Dolphin Watching Tan and Pig Island Tour from Koh Samui

Great value for money

A lovely half day trip. The staff were very helpful and really could not do enough for us. And the price, which included soft drinks and a snack on the boat as well as lunch after, was incredible value.

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Seeing dolphins was worth the trip

We managed to spot dolphins and that alone made the morning memorable. The islands were peaceful and the boat ride was comfortable. We stayed a little longer at one beach than I expected, but I still enjoyed the experience.

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Mad Sum Pig Island is Beautiful

It was a pleasant experience but needs better planning. We were able to see the pink dolphins but couldn't get close enough to see them or photograph them well because the speedboat allows the longtail boats to stay closer which kind of scares the dolphins away as they are really loud. The beach at Mad Sum was really gorgeous and the pigs were cute. I would have loved more time here and perhaps even lunch on the beach here. It felt like time here was rushed to get back to the pier for lunch. I felt the guides could have been more helpful in offering to take photos of us solo travellers like with similar tours I've taken. Lunch was excellent though - best Thai curry I've had! We got back to the hotel quite early so the tour could definitely be extended a bit.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed seeing the pink dolphins, Mad Sum Beach, and especially the lunch. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding the tour timing, more time at the beach, and additional support from the guides, especially for solo travelers. Your comments are very valuable and will help us improve future experiences. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again for an even better experience in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team

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Soft drinks are not...

Very nice trip with a relatively small group. Food was very good. Soft drinks (only water) are not included, although it’s metioned. The guides really try to find the dolphins and do not lure them.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip, the smaller group size, and the quality of the food. We also truly appreciate your recognition of our guides’ respectful approach to dolphin spotting, as protecting wildlife is very important to us. Thank you as well for your comment regarding the soft drinks; we will review the description to ensure it is as clear and accurate as possible. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on another trip in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team

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Better ways to spend your day in Samui

First of all, the tour experience is really good. The transport is very high quality and efficient and when you get to the operator HQ the setup is very good. The staff also are excellent, very kind and great with kids. We did the dolphin / pig island trip. The journey to see the dolphins was rough - about an hour there in total and these boats are fast. The water was choppy and the experience was very unpleasant for all, several people were sick. Again, not the operators fault but you should be aware of this before booking if you get travel / sea sick. When we got to the dolphin area we spotted a few, dipping in and out of the water. Unfortunately due to the design of the boats it was difficult to see (apart from an open section of the boat which was full). For the journey there and back (nearly two hours on rough/choppy waters) I don’t think I would do this again. We then did a snorkelling stop off which nobody seemed that bothered about and the water was too murky to really see anything. Then we arrived at pig island. My wife and daughter loved this but in reality it is an absolute tourist trap hell hole - it’s nice to see the pigs but the island is covered in pig muck and there isn’t really more than about 30 mins worth of pig watching to do. If I could do it again I would just opt for a private charter to pig island and back in a couple of hours. This was supposed to be a half day tour but we left at 8am and arrived back at the hotel after 3pm. Again, the staff, setup fantastic… but the tour was meh

Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are glad to hear that you found our staff, transport, and overall setup excellent. We will be sure to pass your compliments on. We’re very sorry to hear that the dolphin watching and the journey to the islands were uncomfortable due to rough seas. Your comments about the limited visibility of dolphins and the snorkelling conditions are noted and will help us improve the experience for future guests. We understand that the Pig Island can feel crowded and touristy, and we appreciate your honest feedback about the time spent there. Your suggestion about a private charter is a valuable tip for future visitors who want a shorter, more focused visit. We truly appreciate your input and hope to use it to make improvements while maintaining the aspects you enjoyed. We hope we may have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Best Regards, Tawan Oh-Hoo Team

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