An Thoi Pier Departure Points and Tour Times

Most 4-island tours leave from An Thoi Port in the south of Phu Quoc, usually around 8 AM to 9 AM. Hotel pickups are typically between 8:30 and 9:00 AM, and figures differ by operator. Because a busy port has many boats for different trips, confirm your exact time and meeting point on WhatsApp the day before you travel.

Where exactly do 4-island tours leave from?

The 4-island tour leaves from An Thoi Port, the largest seaport in Phu Quoc and a major fishing logistics centre in the south. Guests board the speedboat there, and the 4-island tour is the most popular itinerary from An Thoi. Go to the port for your boat, not to the beach.

Some tours depart by traditional wooden boat and others by speedboat. Ask which boat type your tour uses and where it is docked on the day. If you are coming by cable car to Hon Thom, note that the An Thoi station is about 2 to 4 km from the An Thoi centre, a 5 to 10 minute trip.

What time do tours usually leave?

Most morning tours leave An Thoi around 8 AM to 9 AM. A South Phu Quoc tour usually starts around 8:00 AM at An Thoi port, and a 3-island speedboat departs between 8 and 9 AM. Hotel pickups are usually between 8:30 and 9:00 AM, depending on your area and the operator.

Returns differ too. Guests are taken back to their hotel or drop-off point around 4 PM to 5 PM, and figures differ by operator. In the late afternoon the boat returns to An Thoi Port, and a private transfer takes guests to their hotel or the airport, if your quote includes it.

When should you arrive and check in?

Arrive at the port early, before the time your operator gives you, and allow time for any transfer from your hotel. Arriving at the meeting point on time is important, because the tour keeps to a set schedule and the rest of the day depends on it.

Some operators include a private transfer from the airport or hotel to An Thoi Port, and others do not. The day can start with that transfer, so ask whether your quote covers it and what time the driver will collect you. Keep your confirmation message ready to show the driver.

Where do you meet your guide?

Meet your guide at the point your operator named, which for most 4-island tours is the harbour at An Thoi, where the group boards the speedboat. Before the day, ask for the guide’s name, the exact meeting point and the boat name. Save that message so you can show it at the port.

Operators and local sources report that licensed guides in Vietnam carry a tour guide card under Article 58 of the Law on Tourism. Confirm the current rule on WhatsApp or on the beach. It is reasonable to ask to see the card before you agree to the trip.

What if you cannot find the boat?

Stay near the port entrance or the place where your driver dropped you, and message us on WhatsApp straight away. Ask the operator for the boat name, a photo of the boat and the guide’s name before the day, so you can match the vessel quickly when you arrive.

If the weather is bad, some tours replace one island with another, so the boat may leave with a different route. This does not always mean the trip is cancelled, so ask the operator directly what will change and how you will be told.

Checklist for the day:

• The exact meeting point at An Thoi Port
• The boat name and a photo of the boat
• The guide’s name and the operator’s confirmation
• Your hotel pickup time, or the transfer time if your quote includes one

Plan the morning with a margin. Eat a light breakfast before you leave, bring water and sun protection, and keep your phone charged for messages from the operator. Write down your hotel name, the boat name and the meeting point in one place, so you can show the driver and the port staff without searching. Some tours include lunch and a guide, while others do not, so ask what you will need to pay for on the day. If you have a mobility need, mention it before the day so the operator can plan the boarding. Leave a few minutes of spare time for traffic on the road from Duong Dong, and tell your driver the boat name so they drop you at the right spot.

What to do next

If you are coming from central Duong Dong, read Duong Dong to An Thoi Pier: Distance and Options to plan the drive. Before you talk to anyone on the pier, read Buying a Boat Trip at An Thoi Pier on the Day. For extra costs that appear at the end of a tour, Unexpected Fees on Phu Quoc Boat Tours lists what to ask. Message us on WhatsApp with your hotel and date, and we will confirm the pier and pickup time with you before you travel.