Best Khao Lak Bay Cruises — Our Top 4

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

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

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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2.Khaolak: Phang Nga Bay, Tapu Island, and Panyi Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 358 reviews · 5 hours · from $48Best value

Set out from Khao Lak with an English-speaking guide such as Moo, Marta, Boom, or Run for a five-hour trip through Phang Nga Bay. Ride a long-tail boat past mangroves and limestone cliffs, visit James Bond Island and Panyi Village, and return with time left in your afternoon.

“It was a memorable day for us. Our guide, Boom, did everything to make us feel great. He helped us with photos and videos and provided all the necessary information about the places we visited. “1-2-3 photo” will always remain in our memory. Thank you, Boom!!! Highly recommended!!!”

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3.Phang Nga Bay: Longtail Boat Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · 8 hours · from $93

Spend eight hours exploring Phang Nga Bay in a small group of up to 12. Ride a traditional Thai longtail boat, canoe through caves and mangroves, eat lunch in Koh Panyee, and visit a monkey-filled temple. Guides may include Tim, Volker, or Philipp, with English, German, and Thai offered.

“Der Ausflug war sehr entspannt . Vom pünktliche Abholen , über die einzelnen Ausflugsziele , bis hin zum Absetzen vor dem eigenen Hotel , hat alles perfekt funktioniert . Es gab genügend kalte Getränke. Man braucht also selber keine Getränke mitschleppen . Philipp , unser sehr freundlicher Guide, hat den Ausflug toll geführt . Er gab uns viele Informationen über die einzelnen Spots. Es war eine sehr angenehme Atmosphäre . Aus meiner Sicht ganz klar, Daumen hoch. Ich kann euch auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen .”

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4.Phang Nga Bay: Private or Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 8 hours · from $160Top rated

Leave Khao Lak early for an eight-hour private or small-group trip through Phang Nga Bay. Ride a long-tail boat, canoe with a paddle guide, visit James Bond Island and Koh Panyee, then see Wat Suwan Khuha’s golden reclining Buddha. Guides may include Jum, Arisa, Aisha, or Sexy Wan.

“What an amazing day aisha our guides was an incredible wonderful lady we are so happy she was our tour guide. An amazing long tail boat ride to the canoeing experience through the mangroves, onto James Bond island and if you are a fan or not you will love. Lunch stop at the floating village with amazing Thai food and then a wander through which was very unique, final stop at the temple which was very interesting and beautiful a few extras chucked in too a stop off at a secluded beach . A must do you won’t regret booking this tour.”

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