🚢 Explore An Thoi Port, Phu Quoc: Where to Experience Local Life & Buy the Freshest Seafood

Beyond the cable cars and beach clubs, Phu Quoc’s true heartbeat lies in its fishing culture — and nowhere captures that better than An Thoi Port. Located on the southern tip of the island, this working harbor is a place where fishing boats arrive daily, locals trade fresh seafood, and travelers can witness a side of Phu Quoc that most tourists miss.

If you're looking for an authentic experience, great photos, and a chance to buy high-quality seafood at local prices for your own barbecue or villa dinner, An Thoi Port is a must-visit.

🐟 Why Visit An Thoi Port?

An Thoi Port is the largest and busiest fishing port on the island. It's where the ocean’s bounty is brought ashore and traded — from live crabs and squids to wild-caught shrimp and snails.

Visiting here gives you a front-row seat to:

• Local fishing life

• Fresh seafood at unbeatable prices

• A colorful and bustling atmosphere

• The chance to bring home seafood and have it cooked or grilled the way you like

🕔 Watch the Fishing Boats Arrive

• You can still find seafood vendors selling live seafood from tanks or baskets

• Wild sea prawns, clams, squid, and small fish are commonly available

• It’s less crowded, more relaxed — a good time for a scenic visit and spontaneous seafood shopping

🦐 What to Buy: Top Seafood Picks & Prices (2025)

Here are the most popular seafood items you can find at An Thoi Port — along with updated price ranges:

💡 Note: Prices may vary based on the season, size, and freshness of the catch.

🛍️ Tips for Tourists Buying Seafood at An Thoi Port

• 🕕 Go early (6–9 AM or 3-5PM) for the best selection and lowest prices

• 💬 Talk to locals – many are friendly and happy to explain how to choose or cook the seafood

• 💵 Bring cash, especially small bills (VND 10k–100k)

• ❄️ Bring a cooler bag or insulated container if you plan to take seafood back to your hotel

• 🔥 Ask your villa or homestay if they can help prepare or cook your seafood — most are happy to do so for a small fee

🍽️ How to Enjoy Your Seafood

Here are your best options after buying:

1. Grill it yourself at your villa or on the beach (check fire rules)

2. Ask a local restaurant to cook it for you – many accept “bring your own catch” for a small cooking fee (30,000–70,000 VND/dish)

3. Pack for a boat tour – some private island tours let you bring seafood to cook on the islands like Hòn Mây Rút or Hòn Thơm

📍 How to Get to An Thoi Port

• From Dương Đông town: 30–40 minutes by motorbike or car

• Search for “Cảng biển An Thới” or “An Thoi Port” on Google Maps

• Taxis and Grab are available and affordable

• You can also reach the port as part of an island-hopping tour or before riding the Hon Thom Cable Car

🧭 Combine with Other Southern Attractions

While in An Thoi, consider visiting:

• 🚡 Hon Thom Cable Car (longest sea-crossing cable car in the world)

• 🧱 Sunset Town for Mediterranean-style architecture and the Kiss Bridge

• 🏝️ Depart on a 4-island speedboat tour (from nearby harbor)

• 🧘 Ho Quoc Pagoda – beautiful sea-facing spiritual site

📸 Final Travel Tips

• 🧢 Bring a hat and water — the port area is open and sunny

• 📷 Morning light is best for photos of boats and seafood stalls

• 🛍️ Don’t be afraid to try something new — this is where locals shop and eat

🐚 An Authentic Taste of Phu Quoc

For travelers who want more than resort life, An Thoi Port offers a real glimpse into the island’s heritage. From sunrise seafood markets to afternoon strolls among fishing boats, it’s a place where Phu Quoc’s past and present meet — and where you can turn fresh seafood into unforgettable meals.

Whether you're planning a beach BBQ, a villa dinner, or just soaking in local life — An Thoi Port is the perfect stop on your island journey.