15 One-Day Tours in Phuket Worth Booking

1.Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,295 reviews · from $91Our pick

Spend about nine hours island-hopping from Phuket with guides such as Ray, Sea, and YY. Ride a speedboat to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, and Viking Cave, with two snorkel stops, hotel transfers, snacks, gear, and a seaview buffet lunch included.

“Excellent tour guide. Two snorkel stops as well as a swimming location to cool off. Delicious buffet lunch. Just everything about the entire day could not have been nicer.”

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2.Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,204 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $34

Join Thai Adventure Club for a fast-paced Phi Phi Islands day from Phuket. Guides such as Pom, Jimmy, Joe, and Jenny lead you to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, and Zcoco Beach, with snorkeling, buffet lunch, drinks, and free time on Phi Phi Don.

“The staff from the main crew to the 2 girls training, kept it interesting, funny and relaxed with safety been top notch, also the organisation from start to finish was outstanding, faultless 😄”

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3.Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 940 reviews · from $50

Set out from Phuket by speedboat for Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, Monkey Beach, and Khai Island. You get three meals, snorkeling gear, a clear kayak, SUP board, and guides speaking English, Chinese, or Thai. Guides such as Nun and Nas have earned especially warm praise.

“Absolutely amazing! So worth the money and a bucket list item ticked off. Cant get over the colour of the water and the amazing islands. Definitely recommend snorkelling/swimming when you can! Would do this again in a heart beat!! NAS and his crew were incredible!”

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4.Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Trip from Phuket with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 842 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $52

Travel from Phuket to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and either Bamboo or Khai Island. The 9 to 12-hour trip includes hotel pickup, lunch, snorkeling gear, drinks, and an English-speaking crew. Guides such as Mario, Jimmy, and Tanya have earned warm praise for their care and energy.

“Great service from start to finish! Prior to trip the information was useful and collection time from hotel was communicated via WhatsApp, and all ran on time. Check-in at the harbour was super smooth, and you got allocated a wristband and divided into groups dependent on trip/boat. Sugar Sugar was our host and with the crew truly ensured we were well looked after and hydrated throughout the day (unlimited water, soft drinks, 100THB for a can of Chang). Sea was fairly calm but still expect a bumpy due to speed and loud (due to the motors) ride, from island to island. Sea sickness tablets are provided prior of departure if…”

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5.Khai Nok, Khai Nai, and Khai Nui Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 797 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $24Best value

Cruise from Phuket to three small Khai islands on a 4 to 5-hour speedboat trip. Swim and snorkel at Khai Nui, relax on Khai Nok, and feed Khai Nai’s beach cats. English-speaking guides, equipment, snacks, and optional hotel transfers are included.

“This day trip is a great deal if you keep your expectations in line with the little money you spend for it. True, there is no luxury involved, but hey, it's fair value for money. You get transportation to the pier (at AA marina), free water and coca cola all the way, free snacks at the pier and on the boat, and you spend a few hours riding the boat and checking out those little islands. Yes, the island's are touristy and crowded, and they're clearly not the prettiest of what Thailand has to offer, but again - if you want top notch then you gotta pay top notch. All…”

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6.Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $104

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay by boat, canoe through Panak and Hong islands, visit James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan, then swim and eat a halal lunch. Hotel pickup, drinks, entrance fees, and canoe equipment are included. The group can reach up to 40 people.

“Trayectos en canoa con incursión en las cuevas y alrededores. Vistas desde el barco. Y roca de James Bond.”

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7.Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 8 hours · from $56

Spend eight hours reaching Racha Island by speedboat, snorkeling among fish and coral, then relaxing at Coral Island with lunch, chairs, drinks, and free time. English and Thai guides, including names such as Jackie, Sasha, L, and Sunny, lead the day. Snorkeling time is limited, so plan around the beaches too.

“The whole experience could be described by two words: professionalism and kindness. Starting from our transfer to the boat and islands experience everything was taken care of and our guide made sure to give us all the help and information we needed. My girlfriend and quite a few other passengers weren't able to swim too well but they gave them lifejackets and made sure they have a safe and awesome snorkeling experience as well.”

