James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay speedboat tour from Krabi

Six limestone islands and a floating village in a single speedboat run

A full-day speedboat tour from Krabi cruises Phang Nga Bay to James Bond Island (Ko Tapu), Koh Panak caves, the floating village of Koh Panyee, a swim stop, and Hong Island beach. The route includes hotel pickup, a buffet lunch with Halal and vegetarian options, snorkeling gear, life jackets, fresh fruit and an English-speaking guide. Canoeing through mangrove lagoons at Tam Lot Island is available as an upgrade.

Options for this experience

3 options

From US$ 77 to US$ 113 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Sightseeing 09:00 Guide in English or Thai Speedboat sightseeing trip to James Bond Island with a shared hotel transfer, guide, buffet lunch, fruit, water and snorkel gear. Pickup is included.

Sightseeing + Canoeing 09:00 Guide in English or Thai Speedboat tour to James Bond Island, with canoeing if you select it. Includes a shared hotel transfer, guide, buffet lunch, fruit and water. Pickup is included.

Sightseeing + Canoeing + Hong 09:00 Guide in English or Thai Trip to James Bond Island and Hong Island, with canoeing if you select it. Includes a shared hotel transfer, guide, buffet lunch, fruit and water. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Phang Nga Bay speedboat tour

• Speedboat ride to Koh Panak Island
• Visit James Bond Island and explore
• Optional: Canoeing at Tam Lot Island
• Lunch and explore Koh Panyee village
• Swim stop at Lao Koa or Lao Kudo
• Relax at Hong Island beach

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. Phang Nga Bay 50m
2. James Bond Island 1h
3. Koh Panyee 1h 15m
4. Royal Thai Navy Third Fleet Turtle Nursery 30m
5. Hong Islands 2h

What’s included

• Shared hotel transfers from Ao Nang and nearby Krabi areas.
• speedboat passage through Phang Nga Bay to six named islands and stops.
• snorkeling equipment with mask and snorkel.
• life jackets and safety briefing.
• bottled drinking water and fresh seasonal fruit served onboard.
• restaurant buffet lunch at Koh Panyee with Halal and vegetarian options.
• travel insurance during the tour. Canoeing through mangrove lagoons at Tam Lot Island is included only if selected at checkout.

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• Every day 09:00

Information

Speedboat tour from Krabi through Phang Nga Bay to James Bond Island, Koh Panyee floating village, and Hong Island, with lunch and snorkeling stops.

Group Up to 100

Live guide English and Thai

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 82 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 90 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

The experience

You're picked up from your Krabi hotel in the morning and driven to the pier for a speedboat that holds the whole group. The boat cuts across emerald water toward Koh Panak first, where limestone cliffs rise straight from the sea and cave passages wind through the rock. The kind of landscape that makes Phang Nga Bay famous. From there you head to James Bond Island (Ko Tapu), the vertical rock pillar that appeared in a Bond film and now draws every camera in the bay. You walk around Khao Phing Kan, shoot the postcard angles, and browse the local stalls before the boat moves on.

Tam Lot Island is where the day shifts. If you chose the canoeing upgrade, you paddle through mangrove-lined waterways and hidden lagoons surrounded by towering cliffs: a slower, closer look at the bay's rock formations. Without it, you still get the sightseeing stop and the same dramatic scenery. After that comes Koh Panyee, a community built on stilts above the water and ringed by limestone mountains. Lunch is a restaurant buffet with Halal and vegetarian options, and you have time to walk the village, shop for souvenirs, and photograph the traditional stilt houses before boarding again.

A swim stop at Lao Koa or Lao Kudo (whichever has the best conditions that day) lets you cool off in open water, then the boat heads to Hong Island for the final stretch. The beach is soft sand, the water is clear and shallow, and the limestone cliffs frame the whole scene. You get real time here to swim, relax and soak it in rather than rushing through, then the boat returns you to Ao Nang and nearby hotels. The whole day runs about nine hours from pickup to drop-off. Snorkeling gear, life jackets, bottled water, fresh fruit and travel insurance are all included. A National Park fee of 300 THB per adult (150 THB per child) is paid in cash at the pier.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 82 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 90 minutes before departure.

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is James Bond Island actually like when you get there?

James Bond Island is a single dramatic limestone pillar called Ko Tapu rising from the water, surrounded by the larger Khao Phing Kan formation. It became famous after appearing in a Bond film and is now one of Phang Nga Bay's most photographed spots. You walk around the area, take photos from multiple viewpoints, and browse local souvenir stalls. The stop is built around sightseeing and pictures rather than swimming or exploring inland.

Can you actually swim and snorkel on this tour, or is it mostly boat time?

You get a dedicated swim stop at Lao Koa or Lao Kudo, where the boat stops and you cool off in open water. Snorkeling gear is provided and included, so you can use it at the swim stop or at any point the water and conditions allow. The tour balances boat time between islands with this water break and time on Hong Island beach at the end, so it is not all seated.

What does the canoeing upgrade actually add to the day?

Canoeing is available only if you select it at checkout and takes place at Tam Lot Island. You paddle through mangrove-lined waterways and hidden lagoons surrounded by limestone cliffs and rock formations. Without the upgrade, you still visit Tam Lot for sightseeing, but you stay on the speedboat rather than paddling through the caves and lagoons yourself.

Is lunch included, and does it work if you have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is a restaurant buffet at Koh Panyee floating village and is included in the tour price. Halal food and vegetarian options are available, so dietary needs can be accommodated. You eat at the village, have time to explore the stilt houses and shops afterward, then rejoin the boat.

What happens if the sea conditions are rough on the day of your tour?

The itinerary is designed with flexibility built in. The swim stop location (Lao Koa or Lao Kudo) is chosen based on the best sea conditions of the day, and all stops are timed to work with the water and weather. The speedboat is equipped for the bay's typical conditions, and a safety briefing and life jackets are included for every traveler.

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