Krabi · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Almost everything worth seeing here is offshore. The 15 below run from a half-hour hop to Railay up to a full day under a speedboat canopy, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you actually get.
Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by longtail boat. Expect snorkeling, a low-tide sandbar, Thai lunch, fruit, water, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Toy and Luna are often praised for their warmth and care.
“Our guide Angelina (= Luna) was great fun, kept us good informed and looked after us very well. She needs a raise….”
Join Michael and his crew aboard a spacious wooden junk for a relaxed afternoon around Krabi’s islands. Snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, eat a Thai buffet, watch the sunset, then swim near Phra Nang Cave Beach as bioluminescent plankton flashes around you.
“Probably one of the best things money can buy. I had the best day ever. The crew and ship are awesome and Thailand is sick”
Cruise past Railay, Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, Puya Bay, and Koh Tang Ming on a spacious luxury longtail boat. You get one snorkeling stop, beach time at Poda Island, drinks, fruit, a toilet, and an English-speaking guide such as Sophia or Sofia. Choose a quieter morning trip or a sunset departure.
“Fantastic boat, crew and scenery. Loved the snorkelling and swimming spots.”
Spend 390 minutes cruising from Ao Nang to Phra Nang, Poda, Chicken, Tub, and Mor islands. Your English-speaking guide, such as Irene, Rosie, or Tony, handles the timing, photos, drinks, and safety while you swim, snorkel, eat a Thai buffet, and cross a remarkable sandbar.
“We enjoyed this trip so much. Beautiful scenery. We did however have to pay more to enter the national park which we weren't aware of beforehand but no big deal.”
Start around 1 p.m. for a small-group speedboat trip from Krabi to Railay, Koh Poda, Tup Island, and Chicken Island. You get beach meals, daytime snorkeling, sunset snacks, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Sakeen and Stephane have earned special praise for their care.
“I can fully recommend this trip, the tour guides were knowledgeable, helpful and fun. Saw some amazing sites, met brilliant people and had a great day out.”
Spend a full morning and afternoon visiting Lao Lading, Pak Bia, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Island from Ao Nang. Choose a speedboat or longtail boat, swim and snorkel, eat a Halal buffet on the beach, and climb to Hong Island’s 360-degree viewpoint with guides such as Maya, Peachy, or Leo.
“Fantastic organized trip with great guide and and crew. Awesome stops and time at Hong Island view Point. Recommended as a MUST do”
Take a fast-paced Phi Phi Islands tour from Ao Nang with guides such as Nadia, M, or Na-Im. Swim at Pileh Lagoon, snorkel near Viking Cave and Bamboo Island, visit Maya Bay when open, and enjoy a Halal buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don.
“Unfortunately these places are typical mass tourism. Beautiful, beautiful but there are a lot of people. The tour guide and the ship's crew deserve 5*.”
Spend seven hours visiting Lading Island, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Beach by traditional longtail boat. Snorkel with a guide, eat Thai lunch on the sand, and climb nearly 500 steps for a national park view. Pickup is free from Ao Nang, with English and Thai guides.
“I really enjoyed the trip to Hong Island. we were on a long tail boat and it was comfortable.As with just about all tours late picking up and then wait for a good 45 mins till we left. The boat ride was good and the stops we made very nice. As with many ocean active these days too much plastic in the water. lunch was excellent and all in all a good day out snorkelling and boating.”
Spend eight hours touring Phang Nga Bay from Krabi by air-conditioned minivan and traditional longtail boat. Visit James Bond Island, kayak around Thalu Island and Lod Cave, eat at Koh Panyee, then see Wat Suwan Kuha and Raman Waterfall. Guides such as Mai and Sean keep the day moving.
“Well organized and plenty of time for all the stops”
See Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach in about 5.5 hours. Hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear, lunch, and an English-speaking guide are included. Speedboats save time and reduce spray, while longtail boats offer a slower, more traditional ride.
“We had an awesome tour with great guides and a really great longtailboat. Pick-up and Drop-off from and to our hotel went smooth and we had a lot of fun today and felt safe at all times. Would recommend”
Travel from Krabi to Phi Phi by speedboat, stopping at Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. You get hotel transfers, lunch, water, fruit, snorkeling gear, and a guide. The boat holds up to 45 people, so expect a lively, tightly scheduled day.
“TERRIBLE logistics! Unless you want to bring a book to read while you’re waiting around, choose a different tour company. They’ll tell you to arrive at 8:30am - don’t. You’re not even going to get started until 9:30am or 9:45am, and that’s if you can find the unmarked table hidden in the trees. Oh, and don’t even think about planning anything after the tour. Our tour arrived back to the pier nearly 1.5 hours late, which caused us to miss our connection back to our hotel and then required our further waiting until the next connection was available. On the positive, I will say that at least the staff was…”
Spend seven hours exploring Hong Island by longtail boat and kayak. You’ll snorkel at Koh Daeng, paddle into Hong Lagoon’s mangroves, eat a Thai buffet on the beach, and climb to a 360-degree viewpoint. Guides such as New, Sila, Sana, and AJ are known for friendly help and taking photos.
“Really great day! Our guide was super helpful and energic and even joined us on the kayak”
Spend an afternoon and evening visiting Krabi’s island highlights, from Phra Nang and Thale Waek to Chicken and Poda. Your English-speaking guide, such as Jess, Palm, Bee, or Peter, handles the day while you snorkel, eat a BBQ dinner, watch sunset, and look for bioluminescent plankton.
“Great, guide was so friendly and made sure everyone was okay!”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Phi Phi by speedboat from Ao Nang, with stops at Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, Bamboo Island, and two snorkeling sites. Guides such as Nadia and Natia keep the day moving, while lunch, drinks, fruit, gear, and insurance are included.
“I don’t like excursions which take the whole day, leaving you tired, but this one was the perfect length. We spent good time at all the islands and tour guide was very helpful and friendly.”
Spend five hours visiting Koh Hong by comfortable longtail boat, with time for the lagoon, viewpoint, snorkeling, and beach. Small groups, guides such as Sky, John, and Chim, hotel pickup, refreshments, and sunset options make this a more relaxed choice than a standard island transfer.
“We were absolutely delighted with this tour. The team was super friendly and everything felt cozy and well organized. The food deserves a special mention, honestly one of the best meals we have ever had on a tour. We chose the sunset tour and it was such a great decision. Most people book the morning one, so there were only four of us and it felt like a private boat, which made the experience even more special. You visit only the main island, which is perfect because you have enough time to hike to the viewpoint, swim or just relax. A highlight was the lagoon. During our sunset tour the…”
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