Krabi 7 Islands Speedboat Tour & Sunset BBQ Dinner

Summary

Snorkeling, Bioluminescence & Beach BBQ in Krabi

Spend your afternoon island-hopping by speedboat from Krabi with a local guide—walk sandbars at Tup Island, snorkel at Chicken Island, share laughs over beachside BBQ at Railay, then swim among glowing bioluminescence after sunset. It’s a mix of simple moments and surprises you’ll remember long after your feet are dry.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to start my afternoon in Krabi by awkwardly squeezing into a bright orange life jacket while the boat crew teased each other in Thai — but that’s how it went. The speedboat was smaller than I pictured, but somehow that made it feel more like an adventure. Our guide, Nok, handed out masks and tried to teach us the names of the islands. I got “Chicken Island” right (it really does look like a chicken’s head), but totally blanked on the rest. The sea was this wild blue-green, and there was just enough breeze to keep things from getting sticky.

Tup Island was our first stop — Nok grinned as she pointed at the sandbar connecting it to Koh Dam Khwan. We waded across barefoot, sand squishing between our toes, and I kept thinking how weird it felt to walk between islands like that. Some kids were building lopsided sandcastles; their dad kept calling them back for photos but they didn’t care. Snorkeling off Chicken Island was better than I expected — schools of tiny fish darting around my mask, coral that looked almost fake under the water. I swallowed a bit of seawater (gross) but honestly didn’t mind because everything else was so distracting.

The sun started dipping lower as we hit Poda and Taming Islands — more swimming, more laughing at ourselves trying to say “sawasdee” properly (Nok just laughed and shook her head). There was fruit on board — watermelon mostly — and it tasted extra sweet after all that saltwater. At Railay Beach, they set up a BBQ right on the sand. Smoke drifted over us while we ate grilled chicken and rice with our feet half-buried in cool sand. Someone started a fire show; sparks flew everywhere and for a second I forgot about my phone or anything else.

Night came fast. Nok led us back into the water near Pranang Cave for one last swim — this time with bioluminescence flickering around our hands when we moved them underwater. It felt unreal, like something out of a movie or maybe just a dream you try to remember later. Back on the boat heading home, everyone was quiet except for some soft laughter in the dark. I still think about that glowing water sometimes — you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Krabi 7 Islands Snorkeling Tour

• Hotel pickup to pier
• Depart from pier
• Visit Tup Island, walk sandbank
• Snorkel at Chicken Island
• Sunbathe and snorkel at Poda Island
• Snorkel at Taming Island
• Explore and photograph Si Islands
• Night snorkeling at Pranang Cave
• Buffet BBQ Dinner and fire show at Railay Beach
• Return to hotel

Top questions

How many islands do you visit on the Krabi 7 Islands tour?

The tour visits seven islands: Tup Island, Chicken Island, Poda Island, Taming Island, Si Islands, Pranang Cave area, and Railay Beach.

Is hotel pickup included in this Krabi snorkeling tour?

Yes, free round trip transfer is included from hotels in Krabi Town and Ao Nang.

What time does the Krabi 7 Islands speedboat tour start?

Pickup is between 12:00pm – 1:30pm depending on your hotel location; departure from the pier is around 1:30pm–2:00pm.

Is dinner provided during the tour?

Yes, there’s a buffet BBQ dinner served on Railay Beach during sunset.

Can you swim with bioluminescence on this tour?

Yes, night swimming among bioluminescence is included near Pranang Cave if weather allows.

Are snorkeling masks and life jackets provided?

Yes, both snorkeling masks and life jackets are provided for all guests.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Children aged 4–11 can join with a child ticket; not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with certain health conditions.

What happens if bad weather cancels the trip?

If canceled due to weather or sea conditions, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Krabi Town or Ao Nang, all transfers by speedboat with life jackets and snorkeling masks provided by your local guide Nok (or someone just as friendly), accident insurance for peace of mind, fresh fruit and drinking water throughout the afternoon—and wraps up with a buffet BBQ dinner right on Railay Beach before heading back at night.