OUR PICKS · ISLAND HOPPING CRUISES IN THAILAND
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 island hopping cruises in Thailand worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend eight busy but well-paced hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by van and speedboat. You will visit Yao Yai, Panak, Hong, Panyee, Khao Ping Kan, James Bond Island, and Naka Island, with cave walks, sea canoeing, lunch, and beach time. Guides may include Selina, Emma, Habib, or Hanifa.
“Cindy and her team were great. We were very well looked after by them and really enjoyed the day.”
Take a 7-hour Wangsai Speed Boat trip from Krabi or Ao Nang to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Guides such as Sanan, Bee, and Eddie have been praised for friendly service, while lunch, snacks, fruit, drinks, hotel pickup, and snorkeling gear are included.
“Eddie our guy has been an absolute diamond. Very informative and very well organised and all the safety measures were good too.”
Spend about eight hours aboard Hype Yacht from Royal Phuket Marina, with sparkling wine, gourmet lunch, Koh Hong lagoon, snorkeling, Koh Lao La Ding, and sunset sailing in Phang Nga Bay. The boat carries up to 18 people and includes towels, soft drinks, fruit, gear, DJ, fees, and Phuket-area transfers.
“I could only highly recommend this tour - boat, dj, crew, route, pickup …. unforgettably moments and fun”
Travel from Krabi with a guide such as Mai to Monkey Cave, James Bond Island, Tham Lot Cave, and the floating village of Koh Panyee. You’ll ride a longtail boat, eat Thai food, and may kayak through sea caves before a final waterfall stop. Expect a full day with substantial road time.
“On the whole it was a good day out and lunch was adequate. People should be aware that the van journey from Ao Nang to the boat launch is 2 hours there and approximately 2 hours back again. The majority of our group opted not to go to the waterfall at the end of the trip as there has been no rainfall for some time and would be a waste of time. Overall as stated before, A nice,well run day out with lovely accommodating people 🙏🌞 Thank you.”
An hour around a harbour, a full day with a swim stop, or a cabin and a sunrise.
