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The 15 Best Longtail Boat Tours in Thailand

22 tours  ·  from $31 a head

A longtail is slower, wetter and half the price, and it lands where the speedboats cannot. The 15 below cover the Krabi and Phuket runs, with what each visits, how long the crossing takes and what the park fee adds.

Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Chicken Island: good snorkeling, famous rock, busy timing
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

1.Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,812 reviews · 6 hours · from $39Our pick

Visit Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach on a six-hour longtail boat trip from Krabi. You’ll snorkel, walk a tidal sandbar, eat Thai food on the beach, and swim beneath Railay’s cliffs. Guides such as Toy and Luna are known for warm, lively care.

“This day tour was great, our guide Ida was fun and energetic, she added a lot of positivity to the experience. Each of the island stop are very beautiful and we enjoyed stopping at each one to swim and snorkel.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - Monkey Cave and the reclining Buddha at Wat Suwan Kuha
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

2.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

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

Spend nine hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket. Visit Monkey Cave, ride a longtail boat through mangroves, eat lunch at Pan Yee fishing village, photograph James Bond Island, and let a local paddler guide your canoe around Talu Island. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk add humor and useful local detail.

“We are 5 days in Phuket and that was our second tour ever and everything was far better than we expected. We first started in a longtail boat visiting the famous James bond island. Then the highlight of the tour was going through the caves with small canoes with an experience driver. Then we went for lunch with a amazing food buffet, with lots of Thai food including both spicy and mainly non spicy food. Lastly we visited the famous monkey Temple, where we saw real monkeys up close but they weren't aggressive at all. However ever as our amazing tour coordinator, nikom, warned us to never feed them and…”

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Khao Lak: Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island by Longtail Boat - The early hotel pickup from Khao Lak
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Khao Lak: Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island by Longtail Boat

3.Khao Lak: Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,142 reviews · 8 hours · from $78

From Khao Lak, you will cruise Phang Nga Bay by traditional longtail boat, paddle through mangroves and limestone caves, visit James Bond Island and Koh Panyi, then see the reclining Buddha at Wat Tham Suwanakhuha. Guides such as Marta, Run, and Bom are known for clear timing and helpful photos.

“Perfect day with a combination of stunning nature, adventure, island life and history”

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Phuket: James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour - The long road from Phuket to Phang Nga
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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

Spend 10 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket with a small group of up to nine. Visit Monkey Cave, eat lunch at Koh Panyi, paddle around Talu Cave, and reach James Bond Island by longtail boat. Guides such as Jojo, MJ, and Susie add local insight and help with photos.

“Our guide Jojo was very kind and professional. Amazing tour!! I suggest it”

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Phi Phi: 7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset - Monkey Beach and Viking Cave
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Phi Phi: 7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

5.7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,076 reviews · 8 hours · from $38

Join a maximum-20-person longtail boat trip from Koh Phi Phi at 10:30 AM. You’ll visit Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Shark Point, and Bamboo Island, with snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, water, and sunset included. Guides such as Dan and Vang are known for helping guests spot reef sharks.

“Guides were excellent and very friendly. Visited all the top spots, supplied with good equipment, water and a meal. 10/10 all round, fantastic day and worth doing.”

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Krabi: 7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling - Railay Bay begins the coastal show
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Krabi: 7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

6.7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,063 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Cruise Krabi’s limestone coast on a roomy luxury longtail boat with guide Sophia or Sofia, passing Railay, Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, and Puya Bay. You get one snorkeling stop, time at Poda Island, onboard snacks and drinks, a toilet, and a small-group feel for $37.

“This was a 100% my favorite activity we did in Aonang! You get the best of both worlds, with some snorkling, beautiful boat trip and time to hang out at Poda beach👏🏼We were about 9 guests on the boat and had plenty of space! Nice facilities to chill out on the roof, but also downstairs! I was a little bit sad when they couldn’t put out the hammocks in the front (because of wind), but of course they can’t control this.. hopefully I could come back and try them another time😍 Ended up doing the morning trip, which I am so happy with, got some snacks, and had plenty to…”

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Krabi: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch - Getting from your hotel to Nopparat Thara Pier
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Krabi: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

7.4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,038 reviews · 6h 30m · from $34

Spend about 6.5 hours touring Krabi’s island quartet by traditional longtail boat. You’ll visit Phra Nang Cave Beach, snorkel at Poda, circle Chicken Island, and walk the Tub-Mor sandbar. Guides such as Rosie, Irene, and Aireen are known for clear explanations, humor, and helping with photos.

“I had a great time, Rosy and Bella were our guide, they were so good, explaining, taking pictures for us plus they made us laugh. We had time on several island and we were able to do some snorkling which was great. And I didn't have much tike so to do all this on 1 day was really good. Thanks again to our guide, you made our day !”

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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands, Emerald Cave & Koh Kradan by Longtail - The first snorkel stop at Koh Chueak or Koh Maa
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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands, Emerald Cave & Koh Kradan by Longtail

8.4 Islands, Emerald Cave & Koh Kradan by Longtail

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 766 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

Spend eight hours island-hopping from Koh Lanta by longtail boat, with snorkeling at Koh Chueak or Koh Maa, a swim through Emerald Cave, lunch on Koh Ngai, and either another snorkel stop or Koh Kradan. Hotel pickup, gear, fruit, water, and buffet lunch are included.

