James Bond Island speedboat tour from Phuket: Kayak Hong Island

Kayak into hidden lagoons, then stand where a spy film was shot

A full-day speedboat tour from Phuket visits James Bond Island, Hong Island, Panak Island and Panyee Island with an English-speaking guide, lunch, life jackets and sea canoes included. Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day; the tour runs seven hours total. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island sightseeing and beach relaxation

• Hotel pickup to Royal Phuket Marina Pier
• Speedboat to Phang Nga Bay
• Explore Phanak Island caves
• Kayak around Hong Island lagoon
• Lunch on Panyee Island
• Visit James Bond Island
• Relax on Naka Noi Island beach
• Return to hotel

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your Phuket hotel and a drive to Royal Phuket Marina Pier, where you board a speedboat and head into Phang Nga Bay. The boat takes you first to Panak Island to explore caves—Diamond Cave, Bat Cave and I-Tim Cave—where limestone formations rise from the water and the air cools as you move deeper inside. From there, the route moves to Hong Island, where you get into a sea canoe and paddle into a quiet lagoon ringed by emerald cliffs, the water so still it mirrors the rock above.

Lunch happens on Panyee Island, a floating fishing village where the restaurant sits on the water and the meal is a buffet. After eating, the speedboat carries you to James Bond Island itself—Khao Ping Khan—the limestone stack that starred in "The Man With The Golden Gun" in 1974. You have time to walk the beach, photograph the formation and browse local crafts sold nearby. The final stop is Naka Noi Beach, where you can rest on the sand before the boat heads back to shore.

The tour includes an English-speaking guide for the full day, plus refreshments on board (soft drinks, water, fresh fruit and snacks), coffee and tea at the port, a life jacket and sea canoe, travel insurance, and round-trip hotel transfer. A minimum of ten people is required to run the tour; if a departure is cancelled, you'll be offered a different date, an alternative tour or a full refund.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking guide.
• sea canoe and life jacket.
• buffet lunch on Panyee Island.
• soft drinks, water, fresh fruit and snacks on board.
• coffee and tea at the port.
• travel insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?The shared speedboat and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together without you planning stops or timing—you board at the pier and the guide handles the route, the caves, the kayaking and the lunch, which suits anyone who wants the islands and the film location without building the day themselves.

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Top questions

What can I do at Hong Island on this speedboat tour?

Hong Island has a turquoise lagoon surrounded by limestone cliffs. You paddle a sea canoe into the lagoon, explore hidden caves by water, and relax on the island's beaches.

Is lunch included in the James Bond Island tour from Phuket?

Yes, a buffet lunch is served on Panyee Island, a floating fishing village in Phang Nga Bay, as part of the tour.

How long is the full tour and what time does pickup happen?

The tour runs seven hours total, including pickup and drop-off from your hotel. The speedboat departs Royal Phuket Marina Pier after you arrive by car from your accommodation.

Can children go on this speedboat tour?

Children from age 4 are welcome. Child tickets are available, and all passengers wear a life jacket during the boat ride and kayaking.

What is James Bond Island actually called?

James Bond Island is officially named Khao Ping Khan. It's a limestone karst in Phang Nga Bay that appeared in the 1974 James Bond film "The Man With The Golden Gun."

What happens if the tour is cancelled?

A minimum of ten people is required to run the tour. If a departure is cancelled, the operator will inform you in advance and offer a different date, an alternative tour, or a full refund.