The 8 Krabi Boat Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,861 reviews · from $130Our pick

Spend six to seven hours aboard a century-old Thai wooden junk with Michael and his crew, stopping near Koh Ya Wa Sam, Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach. Snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, eat a Thai buffet, then swim after dark among glowing plankton. Transfers run from Ao Nang and Railay.

“Can't say enough good things about this outing and their people – friendly, relaxed vibes, "pirate" boat with stops at beautiful islands to snorkel, swim, and paddle board. Drinks and a delicious dinner. STUNNING sunset – then swimming in bioluminesence. A glorious end to our stay in Thailand!”

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2.7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,063 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Cruise Krabi’s limestone coast on a comfortable longtail boat with guide Sofia or Sophia, stopping to snorkel and relax on Poda Island. You’ll pass Railay, Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, Puya Bay, and Koh Tang Ming, with drinks, fruit, gear, and an onboard toilet included. Morning trips are calmer; sunset trips add BBQ chicken and corn.

“It was great, special mention to Sophia for her kind gestures, the whole staff is great, the boat will make you feel the luxary and it will surely be a memorable lifetime experience”

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3.4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,038 reviews · 6h 30m · from $34Best value

Spend about six and a half hours exploring Phra Nang, Poda, Chicken, Tub, and Mor islands from a traditional longtail boat. Expect a lively English-speaking crew, swimming, snorkeling, beach time, fresh fruit, and a Thai buffet. Guides such as Irene, Rosie, and Tony have been praised for clear timing, humor, and personal help with photos.

“Irene was such a wonderful guide! She was insightful, friendly and even offered to take some great pics of us! Lovely day out and beautiful islands”

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4.Krabi to James Bond and Hong Islands Offbeat Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 825 reviews · from $132

This eight-hour Thalassa Tour from Krabi combines James Bond Island photo stops with Hong Island lagoons and the quieter beaches of Koh Yao Noi. A certified guide such as Stephan, Gina, Tuna, Aggie, or Marc may lead your boat, with snorkeling, a Thai buffet lunch, fruit, drinks, and a maximum stated group size of 17.

“Fast boat great crew some nice quiet islands to visit, good lunch too. James Bond island was very busy but worth the visit”

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5.Island Hopping Tour by Private Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 526 reviews · from $117 per boat, seats 2

Take a private longtail boat from Ao Nang with a local captain, fresh fruit, water, and four route choices. Pick nearby islands, Hong Island’s viewpoint and lagoon, or a longer seven-island outing. Early departures offer cooler weather, calmer beaches, and better snorkeling before the crowds arrive.

“Amazing day. Our boat captain was great and we loved how personalized the tour was. Thanks for an amazing day!”

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6.Hong Islands Day Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 484 reviews · 7 hours · from $36

Spend seven hours visiting Lading Island, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Beach by traditional longtail boat. You’ll snorkel in clear water, eat Thai lunch by the beach, and climb nearly 500 steps to Koh Hong’s viewpoint. English and Thai guides, hotel pickup from Ao Nang, water, fruit, and equipment are included.

“Arin and his team were really great. I felt safe and well informed during the tour. Before Hong Island we did 2 stops. The first one in the Lagoon was very short and crowded. Arin still managed to take some photos of everybody on the boat. At the second one we were snorkeling for 30min. It was enough and i saw many beautiful fishes. At Hong Island we had 2 h approx. to go up to the viewpoint(its definitelly worth the climbing), to chill on the beach and eat. Lunch is included and it was delicious! We also got fruit and water on the boat. I was travelling alone and…”

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7.Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay Speedboat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 420 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Spend seven hours visiting Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island by speedboat. Your day includes hotel pickup, breakfast, drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, a Thai buffet lunch, and an English or Thai-speaking guide. Guides such as Sanan, Bee, and Eddie have been praised for friendly, attentive service.

“This experience was amazing! We were literally so lucky with the weather to have such gorgeous views. The tour guide was so nice and gave great explanations for every stop we did”

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8.Ao Nang: 4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 312 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $36

Spend about five and a half hours visiting Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach from Ao Nang. Choose a speedboat or longtail boat, swim in clear water, snorkel, eat a halal and vegetarian buffet, and travel with an English-speaking guide such as Maya, New, Mai, or Peachy.

“The tour guide spoke English very well and was extremely enthusiastic. Moreover, the long tail boat we went on was in much better shape than all the others which was nice. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great but that’s obviously not their fault. In my opinion this tour offers great value for money. We saw a lot of beautiful beaches and snorkeling spots. The snorkeling equipment was in good condition and the food was great. They even offered us snacks on the baat. I can recommend this tour to anyone coming to Ao Nang.”

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