The 15 Best Boat Trips in Phuket

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

1.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a large boat with guides such as Omar, Tommy, Ohma, Tony, and Dino. Paddle through caves and mangroves at Panak and Hong islands, visit James Bond Island, swim at Nakae Island, and enjoy a Thai buffet lunch.

“Our tour around the islands of Phuket was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly arranged and thoughtfully paced. The canoeing experience through the caves was a true highlight — breathtaking scenery everywhere you looked! A huge shout-out to our amazing guide, Ohma! You can tell he genuinely loves what he does! We explored stunning islands, enjoyed delicious food, and soaked in some of the most beautiful views in Thailand. It was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

2.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Spend 10 hours cruising Phang Nga Bay aboard a stable two-story boat with guides such as Ohma, Bobby, Sam, or Tony. Canoe through caves at Panak Island and Ko Hong, swim, enjoy a buffet lunch, and visit James Bond Island. Local paddlers usually handle the canoeing.

“Very good tour, more relaxed because you go by big boat and not speedboat, which we had no good experience with. The food was pretty tasty, and staff were attentive. The guide was okay, we had a hard time understanding him though, so we had to double check about times etc. I think it's a good value for money overall.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

3.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52Best value

Spend nine hours touring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket with an English-speaking guide such as Nikom or Tuk Tuk. Visit the Monkey Cave, ride a longtail boat through mangroves, eat lunch at Pan Yee, see James Bond Island, and let a local paddler guide your canoe around Talu Island.

“Nikon, my tour guide was brilliant, everything was perfect, very well organised, thank you”

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Phuket: James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour

4.James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,755 reviews · 10 hours · from $73

Travel from Phuket in a group of up to nine with guides such as Jojo, MJ, or Susie. Visit Monkey Cave, eat lunch at Koh Panyi, canoe around Talu Cave, and reach James Bond Island by longtail boat. Hotel pickup, lunch, park fees, water, and carbon offsets are included.

“We had a trip with tour guide Jojo, it was a 10/10 trip from start to end. Highly recommend to book this tour to anyone who is interested in visiting James Bond Island, we really enjoyed it. Thank you so much! :)”

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Luxury Boat to James Bond Islands with Lunch and Sunset Dinner

5.Luxury Boat to James Bond Islands with Lunch and Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 908 reviews · from $159

Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Ao Por Pier on a large catamaran with lunch, dinner, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, a DJ, kayaking, paddleboards, and a water slide. You’ll visit the Hongs of Phang Nga and James Bond Island, with hotel pickup available and a sunset return.

“This is a perfect way to spend the day in comfort seeing the extraordinary sights of the national park. Lunch and dinner includes sushi and unlimited soft drinks and we paid extra for a beer and a cocktail as the sun was setting. The trip is mostly about the boat but the kayaking in the caves was fun but 10 minutes at James Bond island is enough for a photo as there isn’t anything else there. The DJ was a bit unnecessary as the clientele wasn’t really the type to enjoy EDM and the only criticism we had as a family with a teenage boy was that the music could…”

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Phi Phi Island Private Boat Tour

6.Phi Phi Island Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Phuket to Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, Nui Beach, and Koh Rang Yai. Your crew sets the pace, provides snorkeling gear and drinks, and helps arrange lunch. National park fees and lunch cost extra.

“We had a fantastic day on the water with 5 star marine! They ensured our safety with windy seas and suggested a beach that wasn’t even on our radar (Banana Beach) that we loved!”

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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

7.James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours cruising Phang Nga Bay by big boat, canoeing through sea caves at Panak and Hong islands, visiting James Bond Island, and swimming or paddleboarding at Nakae Island. Guides such as Tommy and Noon add personal help, especially for solo visitors.

“Noon was a great tour guide and made the experience good for a solo traveler in Phuket, my favorite part was the scenery that u can see from the boat”

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Phuket: Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

8.Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 360 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

Spend six hours sailing from Chalong or Rawai Pier to Coral Island, with snorkeling, beach time, optional water sports, drinks, and a Thai buffet dinner at sunset. Guides such as Arm, Mimi, Eddie, TV, and Gigi have helped make this a relaxed, friendly outing, though beach crowds and changing sea conditions are possible.

