviews · 390 minutes - 8 hours · from $34

Travel from Hoi An to the Cham Islands by speedboat, visit a fishing village, Champa well, Hai Tang Pagoda, and market, then snorkel at Bai Xep or Hon Tai. English-speaking guides such as Quy, Nook, Nick, and Eric lead the day. Lunch, equipment, and optional hotel pickup are included.

“Snorkeling was an average experience as was the boat ride, but the fishing village, beach, lunch and tour guide were excellent.”

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6.Real snorkel trip by speedboat with small group on Cham island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $60

Take a speedboat from Cua Dai Harbour to Cham Island for two one-hour snorkel sessions at Dai Island and Tai Island. Guides such as Phi, Cha Cha, Sam, and Huy are known for staying close in the water. Lunch, equipment, fruit, drinks, hotel pickup, and beach time are included.

“This is concentrated on snorkeling which we enjoyed. The guide is knowledgeable and very professional plus friendly.”

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7.Da Nang/Hoi An: Cham Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · from $45

Travel from Da Nang or Hoi An to Cham Island by fast speedboat for a short island visit, coral-reef snorkeling, a seafood lunch, and beach time. Guides such as Duyen, known as Miss Banana, Sky, and Thong are praised for clear explanations and lively energy. Expect a well-organized day, though snorkeling time is limited and the beach can feel crowded.

“Loved the experience! Miss Duyen (miss banana) was the sweetest and helped us a lot. She was kind and warm and the best tour guide. We did a lot of activities. I also did scuba diving (which I paid for when I reached the island). Overall best experience.”

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8.Phu Quoc: Speed Boat Tour 4 Islands – 2 Reefs Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · from $47

Join OnBird Phu Quoc for a six-hour speedboat trip to four islands and two coral reefs. Groups stay small, with a maximum of 12 people. Guides such as Jack, Hardy, DD, and Collin provide safety help, quality anti-fog gear, and reef tips before you snorkel. Expect fruit and juice at a quiet beach, but no full lunch.

“It was an amazing and lovely tour. First we went to a place with shallow water to try and get familiar with all the equipment and to learn which signs to use while snorkeling as it’s difficult to talk. After that we went to two snorkel place and both were very nice. With all the nice corals and fish I could have stayed the whole day in the water 😅 The guides were superb! Jack and Hardy (I hope I remember the names correctly) were taking care of everybody and showed us nice places to see as much fish and corals as possible. And Jack was really funny, so we…”

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9.Da Nang/Hoi An: Cham Islands Snorkeling by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 37 reviews · from $40

Spend about seven hours traveling from Da Nang or Hoi An to the Cham Islands by air-conditioned vehicle and high-speed boat. Explore Bai Lang, a pagoda, an ancient well, and a seafood market, then snorkel for 45 minutes and enjoy a Vietnamese family-style lunch. English-speaking guides such as Dao and Toan lead the day.

“Great tips. Good organised and very nice guide. Food was delicious. Thank you”

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10.Snorkeling Cham Island: Snorkeling Tour by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 26 reviews · from $53

You’ll leave your hotel for Cua Dai Wharf, ride 20 minutes by shared speed boat, and snorkel at Hon Nhon Beach in Cham Island’s UNESCO biosphere reserve. An English-speaking guide provides gear and water, followed by seafood lunch at Cham Jungle Restaurant and free time at Bai Chong Beach.

“Enjoyable day out visiting Cham islands. Speedboat was great.... snorkelling okay... plenty of good coral, however not many fish. Lunch and the beach awesome. If you just want to chillax, then this is an ideal day in the sunshine.”

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11.Da Nang/Hoi An: Cham Island Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 24 reviews · from $37

Take a half-day speedboat trip from Da Nang or Hoi An to Cham Island for a short snorkeling session, beach time, village sights, and a Vietnamese family-style lunch. An English-speaking guide leads the outing, with hotel pickup, a stop at Cua Dai Port, and free time to swim. Expect a bumpy boat ride and a busy reef area.

“Lovely guide and pretty place but lots of stinging jelly fish and only short time on reef”

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12.Cham Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat : Hoi An/Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 11 reviews · from $33Best value

Travel from Da Nang or Hoi An to Cham Island by van and speedboat for a half-day of village sightseeing, snorkeling, swimming, and a Vietnamese seafood lunch. An English or Vietnamese-speaking guide leads the day. Hotel transfers, entry fees, water, insurance, and lunch are included, but weather and crowd levels can affect the schedule.

“Great day out! Well worth the spend. Seeing the village and how the locals live was a highlight”

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13.Phu Quoc Speedboat Pro Snorkeling: 4 Islands-2 Reefs & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · from $61

Join OnBird Phu Quoc for a small-group speedboat trip around southern Phu Quoc. You’ll visit two selected coral reefs, receive in-water support from instructors including Colin and Edward, relax on a beach with fruit and juice, then finish with dinner at a sea-view restaurant. The tour uses weather forecasts to choose the best snorkeling time.

“Great snorkeling, equipment really clean and worked well and staff were excellent. The company cancelled the meal last minute due to lack of uptake and substituted with a free hire of rash vest, a photo package and free pick up out of area. This was ok but I would have preferred the choice of refunding the meal. Our children however loved the photos and adults escaped sunburn. so all worked out well in the end!”

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14.Cham Island: Snorkeling Tour by Speed Boat From HoiAn/DaNang

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · from $38

Join an English-speaking guide for a full-day Cham Island outing from Hoi An or Da Nang. You’ll ride a shared speedboat, snorkel near Hon Nhon Beach, eat seafood at Cham Jungle Restaurant, and relax at Bai Chong Beach. The tour includes gear, lunch, water, hotel transfers, and island fees.

“It was really good. I highly recommend everyone to book. Nice guide and perfect combination of activities l.”

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15.Cham Island: 1-Day Speedboat Trip with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $33

From Hoi An, you’ll ride to Cham Island, visit Bai Lang’s well, pagoda, market, and biosphere reserve, then snorkel at Bai Xep or Hon Tai. A local lunch, beach time, and return transport are included. Expect sightseeing as well as sea time, and confirm the day’s snorkeling plan if you want more than one stop.

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