The 15 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.Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset tour + Bioluminescent Planktons

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 203 reviews · 8 hours · from $83

Join guides such as M, Em, or Na-im for an eight-hour speedboat tour from Krabi to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island, and four islands. Swim, snorkel, eat a Thai BBQ on Poda Island, watch sunset, and look for glowing plankton at night.

“What an amazing family adventure. And we were lucky enough to have the perfect conditions for the bioluminescent plankton.”

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5.4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 194 reviews · 6 hours · from $48

Spend six hours with guides such as Palm, Peter, Jess, or Aslan visiting Railay, Chicken, Tup, Mor, and Poda islands. Snorkel, walk the Thale Waek sandbank, eat a beach BBQ, and swim with bioluminescent plankton after dark.

“Unforgettable day! We were just the 2 of us on the beautiful long-tail boat so it was like a private trip. Our guide Palm is so nice and speak English better than myself, truly a lovely person such as the Capitaine and his assistant. They all take a great care of us, I can recommend the company which is very professionnal. Snorkeling and swim with bio luminescent planctons was crazy and the food was good. You can really go with confidence!”

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6.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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7.4 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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8.4 Island Sunset Small Group Tour with Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 6h 30m · from $112

Cruise from Ao Nang to Railay, Poda, Tup, and Chicken Island with a guide, beach picnic, coral snorkeling, sunset snacks, and a night swim among glowing plankton. The semi-private boat holds up to 17 people, with English and Spanish guidance and flexible stops based on tides and sea conditions.

“Très bonne organisation, très bon guide et personnels à bord du bateau, bonne nourriture. A recommander”

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9.7 Islands Sunset by Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · from $40

Spend an afternoon cruising Krabi’s islands by longtail boat with an English-speaking guide. Snorkel at Yawasam and Tang Ming, photograph Chicken Island, walk the Tup and Mor sandbar at low tide, eat dinner on Poda Island, and swim with glowing plankton near Koh Raeng. Guide Daisy has earned special praise.

“It was good, we bought dinner and when we arrived on the island there was some confusion because they weren't sure if we could have dinner or not. The company got confused, we had to show the voucher, but they still restricted us to the vegetarian buffet. We couldn't resolve the issue. Other than that, I recommend motion sickness medication because it's many hours on the boat. If I were to do it again, I would take the private tour because there are many people, it's many hours, and it's a little tiring.”

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10.4 Island Tour, Sunset+Plankton, Small Group 12 pax

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 8 hours · from $80

Spend eight hours exploring Koh Poda, Tup Island, Chicken Island, Phranang Beach, and Railay with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 12 people. You get a Thai buffet, snorkeling gear, sunset at Princess Cave, and a memorable night swim with bioluminescent plankton.

“Warto. Przewodnik "Pak" wszystko ładnie wyjaśnia, zagaduje pokazuje ciekawe rzeczy, liczy wszędzie każdego by nikt nie został. napoje zapewnione cola, fanta woda, lunch tajski bardzo smaczny na koniec owoce. pływanie w nocy zajebiste. Wszędzie było wystarczająco dużo czasu. obowiązkowo buty do wody albo sandały do chodzenia w wodzie. speedboat jest szybki i ktoś kto ma chorobę lokomocyjna tabletki niech weźmie bo szybko mokro i podskakujesz co chwilka. wielki fun ;) Polecam”

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11.7-Island Tour by Longtail Boat with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 10 reviews · from $40

Spend eight hours island hopping from Krabi by traditional longtail boat. Swim and snorkel at Poda, Chicken, Tup, and Ma Tang Ming islands, enjoy lunch and refreshments, then watch the sunset and look for bioluminescent plankton. Hotel pickup, guide, gear, and insurance are included.

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12.7 Islands Tour with Sunset and Plankton by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

Spend eight hours island hopping from Krabi by speedboat, with stops at Poda, Chicken, Tup, Ma Tang Ming, and other coastal spots. You’ll get snorkeling gear, lunch, hotel pickup, a guide in English or Thai, sunset views, and a chance to swim with glowing plankton.

“Very friendly guides and a good amount of activity for the price”

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13.7 Islands Sunset Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $49

Join guides Kratae Pateaw Tours, including Dora and Emily on some departures, for a full-day speedboat trip from Krabi. You will visit Railay, snorkel at two islands, walk the Koh Mor and Koh Tub sandbar, eat a halal Thai buffet at sunset, and swim with bioluminescent plankton.

“staff were wonderful - Dora, Emily & team had us all organised and could not do enough. Dietary requirements were met - despite ours being a last minute booking (thank you). Unfortunately - the weather was not great - so visibility was low at the snorkeling sites. There were limited walking options at the island stops - so time was spent hanging around the very crowded beaches.”

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14.Luxury Sunset Cruise to Hong Island Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 - 8 hours

Take a private vintage-style boat from Krabi to Hong Island, Hong Lagoon, Lao Lading, and Pak Bia. Guide Jess can lead swimming, snorkeling, photos, a beach BBQ at sunset, and a night stop for bioluminescent plankton. Hotel pickup, gear, and onboard toilet are included.

“Our Private Luxury Long Boat cruise was a lovely addition to our stay in Krabi on Valentines Day : ). Our guide "Jess" was delightful and the boat captain was also very nice and accommodating. We had a great day, and enjoyed all of the beautiful scenery and national parks that we visited on and around Hong Island. Our meal was scrumptious and plentiful. Jess was able to show us some Plankton that sparkled abundantly and at the end of our tour after dark heading back to the dock in the boat we saw the most beautiful shooting star across the sky . Wishes do come true! Thank you Jess…”

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15.Phi Phi Island Luxury Sunset Cruise by Meka Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · from $100

Spend nine hours on the Meka Catamaran from Krabi, with hotel pickup, a longtail boat transfer, snorkeling, swimming, paddleboarding, onboard meals, a DJ, and a sunset return. English-speaking support is provided, and vegetarian food is available with 24 hours’ notice.

“Loved absolutely everything- service, food, the staff, snorkelling, kayaking, views and sunset. The catamaran was only half full so plenty of space to relax and enjoy.”

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