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Phang Nga Bay from Phuket: The 15 Best Day Trips

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Big boat or speedboat, morning or sunset, canoe or not. The 15 below cover the bay’s classic loop and the quieter routes, priced and clear on how long you actually spend among the karsts.

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Hong Island: rock formations and a lagoon
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

From Phuket, ride a large boat to Panak and Hong islands for guided canoe trips through caves, mangroves and a lagoon. Then visit James Bond Island and swim or paddleboard at Nakae. Hotel transfers, lunch and non-alcoholic refreshments are included; the 300 THB adult park fee is extra.

“Tony and crew looked after us very well. Whole day planned well from hotel pick up, kayaking and lunch.”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - Panak Island: caves and limestone walls
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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

2.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53Best value

Spend 10 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket aboard a two-story boat, with hotel pickup, buffet lunch, drinks, and guided canoe trips at Panak and Hong islands. A local paddler takes you through caves and quiet lagoons, so you do not need to paddle yourself. You’ll also visit James Bond Island and see Tapu rock.

“Absolutely amazing! Only good emotions, everything was very well organised, thank you!”

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From Phuket: James Bond and Phang Nga Bay Tour by Speedboat - Panak Island: caves from a canoe
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From Phuket: James Bond and Phang Nga Bay Tour by Speedboat

3.James Bond and Phang Nga Bay Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 735 reviews · 7 hours · from $64

From Phuket, take a guided speedboat trip around Phang Nga Bay, with sea-canoe visits to Panak and Hong islands, lunch at Panyee’s floating village, a walk on James Bond Island, and a final swim at Naka. Guides have included Nina, Sunny, Ken, and Alex. Drinks and snacks are included; park fees are extra.

“It was a long day at superb we were First to be collected and last to be dropped off but that was nobody‘s fault other than our location. It was a well organised trip. You could sign up for 1000 baht approximately 20 quid to have access to the individual photography who produced 100+ photographs at the end of the day. Well worth it. Nina was a great guide. Soft drinks water or plentiful and it was a cracking day finished with some decent food at a buffet on the floating village Island. And the trip to a beach for a beer and a relax for an hour and a…”

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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay - Hong Island and the enclosed lagoons
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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

4.Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · from $125

Start with a 12:30 pm pickup or meet at Ao Por Pier, then cruise by boat to Phang Nga Bay. A guide paddles you through sea caves and hidden lagoons, with stops at Koh Panak and James Bond Island. The day runs about eight and a half hours and includes meals, kayak gear, park fees, and hotel transfers.

“I’ve been on numerous tours and this was probably one of my favorite. From start to finish it was well organized and the crew was extremely attentive. Pickup, drop off, and boat ride was great. It’s a good size boat and there is plenty of space to be comfortable. It is an all day tour and they will take you through several caves by canoe. We were a family of 4 and while there are only 2 people per canoe (as well as the guide) they made sure to keep us all together and even took pictures of us throughout the tour. Food was great and we felt safe getting…”

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Secrets Of Phang Nga Bay Boat Tour From Phuket By Phuket Sail Tours - Canoeing through caves and hidden lagoons
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Secrets Of Phang Nga Bay Boat Tour From Phuket By Phuket Sail Tours

5.Secrets Of Phang Nga Bay Boat Tour From Phuket By Phuket Sail Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · from $143

Set out from Phuket at 6:00 am for a roughly 10-hour boat trip to Phang Nga Bay. Visit Elephant Cave, mangroves, James Bond Island, Boomerang Hong Island and Phanak Island, with canoeing through sea caves and hidden lagoons, lunch on board and time to swim. The boat takes up to 20 people; Jack leads the crew, and Ibrahim has guided the canoe trips.

“I couldn’t recommend this tour enough! Jack and his crew made the whole day wonderful, seamless and an experience of a lifetime! Ibrahim was our kayaking guide and his commentary was hysterical, it made the whole day so much fun. ThRead more”

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Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat - Ko Na Khae: A Chance to Swim
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Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat

6.Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 308 reviews · from $58

From Phuket, ride a two-story boat into Phang Nga Bay for guided canoe trips at Panak and Ko Hong, a swim stop at Ko Na Khae, and a walk around James Bond Island. Hotel transfers are included in several Phuket zones, along with lunch and refreshments. The boat can carry up to 60 people, and guides may include crew members such as Bobby, Ice, or Din.

“What a day! Our tour started with a prompt pickup and a good driver. Our tour guide nicknamed James Bond was informative and spoke great English. This is quite the operation! Everything ran smoothly, we got to see some amazing viRead more”

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Luxury Small Group Phang Nga Bay and Beyond - Hong Island by canoe, with a guide at the paddle
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Luxury Small Group Phang Nga Bay and Beyond

7.Luxury Small Group Phang Nga Bay and Beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $143

Set out from Phuket at 7:00 am with Simba Sea Trips for an eight-hour Phang Nga Bay tour capped at 18 people. Expect a speedboat ride, cave and mangrove stops, canoeing with a local guide, a swim-through cave near Kudu Island, James Bond Island, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides such as Harry lead the trip.

“Fabulous day. Well worth paying extra for an early small group exclusive tour which beat the crowds! Harry, captain Nut and Aquaman were great hosts - the food was really high quality and activities were great fun. Overall a very professional tour and would highly recommend. A special family day out for us thank you!”

