The 3 Dining Experiences in the World That Earn Their Price

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

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

Cruise from Ao Por Pier to Phang Nga Bay on a large catamaran with guide Fiona and a DJ on board. You’ll kayak through Hong Island’s caves, visit James Bond Island by longtail boat, swim near Lawa Island, and enjoy buffet lunch, dinner, soft drinks, and sunset views.

“Overcrowded “luxury” cruise – more Ibiza-style floating canteen than sightseeing We booked this James Bond catamaran trip because the description promised a luxurious experience with a beach stop, kayaking and a visit to James Bond Island. After being picked up by a “VIP” taxi, we were dropped at a very run-down waiting area before boarding the shuttle bus to the catamaran, which felt like a poor start to a supposedly luxury trip. In reality, there were around 90 people on board and it felt crowded and noisy the whole day. We had allocated tables with tight bench seating, and in our case we were seated facing backwards, which was another…”

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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.Marseille: Frioul Islands Sunset Cruise with Cocktail Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 300 reviews · 3h 30m · from $112

Spend 3.5 hours aboard Le Don du Vent 1947, sailing from Marseille’s Old Port to a Frioul Islands cove. Enjoy a fresh buffet, organic white wine and rosé, snorkeling, paddle use, and sunset views. The crew speaks French and English, with Olivier and Samir among the friendly team members praised by name.

“Absolutely spectacular ! The weather helped too, clear calm and insufferably hot throughout the day, by the time we left the harbour at 7 pm it had cooled dramatically with warm Mediterranean breezes throughout the trip. An endless supply of light wines, soft drinks and ice water kept everyone hydrated with a nice nibble to start. We then dropped anchor just north of a rocky island and most of us then jumped in for a truly amazing swim in the cool clear water. Afterwards was a delightful buffet dinner and yet not wine, I snuck in one last swim with two other hardy souls before getting back on board for…”

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