Thailand · ISLAND HOPPING BY SPEEDBOAT

The 15 Best Island Hopping Tours in Thailand

66 tours  ·  from $19 a head

Speedboats do more stops, longtails do them quieter. These 15 trips are compared on how many islands you actually land on, how long you get at each, and whether the snorkelling stop is a reef or a rumour.

Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - Wat Paknam and the giant golden Buddha
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

1.Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,909 reviews · from $37Our pick

Meet near Wat Pho, cross the Chao Phraya River, and cruise Thonburi’s klongs by traditional longtail boat. You’ll stop for about 30 minutes at Baan Silapin, pass Wat Paknam’s giant golden Buddha, and return after roughly two hours. Guides such as Joe, Bella, Fern, and Yohan have earned praise, but commentary quality can vary.

“Great intro to Bangkok. Good to do at 4:30 as you catch the sunset. Yes, it has its touristy things, but we are tourists. We were lucky as the locks were open so no wait and we went back a different route,”

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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Chicken Island brings the first snorkeling stop
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

2.Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,812 reviews · 6 hours · from $39

Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by longtail boat. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, fruit, water, and Thai lunch. Guides such as Toy and Luna are known for warm, attentive service. Choose a shared or private trip, with early and sunset options for private groups.

“The tour was appreciated we visited the 4 Islands. Our guide was kind. The Captain successfully brought us to a snorkeling spot where we saw fish. The tour is really regulated but we found the day really rewarding.”

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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat - Snorkeling near Koh Tan
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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

3.Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

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

Visit Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island, with guides such as Sun, Joe, Cola, and Alex. You’ll have time for photos, swimming, and feeding the pigs, then snorkel near Koh Tan before a Thai buffet lunch. Short boat rides make this a good choice if you want island scenery without spending half the day at sea.

“Was advised not to snorkel due to murky waters but water was still clear enough. Nice food at buffet although small selection & pig island is definitely worth the visit!”

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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise - Meeting near Wat Pho
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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

4.Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,076 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Ride a traditional long-tail boat from Wat Pho through Bangkok’s klongs, passing Wat Arun and the giant Buddha at Wat Paknam. You’ll stop at Khlong Bang Luang Artist’s House, a 200-year-old wooden home with small shops, crafts, and canal views. Guides such as Ken, Bella, Pam, and Neo add local context, though boat noise can make talking difficult.

“Loved the Bangkok canal tour—such a great way to see the city away from the roads. Our guide Joe was fantastic, full of fun facts and great energy. Thank you, Joe!”

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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch - The 360 degree viewpoint is the day’s reward
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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

5.Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

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

Sea Eagle Tour takes you from Krabi, Ao Nang, or nearby beaches to Hong Island, Pakbia, and Lao Lading by speedboat. Expect swimming, snorkeling, lunch, fruit, a lagoon cruise, and the island’s steep 360 degree viewpoint. Guides such as Fay, Gina, Bayu, and Payu are known for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“Great trip, great lunch, great views, and even better tour guide (bayu?)! Never felt rushed and had plenty of time at each destination! Would recommend to anyone!”

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Koh Samui: Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island - Koh Tean brings the swimming and snorkeling
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Koh Samui: Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island

6.Koh Samui: Island Hopping Adventure in Coral and Pig Island

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

Spend seven hours island hopping from Koh Samui with a small group of up to nine. Meet wild pigs on Koh Madsum, snorkel and swim around Koh Tean, enjoy a plentiful lunch, and possibly kayak. Guides such as Ann, Wan, Mario, Paly, and Namwhan are praised for friendly help, clear instructions, and excellent photos.

“Lunch was great, Mario as a guide was also amazing 😊 beautiful views”

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From Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour - Railay East pier and the first speedboat ride
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From Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour

7.From Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour

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

Take a 7-hour Sea Eagle speedboat tour from Krabi to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Leh, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Your guide leads the day in Thai and English, with snorkeling, lunch, fruit, water, and hotel pickup included. Guides such as Sali, Payu, Eggy, and Poyu are known for friendly, attentive service.

“Tina and Cookie were amazing guides even though the water was choppy. Mega fun!”

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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling - Railay Beach and the ride into open water
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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

8.Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,916 reviews · from $39

Spend seven hours island-hopping from Ao Nang with an English-speaking guide, snorkeling at Yawasam and Tan Ming, walking the Tub sandbar, dining on Koh Poda, and swimming with bioluminescent plankton at night. Guides may include Green Curry, Dora, Daisy, Rosie, or Pong. Hotel pickup is available, but bring only a small waterproof bag.

“The tour guides were super friendly and very patient with us. The tour itself was beautiful and brilliant. There's absolutely nothing to change ,you are on point and I give you 2000% . Next year I'm bringing my twin girls with me to Thailand,wow what an amazing experience I had ,so I want them to also experience the same. Thank you 💕💕💕💕”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - The early pickup and long drive from Phuket
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

9.Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Travel from Patong, Karon, or Kata to Wat Suwan Kuha, Koh Panyee, James Bond Island, and Talu Island. You’ll ride a longtail boat, eat lunch in a Muslim fishing village, and glide through caves by canoe while your local paddler does the hard work. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk are known for clear English and good humor.

