* From May to October, it’s the rainy season, therefore snorkeling & diving spots (Half-moon Reef & U-Turn) are subject to the Southwest monsoon. We will take you to North-East Coral Reef, Coral Steep, and Shallow Reef instead

OnBird leaves nothing undiscovered. Let’s check out some exotic activities that you will experience!

If you have kids and are willing to take a kid-friendly snorkeling trip, this one is perfectly designed for your own family.

Tour operations are available throughout the year, unaffected by the rainy season.

WHAT SETS THE ONBIRD SOFT-ADVENTURE SNORKELING APART?

• Professional and Scientific Snorkeling conducted by a licensed operator, ensuring stringent safety protocols and effective risk management (OnBird Safety Management)
• Water conditions forecasting: encompassing wave level, wave direction, water current, underwater visibility, and geographical locations, is carefully considered to enhance the snorkeling experience. Additionally, lighting effects are factored in to further optimize the overall experience.
• Departure times are subject to daily water conditions to optimize the snorkeling experience during the most favorable water conditions of the day.
• Coral Safety & Preservation: Implementing specialized measures to prevent coral damage from anchors and minimize the impact of tourism…
• Specialized Snorkeling & Skin-Diving Organization
• High-quality snorkeling gear comprising an anti-fog diving mask, soft-mouthpiece snorkel, and open-heel flippers, meticulously sanitized between uses, inclusive of prescription masks (How does OnBird clean snorkeling gear)
• Marine Life Discovery: In addition to observing corals and marine life, you will receive valuable information about the marine ecosystems of Phu Quoc.

THE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour operations are available throughout the year, unaffected by the rainy season.
• Private crews with a private speedboat for your group only
• Advanced information about water conditions for the proper adjustment of the itinerary to maximize the experience (OnBird Safety Management)
• Touristy-avoiding itinerary
• Accommodate individuals of varying skill levels: ranging from novices and advanced participants to scuba divers and free divers
• Proficient English-speaking underwater instructors will accompany you throughout your entire in-water session, possessing extensive training and an in-depth knowledge of the coral reef.
• Explore core zonations and lesser-known coral spots where the corals are healthier and more distinctive compared to typical spots identified by OnBird.
  • The sole company on the island that arranges tailored snorkeling excursions to explore secluded coral locations and Phu Quoc’s distinct zonations, unearthed by our team.
  • OnBird stands out as the sole operator on the island offering comprehensive and dependable information regarding the coral reefs in Phu Quoc.

• Optimal timing for an in-depth snorkeling and relaxation experience: with efficient transfers via car and speedboat to minimize travel duration and mitigate seasickness. This approach eliminates the need for a full-day commitment, as many advertised tours lasting 8-9 hours are significantly prolonged by slow transportation via large boats, car journeys, and shopping site visits, comprising a substantial portion of the total duration.
• No shopping site visits or raising the hidden fee
• For the preservation of the environment and marine life, the use of traditional fishing reels and fish feeding is prohibited on OnBird snorkeling excursions. (Reasons for refraining from fish feeding)

IN BRIEF

(The snorkeling time can be tailored based on the guest’s request for up to 2.5 – 3 hours)

• Turtlehead Rock Beach or Pier Beach: Soak up and relax in jade water at a natural beach where we will give snorkeling skill revives, safety guides, and necessary attention to not break the corals while snorkeling
• Half-moon Reef (2m – 8m) or North-East Coral Reef (1-9m)/Shallow Reef (subject to the daily water conditions tracked and recommended by the operator): Explore soft corals, hard corals, and anemones with a wide depth range
• Crystal Reef (0.5 – 3m): Explore the Phu Quoc’s largest Cactus Coral Cluster  (“Undersea Coral Mountain”)
• Beautiful island (without noisy ambiance): Relax at a beach chair, under coconut trees at a Beach Bar with fruit juice and fruit served 
• Relaxing time on the island or on the sea at your request 

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PICK-UP INFORMATION (Morning or Afternoon experience is subject to the water conditions)

• The Vinpearl – Bai Dai area
• The Cua Can area
• The Ong Lang area
• The Duong Dong town
• The Bai Truong area
• The An Thoi area

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IN DETAILS:

(The snorkeling time can be tailored based on the guest’s request for up to 2.5 – 3 hours)

☑️ Depart from Duong Dong town for the speedboat in An Thoi town        

You’ll be picked up at your hotel and then transferred by A/C car to the port for embarkation.

☑️ Leave the harbor and board the speedboat for Turtlehead Rock Beach or another similar beach

Enjoy the shallow water, get yourself acclimated to the water, snorkel gears, listen to guidelines and safety brief before the real discovery of snorkeling, and introduce the later snorkeling spots in detail.

