Pig Island Guides — Koh Madsum Planning, Boats & Costs
How to reach Koh Madsum, what the 50-baht landing fee covers, speedboat versus longtail, the best months to go, and which Pig Island trip suits you.
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Koh Madsum vs Koh Tan
Koh Madsum has the pigs and the beach, Koh Tan has the reef. Here is which island suits families, non-swimmers, snorkelers and couples, and why most trips visit both.
Read guide →Half-Day or Full-Day Pig Island Tour?
How long Pig Island tours from Koh Samui last, what a full day adds over a half day, and which length suits families, snorkelers, couples and private groups.
Read guide →Thong Krut Pier to Pig Island
Where Thong Krut pier is, which Pig Island boats leave from it, where to meet your captain, how early to arrive, and what to know about parking, food and the 50 baht island fee.
Read guide →Pig Island Tour Prices
What a Pig Island tour from Koh Samui costs in October 2026: shared seats from $26, private longtails from $101 per boat, private speedboats from $380, the 50 baht island fee, and totals for two, four and seven people.
Read guide →Private Boat Tours from Koh Samui
Private longtails, speedboats, catamarans and yachts around Koh Samui compared on route, capacity, inclusions and price per boat, with the charter that suits couples, families and larger groups heading for Pig Island and Koh Tan.
Read guide →Private or Group Pig Island Tour?
Shared and private Pig Island tours from Koh Samui compared on total cost, hotel transfers, flexibility, crowds and snorkeling time, with a pick for solo travellers, couples, families and groups.
Read guide →Longtail Boat to Pig Island: What the Trip Is Like
Thinking about a longtail boat to Pig Island from Koh Samui? What the ride is like, how comfortable it is, what to bring, and whether to choose a private or shared boat.
Read guide →Pig Island & Koh Tan Tour: What to Expect on the Two-Island Trip
Planning a Pig Island and Koh Tan tour from Koh Samui? How the half-day trip works step by step, what you do at each island, boat options, inclusions and what to check before booking.
Read guide →Pig Island Koh Samui: Where to Swim With Pigs in Thailand
Want to swim with pigs in Thailand? Pig Island near Koh Samui is Koh Madsum. What the visit is like, how to get there, tour options and what to expect.
Read guide →Best Boat Trips from Koh Samui: Pig Island, Koh Tan & Island Hopping
Compare the best boat trips from Koh Samui, including Pig Island, Koh Tan, Ang Thong and Koh Tao, with advice on boat types, trip length, private tours and snorkeling.
Read guide →Best Island Trips from Koh Samui: Pig Island, Koh Tan & More
Compare the best island trips from Koh Samui, including Pig Island, Koh Tan, Ang Thong, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan, with advice on trip length, snorkeling and who each tour suits.
Read guide →Best Snorkeling in Koh Samui: Koh Tan, Pig Island & the Best Boat Trips
Where is the best snorkeling near Koh Samui? Compare Koh Tan, Pig Island and the main boat-trip options, with practical advice on reefs, conditions and tours.
Read guide →Koh Tan Island Guide: Snorkeling, Beaches & Tours from Koh Samui
Planning a trip to Koh Tan from Koh Samui? Learn about snorkeling, beaches, Pig Island combination tours, boat options, trip length and what to expect.
Read guide →Best Time to Visit Pig Island Koh Samui: Weather, Sea Conditions & Best Months
Find the best time to visit Pig Island from Koh Samui, with a month-by-month guide to rain, sea conditions, crowds, snorkelling and boat tours.
Read guide →Koh Madsum (Pig Island) Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Planning a trip to Koh Madsum? Learn what Pig Island is really like, how tours work, what to bring, where to snorkel and whether it is worth visiting.
Read guide →Koh Samui to Koh Madsum: How to Get to Pig Island
How to get from Koh Samui to Koh Madsum (Pig Island): which pier boats leave from, longtail, speedboat and private options, hotel transfer times from each beach, and going without a tour.
Read guide →Speedboat or Longtail Boat to Pig Island?
The two hulls that reach Koh Madsum, compared on crossing time, price, comfort, seasickness, privacy and rough-sea reliability, with a pick for families, couples and groups.
Read guide →Which Pig Island Tour Is Right for You?
More than fifty Koh Madsum trips describe the same two islands. Here is what actually separates them, with prices, review counts and a pick for each kind of traveller.
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