James Bond Island by Boat: the 13 Best Phang Nga Bay Cruises

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

From Phuket, you’ll cruise to Panak and Hong islands for guided canoe rides through caves, mangroves, and lagoons, then visit James Bond Island and swim at Nakae Island. Guides such as Tommy, Omar, Tony, and Ohma are often praised for their care and humor. Lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, and paddle boards are included.

“This was a good experience and the staff was great! I will say that the total tour including transportation was a 13 hour day, which going into it, we were not prepared for. I recommend if you book the tour, get transportation to and from the Read more”

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2.Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,142 reviews · 8 hours · from $78

From Khao Lak, spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Marta, Run, Bom, or Dani. Ride a longtail boat through Phang Nga Bay, canoe beside limestone cliffs, visit James Bond Island and Koh Panyi, then meet the reclining Buddha at Wat Tham Suwanakhuha.

“Loved every part of the trip we did so much in one day our guid Marta was lovely and very knowledgeable I would highly recommend the trip”

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3.James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Premium Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,656 reviews · 330 minutes - 7 hours · from $120

Cruise from Ao Por Pier on a spacious luxury yacht to James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan, then canoe through Hong Island’s caves and lagoons with local guides. Enjoy Thai food, fruit, soft drinks, and sunset views. Hotel pickup is available from several Phuket areas.

“This tour was fantastic. Really pleased I booked. Yacht was large and comfortable- many places to sit/lay and relax. The lunch and dinner provided was excellent. The locations visited were well organised and run. It was a brilliant day and I would thoroughly recommend”

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4.James Bond and Phang Nga Bay Tour by Speedboat

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Nina, Sunny, or Nicky for a busy but well-organized day from Phuket. You will ride by speedboat, canoe through Panak and Hong Island, eat at Panyee Village, visit James Bond Island, and finish with swimming at Naka Island.

“Our guides, the day and the views were amazing. Thank you. The guide sonny made our trip unforgettable. Please book with this provider you will not be disappointed.”

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5.Phang Nga Bay: Early Bird James Bond & Beyond Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 683 reviews · 8 hours · from $125

Leave Phuket or Khao Lak before dawn for Samet Nangshe, Koh Phanak caves, James Bond Island, mangrove canoeing, lunch at Koh Panyee, and a final swim. Guides such as Lucky, Tuk Tuk, Roberto, and Lily are known for clear safety advice and friendly service.

“We had a great time on this trip! Honestly, the speed boat ride through the islands alone is worth the price. But the whole experience was amazing. Me and my wife don’t really care for James Bond so that island itself was probably the least exciting for us. We loved the speedboat, taking pickup trucks up to the viewpoint, walking through a cave, kayaking through the mangroves and relaxing at a beautiful beach at the end of the day. We were debating between this trip and a snorkeling type trip and we were very happy with this one. So many beautiful views.”

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours island-hopping from Phuket aboard a two-story boat. Canoe through the caves and mangroves of Panak and Ko Hong, swim at Ko Na Khae, and visit James Bond Island. Guides such as Bobby, Din, and James Bond help keep the day moving.

“I recommend this tour for first timers like myself in Phuket. The canoe rides were incredible… scenery like no other. The boat crew were very friendly and the lunch was delicious.”

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7.James Bond & Phang Nga Bay Tour by Longtail

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 291 reviews · 10 hours · from $56

Travel from Phuket by air-conditioned van and traditional longtail boat to James Bond Island, Koh Panyee, Thalu caves, and Suwan Khuha Temple. English-speaking guides such as Happy, Emma, and Kim lead the day, with lunch, canoeing, transfers, water, and insurance included.

“Was a very interesting tour. The guide always solved our needs.”

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8.Phuket Sunset Big Boat Trip To Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $143

Join Captain Mark, Captain Jack, and the Phuket Sail Tours crew for a relaxed sunset cruise from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay. You will canoe through caves and lagoons with a local paddler, visit James Bond Island after the main crowds leave, eat Thai food aboard, and look for glowing plankton after dark.

“The staff on the boat are really friendly and helpful especially Jack. Very funny guy. You have plenty of drinks and the food was amazing. I didn't like the kayak bit so I only saw one island. James Bond Island was so small compared to the ones around it. You get the chance to swim to cool off and watch the sunset.”

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9.Phang Nga Treasures Sunrise Trekking and No-crowd James Bond by longtailed boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $132

Leave Phuket before dawn for Samet Nangshe sunrise, then reach James Bond Island before the crowds by longtail boat. With a maximum of eight people, you’ll canoe through hongs, explore caves and mangroves, follow a treasure legend, and finish with Thai, Western, or vegetarian lunch.

“I think that the overall experience is that this was an amazing tour ... even if getting up at 3am was a bit ‘tricky’ But it proved to pay off ... we ended in first row for the sunrise pictures, and being the first and only people on James Bond Island 👍🏼 Afterwards we climbed the sRead more”

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10.James Bond & Phang Nga Bay by Luxury Sunset Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 1 day · from $138

Cruise Phang Nga Bay on a double-deck catamaran with guides such as Art, Bebe, Lily, and Kim. You’ll land at James Bond Island, canoe through Hong Island’s caves, make Som Tam, and enjoy paddleboards, clear kayaks, a sea slide, and sunset refreshments.

“Great trip with great guides within Art, Kim and B.”

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11.James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Sunset Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $162

Spend about 10 hours on a double-decker catamaran from Phuket, with hotel pickup, buffet lunch, James Bond Island, guided canoeing at Hong Island, a krathong ceremony, paddleboarding, a water slide, and sunset views. An English or Chinese-speaking guide leads the day.

“Very well organised. The team took good care of communicating from the get go. Food was excellent and unlimited drinks. Making the pawpaw salad was an experience too!! Thank you!!”

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12.James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay Tour from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 36 reviews · from $46Best value

Travel from Krabi to Phang Nga Bay for James Bond Island, Khao Phing Kan, a cave temple, Koh Panyee, and guided canoeing through caves and mangroves. A professional guide leads the day, with hotel pickup, lunch, fruit, water, life jackets, and insurance included.

“Really loved seeing the James Bond island and the beautiful views but felt the time was minimal for payee island. The kayak was the best part and made the whole trip.”

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13.James Bond Island Tour & Phang Nga by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 35 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

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.”

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