PHUKET
Almost everything leaves from Chalong or Rassada before eight. These 15 trips are compared on which islands you reach, how long the crossing is, and whether the price already carries the national-park fee.
Join PNT Phuket for an eight-hour speedboat tour with guides such as Bobby, JJ, or Mossi. Swim at Pileh Lagoon, snorkel near Phi Phi, see Maya Bay and Viking Cave, meet macaques at Monkey Beach, and finish with lunch and beach time at Khai Island.
“Bobby was a great guide, very inclusive and informative at every location! Continuously checking if everyone was okay”
Spend 12 hours reaching the Similan Islands from Phuket by van and speedboat, with guides such as Nancy, Siri, Lucy, or Olivia, two main snorkeling stops, a Thai buffet, beach time, and Sailing Rock views. Expect an early start, a long ride, and excellent scenery.
“Excellent snorkeling probably the best area I have seen for different varieties of tropical fish and coral. All guides on speedboat were so helpful and friendly, Nancy Jenny and Leo were my guides for the day beautiful people and awesome location”
Spend most of a day touring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, paddling through Talu Island’s sea caves, visiting James Bond Island, eating at Koh Panyee, and swimming at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, and Kung are known for keeping the day moving and helping with photos.
“Boat overcrowded. I counted 33 people on our boat. Not everyone had a place to sit as sitting in the front is not really an option. People had to move to the back of the boat after hitting some really big waves. Some people had to stand since there was no room. Disappointing since we had a tour the prior day with a different company that set the bar high. The floating village was unique and liked all the stops. Maybe book with a different company. Nothing was wrong but nothing was great.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours racing from Phuket to Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. English-speaking guides such as Tony, Nan, Tommy, and Noonit lead the day, with snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers included.
“Very well organized trip and a lot of colorful fish to see during snorkelling. Wish we spent more time at Monkey Island as there are a lot of fun and interesting photo opportunities there.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok by speedboat. Guides such as Ohma, Tony, Nancy, and Oppo lead the day, with snorkeling, paddleboards, lunch, and hotel transfers included.
“The whole trip was really lovely. Our guide Mr Kong was really good and was helpful when we arrived at any stop. Would recommend the trip but bring beach shoes not flip flops as you need shoes to walk on the beach at Khai Island.”
This 7-hour group speedboat trip from Royal Phuket Marina visits Hong, Phanak, Panyee, James Bond, and Khao Phing Kan. You’ll canoe through caves, eat a buffet lunch, see a floating Muslim village, and finish at Palm Beach Club or Naga Island. Guides such as Ken, Kan, TikTok, and Spicy lead the boats.
“Extremely well organised from start to finish. Very smooth speedboat which was not over crowded. Something to do at every island we stopped at. Cold drinks were on offer all day, lunch as ok. No hidden charges.”
Travel from Phuket by speedboat to James Bond Island, Panak and Hong islands, Panyee Village, and Naka Island. Canoe through sea caves, enjoy a buffet lunch, swim, and expect helpful guides such as Nina, Sunny, or Nicky, depending on your departure.
“this trip was a lot less busy than the Phi Phi islands so more enjoyable”
Spend a full day from Patong exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat. Guides such as Patty, Lily, and Rainy lead you to sea caves, Hong Island, James Bond Island, Panyee Island, and Yao Yai. Breakfast, buffet lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, and canoeing are included.
“best tour ever! our guide patty was so fun, kind, and helpful! best experience we’ve had in phuket”
Spend eight hours visiting Racha and Coral Islands by speedboat from Phuket. You get hotel pickup, a guided snorkeling stop, lunch at Kahung Beach, drinks, fruit, and free time. Guides such as Jackie, Sunny, Sasha, and L are known for keeping the day organized and friendly.
“Phi Phi is the popular tour but this was a GEM. The waters in both islands were beautiful and so so clear. There were sooo many fishes by the shore alone. There was no rush to tick boxes, and we were given 2-3h at each island to relax and have free time. There was an optional snorkel part where the boat took the ones who wanted to snorkel, to an area where the underwater life was beautiful. Pick up was punctual, free drinks on the boat, everything felt safe and enjoyable. Best part was the clear waters, and no overcrowding.”
Leave Phuket before dawn with Simba Sea Trips for a small-group speedboat day around Phi Phi. Visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Rang Yai, with snorkeling, beach breakfast, steady snacks, and a Halal-friendly Thai buffet lunch. Guides such as Sara, Dee, Momo, and Joe lead the trip.
“The tour was great. The staff were amazing. Boat wasn’t overcrowded. Very prompt on time which I loved. I recommend this tour.”
Spend about 10 hours touring Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, and Koh Khai by speedboat. You get hotel pickup, breakfast, halal buffet lunch, drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Tik, Nun, Bao, and Lily have been praised for clear, lively hosting.
“Overcrowded boat, weather conditions were terrible but that is not fault of tour group. Phi phi island & other areas were overcrowded & dirty. Food was average at best.”
Spend nine hours exploring Phi Phi by speedboat with English-speaking guides such as Goodies, Sonny, or Ray. You’ll snorkel at Bamboo Island and Phi Phi Don, visit Monkey Beach and Viking Cave, swim in Pileh Lagoon, and stop at Maya Bay. Hotel transfers, lunch, drinks, snacks, and gear are included.
“We had a great time on our day trip to the Phi Phi Islands! We loved the ample time for snorkeling and the beautiful views of the Lagoon. We wished we spent more time swimming instead of at Maya Beach (very touristy). There was a storm so the speedboat trip on the way home was very rough - not ideal for people with sea sickness!”
Cruise from Phuket to the Similan Islands with guides such as Nancy, Siri, Ole, and their crews. You’ll snorkel at several sites, swim from white-sand beaches, enjoy breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a light dinner, and return by speedboat the same day.
“We loved the similan islands. The beaches were stunning, the snorkelling was amazing, we even saw a turtle! Our guide (called Tequilla) was brilliant - so full of energy and fun. Just be aware you spend a lot of the day in transport. The bus journey was fine, but was 2.5 hours each way. The speedboat was over an hour and pretty uncomfortable as it was cramped. But transport is necessary to get to the beautiful islands so worth it.”
Spend about 8.5 hours cruising Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, paddling through Hong Island’s caves, visiting James Bond Island, eating a halal buffet at Ko Panyi, and relaxing at Naka Noi. Guides such as Mickey, Cin, Sunny, and Alex lead the day, though conditions and staff vary.
“This was a packed and very hot day. I’m not sure that I would do it again. The driver was late to pick me up and then couldn’t find me at my hotel and when we left the marina at the end of the day he could not find another couple so we had to wait an extra 25 minutes. The places we visited were nice but mobbed with other tourists and we only got to go swimming at the last spot but the beach was very rocky.”
Spend about eight hours touring Phi Phi by speedboat, with stops at Bamboo Island, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Maya Bay, and Phi Phi Don. Expect a lively group tour, buffet lunch, snacks, snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, and guides such as Leo, Paula, Donut, or Latte, depending on the boat.
“It was a great experience and Mr.Donut and his crew on the Loma2 were amazing! Mr.Donut and team will keep you laughing, safe, and ensure you have the best time rain or shine.”
Every kind of fast boat on the site, and the water it runs on.