“Excellent trip, picked up on time and all the staff were very friendly, all locations we visited were excellent and make sure to bring cash with you to tip your canoe guide”

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Phuket: James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour - Wat Suwan Khuha and the Monkey Cave
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Phuket: James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour

10.Phuket: James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,755 reviews · 10 hours · from $73

Spend 10 hours visiting Wat Suwan Khuha, Koh Panyi, Talu Cave, and James Bond Island from Phuket. You’ll travel by van, longtail boat, and canoe in a group of up to nine. Guides such as Jojo, MJ, and Susie are known for clear explanations and helpful photos. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, park fees, and carbon offsets are included.

“Incredible trip, Susie was great! James Bond Island was cool, but we also went to the floating village Koh Panyi and that was absolutely the highlight, as well as a Buddhist temple in a cave, and kayaking around one of the islands to see it up close. The trip was very well organized and efficient, which allowed us to see and do so many things. Our group was nine people total but Susie did a great job organizing and keeping everyone together. We got picked up at Karon Beach and it was about two hours drive each way to get to the boat, not a problem but something to be…”

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From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Viking Cave from the Water
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From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling

11.From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,733 reviews · 4 hours · from $24Best value

Join a small group of up to 20 people for a four-hour longtail boat trip from Koh Phi Phi. You will visit Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Loh Samah Bay, and Maya Bay, with snorkeling gear, water, fruit, and an English or Thai guide included. The 2 PM departure may add sunset views and glowing plankton.

“Really fun, so many cool activities. The water was so clear and saw so many fish in the beautiful coral and scenery!”

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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour - The 20-minute ride to Koh Tan
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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

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

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

Spend a half day by speedboat between Koh Tan and Koh Mudsum, better known as Pig Island. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, kayaking, lunch or dinner, soft drinks, and an English-speaking guide. Expect about an hour at Koh Tan and up to two and a half hours with the pigs, beach, and sea views.

“It was an amazing half day, our guide was amazing, the food was great and we had enough time to relax😊 Only complaint is that the driver asked for 50 baht per person after we arrived, and that was not said anywhere, it should be included in the price”

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Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs - Starting near Wat Arun in Bangkok Yai
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Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs

13.Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,404 reviews · from $35Top rated

Spend two hours on Bangkok’s canals with an English-speaking guide such as Yoyo, Pear, Wai, or Fluke. See stilt homes, the Artist House, Wat Paknam’s Big Buddha, and Wat Arun before ending at Tha Tien Pier near Wat Pho. Expect local stories, a small boat, bottled water, and no hotel pickup.

“Stand out to other tours we had our guide explaining points of interest along the way which was great adding contex”

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Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel - Snorkeling with reef sharks and reef fish
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Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel

14.Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,244 reviews · 4 hours - 390 minutes · from $51

Start early from Tonsai Pier with an English-speaking guide such as Batman, Matt, or Birdy, depending on the boat. You will visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Bay, Viking Cave, and several snorkeling sites. Choose the half-day trip for the main sights or add Bamboo Island, lunch, and extra swimming with the full-day option.

“Brilliant day from start to finish. Matt was friendly and helpful, probably the best guide we’ve ever had. Plenty of fresh pineapple and bottled water/Pepsi on board the speedboat, which was smoothly and professionally driven. The entrance fees to Maya Bay were included, as well as Bamboo island, which made for a very reasonably-priced tour. If anything, the lunch of chicken and rice was a bit lacklustre, but the cafe on Bamboo island had loads of decent options if you had a fussy member of your party! Really great tour overall, would definitely recommend it, and it is 100% worth getting up early for!”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat - From your hotel to Royal Phuket Marina
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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

15.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103

Spend a full day cruising Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, paddling through Talu Island’s sea caves, visiting James Bond Island, eating Thai food at Koh Panyee, and swimming at Naka Island. Hotel transfers, equipment, refreshments, a guide, and insurance are included. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, and Kung are frequently assigned.

“This experience was absolutely worth it. The tour guides and photos we got were incredible. I highly recommend checking this out b”

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New in Island Hopping by Speedboat

★ 4.0Ao Nang: Premium 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by SpeedboatFrom $2815 reviews
★ 4.6Ao Nang: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat or Catamaran Tour One dayFrom $5340 reviews
★ 4.37 Islands sunset tour plus bioluminescent plankton + BBQFrom $4121 reviews
★ 4.4Krabi: 7 Islands Speedboat Magic to Twilight TreasuresFrom $448 reviews
★ 4.5Ang Thong National Marine Park Speedboat Tour from Koh PhanganFrom $68118 reviews
★ 4.5Ko Lipe: Outside Zone Snorkeling Trip by Longtail BoatFrom $2649 reviews
★ 4.3Phuket: Speedboat Day Trip to Phi Phi and Maya BayFrom $55230 reviews
★ 4.8Lipe: Longtail Boat Snorkeling to Outer Islands Program BFrom $22216 reviews
★ 4.4Ko Phi Phi Don: Speedboat Day Trip with Shark SnorkelingFrom $48223 reviews
★ 4.5Phi Phi One Day Tour by Speed Boat from Ao Nang, KrabiFrom $58248 reviews
★ 4.7Krabi: Koh Hong Small Group Tour by Luxury Longtail BoatFrom $54245 reviews
★ 4.4Krabi: Hong Island Longtail Boat & Kayak Tour w Buffet LunchFrom $44252 reviews
★ 4.4Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Hopping Cruise with BBQ & PlanktonFrom $37250 reviews
★ 4.0From Phi Phi: Half Day Longtail Boat Tour to Maya BayFrom $24238 reviews
★ 4.5Phi Phi with Maya and Bamboo Island Day Trip by SpeedboatFrom $68276 reviews

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