The 5 Best Sunset Island Cruises in Krabi

1.Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,861 reviews · from $130Our pick

Cruise Krabi’s islands aboard a century-old Thai wooden junk with Michael and his crew. Snorkel at Ko Ya Wa Sam and Chicken Island, paddleboard or kayak, eat a Thai buffet at sunset, then swim near Phra Nang Cave Beach as bioluminescent plankton spark around you.

“The tour was well organised and the facilities were comfortable. The guides were helpful, on the boat and in the sea. The sights are well worth seeing.”

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2.Railay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $117

Spend about 6.5 hours exploring Phra Nang, Koh Poda, Tup Island, and Chicken Island by speedboat from Krabi. You’ll get beach time, two snorkel stops, sunset snacks, a buffet lunch, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Groups are capped at 17.

“Night snorkeling was amazing and thanks to the two great tour guides, we had a great time. The food was also great!”

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3.7 Islands Sunset Hopping Cruise with BBQ & Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 250 reviews · from $37Best value

Spend the afternoon by speedboat visiting Phra Nang, Thale Waek, Chicken, Poda, and Tang Ming islands. You’ll snorkel, swim, eat a Thai BBQ at sunset, and may enter the sea to see glowing plankton. Guides such as Jess, Palm, Bee, and Peter are praised for photos, food, and friendly care.

“Aslan was our tour guide and he is amazing. My parents are a bit elderly so to get off the boat and on was a challenge but Aslan and his team were amazing at the boat. We were never short of food and water. We came back to the hotel really full. He is a masterchef as well!”

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4.Private Tour to Hong Islands & 4 Islands with Sunset & Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews

Take a private longtail boat from Ao Nang to Hong Island, Lao La Ding, Pakbia, Tup, Poda, Chicken Island, and Railay. Your guide handles lunch, snorkel gear, island information, and timing. Upgrade for sunset and a night swim among bioluminescent water.

“We were extremely disappointed. We booked a 4 island with night snorkel but that is not what we were given. We got to snorkel once after trying to find a jellyfish free spot but did not receive the night snorkel that we had purchased. On a poRead more”

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5.4 Islands Sunset + Plankton, Semi-Private Tour only 12 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $81

Join Krabi Vip Tour from Ao Nang at 12:30 for a seven-hour speedboat trip to Poda, Tup, Ko Ya Wa Sam, Phra Nang, and Railay. Guide Hat or Joy may lead the group, with lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, sunset, and night plankton snorkeling included.

“Traveled with family & we were only in Krabi/Aonang for 2 nights. We had a fantastic guide, beautiful locations, refreshing snacks, and we had so much fun! The plankton experience was very cool too!”

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