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The 15 Best Island Hopping Tours in Thailand

91 tours  ·  from $9 a head

The bays are shared; the boat is the decision. These 15 sort the longtails from the speedboats and the early departures from the ones that arrive into a full car park, with prices, landing counts and a note on which fees are collected at the jetty.

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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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Panak Island, caves and mangroves
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

2.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Top rated

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..”

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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat - The speedboat route keeps the day easy
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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

3.Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,149 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

You’ll visit Pig Island with guides such as Sun, Joe, or Cola, then snorkel near Koh Tan and enjoy a Thai buffet lunch. Short boat rides leave more time for swimming, photos, pigs, and island views. Hotel transfers, gear, water, fruit, and insurance are included.

“Great experience. Unfortunately, we were not able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling. The meal was very good and Pig Island was perfect. Guides were great, we had a lot of fun !”

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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch - Hotel pickup and the speedboat ride
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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

4.Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,952 reviews · 6 hours · from $43

Spend six hours touring Krabi’s Hong Islands by speedboat, with beach time, snorkeling, lunch, fruit, and a climb to Hong Island’s 360-degree viewpoint. Guides such as Fay, Gina, and Payu are praised for keeping the day clear and friendly. Kayaking is optional but weather-dependent.

“This was a brilliant experience! Great organisation. Unlike many of the other boat tours, this one gave a lot more time to explore and relax on the islands themselves. Also it’s not too long either. The 360 view point on Hong Island is amazing, but be prepared for the steps! One of my favourite days in Krabi :)”

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Koh Samui: Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island - Getting to Thong Krut Pier early
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Koh Samui: Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island

5.Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,453 reviews · 7 hours · from $57

Join a small group of up to nine for a seven-hour trip from Koh Samui to Koh Madsum and Koh Taen. Meet wild pigs, snorkel, swim, eat lunch by the beach, and possibly kayak. Guides such as Ann, Wan, Mario, and Namwhan are praised for friendly help and excellent photos.

“We had great fun on the island tour. Namwhan, our guide was excellent and made the tour so much fun. Pig island was good fun for the children and Coral Island as brilliant for snorkelling and swimming to the beach. The lunch on the island was delicious and fresh, and free use of the kayaks was an added bonus. The sea was a bit bumpy on the way back but our boat captain was excellent.”

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From Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour - The ride from Krabi to Phi Phi
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From Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour

6.Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,340 reviews · from $51

Take a seven-hour Sea Eagle speedboat tour from Krabi to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Leh, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. You will snorkel, swim, eat a Thai buffet, and cruise past Viking Cave and Monkey Beach. Guides such as Sali, Payu, Poyu, and Eggy have led recent trips.

“The team members had the best humour ever. Waking up early was hard for me but you they will immediately switch up the vibe for you xD also everything was smooth and the time accorded to each spot we visited was fair. Had a lot of fun ( I am a solo traveler)”

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Krabi: Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Tour by Speedboat - From your Krabi hotel to Nopparat Thara Pier
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Krabi: Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Tour by Speedboat

7.Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,902 reviews · 8h 30m · from $66

Spend 8.5 hours island-hopping from Krabi by speedboat with an English-speaking guide such as Ariel, Q, or Honey. Swim at Pileh Lagoon, visit Maya Bay and Bamboo Island, eat a Thai buffet on Phi Phi Don, and finish with sunset at Poda or Tup Island.

“Amazing day and James (our guide) was so friendly and helpful!”

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From Krabi: Phi Phi Early Bird & 4 Islands by Speedboat - Starting with sandbars and breakfast
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From Krabi: Phi Phi Early Bird & 4 Islands by Speedboat

8.Phi Phi Early Bird & 4 Islands by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,889 reviews · 9 hours · from $85

Start before sunrise with Krabi Ezy Trails and head by speedboat to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island and the Four Islands. Expect beach breakfasts, a Thai buffet lunch, snorkeling, fruit, drinks and guides such as Wawa or Natty, with a fast, bumpy ride between stops.

“Would 100% book this trip over and over again! First, I accidentally put in the wrong hotel location, and the team made sure my mom and I were still picked up and able to get to our tour. I really appreciated their flexibility and accommodation. Our tour guide, bike, was fantastic! Charming, funny, and took great pictures for all of us on the tour. The snacks, fruit, and lunch provided was perfect. This was a huge highlight for my mom and I! Thank you!”

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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

9.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

10.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 Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch - Starting at AA Marina
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Phuket: James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch

11.James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,081 reviews · 7h 30m · from $65

Spend about 7.5 hours with Thai Adventure Club exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, canoeing through caves, visiting James Bond Island and Panyee village, then swimming at ZCoco Beach. Guides such as Jimmy, Emma, and Toy are praised for friendly care, snacks, photos, and safety.

“Amazing day, Timmy and the team looked after us all day, water soft drinks and fruit was provided during the day, would highly recommend!”

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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim - Ko Ya Wa Sam, your best early snorkeling stop
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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

12.Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

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

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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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

13.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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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour - The minibus ride from your hotel
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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

14.Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,673 reviews · 4h 30m · from $51

Take a half-day speedboat trip from southern Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island. You’ll snorkel for about an hour, kayak or swim, meet free-roaming pigs, and eat a Thai meal on the beach. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and return transport are included.

“The day was seamless- really well organised from beginning to end and so much fun. Our guide arrived right on time to take us to the boat. He was great, super informative and funny which added to the day. Snorkelling and pig island were so much fun- we did this on Christmas Day and it was a perfect day.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Luxury Sunset Cruise - The ride from Phuket to Ao Por Pier
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Phuket: James Bond Island Luxury Sunset Cruise

15.James Bond Island Luxury Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,664 reviews · 8 hours · from $157

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.”

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