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The 15 Best Longtail & Speedboat Tours in Thailand

121 tours  ·  from $19

A longtail is slower, cheaper and far better for photographs; a speedboat buys you a fourth island. The 15 below compare both on price, how many stops you really get and how long the engine runs.

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

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

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

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

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

3.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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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch - The speedboat ride from Krabi
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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

4.Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

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

Spend six hours exploring Hong Island, Lao Lading, Pakbia, and Hong Lagoon by speedboat. You get hotel pickup, lunch, fruit, water, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking guide such as Fay, Payu, or Gina. The 360-degree viewpoint is the day’s big reward, but the climb is steep.

“Great day out. Well organised. The crew and guide Hasan (hope I got the name right) were fantastic.”

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From Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour - Pickup from Krabi and the ride to the islands
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From Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour

5.Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour

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

Take Sea Eagle Tour’s speedboat from Krabi to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Leh, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Guides such as Sali, Payu, Poyu, Eggy, and Nadia lead lively outings with snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, water, and hotel pickup included.

“everything. great day out and well managed by the guide would recommend this trip to anyone”

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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

6.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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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

7.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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From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Monkey Beach: watch from a respectful distance
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From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling

8.Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling

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

Join a guide-led longtail boat trip from Koh Phi Phi at 9 AM, 10 AM, or 2 PM. You’ll visit Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Loh Samah Bay, and Maya Bay, with snorkeling gear, water, fruit, and a sunset option on the late departure.

“excellent - thank-you so much again, an amazing experience that we highly recommend would recommend ✨🇹🇭 our guides were so lovely ☺️”

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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour - From your hotel to Bang Khao pier
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Ko Samui: Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

9.Pig Island Snorkeling and Koh Tan Speedboat Tour

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

Take a hotel pickup to Bang Khao, then ride a speedboat to Koh Tan for about an hour of swimming and snorkeling. Continue to Koh Mudsum, known as Pig Island, for kayaking, beach time, lunch, and friendly pigs. English-speaking guides, drinks, equipment, and return transport are included.

“Great boat trip, picked the afternoon session and ended up being the last group on the island for sunset which was lovely and relaxing”

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Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs - Cruising Khlong Bang Luang and Artist House
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Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs

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

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

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Yoyo, Pear, Wai, or Fluke, cruising Thonburi’s canals by longtail boat. You’ll see stilt houses, local neighborhoods, Wat Paknam’s Big Buddha, Artist House, and Wat Arun before finishing at Tha Tien Pier near Wat Pho.

“Was very informative about the way Thai people lived, guide was great and answered every question, had good humor and provided a ride to the train station aftwr”

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Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel - A fast, comfortable ride around Phi Phi Leh
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Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel

11.Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel

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

Start before sunrise from Tonsai Pier and reach Maya Bay near opening time, then swim in Pileh Lagoon, snorkel around Phi Phi Leh, see Monkey Bay and photograph Viking Cave. Choose half-day or full-day, with Bamboo Island, lunch, fruit, drinks, gear, and the 400-baht park fee included where stated.

“Everything was perfect, but could have stayed more at Bamboo beach, it was just 1,5 hours to enjoy and swim.”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat - From Royal Phuket Marina to the limestone islands
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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

12.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

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

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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Phi Phi: 7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset - Monkey Beach and Viking Cave
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Phi Phi: 7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

13.7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,076 reviews · 8 hours · from $38

Spend eight hours on a small-group longtail boat from Koh Phi Phi, visiting Monkey Beach, Maya Bay, Bamboo Island, Pileh Lagoon, and Shark Point. You get lunch, fruit, water, gear, life jackets, and underwater GoPro photos. Guides such as Dan and Vang are praised for helping swimmers spot reef sharks.

“Highly recommend. We saw the most amazing beaches, swam with baby sharks, enjoyed the boat ride, snorkelled around cool reefs and saw the sunset over the hills.”

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Krabi: 7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling - The early start from Ao Nang
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Krabi: 7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

14.7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,063 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Cruise Krabi’s island coast on a roomy luxury longtail boat with an English-speaking guide such as Sophia, Sofia, or Liz. You’ll pass Railay, Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, and Puya Bay, snorkel at Koh Tang Ming, and relax on Poda Island. Morning trips include snacks; sunset trips include barbecue.

“Really lovely morning, worth choosing the morning as there are less tourists & boats which makes it more pleasant! The boat is gorgeous & the island stop off stunning, hardly any people there which felt like being in a movie!”

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Krabi: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch - Phra Nang Cave Beach: cliffs, sand, and a surprising shrine
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Krabi: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

15.4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,038 reviews · 6h 30m · from $34

Spend 6.5 hours exploring Krabi’s four-island route by traditional longtail boat. Visit Phra Nang Cave, swim and snorkel at Poda, eat a Thai buffet on the beach, cruise past Chicken Island, and walk the tidal sandbar at Tub, Mor, and Chicken islands. Hotel pickup is optional.

“An excellent Day with a rigorous organisation ! Pick-up in time And we were Well informed. A really pleasant 4 island tour !”

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New in Longtail & Speedboat Tours

★ 4.44 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail BoatFrom $30100 reviews
★ 4.5Racha and Coral Islands Speedboat Trip with LunchFrom $56103 reviews
★ 4.4KHAI ISLANDS TOUR with LUXURY SPEEDBOATFrom $26112 reviews
★ 3.9Khai Islands Premium Speedboat Half Day AdventureFrom $3818 reviews
★ 4.4Day Trip to Coral and Racha Island by SpeedboatFrom $6017 reviews
★ 3.9Coral Island Half-Day Tour by SpeedboatFrom $4156 reviews
★ 4.13 Khai Islands Speedboat Tour- Snorkeling & RelaxingFrom $26114 reviews
★ 3.0Phi Phi Half Day or Full Day by Longtail to Maya and BambooFrom $309 reviews
★ 3.8Half Day Long Tail Boat to Maya BayFrom $2831 reviews
★ 3.97 Islands longtail boat with Sunset and PlanktonFrom $35101 reviews
★ 4.27 Island Day Tour by Longtail BoatFrom $3328 reviews
★ 3.2Lanta’s Hidden Gems: 4 Islands by Traditional Longtail BoatFrom $328 reviews
★ 4.2Day Trip 4 Islands by Premium Longtail Boat with Lunch12 reviews
★ 4.2Ultimate Phi Phi & Maya Bay Ascent by SpeedboatFrom $4816 reviews
★ 4.0Hong Island with Kayaking by speedboatFrom $638 reviews

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