“100% recommend, the boat is amazing nothing feels rushed having almost 2 hours on the island was fantastic, food was great”

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Secrets Of Phang Nga Bay Boat Tour From Phuket By Phuket Sail Tours

9.Secrets Of Phang Nga Bay Boat Tour From Phuket By Phuket Sail Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · from $143

Spend about 10 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay with Phuket Sail Tours. A maximum of 20 people visit Elephant Cave, mangroves, James Bond Island, Phanak Island, Boomerang Hong Island, and hidden lagoons, with canoeing, lunch, swimming, and guides including Ibrahim, Jack, and Mark.

“I couldn’t recommend this tour enough! Jack and his crew made the whole day wonderful, seamless and an experience of a lifetime! Ibrahim was our kayaking guide and his commentary was hysterical, it made the whole day so much fun. ThRead more”

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Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat

10.Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 308 reviews · from $58

Spend 8 to 9 hours island-hopping from Phuket aboard a two-story boat. Canoe with local pilots around Phanak Island and Ko Hong, swim at Ko Na Khae, visit James Bond Island and Ko Khao Phing Kan, and enjoy lunch, snacks, fruit, and hotel transfers.

“The trip was great, the canoes, caves, beach, lunch... until I broke my wrist, through my own fault on James Bond Island. Our tour director and everyone involved were fantastic! I still cannot believe how caring and thoughtful they were as well as the medical staff on the island. The cruise director was amazing, making sure I was being treated and our belongings were given back to us. One of the members of the tour crew stayed with us, my adult daughter and me a 68 year old woman, throughout the speed boat and ground ambulances. She accompanied us through the first emergency room, with many hours passing. They loaned…”

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James Bond Island Private Boat Tour

11.James Bond Island Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews

From Phuket, your private 5 Star Marine boat visits Koh Panak’s caves, Hong Island by canoe, Koh Panyi, James Bond Island, and Koh Rang Yai. Guides such as Beer, Andy, Nicky, and Kip can help shape the day, with pickup, drinks, snacks, and onboard restrooms included.

“We took this full day tour and it was AMAZING! The boat was comfortable and well equipped- the kids were so happy to connect to Bluetooth so that we could enjoy music all day as well! The crew were awesome, explained everything a treatRead more”

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Phi Phi and James Bond Private Boat Tour

12.Phi Phi and James Bond Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Phuket to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Don, James Bond Island, Phang Nga’s sea caves, and Koh Rang Yai. Your crew sets the pace, serves snacks and fruit, provides snorkeling gear, and can adjust the route for weather and energy levels.

“Shaun and Halen kept us up to date prior to the trip. Alex, Max, and Son took great care of us on the boat. We will definitely recommend 5 Star Marine to all our family and friends visiting Phuket!”

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YONA Beach Club: Phuket’s Most Incredible Boat Experience

13.YONA Beach Club: Phuket’s Most Incredible Boat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 244 reviews · from $65

YONA Beach Club is a floating beach club reached by a 10-minute shuttle boat from Phuket. You can swim, eat, drink, and listen to music with a welcome drink, towel, pool access, and food and beverage credit included. Choose a quieter morning pass or a livelier afternoon and evening session.

“It's amazing vibes. Staff are good. No other hidden charges. Must do in Phuket if you like partying.”

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Private Boat Tour in Phuket

14.Private Boat Tour in Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews

Charter a private boat in Phuket for up to 15 people and shape the day with your guide. Choose island hopping, snorkeling, caves, swimming, a beach picnic, or sunset at Koh Rang Yai. Jimmy, Kee, Billie, and other guides have led memorable custom trips.

“Our group had a wide range of ages, so the flexibility of this tour was great. Our guide Billie was friendly and was quite accommodating. Small negative was that, post tour, we didn't get the photos that they said they'd send us.”

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Hype Boat Club: Phuket ‘s Most Unique Catamaran Experience

15.Hype Boat Club: Phuket ‘s Most Unique Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · from $136

Spend about seven hours aboard Hype Boat Club’s black catamaran from Phuket. Swim at Coral Island, snorkel near Racha Yai, enjoy a buffet lunch, welcome cocktail, sun loungers, towels, and music. Hotel pickup is optional, and alcohol costs extra.

“This was a very relaxing day. The music was great perfect level of loude. We had seats in the lower area which were covered, this was nice since it was hot.”

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