10 Luxury Cruises in Thailand Worth Booking

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

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

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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2.Luxury Small Group Phang Nga Bay and Beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 300 reviews · from $143Top rated

Join guide Harry and the Simba Sea Trips crew for an 8-hour boat tour from Phuket into Phang Nga Bay. Explore Koh Panak caves, canoe around Hong Island, visit James Bond Island, swim through a sea cave at Kadu Island, enjoy lunch, and relax on a beach.

“Be prepared for some long fast runs on the boat approx 60 mins to get out to the islands. Take some shoes for being in the water ie going through the caves & getting on & off the boat at various beaches etc. That said it was one of the most enjoyable trips I have ever taken, surprise scenery all around. The crew were amazing, very informative & attentive/ helpful when getting on & off the boat ( I’m an active 73 yr old). Felt this was one very special trip that will remain with me forever.”

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3.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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4.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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5.Luxury Small Group Phang Nga Bay Relaxing Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $143

Spend about nine and a half hours on a traditional Thai fishing boat from Ao Po Pier. You’ll explore Koh Phanak’s caves, visit James Bond Island, canoe around Koh Hong, swim at Lawa Island, and enjoy Thai lunch, dinner, and an optional Pad Thai class.

“Such a wonderful tour! We loved our guides and our experience was magical. Like other reviewers said, we felt like we had the whole bay to ourselves! We loved it.”

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6.Luxury Small Group Phang Nga and Beyond Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 8 hours · from $147

Leave Phuket around 6 AM with guide Harry and a small group, then cross Phang Nga Bay by premium speedboat. Explore Panak Island caves, kayak around Hong Island, visit James Bond Island before the crowds, eat Thai food on Koh Yao Yai, and swim at a white-sand beach.

“Fantastic scenery and a definite recommendation. My partner and I were picked up by a driver and taken to to the Phuket Marina where we were provided with breakfast before commencing the tour. The advantage of leaving early was that our group was first to canoe the lagoon and we also beat the crowds at James Bond Island.Being a small group tour it was quite personal. Tour leader Harry ensured that he interacted with all group members.”

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7.Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay Luxury Yacht Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 8 hours · from $273

Cruise from Royal Phuket Marina to Maya Bay, Phi Phi Island, Pi Leh Lagoon, and Monkey Beach aboard a luxury yacht. You’ll get a welcome drink, gourmet lunch, fresh fruit, soft drinks, music from a DJ, one glass of sparkling wine, and national park entry. Hotel pickup is optional.

“The weather was extremely bad and the crew knew that beforehand. We were not allowed to cancel the tour despite the weather warning. As soon as we boarded the boat, we were quickly cast off and told that it was very windy and that we would not be able to sail to certain destinations on the tour. There we were, trapped on the boat for 8 hours in wind gusts of 57km/h and total swell. The tour was a disaster, a real rip-off! At least the DJ was good, playing the Titanic song to match the situation.”

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8.Luxury HYPE Yacht to Phang Nga Bay and Hong Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $273

Spend eight hours aboard Hype Yacht with up to 18 guests, sailing from Royal Phuket Marina to Hong Island, Koh Hong Lagoon, Lao Lading, and Phang Nga Bay. You get lunch, fruit, soft drinks, towels, a DJ, and sunset sparkling wine. Hotel pickup is optional.

“We spent a really nice day with my family. The yacht is great . It was a real pleasure to discover Hong island who is a true hidden gem. I highly recommend the experience.”

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9.Private Luxury Vintage Boat Trip to Phang Nga Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

You’ll spend nine hours on a private luxury vintage boat from Phuket, with canoeing at Hong Island, lunch onboard, Khao Phing Kan and Khao Tapu, Koh Panyee village, Lod Cave, and beach time at Koh Lawa Yai. English and Thai hosts lead the day.

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10.Phang Nga Bay James Bond Tour Premium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $65Best value

Spend about eight hours on Phang Nga Bay with a professional English-speaking guide, visiting James Bond Island, Koh Panak Cave, Hong’s sea caves, and Panyi Village. Your $65 includes hotel pickup, park fees, lunch, snacks, drinks, and a small group of 25 or fewer.

“Crew was professional, informative and created a very fun experience for us. We enjoyed it more than other tours.”

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