The 14 Best Island Hopping in Phuket

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

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

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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2.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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3.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

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

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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4.Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Trip from Phuket with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 842 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $52

This full-day Phuket speedboat trip visits Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and either Bamboo or Khai Island. Hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and insurance are included. Guides may include Mario, Jimmy, Tanya, Lisa, or King Kong, depending on the departure.

“We really enjoyed the crew that ran this tour. They were informatove and funny. They also played some party music on the boat, which was a plus. The locations we visited were fun and we loved them all. However, we found the two "main attractions", Maya Bay Beach and Phi Phi Don, we didn't get to spend enough quality time at. I felt like I had to run to Maya Bay Beach to soak in every moment. We only had about 10-15 by the time we used the bathroom and fought the crowd to get down there. For Phi Phi Don, if you choose snorkeling, you also won't have much…”

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5.Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · from $129

Spend 7 to 8 hours island hopping from Phuket by speedboat, with stops at Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Tony, Nan, Tommy, and Noonit have earned especially warm praise.

“Very well organised. Guide was helpful and kept us in good spirits. They arranged vegetarian food for us on request which was quite good”

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6.Phi Phi and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 788 reviews · from $94

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok by speedboat. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, lunch, drinks, and insurance are included. Guides such as Ohma, Tony, Kung, Nancy, and Oppo lead the day.

“our original excursion was canceled due to time constraints. Viator offered up an alternative to James Bond Island in a few other sites.. we did not know what to expect. Getting there took sometime. However, it is worth it. The staff is amaziRead more”

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7.Jame Bond, Panyee Island, Hong Island and Naka Island by Speedboat From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 783 reviews · from $65

Spend about seven hours crossing Phang Nga Bay by speedboat with an English-speaking guide such as Ken, Spicy, or TikTok. Canoe through Phanak Island caves, visit Hong Island, eat at Panyee’s floating Muslim village, see James Bond Island, and finish at Palm Beach Club or possibly Naga Island. Transfers, drinks, fruit, lunch, and canoe hire are included.

“It was one of my favorite tour on the 15 I have done in Thailand. The crew was extraordinary and they explained some of de rock formation you can see. Don't hesitate ask questions”

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8.From Phuket: James Bond and Phang Nga Bay Tour by Speedboat

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

Spend a full day touring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat and sea canoe. Visit James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan, paddle through Panak and Hong Island, eat at Muslim Panyee village, and swim at Naka Island. Guides such as Nina, Nicky, Sunny, and Alex are praised for clear briefings and good humor.

“Overall ,really great experience ! Pickup was only downfall ,with multi people collections 15min late .”

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9.Phuket: Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 8 hours · from $56

Spend eight hours visiting Racha and Coral Islands from Phuket, with speedboat transfers, guided snorkeling, beach time, lunch at Kahung Restaurant, drinks, fruit, and a beach chair. Guides such as Jackie, Sasha, L, and Sunny have helped make the day friendly and well organized, though snorkeling time is limited.

“the tour guide Alex was so friendly and inviting. We were provided with drinks and fruit throughout the trip. The complimentary food was really nice. The transportation was well organised. Overall really enjoyed this trip would recommend 👍🏼”

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10.Phi Phi & Maya Bay Speedboat: All-Day Food & Choice of 3 Marinas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 372 reviews · from $51Best value

Spend about 10 hours crossing the Phi Phi Islands by speedboat, with stops at Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, Loh Samah Bay, Phi Phi Don, and Koh Khai. Guides such as Tik, Nun, Bao, Lily, and Lilia are praised for clear instructions and warm service. Breakfast, halal lunch, fruit, drinks, transfers, and snorkeling gear are included.

“The trip was amazing just the weather was bad, huge waves on the way there and back. Tour guide and boat were good.”

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11.Phuket: James Bond Island by Premium Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · from $65

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, canoeing through Hong Island caves, photographing James Bond Island, eating a halal buffet at Ko Panyi, and relaxing at Naka Noi. Hotel transfers, drinks, snacks, and a guide are included. Expect a lively group trip, wet feet, and a bumpy ride.

“It was okay nothing flash at all but a bit of fun had better time doing s as of looking at other things on the your”

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12.Phuket: Racha and Banana Beach by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 289 reviews · from $59

You’ll leave Phuket by speedboat for Racha Island’s Patok Bay, with time to swim and snorkel before continuing to Coral Island’s Banana Beach. The $59 tour includes hotel transfers, snacks, drinks, equipment, lunch, beach chairs, and an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Parasailing, sea walking, and banana boat rides cost extra.

“Racha Island was the highlight of the trip. Expect a full boat and potentially seating in the sun at the front. Lots of free time to explore each of the stops. Buffet lunch at Banana beach was good. Overall good value for money.”

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13.Phi Phi with Maya and Bamboo Island Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · from $68

Spend about eight hours island hopping from Phuket to Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay. Expect a fast speedboat, snorkeling, buffet lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, and a rotating guide team that may include Leo, Latte, Paula, or Donut. Foreign visitors pay the national park fee separately.

“Give a thumb up to Paula team. They know how to take care tourists and make people comfortable. Clear instructions and helpful team.”

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14.Phuket: Speedboat Day Trip to Phi Phi and Maya Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 230 reviews · from $55

Travel from Phuket to Maya Bay, Phi Phi Le, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Khai Islands by speedboat. You’ll snorkel, swim, enjoy a Thai lunch, and receive drinks, fruit, equipment, and park fees. Guides such as Koko, Yacht, and Emi have led recent departures, though Maya Bay is currently viewed from offshore.

“Transport was on time for hotel pickup. The entirety of the event was well organized, Our guide, Yacht, was outstanding. I felt the time at each location was perfect. We took advantage of the longtail boat, swimming in the emerald waters, and scuba diving. It was nice to relax at the beach and have some snacks. Lunch was also very good, with many options to accommodate allergies and restrictive diets. The speedboat was the way to go. Even with the rough seas, it was ok. It was not overcrowded, but it was a full boat. Enjoyed every second!”

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