The day trip everyone actually enjoys
Shared tours run on a stopwatch. With teenagers who want to snorkel, grandparents who want shade and a four-year-old who wants pigs, that stopwatch is your enemy. Take the whole boat and the schedule becomes yours: swim longer here, skip that stop, eat when you're hungry.
A typical day strings together Pig Island, a coral bay for snorkelling and a beach with nobody on it, with a barbecue cooked on board somewhere in the middle. But it's your boat - tell us who's coming and what they like, and we'll build the route around them rather than the other way round.
Highlights
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Your routePick the islands, swap a stop, add one. We plan it with you beforehand and stay flexible on the day.
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Barbecue on boardFresh seafood, chicken and vegetarian options grilled at anchor, plus a cool box that never runs dry.
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Every age catered forLife jackets in kids' sizes, shade for the grandparents, floats, and a crew used to small children.
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Gear for everyoneMasks, fins, noodles and paddleboards on board, non-swimmers welcome at every stop.
A classic family day
- 8:30 amHotel pick-up and a short transfer to the pier
- 9:00 amCast off - coffee, fruit and the safety briefing
- 9:45 amKoh Madsum: the beach pigs, shallow water, first swim
- 11:15 amSnorkelling stop over the coral gardens of Koh Tan
- 12:30 pmBarbecue lunch at anchor in a quiet bay
- 2:00 pmDeserted beach: paddleboards, hammock, nap in the shade
- 3:30 pmLast swim and slow cruise home
- 4:30 pmDrop-off at your hotel
✅ What's included
- Private boat and crew for your group alone
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off across the island
- Barbecue lunch on board and a stocked cool box
- Snorkelling gear, life jackets and floats in all sizes
- English and French speaking guide
- Insurance and national park fees where applicable
❌ Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (bring your own, we chill them)
- Paddleboards and kayaks on smaller boats
- Photographer
- Tips (optional, always appreciated)
Popular add-ons
🏄 Paddleboards & kayaks🎣 Fishing rods🎂 Birthday cake📸 Photographer🍾 Drinks package🎵 Bluetooth sound system🧒 Nanny on board🐟 Seafood upgrade
💡 Good to know
👶 Children: welcome from any age. Under-4s travel free, and we carry infant life jackets, tell us their ages when you book.
🌦️ Weather: confirmed the evening before from the forecast. If we cancel, you choose between another date and a full refund.
🛥️ Group size: up to 12 on a longtail, up to 20 on a large speedboat or catamaran. Above 20, we run two boats side by side.
In pictures
Frequently asked questions
How many people fit on one boat?
Up to 12 on a traditional longtail and up to 20 on a large speedboat or catamaran. For bigger groups we run two boats that travel together and share every stop.
Can you cater for allergies and vegetarians?
Yes, tell us when you book. The barbecue is cooked on board, so halal, vegetarian, gluten-free and nut-free plates are all straightforward.
Is it worth it versus a shared tour?
For four people or more, the price gap narrows fast, and you stop paying in waiting time. No head counts, no 40-minute stops, no route decided by someone else.
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