5 options for boat & catamaran tours in Phuket — real operator prices, routes and guest reviews, all in one place.
Day trips from Phuket range ฿2,500–5,310 per person for eight hours at sea, with the Similan Islands route running a longer ten hours.
National park fees are separate on the park routes. Here is the whole ladder, cheapest first:
Coral & Racha Islands by speedboat — snorkelling at Racha Yai, then the beach and a buffet lunch on Coral Island. From ฿2,500 per person (child 4–11 at ฿2,100, infants 1–4 free), a full day, meeting at Nikorn Marine, Ao Chalong Pier, at 08:45.
Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island, small group — kayaking inside the sea caves and the karst tower, lunch on Koh Yao Noi. From ฿4,500 per person (minimum 6 guests for the boat to sail), eight hours, meeting at Boat Lagoon Marina at 07:00.
Phi Phi, Maya Bay & Bamboo Island by group speedboat — from ฿3,900 per person plus a ฿400 national park fee, an eight-hour day from the operator's own ALP Private Pier, hotel pickup 07:15–08:00.
A 06:00 start to reach Maya Bay around 07:15, before the day boats arrive. Eighteen guests maximum, national park fees and hotel pickup already in the price.
Similan Islands snorkelling day trip — the reefs, granite boulders and the viewpoint, no dive certificate needed. From ฿3,490 per person with marine park fees included (Phuket pickup +฿400), a ten-hour day out of Khao Lak with pickup from 05:00.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Island & Racha Yai by Speedboat | 7h 45min | — | ฿2,500 per person |
| Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island — Small-Group Day Trip | 8h | up to 18 guests | ฿4,500 per person |
| Phi Phi, Maya Bay & Bamboo Island by Speedboat | 8h | — | ฿3,900 per person |
| Phi Phi Sunrise — Maya Bay Before the Crowds | 8h | up to 18 guests | ฿5,310 per person |
| Similan Islands Snorkelling Day Trip | 10h | — | ฿3,490 per person |
Operators: Nikorn Marine · Simba Sea Trips · Andaman Leisure Phuket · Khao Lak Explorer
We had an incredible experience with Simba Sea Trips on their Phang Nga Bay tour. The punctual pickup, the well-maintained boat and the perfectly timed itinerary let us enjoy the stops without the usual crowds. The group size was ideal.
We had an absolutely great day going to the Phi Phi islands with Andaman Leisure. Oak was our tour guide and explained what we were going to be doing clearly and with great humor. He and the crew were attentive, friendly and caring for us passengers.
A very well organized tour to Phi Phi island. The staff is really kind and still aware of your safety. Our guide Andy is really funny and knows some nice spots. The pick up from the hotel was right on time.
Took the Phi Phi island trip with them. First they offer a small breakfast before moving, then on the very nice speed boat you have all types of drinks and fruits, then lunch after the third stop.
The Coral & Racha Island speedboat (฿2,500) is the entry point: a full day with two reef snorkel stops and lunch on Coral Island. Phi Phi & Maya Bay (฿3,900 plus ฿400 park fee) is eight hours hitting the iconic four-island archipelago circuit. The sunrise Phi Phi (฿5,310, park fees included) leaves at 06:00 to reach Maya Bay by 07:15 before day boats arrive — peak crowds are later.
James Bond Island (฿4,500) is a different pace: eight hours, eighteen guests maximum, paddling into sea caves with a Thai guide in every canoe. The Similan Islands snorkel (฿3,490) runs only 15 October to 15 May, ten hours, the reefs and granite boulders that make the Andaman coast famous.
Coral & Racha and the two Phi Phi speedboat tours are group reef snorkel on a big boat: brisk pacing, organized. The sunrise Phi Phi buys time alone in the bay and smaller group feeling, max eighteen. James Bond Island is the intimate experience: cave kayaking, a guide in your canoe, no pushing crowds. Similan Islands is reef snorkel but seasonal — October through May only.
The Similan Islands close from May to October every year for monsoon safety, and the national park administration sets the exact dates each season. The sunrise Phi Phi, the James Bond Island canoe day and Coral & Racha run year-round.
Important
Maya Bay closes in August and September — in those months the Phi Phi speedboat goes to Bamboo Island instead, with the rest of the day unchanged.
All include hotel pickup where shown, snorkelling or kayak gear, guides and meals.
| Tour | Price | Park fee |
|---|---|---|
| Coral & Racha | ฿2,500 | Included |
| Phi Phi speedboat | ฿3,900 | ฿400, cash on the day |
| Similan Islands | ฿3,490 | Included |
| Phi Phi sunrise | ฿5,310 | Included |
| James Bond | ฿4,500 | Ask when you book |
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