The 10 VIP Experiences in Phuket That Earn Their Price

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

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

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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2.Luxury Small Group Phang Nga Bay and Beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $143

Spend eight hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket with Simba Sea Trips. Harry and the local crew guide you through caves, hongs, mangroves, James Bond Island, canoe rides, swims, lunch, and a quiet beach stop. Groups are capped at 18, with hotel pickup and meals included.

“A fantastic day out with our crew from Simba . Our guide was very amusing friendly and informative. An early pick up from our hotel to marina where we had light breakfast before setting off on speed boat . This enabled us to spend more Read more”

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3.Luxury Private Speed Boat Charter – Phi Phi Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews

Leave Phuket at 6:00 am on a private speedboat for Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Nui Beach, Monkey Beach, and two snorkel stops. Your crew, which may include guides such as Patrick, Sara, Andy, or Yai, provides breakfast, lunch, snacks, transfers, and help shaping the day.

“Wow!! Amazing time ans gorgeous stunning locations!! The crew made an awesome itinerary for us and made sure we got to see all the highlights and go at our own pace! They fed us the whole time and treated us amazingly!! Dee is so spRead more”

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4.Simon Cabaret Show VIP Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Phuket Simon Cabaret in Patong Beach, where transgender performers present singing, dancing, comedy, Thai-inspired numbers, and pop music in elaborate costumes and sets. Your VIP ticket places you in the front rows. Arrive 25 minutes early, and bring a camera without using flash.

“It was a fun experience, to see a different kind of show. The music and the costumes were great.”

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5.James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Sunset Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $162

Spend about 10 hours on a double-decker catamaran from Phuket, with hotel transfers, buffet lunch, canoeing, paddleboards, a water slide, Thai lantern ritual, and sunset views. An English or Chinese-speaking guide leads this small-group day on the water, limited to 48 people.

“Very well organised. The team took good care of communicating from the get go. Food was excellent and unlimited drinks. Making the pawpaw salad was an experience too!! Thank you!!”

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6.Hype Yacht : VIP tour Krabi Islands & Phang Nga Bay from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $277

Spend about eight hours aboard a Hype Yacht from Phuket, with a welcome drink, sparkling wine, gourmet lunch, snorkeling at Hong Island, a swim at Ko Lao La Ding, and sunset sailing in Phang Nga Bay. The boat carries up to 18 people and includes hotel pickup in the Phuket area.

“I could only highly recommend this tour - boat, dj, crew, route, pickup …. unforgettably moments and fun”

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7.Hype Yacht : VIP Tour Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $277

Spend 8.5 hours aboard Hype Yacht from Royal Phuket Marina, visiting Pi Lay Lagoon, Maya Bay, and Monkey Beach. Your day includes hotel transfers, lunch, soft drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, a DJ, sunset sailing, and a maximum of 18 people. Alcohol costs extra.

“We really enjoyed our day onboard the Hype yacht, the crew were fantastic and the boat was lovely! We would highly recommend.”

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8.Phi Phi Maya and Maithon by Indigo Luxury Catamaran in Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $162

Spend about eight hours aboard a 2024 twin-hull catamaran with room for 40 people. You’ll visit Maya Bay and Pileh Bay, snorkel twice, ride a long-tail boat, and enjoy lunch, water toys, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Mike and Minnie keep the day organized and lively.

“Awesome guide! Funny and knowledgeable. The boat had all the amenities and food/snacks were fresh and delicious”

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9.Racha and Coral Island One Day Trip + Sunset by Luxury Catamaran From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · from $70

Set out from Chalong Pier at 7:00 am on a catamaran for Coral Island, Racha Yai, and a sunset near Promthep Cape. You get lunch, fruit, soft drinks, snorkeling gear, and a local English or Chinese-speaking guide. Hotel pickup is included from many Phuket areas.

“I had an amazing time! The staff was super friendly, fun and energetic. It was truly a perfect day! 10/10 would recommend.”

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10.Private Luxury Phuket Day Spa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $97

Spend 2.5 private hours at Pure Serenity Luxury Spa in Patong with a floral foot bath, foot scrub, body scrub, facial treatment, and aromatherapy oil massage. The modern 800-square-meter spa serves premium tea and refreshments, with appointments available daily from 11 AM to 10 PM.

“Loved everything, now I want to do it again tomorrow. Felt very professional and clean. A must do!!!”

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