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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Thailand

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Canal, river, bay and open sea, all in one country. The 15 below range from a two-hour longtail through the Thonburi canals to a full day out to Phi Phi, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you get.

Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - The long ride from Bangkok to Ratchaburi
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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

1.Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,547 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to two famous markets with guides such as Sam, Jenny, Tammy, and Jeed. Ride a traditional boat through Damnoen Saduak, then watch a train pass inches from Maeklong market stalls. Expect a long day, tourist-oriented shopping, and useful bargaining tips.

“Jeed was brilliant and made sure we had the best day. The market and train are a must see, with my wife and I enjoying shopping (take plenty of cash) and some amazing food. Well recommend.”

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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - Meeting near Wat Pho and crossing the Chao Phraya
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide near Wat Pho, cross the Chao Phraya by traditional longtail boat, and explore Thonburi’s canals. The route includes Baan Silapin, the Artist’s House, and a photo stop near Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha. Guides have included Fern, Joe, Bella, Yohan, and Neo.

“Complete waste of money. Only 1.5 hours. Zero information on tour. Don’t waste time or money. Artist house is a market.”

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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Hotel pickup and the longtail boat start
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

3.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 traditional longtail boat. You’ll snorkel, walk a low-tide sandbar, eat Thai food on the beach, and have a guide such as Toy or Luna keeping the day moving. Shared and private departures are available.

“Absolutely amazing!! Totally worth the extra $ for the private tour! We were spoilt for the whole day”

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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Panak Island and the first cave canoe
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

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

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

Cruise Phang Nga Bay by spacious big boat, paddle by canoe through Panak and Hong islands with local guides, visit James Bond Island, swim at Nakae Island, and enjoy Thai lunch. Guides such as Omar, Tommy, Tony, and Ohma are known for warm, lively service.

“Friendly staff and guides Great communication on pick up. Lunch was excellent. Would do this again..”

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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer - Boarding at Asiatique or ICONSIAM
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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

5.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,573 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, sailing past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge. You’ll have a Thai and international buffet, free-flow beer, live music, Thai dance, and a night cabaret, with an open-air top deck for city views.

“Really lovely evening, took mum 86 and was easily accessible and were all looked after x Thanks”

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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat - The southern pier keeps time on the water short
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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

6.Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

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

Take a four-hour speedboat trip from southern Koh Samui to Koh Madsum, where friendly pigs roam the beach, then snorkel at Koh Tan and eat a Thai buffet. Guides such as Sun, Joe, and Cola keep things lively, but snorkeling visibility depends on weather and tides.

“A very very good time with great instructors! Thank you very much ❤️”

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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise - Wat Arun passes by on the way
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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

7.Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

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

Ride Bangkok’s canals with an English-speaking guide, passing Wat Arun and Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha before walking through Khlong Bang Luang. Guides such as Ken, Bella, Pam, and Neo add local stories, while the Artist’s House stop may include crafts, fish feeding, and market browsing.

“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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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option - Early pickup and the 8:30 boat from Nathon Pier
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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

8.Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,728 reviews · 9 hours · from $38

Spend nine hours cruising from Koh Samui to Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, with stops at Wua Ta Lap and Mae Ko. Hike to a 500-meter viewpoint, visit the Blue Lagoon, snorkel, and choose a guided kayak route to Tum Rang Island. Guides such as Otto and Oto are praised for friendly help.

“I liked the hike and the beach at that island. Maybe it would be better to not eat lunch on the boat, because it was very crowded and hard to eat in peace.”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - The early ride from Phuket to Ao Po Pier
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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

9.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a roomy two-story boat. Canoe through sea caves with local paddlers, visit James Bond Island, swim near Hong Island, and enjoy buffet lunch, fruit, snacks, and drinks. Guides such as Ohma, Bobby, James, and Tommy are known for friendly service.

