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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