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Departs from An Thoi Harbour on Phu Quoc. Our Saigon River tours run separately, from Ho Chi Minh City.
Les Rives spent a decade running speedboats on the Saigon River before commissioning two catamarans for Phu Quoc. They were built for this coast, and they sail south to the An Thoi archipelago rather than along the resort beaches. That is where the coral sits, and where most of the islands have nobody living on them.
Two ways to spend a day on the water: a full day of snorkeling and fishing through the islands, or a three-hour sunset cruise. Both run as a shared departure or as a private charter with the boat to yourselves.
- 409 km²
- Of protected water in the marine reserve
- 15
- Guests at most on a shared departure
- 2
- Catamarans built for this coast
- 2010
- On the water in Vietnam since
Tours in this region.
Priced per person on a shared departure, or per boat if you take it privately. Both include pickup, guide and food as listed.
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3,799,000₫
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Sunset Cruise by Catamaran Speedboat
What makes Phu Quoc unique.
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The Forest Behind the Beaches
Most of Phu Quoc is not beach. Nearly two thirds of the island is forest, protected inside a 36,000-hectare national park where botanists have recorded more than 1,300 plant species, twelve of them first described here and named after the island.
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The Fish Sauce Rules
Phu Quoc's fish sauce was the first Vietnamese product to win protected-origin status in the EU, in 2012. Producers use three kinds of anchovy, salt the catch on deck within hours of hauling it in, and age it in wooden barrels for at least a year.
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The Cable Car Record
The cable car out to Hon Thom runs just under 7.9 kilometres, which won it a Guinness record in 2018: the longest non-stop three-rope cable car in the world. Sixty-nine cabins work the line, and the crossing takes about fifteen minutes.
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The Dugong Still Come
Nine kinds of seagrass grow along the island's east coast, the biggest meadows anywhere in Vietnam. Dugong swim down from Cambodian waters to graze on them, mostly between September and November.
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Coral Planted by Hand
Divers from the national park replanted 450 staghorn corals on the south side of Hon Kim Quy in April 2022, growing the stock first in an underwater nursery off Hon May Rut. The reef is being put back piece by piece.
In their own words.
Moments from our guests
28 photographs from 14 travellers
The gallery
12 imagesWhere the Boats Go
South of An Thoi, Phu Quoc stops being one island. The coast breaks into a scatter of rocks, sandbars and coral coves that the charts call the An Thoi archipelago, and that is where every one of our boat tours goes.
Hon May Rut, Hon Dam Ngang, Hon Kim Quy, Hon Thom, Hon Dam, Hon Roi. A few have fishing families on them. Most have nobody at all. The water between them runs shallow and clear, the coral sits close enough to the surface that a mask and a pair of fins is all it asks of you, and our catamarans draw little enough water to anchor close in.
Before you go
Good to know before you book.
- When to sail
- The dry months, roughly November through April, bring the calmest sea and the clearest water. From May to October rain arrives fast and clears fast, and the boats carry rain cover. If conditions are unsafe we rebook you.
- Where the boats leave
- Every tour starts at An Thoi Harbour, at the southern tip of the island. Hotel pickup is included within 10 km of it. If you are staying further north, around Duong Dong or Long Beach, tell us where you are and we will quote the transfer.
- On board
- Fifteen guests at most on a shared sailing, against a twenty-seat capacity. A qualified captain and an engineer on every trip, international-standard safety equipment, and travel insurance in what you pay.
- Taking the whole boat
- Either tour runs as a private charter, quoted per boat rather than per person, with the day built around what you want to see. Choose Private Charter on the tour page, or send us your dates.
Common questions.
Why do you ask for my passport number when booking?
We are required by Vietnamese local authorities to collect passport details for all guests before departure. If you don’t have your passport number to hand when booking, simply complete your reservation first and email your passport details to bookings@lesrivesexperience.com at your convenience before the tour. Your information is used solely for the required registration process.
Why are your tours more expensive than other operators?
Most operators run large buses to crowded sites. We travel by private luxury speedboat in small groups, arriving ahead of the crowds, with breakfast, lunch, refreshments, all entrance fees, your guide, hotel transfers and travel insurance already included, no hidden extras.
A share of every booking also supports the local riverside families and communities we work with. You’re paying for a calmer, more comfortable, more responsible day out, not just a seat.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
Full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before your tour. 50% refund for cancellations 6–3 days before. Within 3 days, the booking is non-refundable.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If conditions are unsafe, we’ll reschedule or cancel and let you know in advance, with alternative options. Light rain isn’t a problem — our speedboats have full rain protection, and we provide waterproof ponchos and umbrellas on board.
What payment methods do you accept, and is it secure?
We accept all major credit cards, cash or bank transfer. Online payments are processed by Trekksoft, our PCI-DSS-compliant booking partner, with SSL encryption, your card and personal details are never stored on our site.
Are your boats and tours safe?
Yes. Every speedboat carries complete international-standard safety equipment, life jackets for all guests, and rain protection for any season. Although our boats hold up to 20, we carry a maximum of 14–15 guests so everyone travels comfortably and safely.
Are your tours suitable for children and families?
Absolutely. Our tours suit all ages, with child-sized life jackets on board and a relaxed small-group pace that works well for families. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult — just let us know the ages when you book so we can prepare.
Can you cater to vegetarian or other dietary needs?
Yes. We’re happy to arrange vegetarian and other special diets, just note your requirements in the booking form.
What languages do your guides speak?
All of our guides are fluent in English. Guides in other languages can often be arranged in advance for an additional fee ,just ask when you book.
Can I book a private or customised tour?
Yes. Many of our experiences can be run privately or tailored to your group, dates and interests. Contact us with what you have in mind and we’ll put a plan together.
Les Rives Phu Quoc - Catamaran Speedboat Tours Operator
- Address
- 23 Nguyen Truong To, Khu 2, Phu Quoc, An Giang, 9200
- Phone
- +84785920018
Book a Boat Trip in Phu Quoc
Two departures from An Thoi Harbour, shared or private. Not sure which suits your group? Send us a message.