“Such a fun activity! Food was delicious and the islands were beautiful! Thank you so much”

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Ao Nang: Hong Islands Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat - Choosing between a speedboat and a longtail boat
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Ao Nang: Hong Islands Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

9.Hong Islands Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 6 hours - 390 minutes · from $45

Spend six hours visiting Ko Lao Lading, Ko Pak Bia, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Island by speedboat or longtail boat. Your guide, such as Maya or Peachy, handles transfers, snorkeling gear, snacks, and a Halal buffet lunch. Expect beautiful beaches, a steep viewpoint, and changing sea conditions.

“Our guide was Maya who was really nice and took care of us all really well. The guys on the boat were also super nice and looked after us. We had plenty of drinks and food for the day. Really good value for money. Highly recommend.”

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From Phi Phi: Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset - Meeting at the Marlin Statue in Tonsai Bay
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From Phi Phi: Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset

10.Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 637 reviews · from $35

Meet your English-speaking Pantawan Tour guide at McDonald’s in Tonsai Bay at 10:10 AM. This small-group longtail trip visits Monkey Beach, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Shark Point, Bamboo Island, and more, with snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, water, and sunset views included.

“the whole day was fantastic. Our guides were great, very friendly and spoke good English. Really good value, we went on the boat at 10.30 and were dropped back at the pier at 18.30. Bamboo Island and Maya Beach were my favourite. Snorkelling and Monkey Beach not far behind. Would definitely recommend.”

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Krabi: Island Hopping Tour by Private Longtail Boat - Picking between four very different routes
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Krabi: Island Hopping Tour by Private Longtail Boat

11.Island Hopping Tour by Private Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 526 reviews

Take a private longtail boat from Ao Nang with a local captain, fresh fruit, water, masks, and life jackets. Choose three nearby islands, add Railay, visit Hong Island and its 360-degree viewpoint, or see seven islands in one flexible half-day trip.

“Amazing experience! Our guide was so lovely and the island were beautiful. Totally worth it and i would high recommend it 😊🌟”

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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Tour by Longtail Boat - Koh Chueak: the first swim and snorkel stop
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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Tour by Longtail Boat

12.4 Islands and Emerald Cave Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Join an English or Thai-speaking guide, including guides such as Lain, for a full day from Koh Lanta to Koh Chueak, Koh Mook’s Emerald Cave, Koh Ngai, and Koh Maa. Expect snorkeling, a beach lunch, tropical fish, big bats, and a wet, noisy boat ride.

“An amazing day trip with a good amount of time spent at each stop. Beautiful beaches, great snorkelling spots and the cave was incredible. Hosts were all very friendly and the curry for lunch was delicious. Highly recommended. If you are prone to seasickness I suggest bringing some medication to help as it can get quite choppy”

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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Tour by Longtail Boat - Lao Lading: clear water and a pleasant first stop
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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Tour by Longtail Boat

13.Hong Islands Day Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 484 reviews · 7 hours · from $36

Spend seven hours visiting Lao Lading, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Island by traditional longtail boat. You’ll snorkel in clear water, eat Thai food on the beach, and climb nearly 500 steps to Koh Hong’s viewpoint. Guides such as Daisy, Run, and Arin have led recent trips.

“The views and the nature were amazing. I wish to spend more time in all locations. It would be good to make the vegetarian lunch option more varied. Our guide tried his best to speak English, but there were times we didn’t understand quite a bit. But…. He was so nice, he took the pictures for us and he really made us feel special!! Thank you!”

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Krabi: Private Luxury Longtail Boat Island Hopping Tour - Pick the route that matches your day
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Krabi: Private Luxury Longtail Boat Island Hopping Tour

14.Private Luxury Longtail Boat Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews · 4 - 8 hours

Take a private longtail boat from Krabi to the 4 Islands, Hong Island, or both. You get hotel pickup in Ao Nang, a picnic meal, drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, towels, and a flexible schedule. Guides such as Fern and Sana are known for thoughtful service and taking excellent photos.

“It was such a brilliant afternoon. Binc, Fern and our longtail boat driver took very good care of us and we loved the islands we visited. It was nice to be out on the water to see the sunset. Would definitely recommend it!”

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James Bond Island: Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak - Khao Phing Kan and the famous rock
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James Bond Island: Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak

15.James Bond Island: Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

From Ao Nang, ride a longtail boat through Phang Nga Bay, photograph James Bond Island, kayak through Thalu Island caves, eat at Koh Panyee, and visit a monkey-filled temple. Guides such as Mai, Shaun, and Cartoon keep the busy day moving, though the minivan ride is long.

“Our guide Mai was brilliant - she outlined the itinerary in detail when everyone was on the minivan. She gave us clear instructions venue by venue. The trip itself was a highlight for us - James Bond island and the buffet lunch on the floating village. We were well looked after which made the trip even more special. Some pointers - you can get wet on the long boat because of the splash and wash the boat creates, and the view point to see the famous James Bond rock is busy with boatloads of tourists, plus local sellers trying to get you to buy their souvenirs. But overall, an excellent…”

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