The 15 Catamaran Cruises in Phuket That Earn Their Price

1.Phi Phi Islands Day-Trip by Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 918 reviews · 8h 30m · from $135Our pick

Spend about eight and a half hours touring Phi Phi by speed catamaran, with hotel pickup, snacks, towels, snorkeling, kayaking, a longtail boat ride into Pileh Lagoon, lunch on Phi Phi Don, Maya Bay, and a sunset barbecue. Guides such as Steve, Coco, and Kakoe keep the day moving.

“This activity was amazing! It was really perfectly organized and the gids are very friendly. We highly recommend it!! really worth the money☺️”

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2.Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

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

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. Guides such as Mimi, Arm, Eddie, and Gigi have helped make this an easygoing family-friendly outing, though sea conditions and timing can vary.

“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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3.Phuket/Khao Lak: Similan Islands Luxury Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 284 reviews · 1 day · from $128

Spend a full day aboard a spacious double-deck catamaran to Similan Islands 7, 8, and 9. You get two snorkeling sessions, beach time, meals, gear, hotel pickup options, and five edited photos. Guides such as Kim, Jasmine, Sarah, and Mukki are known for attentive service.

“The crew were very friendly and professional. The catamaran was spacious. Food was delicious and exceeded expectations”

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4.Full-Day Phi Phi and Maiton islands Tour by Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $136Top rated

Spend 8.5 hours island-hopping from Phuket on a speed catamaran with Seanery. You’ll snorkel at Bamboo Island and Viking Cave, see Pi Leh Lagoon by longtail boat, visit Maya Bay, eat a buffet lunch, and finish with sunset at Maithon Island. Coco is one guide praised for her warm, attentive style.

“This was worth every single dollar, was the best experience for me and my buddy. The staff were so awesome and they make you feel so welcomed.”

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5.Coral and Racha Islands Hype Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 184 reviews · 7 hours · from $144

Cruise from Chalong Pier to Coral and Racha Islands aboard Hype Boat Club’s luxury catamaran. You’ll share a lower-deck day bed, swim and snorkel, enjoy a buffet of Thai food, tapas, sushi, fruit, and soft drinks, then dance to a live DJ at sunset. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Best boat trip I did but mainly because of the great people in the same tour. Everyone was disappointed to pay for drinks as the tour was super expensive for Thailand standers. We didn’t have even cheap local beers included in the tour. Everything was paid. Come on! I did it in Santorini and so many other places and at least wine and beer was included! Thanks gosh we had an amazing person in the boat buying shots to everyone! That changed everything! We had a lot of fun! The boat was good, the DJ was great and the food was super! But don’t recommend, too expensive considering you still…”

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6.Coral, Racha, Promthep Island Catamaran Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 8 hours · from $93

Spend eight hours on a catamaran from Phuket, stopping at Coral Island, Racha Island, and Maiton Island. You get hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, buffet lunch, drinks, and an English, Thai, or Chinese-speaking guide. Expect beautiful water, active beach time, and a busy boat day.

“Great experience - guide was very helpful and we had some great photos taken also. Mum felt sick and they gave anti-sickness medication and were very kind and attentive. Food was great. When you fish, go to the engine end, they have the most luck!”

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7.Phi Phi Maiton Island Sunset Premium Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 10 hours · from $128

Spend a full day with Love Andaman visiting Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Phi Phi Don, and Maiton Island. You’ll get hotel transfers, breakfast, buffet lunch, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, snacks, and a sunset cruise. Guides such as Vivian, Bessie, MJ, Bella, and Fongbeer are praised for their energy and care.

“A tour not to be missed. The overall iternary is amazing and very very well planned. The tour guides are absolutely the best. Food, drinks and snacks are a job well done. I particularly loved the snorkeling part. Having never done it before, i felt super safe and lost in the moment after 5 mins of entering the waters. A day well spent and totally worth the money you pay for it.”

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8.Coral Island & Sunset Dinner by Sailing Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 68 reviews · 5 hours · from $56

Take a hotel transfer from Phuket to Ao Chalong Pier, then sail by catamaran to Koh Hey, also called Coral Island. You can swim, snorkel, or try paid water sports before dinner near Promthep Cape. English, Thai, and Chinese guides are available, with fruit, drinks, equipment, and a photographer included.

“Driver picked up on time to meeting point where we could have water coffee and some snacks. the catamaran was very nice, clean and the staff helpful. Coral island is a true piece of paradise: soft white sand and clear water. food was very good and the sunset amazing. I highly recommend this tour”

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9.Phi Phi Khai or Maiton Island by Speedboat/Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · 8 hours · from $86

Spend eight hours from Phuket on a guided speedboat or catamaran trip to Khai Island, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Viking Cave, and Monkey Beach. You can instead choose Maiton Island for snorkeling, a clear kayak, paddleboard, floating mat, and water slide. Guide Yaya earns special praise.

