The 15 Best Island Tours with Lunch in Phuket

1.PhiPhi, Maya Bay & Khai Island Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,607 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Our pick

Spend eight hours island hopping from Phuket with guides such as Bobby, JJ, Mossi, or Butter. Visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok Island. Expect a fast shared speedboat, Thai buffet lunch, snorkeling, clear water, and busy beaches.

“Mossi and Chelly and the team were great! Made the experience fun and breathtaking! The whole trip was smooth! We will miss Phuket! Until next time!”

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2.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103Top rated

From Phuket, speed by boat through Phang Nga Bay, enter Panak Island’s caves, canoe Talu Island with a paddler, visit James Bond Island, eat at Koh Panyee, and swim at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, and Kung are praised for clear help and good humor.

“We had the best time on this boat tour in Phuket! The crew were so friendly and made everyone feel really welcome from the moment we stepped on board. The boat was super clean, comfortable, and well looked after. We visited some Read more”

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

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

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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4.Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · from $129

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island by speedboat from Phuket. Expect hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, buffet lunch, drinks, and guides such as Tony, Nan, Tommy, or Noonit. National park fees and fins cost extra.

“This tour had too many stops to really enjoy the islands. We spent more time in the speedboat than enjoying the islands. We were only able to stay on the islands for 30-40 minutes which is not enough time to relax, snorkel and enjoy the beach. I would suggest less island stops to give visitors enough time to fully enjoy”

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5.Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 788 reviews · from $94

This full-day Phuket speedboat trip visits Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok Island. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, lunch, and guides such as Ohma, Tony, Kung, and Oppo. Expect fast transfers, wet boat rides, and a busy schedule.

“Awesome day out; great tour leader Ohma was entertaining, well mannered & clear with instructions. Remainder of staff conducting tour just as amazing!”

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6.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 from Phuket, paddling through sea caves at Panak and Hong islands, visiting James Bond Island, and stopping at Nakae Island for swimming and paddleboarding. Tommy and Noon are among the guides who have earned praise for friendly help and solo-traveler care.

“Tommy was such a friendly and outgoing tour guide.along with the staff. He took a lot of pictures for me as a solo traveler. My group was very welcoming and I learned quite a few new things from them. Highlight of this experience was the food. It was amazing! I highly recommend book this excursion.”

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7.James Bond Island by Premium Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · from $65

Spend about 8.5 hours touring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, canoeing through Hong Island caves, visiting James Bond Island and Ko Panyi, then swimming at Naka Noi. Guides such as Cin, Mickey, Sonny, and Sunny have led departures, with lunch, transfers, drinks, and a helmeted cave walk included.

“Was not that good. I was expecting much better according to my previous trip to James Bond Island. The boat was very small and there was many passengers ( we were like sardine on top of each other) once we sit in the boat we wouldn’t be able to see the view of the sea due to the small and high windows. The food was terrible. Sorry I was expecting much better transportation and food. The staff were friendly and provide good services. As I said the boat and the food was terrible. I don’t recommend it.”

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8.Phi Phi & James Bond Island Combo Day Tour w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Join a 9-hour Phuket speedboat tour to Maya Bay, Phi Phi, James Bond Island, Phang Nga Bay and Koh Panyi. You’ll snorkel, swim, canoe through sea caves and eat a Halal buffet lunch. Guides such as P, Nina, Moo Moo and Mina are known for keeping the long day lively and well organized.

“Would highly recommend. All of the crew on the boat provided an excellent personalised experience. The day ran extremely smoothly and all of the stop off’s were timed to perfection. The food was much tastier than expected. Thank you to Nina (who was hilarious) and the crew. We really enjoyed our day.”

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9.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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10.Racha and Coral Islands Speedboat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 7h 30m · from $56

Spend 7.5 hours cruising from Phuket to Racha Island and Coral Island. You get hotel pickup in selected areas, a guide, snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, fruit, insurance, and beach time. Expect a fast boat ride, simple island facilities, and a flexible day built around swimming and sun.

“We spent one hour on Racha Island beach, then they brought us by boat to snorkel for half an hour at a spot with barely any fish or corals. After that, we went for lunch on Coral Island and did some snorkeling near the shore on our own for two hours. There were some nice corals and some fish, but the water was quite shallow and the sea urchins with their long black spikes were everywhere. We had to be very careful where we walked. Also there were language barrier issues but it seems to be common in Phuket.”

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11.Banana Beach Speedboat Island Experience with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 79 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

Take a 15-minute speedboat from Phuket to Koh Hey’s Banana Beach. You’ll have time for snorkeling, swimming, a sea kayak, beach chairs, and a Thai lunch of egg fried rice with fried chicken. Parasailing and other activities cost extra. Hotel pickup is available from selected Phuket areas.

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12.Phuket/Khao Lak: Similan Islands Speedboat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 68 reviews · 10 hours · from $112

Ride from Phuket or Khao Lak to the Similan Islands by speedboat for snorkeling, Thai lunch, white-sand beaches, Sailboat Rock, and Princess Bay. An English or Thai-speaking guide leads the day, with turtles and clownfish possible, though long transfers and busy boats require stamina.

“C’était probablement la pire excursion que nous ayons jamais fait. Nous avons été récupéré à notre hôtel à 6:30 et nous y sommes revenus à 19:30. Malgré cette immense amplitude horaire, nous nous sommes baigné uniquement 2 heures. Tout le reste n’a été que transport en voiture et en bateau. De plus, l’équipage du bateau n’était pas très rassurant ni compréhensif. Ils nous ont accueilli en nous disant « hier on a eu un accident donc aujourd’hui on va essayer de faire ça bien » ou « on doit prendre des photos de vous pour les assurances. ». De plus, la compagnie surcharge les bateaux à outrance ayant pour conséquences…”

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13.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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14.Similan Islands Day Tour by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 18 reviews · 11 hours · from $112

You’ll travel by air-conditioned van and speedboat to snorkel around Islands 5, 6, and 9, eat lunch on Koh Miang, and visit Sailing Rock on Koh Similan. English and Thai guides lead the day, with guide quality and crowding worth considering.

“Nous avons beaucoup aimé la journée, les paysages sont très beaux. Nous avons été dans des spots de plongée super et les guides étaient gentils. Ceci dit je trouve l’excursion assez chère pour ce que c’est (sans doutes à causes de l’essence pour le vans et le bateau car en effet vous avez à peu près 3h de vans dans la journée) + le fait de devoir repayer une fois sur place l’entrée au parc 500 baths par personne juste pour avoir accès à un point de vue photos.. c’est dommage”

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15.James Bond Island by Speedboat w/ Canoeing & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · 9h 30m · from $105

Spend about 9.5 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with hotel pickup, canoeing at Talu Island, cave scenery at Panak, lunch at Panyee Village, James Bond Island, and a final swimming stop. English-speaking guides such as Tony, Nancy, or Spicy lead the day.

“Fantastic Phang Nga Bay exploring tour by speedboat in May. Great guide and crew, canoeing and relax on the beach. Delicious lunch served at Panyee Island. It was worthy it! 🙏🥰 Great choice! 👌”

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