☑️ Start snorkeling at Phu Quoc Half-moon Reef or North-east Coral Reef

This is an ideal coral reef for you to do free-dive or just simple snorkeling to explore Phu Quoc Golden Anemone Reef, Big Helmet-shaped massive coral, Coral-covered Canyon, Coral-covered Cliff, Anemone Ground, Ocean Flower,…the reef possesses a great variety of coral species. 

North-east Coral Reef is one of the most diversified coral reefs in South Phu Quoc island with more than 20 different types of corals.

☑️ Continue to head for Phu Quoc Coral Mountain

Enjoy a leisure snorkeling in the emerald water at Crystal Reef and explore Phu Quoc’s largest Cactus Coral colony with an area of 200 – 300 square meters. Seeing corals at close distance, we need to pay attention to our fin to prevent it from breaking the corals by accident.

☑️  Relaxing time at the last island 

Re-charge energy taken for snorkeling on an island (without noisy ambiance) with fruit served. Lying on a sunbathing chair facing the blue sea and taking each peaceful breath, on hand a drink (coconut, fruit juice or beer). Bring home some memorable photos of a secluded, pristine island.

☑️ Leave the last spot and back to the harbor 

☑️ Transfer from An Thoi port to your hotel

Drop-off time at your hotel will be dependent on your hotel location and the weather situation on the tour date. If it rains, we’ll get back earlier to keep everyone safe.

Trailer of this Private Snorkeling Excursion:

PRICE INCLUSIONS:

NOTES & PRO-TIPS:

HEALTH & SAFETY

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PAYMENT GUIDES

• Payment by Credit Card (Visa, Master, JCB…)
  We connect with OnePAY Payment Gateway to accept Online Card Payments (www.onepay.vn) as well as other high-security Payment Gateway. All of your card information is processed through SSL protocol with international card security standards. Your card information will not be stored in our system (merchant) or Payment Gateway Servers (even safer than OTAs that are storing your card information)

• Cash payments
  Cash payments can be made for the final amount directly to the OnBird Office or in-charge staff upon arrival, thereby avoiding additional fees.

Cancellation Policy

a. Cancellation initiated by the guest.

• If a cancellation occurs more than 03 days before the departure date, a full refund will be issued at no charge.
• If a cancellation occurs within 02 days of the departure date, the deposit is non-refundable, or a 50% cancellation fee may be applied, depending on the circumstances.
• If a cancellation occurs within 01 day of the departure date, as well as no-shows, will incur a 100% cancellation fee, with no refund available.

b. Cancellation initiated by OnBird

• Bad sea/weather conditions: To address adverse sea and weather conditions forward open-water experience, OnBird has developed an advanced forecasting system that predicts wave levels, wave directions, tide levels, and currents. This system enables us to assess weather and water conditions 8 to 12 days prior to the scheduled tour date, ensuring both safety management and an optimized experience. You will get full refund, on top of that you know the cancellation possibility few days prior to the tour date. Thereby if any bad weather/sea condition occurs, please understand that OnBird knew about it and will inform you 3 – 7 days in advance for you to prepare sub-plans. 
  In the event of unfavorable weather or sea conditions, please be assured that OnBird will notify you 3 to 7 days in advance, allowing you to make alternative plans. Should a cancellation be necessary, you will receive a full refund, and you will be informed of the cancellation possibility well before the tour date.

OnBird Phu Quoc retains the right to cancel or modify any bookings in response to adverse weather and tide conditions, insufficient participant numbers, inappropriate physical capabilities of participants, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. Why is this OnBird Discovery snorkeling tour priced higher compared to standard snorkeling tours offered by other companies?

2. WHY DOES THE TOUR NOT INCLUDE LUNCH?

• The cost is not inclusive of lunch but snacks (fruit, juice)
• We don’t arrange on-small-islets-cooking food to reduce wastewater drained into coral reefs around
• The tour departure time is unfixed but contingent upon the daily water conditions tracked by OnBird thereby lunch arrangement is not suitable and we focus on coral discovery on this tour.
• We can’t ensure the food quality as well as the kitchen hygiene on the small islets, although they provide food for many guests every day. That thing can also help to preserve the water quality for marine life and corals nearby by reducing waste water from cooking activities which discharge grease and soap into the sea

3. WHO SHOULD JOIN US?

• For people looking for a genuine & professional snorkeling tour: advanced divers, snorkelers and even non-swimmers
• For people looking to see authentic coral spots
• For people looking for a premium snorkeling experience (well-trained underwater guide, high-quality equipment, guided snorkeling in the water)
• For people looking for an environmental-protection snorkeling & diving operator