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Phuket Sunset Big Boat Trip To Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island - James Bond Island after the day crowds
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Phuket Sunset Big Boat Trip To Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island

8.Phuket Sunset Big Boat Trip To Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $143

Set out from Phuket around noon with Phuket Sail Tours for a nine-hour trip capped at 20 people. Captain Mark, Captain Jack and the crew take you by boat to Phang Nga Bay, where local paddlers guide your canoe through sea caves and lagoons. Expect James Bond Island, sunset, Thai food cooked onboard and a night visit to glowing plankton.

“Well Organised Tour...... Good service and friendly staff....... beautiful locations.. highly recommended..”

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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes tour - James Bond Island: famous name, striking setting
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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes tour

9.Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $145

Spend about eight hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with cave visits, canoeing around islands, a stop at James Bond Island and dinner at Ko Panyi. The evening ends with a search for bioluminescent plankton, though sightings and the exact viewing setup vary. Guides named Alex, San, Sun, Kiki and Teddy have led trips.

“Beautifuly organized! Not to crowded, felt a bit like exploring by ourselves. Even before the tour starts the give you tea, coffee, drinks and snacks. On the tour you have your constant choice of soft drinks, water, fruit and the dinner is deliciouRead more”

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Phang Nga Bay Day Trip from Phuket by Speedboat - James Bond Island: a famous stop with a busy edge
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Phang Nga Bay Day Trip from Phuket by Speedboat

10.Phang Nga Bay Day Trip from Phuket by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · from $114

Spend about nine hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, canoeing near Talu Island, a Thai buffet lunch at Koh Panyee, and time at Naka Island. Stops include James Bond Island and limestone caves. The boat group is capped at 20, and guides have included Charlie and Mr. Bond.

“It was a great trip from start to finish: the canoe ride around the island and in the caves was a unique experience, liked the Muslim village, the quiet time on the private island, the boat ride itself. We had good weather, the sea was calm, nothiRead more”

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Full-Day Freshwater Lake Resort Fishing in Phang Nga - Settling in at the fishing sala
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Full-Day Freshwater Lake Resort Fishing in Phang Nga

11.Full-Day Freshwater Lake Resort Fishing in Phang Nga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $503

Set out from Phuket at 6:00 am for a private, full-day freshwater fishing trip in Phang Nga. Guides help keep two rods baited as you fish a lake stocked with more than 60 species, including arapaima said to reach 360 pounds. The drive passes limestone karst mountains, and the lakeside grounds include fruit trees and a park.

“Malgré un petit problème avec le taxi le matin ,le propriétaire a tous mis en œuvre afin que je passe une agréable journée. Et le guide à fait tout son possible pour me permettre de prendre un maximum d espèce différente. Je recommande sans problème”

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James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket - Suwan Khuha Temple and the reclining Buddha
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James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket

12.James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 95 reviews · from $53

From Phuket, this 10-hour guided trip visits Suwan Khuha Temple, Koh Panyee, James Bond Island, and Khao Phing Kan. Expect hotel transfers from selected areas, lunch, fruit, water, and a canoe outing among the bay’s caves and mangroves. Guides have included Happy, Brian, Neenah, and Alex, though your guide may differ. The 300-baht national park fee is extra.

“Excellent boat ride, clean and professional, beautiful islands, must do canoe activity , sufficient time given to explore every place”

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- Comfortable boat for cruising in Phang Nga Bay - The "Must-Do"! - Koh Hong gives the day a welcome pause
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– Comfortable boat for cruising in Phang Nga Bay – The “Must-Do”!

13.– Comfortable boat for cruising in Phang Nga Bay – The “Must-Do”!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $161

Spend about eight hours cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a boat with lounge space, soft sundeck pillows and a maximum of 38 passengers. See limestone islands, caves and local life, then spend 90 minutes at Koh Hong for swimming or beach time. Hotel transfers, meals, snacks and drinks are included. Guide Lyn may bring a welcome dose of humor.

“Very comfortable journey, beautiful scenery and very good food. Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Canoe Cave Explorer Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket - Phang Nga Bay: a first look at the karsts
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Canoe Cave Explorer Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket

14.Canoe Cave Explorer Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $120

Leave Phuket for a seven-hour trip through Phang Nga Bay, where a guide paddles you into limestone caves and enclosed Hongs. The day includes a stop at James Bond Island, a swim at a secluded beach, lunch, drinks and round-trip hotel transport. This is more of a guided sightseeing paddle than a workout.

“We absolutely loved our canoe trip. The staff were all fabulous. The food was delicious and not spicy!! The caves were incredible and our guide was so helpful. The entertainment on board was amazing and so much fun I would highly recommend this trip to everyone. We given it 10 out of 10.”

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Phang Nga Bay Private Bioluminescence and Sea Canoeing Tour - Paddling into Hong Island’s lagoons
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Phang Nga Bay Private Bioluminescence and Sea Canoeing Tour

15.Phang Nga Bay Private Bioluminescence and Sea Canoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay with your own group of up to 15. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, drinks, snacks and an onboard restroom are included. Paddle by cave-lined islands, stop at James Bond Island and Koh Panyee, then watch for bioluminescent plankton after sunset. Dinner and national park fees cost extra.

“A superb day out with the 5 star professional crew as always . Safety is always present and the skipper works out and adapts the day to suit our needs . Everyone was very happy and a top day out . In my opinion , as a long term Phuket resident ..5 star marine are the best in the market here . Thanks guys .”

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