“We had some fun, but this was far from a “lazy trip.” The original driver was rude, yelled at us for being five minutes late, and even took photos without consent, very unprofessional. The trip itself was rushed with too many unnecessary stops (snorkeling, swimming, quick sightseeing, short lunch). There was no time to relax, and the buffet provided was terrible, so we went to another restaurant. The slide was nothing like the pictures, instead of a nice long pink one, it was an orange, sharp, painful slide. Everything felt stressful and poorly organized. The only positive was the friendly staff. Overall, this trip was misleading and disappointing. Would not…”

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10.Similan Islands Tour by Premium Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 45 reviews · 1 day · from $112

From Phuket, ride a premium speed catamaran to the Similan Islands for two snorkeling stops, Sail Rock viewpoint, beach time, and lunch. Guides such as Tequila help keep the day friendly and safe, while free gear, towels, drinks, and hotel pickup add practical value.

“we had a great day. well organized when all the guests arrive in the morning. nice crew and enthusiastic guide (tequila). we felt safe during the whole trip. you could borrow beach towels and snorkel equipment for free, they had life jackets for children and adults. the only thing was a small minus, was a long stay at the pier in the morning before departure was (we had 1 hour and 15 minutes). nevertheless we arrived relatively early at the first island (main island Similan), then it was fortunately not overcrowded yet. otherwise we were very happy with the excursion”

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11.James Bond Island Tour By Premium Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 9 hours · from $99

Spend nine hours with Sawanu Travel exploring Phang Nga Bay by premium speed catamaran. You’ll canoe at Hong Island, eat lunch at floating Panyi Village, visit James Bond Island, and swim at Naka Yai or Rang Yai. Hotel pickup, snacks, WiFi, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Wycieczka na James Bond Island jak najbardziej na plus. Wystarczająco dużo czasu na zwiedzanie i spokojne obejrzenie atrakcji. Obiad bardzo smaczny. Całość dobrze zorganizowana — zdecydowanie polecam.”

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12.Racha and Coral Island Catamaran Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 34 reviews · from $94

Travel from your Phuket hotel to Chalong Pier, then cruise by catamaran to Coral and Racha Islands. You get beach time, swimming, snorkeling, lunch, soft drinks, fruit, water toys, and an afternoon sushi and sparkling-wine snack. English and Chinese service is provided, though language support may vary.

“That we were so few guests. Plenty of space on the boat. Quiet and a great day. Missed stopping at wildlife. And didn't have an English guide. So little info along the way. Only Chinese. And the staff didn't speak English. Got some info before we boarded, but it went quickly and didn't remember half of it.”

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13.Phuket/Khaolak: Similan Islands Speed Catamaran Premium Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 24 reviews · 11 hours · from $131

Spend 11 hours reaching the Similan Islands by catamaran from Phuket or Khao Lak. You get hotel transfers, pier breakfast, snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, and a guide, with stops at Koh Bangu, Koh Miang, Island 8, Donald Duck Bay, and Sailboat Rock.

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14.Phi Phi Maya Bamboo Island By Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $125

Spend a full day touring Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay by luxury speed catamaran. Andaman Surprise provides breakfast, buffet lunch, drinks, two snorkeling stops, kayaks, paddle boards, and an English-speaking guide. Guides Timmy and Mona are named in guest feedback.

“An exceptional day out, from slick pick up and drop off to the resort. Fast boat with an entertaining crew! Mona, is an absolute character, keeping everyone entertained with very funny but informative updates. The islands can get busy but that’s fully understandable as they are so pretty. Clear turquoise seas brimming with brightly coloured fish, do get in and snorkel if you can, it’s well worth it. Golden fine grained sands and just exceptional scenery. Drinks and snacks provided along with a buffet style meal on one of the islands. Overall a top day out with Andaman Surprise, it’s a 10/10 from me :-)”

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15.Coral Island Day Trip and Sunset Dinner by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 16 reviews · from $90

You’ll cruise from Chalong Pier to Coral Island, relax at Kahung Beach, snorkel from the boat, and eat Thai food while watching the sunset near Promthep Cape. Hotel transfers, beach chair, gear, fruit, soft drink, and insurance are included. Optional water sports cost extra.

“I paid 155 euros for 2, it's not worth it. There's the same thing cheaper, plus I had booked because we could do the transparent boat there and finally they tell us that we can't, that it's closed”

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