“Well organised, everything was stress free with breathtaking views. On the plus the food served at lunch was delicious. Really exceeded my expectations honestly will recommend to my friends and fam :))”

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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat - Starting at Sathorn and finding the right boat
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Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat

10.Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,990 reviews · 1 day · from $4Best value

Use an all-day hop-on hop-off pass on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from 9 AM to 7:15 PM. Boats serve 11 piers, including Wat Arun, the Grand Palace area, Iconsiam, Chinatown, and Asiatique in the evening. Staff speak Thai and English, and a route booklet replaces a live guide.

“Loved traveling on the river to the temples. Best way to go!”

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Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals - From Koh Samui to Nathon Pier
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Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals

11.Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,756 reviews · 8 hours · from $41

Spend eight hours sailing from Koh Samui to Angthong Marine Park on a roomy three-deck boat. You’ll hike above Mae Koh’s Emerald Lagoon, choose kayaking or extra island time, swim and snorkel at Wua Talap, and eat breakfast, lunch, fruit, and snacks onboard. Guides include English, Thai, and German speakers.

“This trip exceeded our group's expectations. From pickup to drop off the team made the day special. The food was fabulous and filling My picky eater sampled it an enjoyed it too. The views of the lagoon were amazing and the hike tobthe cave was the highlight of my 9yo. It was steep and tiring but welland truly worth it.”

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Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise - Choosing between sunset and city lights
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Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise

12.The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,371 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Choose a 4:45 PM sunset cruise from Yodpiman River Walk or an 8 PM dinner cruise from Asiatique. You get a private table, more than 30 international buffet dishes, drinks, live music, Thai classical dance, and access to a rooftop deck with clear views of Wat Arun and Bangkok’s riverside lights.

“This was an absolutely fantastic evening. Amazing value for money. The boat was very modern and with great decor. I highly recommend to book a seat on the top deck as the views of Bangkok were superb. Our seats were on the top deck and we always had some entertainment going on, be it singing or traditional dancing. Staff came around regularly with free soft drinks and you can buy alcoholic drinks in addition, including a good assortment of cocktails. The buffet selection was really big and there was definitely something for everyone to try. All that aside, you simply can't get a better view of Bangkok's main sites at…”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - The early van ride from Phuket to Phang Nga
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

13.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

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

Travel from Patong, Karon, or Kata with an English-speaking guide such as Nikom or Tuk Tuk. Visit Wat Suwan Kuha, ride a longtail boat through Phang Nga Bay, eat lunch at Pan Yee, see James Bond Island, and paddle by canoe around Talu Island.

“A really great tour overall! Our guide Nikom was super nice, always smiling, and brought amazing energy to the group. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Bangkok: 2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat - Setting out from River City Bangkok
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Bangkok: 2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat

14.2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,212 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Spend two hours aboard a traditional teak boat from River City Bangkok, cruising the Chao Phraya River and Daokanong Canal. Your English-speaking guide may point out Wat Arun, temples, stilt houses, monitor lizards, fruit sellers, and everyday canal life. Bring a hat and sunglasses, and arrive on time.

“A very sweet and relaxing boat tour with lots of Komodo dragons! You see things you probably wouldn’t see wandering Bangkok on your own.”

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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim - The wet transfer from Ao Nang or Railay
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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

15.Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

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

Board a century-old Thai wooden junk from Ao Nang or Railay for a relaxed afternoon around Krabi’s islands. Michael and his crew provide quality snorkel gear, kayaks, SUPs, Thai food, and help in the water, ending with a swim among glowing plankton near Phra Nang Cave Beach.

“I took this 1-day trip and it was a great experience. The crew really focus on customer service, they were always offering drinks or fresh fruit, gave helpful snorkeling advice, and were very attentive. They provided free snorkeling equipment, and the masks were good quality, anti-fog, and even available in prescription. They filmed our adventure with a GoPro-style camera and shared a group Dropbox, so we got nice souvenirs of our snorkeling. They also had drone footage, giving us cool pictures of the islands and the boat. The bioluminescence was amazing, we jumped into the sea around 8 pm when it was dark, and the yellowish sparks in the water…”

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