Best of · PHUKET ISLAND HOPPING TOURS
Almost every Andaman day trip leaves from a Phuket pier, and half of them go to the same four bays. The 15 below sort them by hull, landing count and departure time, with the park fees that are collected separately.
Spend a full day cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with guided canoe trips through Panak and Hong islands, a James Bond Island stop, swimming at Nakae Island, and a buffet Thai lunch. Guides such as Ohma, Tommy, Tony, and Omar may lead the day.
“Friendly staff and guides Great communication on pick up. Lunch was excellent. Would do this again..”
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…”
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”
Spend a full day cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with hotel pickup, lunch, dinner, kayaking through Hong Island caves, swimming at Yai Island, and a stop at James Bond Island. Guides speak Thai, Chinese, and English. Fiona and her lively crew help keep the boat day smooth and fun.
“My wife and I had a great time. The event was well organized, the food was great, and the seating was comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone. The swimming was fun with the water slide on the back of the boat, the kayaking was exceptional through the caves and finally seeing James Bond Island was great.”
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!”
Travel from Phuket to the Similan Islands with guides such as Nancy, Siri, Olivia, and Olay. Expect two snorkeling areas, white beaches, Thai meals, snacks, towels, and a viewpoint near Sailing Rock. The day is long, but the reefs and clear water make it a strong alternative to Phi Phi.
“We (married couple, ages later 20s) loved this trip! We found great value for our money and were pleased with the spots we were able to cover in one day. The speedboat is something to understand is a SPEED boat. If you are prone to motion sickness or can’t handle a long ride-bring Dramamine or opt out-though the crew provides a sick bag as well. We felt taken care of, with snacks provided at regular intervals plus meals. As vegetarians it wasn’t the best spread of options but enough to make do and make the most of our day. Thank you to our captain and guides for this wonderful experience!”
Leave Phuket around 4:30 to 5:00 AM with V. Marine Tour, then reach Khai Nai and Maya Bay before the worst crowds. Guides such as Sunny, Goodies, and P make the day lively, while breakfast, resort lunch, fresh fruit, drinks, snorkeling gear, and hotel transfers are included.
“everything was smooth, high quality service, the sunrise is Amazing”
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”
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☺️”
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…”
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”
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!”
Spend about seven hours touring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with canoeing through Phanak Island caves, lunch at Panyee’s floating Muslim village, James Bond Island, Hong Island, and a final beach stop. Guides such as Ken, Kan, TikTok, and Spicy are known for warm, lively service.
“It very nice and worth it. They pick u and the places is amazing. Kind people, the view is amazing..”
Take a private speedboat from Phuket to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, Nui Beach, and Koh Rang Yai. Guides such as Yaya, Jessica, Jimmy, and Faii tailor the day, with snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and private transport included.
“Amazing experience! First class service all the way. They took excellent care of me and my 3 kids and knew all the spots to go to avoid crowds. Highly recommend them!”
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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