15 Longtail & Speedboat Tours in Phuket Worth Booking

1.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 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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2.James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour

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

You’ll visit Monkey Cave, eat lunch in Koh Panyi’s stilt village, canoe around Talu Cave, and photograph James Bond Island with an English-speaking guide such as Jojo, MJ, or Susie. Choose shared transport, a private tour, or a comfort upgrade with an SUV and luxury longtail boat.

“The guid M J was brilliant a really good day highly recommend”

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3.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

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

This full-day Phuket trip combines a fast speedboat ride, Panak Island caves, guided canoeing at Talu Island, James Bond Island, a Thai buffet at Koh Panyee, and beach time at Naka Island. Guides vary by departure, with Tommy, Dino, Ohma, Kung, and Nancy among the named guides.

“Uncomfortable boat. They didn’t even stop somewhere to have a swim. National park entry we paid in agency but no Tickets provided or receipt issued!!??”

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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

Travel from Phuket to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and either Bamboo or Khai Island. Expect hotel pickup, a fast and sometimes bumpy speedboat, snorkeling gear, buffet lunch, drinks, and a lively group atmosphere led by guides such as Mario, Jimmy, or Sugar Sugar.

“It was a wonderful trip. I was a bit scared coming solo but the crew and all the people made me feel safe and welcomed! I would really recommend this experience to everyone that enjoys adventure!”

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

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

This full-day Phuket speedboat trip visits Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, drinks, a buffet lunch, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Tony, Nan, Tommy, and Noonit have earned especially warm praise.

“Far too many people on the boat and at the Phi Phi Islsnd. Herded like cattle. Boat with 45 people not set up do you could see much scenery. Did not stop at the cave as advertised. Great staff though!”

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

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

Travel from Phuket to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok by speedboat. Guides such as Ohma, Tony, Nancy, Oppo, and Kung lead the day, with snorkeling, paddleboarding, lunch, and hotel pickup included.

“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 touring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat with guides such as Ken, Spicy, or Kan. Canoe through Phanak Island caves, visit Panyee’s floating Muslim village, see James Bond Island, and finish at Palm Beach Club or Naka Island. Lunch, drinks, fruit, transfers, and insurance are included.

“The tour was really great! Tour guide Ken was very informative and very nice. The entire speedboat team was great and interacted with guests. We all felt like friends to them! Thank you all for an amazing time!”

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8.James Bond and Phang Nga Bay Tour by Speedboat

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

Travel from Phuket by speedboat to James Bond Island, Panak and Hong Islands, Panyee’s Muslim floating village, and Naka Island. Canoeing, cave walks, swimming, drinks, snacks, and buffet lunch are included. Guides such as Nina, Sunny, and Nicky are known for keeping the day lively and well organized.

“This tour is great. James Bond Island alone is worth this but I enjoyed every stop. I do wish I knew ahead of time that lunch was on a primarily Muslim island as I would have dressed more appropriately. But otherwise everything was great and my guise Nicky was amazing.”

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9.Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat

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

Spend eight hours exploring Racha and Coral Islands from Phuket. You’ll ride a speedboat, snorkel near Racha, eat lunch at Kahung Beach, and have free time for swimming or relaxing. Guides such as Jackie, Sasha, L, and Eddie have earned praise for keeping the day organized and fun.

“Great! Our guide Eddie was very funny and caring, as well as the rest of the stuff. The beaches were very beautiful and clean.”

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

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

Spend about 10 hours touring Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, Loh Samah Bay, and Khai Island by speedboat. You get hotel pickup, light refreshments, a halal buffet lunch, snorkeling gear, fruit, water, and soft drinks. Guides such as Tik, Nun, Bao, and Lily lead the day.

“This was a great experience! We sat in the front of the speed boat and the water was pretty choppy but the captain kept it an enjoyable experience for us. We never once felt unsafe. They took us to many stops and explained a lot about Read more”

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11.James Bond Island by Premium Speedboat with Lunch

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

Spend about 8.5 hours cruising Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, paddling through Hong Island caves, seeing James Bond Island, eating a halal buffet at Ko Panyi, exploring Ice Cream Cave, and relaxing at Naka Noi. Guides such as Mickey, Cin, Alex, and Sunny lead the day.

“Was not that good. I was expecting much better according to my previous trip to James Bond Island. The boat was very small and there was many passengers ( we were like sardine on top of each other) once we sit in the boat we wouldn’t be able to see the view of the sea due to the small and high windows. The food was terrible. Sorry I was expecting much better transportation and food. The staff were friendly and provide good services. As I said the boat and the food was terrible. I don’t recommend it.”

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12.Racha and Banana Beach by Speedboat with Lunch

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

Ride from Phuket to Racha Island and Banana Beach on a fast-paced day tour with hotel pickup, snacks, snorkeling gear, lunch, and free time by the sea. You can add parasailing, sea walking, banana boats, or scuba activities at extra cost. Guide BB is praised for his cheerful, professional care.

“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

Cruise from Phuket to Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay. English and Thai-speaking guides such as Leo, Latte, Paula, and Donut lead the day, with hotel transfers, lunch, snacks, snorkeling gear, and a maximum of 40 people.

“Incredible day spent exploring the Phi Phi Islands! Appreciated how our tour guide donut kept us up-to-date on where we could go, what was safe, and made sure that we always had something to do. He was awesome. The sites were incredible. The boat ride was rough as heck but super fun we were all tossed around like a salad, but it made for the adventure.!!!!”

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14.Speedboat Day Trip to Phi Phi and Maya Bay

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

Take an eight-hour speedboat trip from Phuket to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Khai Islands. You get hotel transfers from selected areas, snorkeling gear, drinks, fruit, lunch, and an English or Thai guide. Maya Bay is currently viewed offshore for photos.

“Koko was an excellent guide! The trip was amazing and highly recommended.”

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15.3 Khai Islands Speedboat Tour- Snorkeling & Relaxing

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 114 reviews · 270 - 570 minutes · from $26Best value

Visit Khai Nok, Khai Nai, and Khai Nui by speedboat from Phuket, with shallow-water snorkeling, snacks, drinks, and optional hotel transfers. Choose a half-day trip for quick island time or a full-day plan with a Thai lunch and four quiet hours on Khai Nai. Guides include Honey, Jimmy, and Natty.

“Next time,I will take the full day tour. highly recommend! Their specialist contacted me immediately and gave me instructions for pick up. Drive was about an hour to the pier and very comfortable. Guide explained the trip available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Thai. Very professional and easy to communicate. Although the weather in May was out of whack we were still able to enjoy the trip thanks to their services. On returning they provided us with extra services and snacks.”

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