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8.Exclusive Small Group Phi Phi Islands Sunrise or Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $110

Start early from Phuket with a small group of up to 20 people, then cruise by speedboat to Khai Island, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Guides such as Sunny, Goodie, YY, and Helen are praised for friendly service, while breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“These guys go above and beyond. Incredible service, incredible atmosphere, even better than expected. Beautiful sights. The food was amazing. Highly recommend. Only downside was hiring the photographer, that was a waste of money.”

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9.Phi Phi with Maya and Bamboo Island Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · from $68

You’ll cruise from Phuket to Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay with an English or Thai-speaking guide. Guides such as Latte, Paula, Donut, and Peter are known for clear safety briefings and humor. Expect a busy, active day with lunch, drinks, snorkeling, and hotel transfers.

“What a wonderful experience! The islands were truly gorgeous and must see if you travel to Thailand! Our tour operator Asma and her team were very kind and caring, prioritizing our safety and ensuring we had fun. We strongly recommend this tour.”

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10.One Day Phi Phi, Maya And Khai Islands Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $68

Start at 7:00 am by premium speed catamaran from Phuket, with hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, lunch, snorkeling gear, and stops at Khai Nai, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, Maya Bay, and Pileh Lagoon. The group can reach up to 70 people.

“This is an amazing excursion, as long as you’re not with 500 other tourists doing it at the same time. The islands are stunning, and snorkeling great. Hopefully you won’t have more people than fish in the water. The tour directors however, were excellent and every thing was extremely well organized. Do the tour in the down season.”

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11.Speedboat Day Trip to Phi Phi and Maya Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 230 reviews · from $55

You’ll race from Phuket to Phi Phi by speedboat, snorkel near coral reefs, view Maya Bay from offshore while it is closed, eat Thai lunch on Phi Phi Don, and finish at Khai Islands. English and Thai guides, hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, fruit, and park fees are included.

“Trip to phi phi Island, maya bay, pi leh lagoon, khai island was just perfect with team Speed Angel. It was and amazing experience. Highly recommended.”

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12.Phang Nga Bay Day Trip from Phuket by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · from $114

Travel from Phuket by speedboat through Phang Nga Bay, stopping at James Bond Island, Talu Island’s lagoons, Koh Panyee, and Naka Island. You’ll canoe through sea caves, enjoy a Thai buffet lunch, and follow an English-speaking guide. Guides named Charlie and Mr Bond have led past departures.

“This was a nice trip. We had a wonderful day the islands where pretty cool. The float trip during the adventure was cool. Fun day but was a full day.”

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13.Scuba Diving in Phuket – Full-Day Trip (3 Dives, All Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $179

Meet Blue Divecenter at Chalong Pier at 7:00 am for a full-day scuba trip with three underwater sessions. You may visit Racha Islands, Phuket Marine Park, Phi Phi, Shark Point, or a wreck site, depending on the day. Bon, Julie, Joy, Orn, MJ, and Todd are among the guides praised for careful support and helpful briefings.

“Had an excellent time scuba diving on phi phi island. The dive master was excellent, she took photos for me and then shared them at the end of the trip. The boat ride was beautiful and had a good lunch and snacks for the all day trip. I even found a lost go pro in great condition, which apparently is fairly common.”

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14.James Bond Island Day Trip With Sea Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $45

Spend about nine hours traveling from Phuket to Suwan Kuha Temple, Pan-Yee Island, James Bond Island, and Talu Island. Expect a long van ride, a long-tail boat through mangroves, guide-led canoeing, lunch, and possible guides such as Nikom or Tuk Tuk.

“Started out slow, but got better throughout the day. The best parts were canoeing and then the James Bond Island Tour.”

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15.Racha & Coral Island Day Trip by Speedboat – Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 48 reviews · from $38

Travel by speedboat from Phuket to Racha Yai and Coral Island for beaches, swimming, snorkeling, and a simple included lunch. Guides such as Leo and Amy have earned praise for friendly service and careful organization. Pickup is included from Patong, Kata, and Karon, though group size and timing can vary.

“Guide was amazing! Very well planned. Would highly recommend this trip. They really put safety first”

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