James Bond Island Yacht Tour: Phuket 8-Hour Phang Nga Bay
Kayak through Hong Island's hidden lagoon, ringed by limestone cliffs that rise straight from the water.
An eight-hour yacht tour departing from Ao Por Pier in Phuket takes you to James Bond Island, Tapu Island and Hong Island in Phang Nga Bay, with a live English-speaking guide, kayaking through caves, dinner aboard, and national park fees included. Round-trip hotel transfer is available as an add-on option at checkout. Children from age 4 are welcome. The boat accommodates a shared group, and the schedule adjusts for weather and traffic on the day.
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James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay tour
- Start at Ao Por Pier
- Board luxury yacht
- Sail to James Bond Island
- Explore Koh Tapu cliffs
- Visit Hong Island lagoon
- Kayak through hidden caves
- Relax on yacht at sunset
- Enjoy dinner on yacht
What’s included
- Round-trip hotel transfer (if you choose the option that includes it).
- national park entry fee.
- a live English-speaking guide.
- life jacket.
- kayaking equipment.
- dinner with Thai food and seasonal fruit.
- bottled water throughout the day.
- Every day 12:00 13:30
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Eight-hour yacht tour from Phuket to James Bond Island and Hong Island with kayaking, dinner and national park entry included. Round-trip transfer available from your hotel.
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The experience
The day starts at Ao Por Pier, where you board a premium yacht and set sail into Phang Nga Bay. Your guide points out the limestone formations as you approach James Bond Island: the dramatic Tapu Island that became famous as the backdrop for "The Man with the Golden Gun" with Roger Moore. The cliffs rise sheer from the water, and the historical connection to the film gives the moment a particular weight, even if you've never seen the movie.
The centerpiece is Hong Island's hidden lagoon, accessible only by boat through a narrow opening between towering limestone cliffs. Once inside, you kayak on calm turquoise water surrounded by lush greenery: a serene pocket of the bay that feels removed from the rest. The contrast between the dramatic exterior cliffs and the peaceful lagoon is what makes the stop memorable. You'll also explore other caves and coves in the bay, moving at the pace the guide sets and the weather allows.
Dinner happens aboard as the light changes over the water, with Thai food (no pork or beef), seasonal fruit and bottled water included. The yacht carries life jackets for everyone, and the eight-hour duration gives the day room to breathe: travel time between stops, time in the water, time to sit and look. If you're booking without a car in Phuket, round-trip hotel transfer is available at checkout. If you're arranging your own way to Ao Por Pier, you can book the yacht tour alone. The national park fee is already built in.
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 715 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 30 minutes before departure.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is James Bond Island actually like when you get there?
James Bond Island is the dramatic limestone formation called Tapu Island, which became famous as the filming location for "The Man with the Golden Gun." The cliffs rise straight from the water and are the visual centerpiece of Phang Nga Bay. You'll see it from the yacht and photograph it, though the tour focuses more on the surrounding bay and the other islands you visit.
Can I kayak on this tour, or is it just watching from the boat?
You kayak through hidden caves and around Hong Island's lagoon as part of the tour. The kayaking happens in the protected waters of the bay, and your guide leads the paddling portions of the day.
Does the tour include a meal, or do I need to bring my own food?
Dinner is included and served aboard the yacht, with Thai food, seasonal fruit and bottled water. If you're vegetarian or have allergies, let the operator know when you book so they can prepare a meal in advance.
What's the difference between the two booking options?
Join In With Transfer includes round-trip pickup from your Phuket hotel and drop-off after the tour. Join In Without Transfer means you arrange your own way to Ao Por Pier and meet the yacht there. Both options include the same yacht tour, guide, kayaking and dinner.
How long is the full day, and what time does it start?
The tour runs eight hours total. The exact departure time depends on tides and weather on your activity date, so confirm the start time with the operator when you book.
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James Bond Island Yacht Tour: Phuket 8-Hour Phang Nga Bay
8h · EN
from US$ 113 per person
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