Board a traditional boat from Rach Vem for a half-day that blends snorkeling at Starfish Beach, fishing from the pier, and a family-style seafood lunch at a floating restaurant—an up-close glimpse of daily life on Phu Quoc’s waters.
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A wooden boat eases out from a low pier in Rach Vem, the engine a steady breath as the shoreline pulls away. Salt and grilled scallop smoke mingle; the water ahead is a green-blue mirror dotted with dark starfish shapes that seem to watch you pass. The ride to Starfish Beach is calm and coastal: islands, mangrove-fringed shallows, and fishermen’s stilt houses slide by like frame-by-frame local life.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Basic mobility and comfort with short swims; suitable for families and casual travelers
Wildlife
History
Rach Vem and its floating houses reflect a long coastal tradition: families living and fishing from anchored structures that double as home and workplace.
Conservation
Visitors should use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching starfish and corals, and follow guides’ instructions to minimize disturbance to sensitive shallow reefs.
Reserve your spot on the Starfish Beach and Floating Village Combo Boat Trip Seafood Lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect coral and your skin with mineral sunscreen and reapply after swimming.
Wear reef shoes
Shallow reefs and rocky beaches can be sharp—reef shoes make wading and snorkeling more comfortable.
Bring cash
Small purchases or tips at the floating village are usually cash-only and ATMs are limited.
Time your departure
Morning trips often offer calmer seas and clearer water for snorkeling; check the tide schedule.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects both your skin and local coral ecosystems during snorkeling.
summer
Reef/water shoes
Protects feet on rocky shallows and slippery docks.
summer
Light waterproof bag or pouch
Keeps phone, wallet, and camera dry on a small boat.
Quick-dry clothing and hat
Keeps you comfortable on the boat and during time on the beach.
summer