James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay sunset yacht tour from Phuket

Paddle Hong Island, float a lantern, and watch the sunset from the water

A full-day yacht cruise through Phang Nga Bay departing from Phuket visits James Bond Island, Hong Island and Maiton Island on a double-decker catamaran with 48 guests. The itinerary includes sea canoeing with a guide, a floating lantern ceremony, Som Tam cooking onboard, snorkeling, hotel transfers and a buffet lunch. The schedule runs 10 hours with a guide who speaks English, Thai or Chinese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island Tour

• Hotel pick-up
• Arrive at Chalong Pier
• Depart for Phang Nga Bay
• Buffet lunch on board
• Visit Khao Phing Kan and James Bond Island
• Canoeing at Hong Island and floating lantern ritual
• Cruise toward Maiton Island with Som Tam making and afternoon tea
• Snorkeling and water activities near Maiton Island
• Return cruise with sunset views, fruit, and soft drinks
• Arrive at pier and transfer back to hotel

The experience

The boat leaves Chalong Pier at 10:30 AM after hotel pickup, giving you the morning to get ready without rushing. The catamaran carries only 48 people, which means you move through Phang Nga Bay without the crowds that pack the smaller tour boats. Lunch is served onboard between noon and 12:30. A buffet you eat while the boat cruises toward the limestone cliffs.

At James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan), you get time to walk the beach and photograph the rock formations that rose out of the water for the film. From there, the boat heads to Hong Island, where a guide takes you out in a canoe through the mangrove channels and into the lagoon. This is where you release a traditional Thai lantern into the sea: a quiet moment that most travelers say stays with them. Back onboard, the crew teaches you how to make Som Tam (papaya salad) while you cruise toward Maiton Island, and afternoon tea arrives with seasonal fruit.

Snorkeling happens in the shallows near Maiton Island for 15 minutes, then the boat turns back toward Phuket. The return journey is timed to catch the sunset from the water, with soft drinks and more fruit available as you watch the light change across the bay. You're back at the pier by 6:15 PM and at your hotel by early evening. Towels, life jackets, the sea slide, SUP boards and a floating platform are all onboard. National park fees are included in the price.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel transfers from your Phuket accommodation.
• full-day cruise on a double-decker catamaran with 48 guests.
• national park entry fees for James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay.
• sea canoeing at Hong Island with a guide.
• buffet lunch onboard.
• Som Tam cooking demonstration.
• afternoon tea, seasonal fruit and soft drinks.
• snorkeling near Maiton Island.
• towels, life jackets, accident insurance, sea slide and SUP boards.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 48

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Seven Plus Travel

Is this one for you?If your guide speaks English, Thai or Chinese and you want to follow the commentary without translation, confirm your language when you book: the tour runs with guides in all three, so matching yours to the departure matters. The 10-hour day and moderate activity level (canoeing, snorkeling, walking) suit travelers who are comfortable in the water and can move around a boat. The catamaran is spacious and stable, but not for anyone with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Thai and Chinese.

Can children come?

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

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 (Khao Phing Kan) is a limestone rock formation rising straight out of the water near Phuket, famous from the 1974 film The Man with the Golden Gun. The tour gives you time to walk the beach, swim and photograph the cliffs up close before the boat moves on to the next stop.

How much time do you spend canoeing at Hong Island?

The canoeing happens at Hong Island in the afternoon, with a guide paddling you through mangrove channels and into a lagoon. The exact duration is not fixed (it depends on the tide and the number of guests), but it is a core part of the day's itinerary.

Can you swim and snorkel on this tour?

Yes. Snorkeling takes place near Maiton Island for about 15 minutes in the afternoon. You can also swim at James Bond Island and Hong Island during the stops. Life jackets are provided, and the crew watches the water.

Does the tour include lunch, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is a buffet served onboard between 12:00 and 12:30 PM. The exact menu changes with the season, but it is included in the price along with afternoon tea, seasonal fruit and soft drinks throughout the day.

How early do you need to wake up for hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup happens between 8:30 and 9:30 AM, with the exact time confirmed by email before your tour date. You arrive at Chalong Pier by 10:00 AM and depart for Phang Nga Bay at 10:30 AM.