8 Kayaking in Phuket Worth Booking

1.From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53Our pick

Spend 10 hours cruising from Phuket to Panak Island, Hong Island, and James Bond Island on a roomy two-story boat. Local canoe guides take you through caves and quiet lagoons, while guides such as Ohma, Bobby, Tony, and James keep the day moving. Expect buffet lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, and time for swimming.

“Excellent value for the money. Delicious food, incredible entertainment while on the boat, awesome kayaking activities, and the stops were organized and well timed. This trip had it all. Only thing I think should be improved is the transfer from the boat to the james bond island via the large long tail boat. That thing was falling apart and fell unsafe. People had to walk along super narrow edges to get to their seats. Fine for young people but dangerous for older or people with poor mobility or balance. Anyway, best way to spend a day while in Phuket.”

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

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

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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3.Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · from $128Top rated

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay from noon to midnight. Your English-speaking guide paddles you through sea caves and lagoons at Panak and Hong islands, while you enjoy lunch, dinner, wildlife, and a Loy Krathong ritual. Guides such as Mike, Adam, Woody, Ameen, and Eau have earned especially warm praise for their humor and care.

“My husband, daughter, and I recently embarked on this unforgettable journey, and it touched our hearts in ways we’ll never forget! The staff were absolutely wonderful. We had a guide for all of our kayaking adventures, shout out to Woody Read more”

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4.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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5.Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $104

Spend about seven hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by boat, with canoe trips through Panak and Hong Island caves, a stop at James Bond Island, lunch, and time for swimming. Hotel pickup, admission fees, drinks, and canoe equipment are included. The group can reach 40 people.

“It was nice idland hoping and the staff members on the boat were great. The Canoeing part was fun and the experience to see all the nature. Would recommend it.”

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6.James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours cruising Phang Nga Bay by big boat, entering sea caves by canoe, visiting James Bond Island, and stopping at Nakae Island for swimming and paddleboarding. Hotel pickup in Phuket, lunch, drinks, guide service, park fees, gear, and insurance are included. Guides such as Tommy and Noon have been praised for friendly service.

“Tommy was such a friendly and outgoing tour guide.along with the staff. He took a lot of pictures for me as a solo traveler. My group was very welcoming and I learned quite a few new things from them. Highlight of this experience was the food. It was amazing! I highly recommend book this excursion.”

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

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

Start with hotel pickup in Phuket or Khao Lak, then cruise from Ao Por Pier into Phang Nga Bay. A dedicated paddler guides you through Koh Panak Cave and hidden hongs, followed by James Bond Island, sunset, dinner, and a night visit to glowing plankton. The tour runs about 8.5 hours, with German guides available Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a two-story boat. Paddle by canoe through the caves and mangroves of Phanak and Ko Hong, swim at Ko Na Khae, and visit James Bond Island and Ko Khao Phing Kan. Hotel transfers, buffet lunch, snacks, fruit, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“What a great experience! We got to explore islands and the canoeing we just! Bobby and Ice were amazing!! Highly recommend!”

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