Where to Book: the 15 Best Phuket Yacht Cruises

1.James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Premium Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,656 reviews · 330 minutes - 7 hours · from $120 a seat Our pick

You’ll cruise from Ao Por Pier to James Bond Island, then canoe through Hong Island’s caves and lagoons with local guides. Coco and the crew keep the day moving, while dinner, fruit, water, and soft drinks are included. Expect a relaxed yacht trip with scenic views, optional hotel pickup, and a sunset return.

“Great day out! We’ve done a couple of trips and this one was exceptional both in comparison but also in the day - we loved it! (& the other cost twice as much!) Calm, well organised, great communication, super trip. Highly recommend. Thanks asthma and team”

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2.James Bond & Phang Nga Bay by Luxury Sunset Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 1 day · from $138 a seat

Spend a full day on a double-deck catamaran from Phuket, with James Bond Island, guided cave canoeing at Hong Island, Thai cooking, sunset views, and a floating water playground. Guides such as Art, Lily, Kim, and PK help with transfers and activities. The pace is relaxed, but the day is long.

“This is a great trip for families. The boat, even though full, was spacious. The tour proceeds at a relaxed pace. The scenery is great and canoeing and water-activities were fun. Please note there is no snorkelling on this trip”

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3.Phi Phi, Maya, and Maiton by Luxury Yacht with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 132 reviews · from $111 a seat

Spend about eight hours aboard a comfortable catamaran visiting Phi Phi Don, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, and Maiton. You’ll snorkel twice, eat a Thai buffet, ride a longtail boat, use kayaks and water slides, and receive five edited photos. Guides such as Lily, Mike, Jenny, and Bambam are known for warm, helpful service.

“Everything was great. Crew, locations, guiders, service, quality. Thank jinmi”

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4.James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Sunset Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $162 a seat Top rated

Spend 10 hours cruising from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay on a double-decker catamaran limited to 48 people. Visit James Bond Island, canoe around Hong Island, release a floating krathong, make papaya salad, and enjoy a sunset return with lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers included.

“Very well worth it. Would definitely recommend this day trip. Staff was excellent. Catamaran was very well kept”

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5.James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Premium Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $122 a seat

From Ao Por Pier, you’ll cruise by premium yacht to James Bond Island and Hong Island. Expect dramatic limestone cliffs, a kayak trip through Hong Lagoon, Thai food, fruit, bottled water, and a sunset at sea. The crew includes Coco and other English-speaking staff. Pickup, national park fees, and a life jacket are included.

“It was excellent. Nice welcome at their meeting place. We enjoyed it. Good food, good service. The yacht was comfortable and clean. They offered delicious food all day long.”

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6.Hype Yacht : VIP tour Krabi Islands & Phang Nga Bay from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $277 a seat

Spend about eight hours aboard a Hype Yacht from Royal Phuket Marina, with pickup in the Phuket area, sparkling wine, a gourmet lunch, snorkeling, Koh Hong Lagoon, Ko Lao La Ding, and sunset sailing in Phang Nga Bay. The yacht holds up to 18 people, with a DJ and drinks available at the onboard bar.

“I could only highly recommend this tour - boat, dj, crew, route, pickup …. unforgettably moments and fun”

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7.Hype Yacht : VIP Tour Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $277 a seat

Spend about 8.5 hours aboard Hype Yacht from Royal Phuket Marina, visiting Pi Lay Lagoon, Maya Bay, and Monkey Beach. Hotel transfers, towels, lunch, soft drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, a DJ, and national park fees are included. The yacht holds no more than 18 people, but this is a lively shared trip, not a private charter.

“Although Maya beach is crowded with tourists, if you want to visit (as well as a couple of other beautiful parts of Phi Phi island), then we think this is the way to do it. The boat is beautiful with good music, food, friendly staff, and plenty of seats (including up front if you want to be in the sun).”

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8.James Bond Island Canoeing & Sunset Yacht Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 390 - 450 minutes · from $167 a seat

You’ll leave Phuket around midday for Phang Nga Bay aboard a roomy power catamaran. Visit James Bond Island, paddle through Hong Island’s caves and lagoons with local canoe guides, then enjoy dinner, drinks, fruit, music, and sunset views before returning to Phuket around 7:30 pm.

“The whole day was very well organized. Plenty of room on the boat. Water, soft drinks and pop provided free. Snacks, appetizers and main dinner was all delicious. Highly recommended.”

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9.Coral Yacht Boat Tour to Coral Island with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 33 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $54 a seat Best value

Spend 6 to 8 hours on a catamaran yacht or speedboat visiting Pirates Beach, Banana Bay, Raya Island, and possibly Maiton Island. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat lunch, and watch the sunset near Promthep Cape. Pickup serves many Phuket hotels, but some northern and western areas require your own way to the pier.

“Loved it! Amazing sunset, no rush along the way. Very good experience”

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10.Similan Islands Luxury Catamaran Day Tour (Phuket / Khao Lak)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $171 a seat

You’ll spend about 14 hours on a double-deck catamaran from Phuket or Khao Lak, with hotel pickup, three meals, snorkeling near Islands 7 and 9, and free time at Island 8. Guides including Bee, Mike, Jasmine, and Yasmin are associated with the crew, while an onboard photographer provides up to five free photos.

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11.Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay Luxury Yacht Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 8 hours · from $273 a seat

Spend eight hours aboard a luxury yacht from Royal Phuket Marina, with a DJ, welcome sparkling wine, fruit, soft drinks, a gourmet lunch, and stops at Maya Bay, Pi Leh Lagoon, and Monkey Beach. Hotel pickup is optional. The English and Thai crew welcomes guests aged six and older.

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12.Coral Island & Sunset at Promthep cape by Catamaran Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $74 a seat

Spend an afternoon on Coral Island, then cruise past Phuket’s southern coast toward Promthep Cape. You’ll get hotel transfers from selected areas, beach chairs, snorkeling gear, fruit, soft drinks, and a Thai meal. The catamaran holds up to 80 people, and the sunset portion depends on weather and timing.

“Staff very good & attentive. Enjoyed snorkelling and beach beautiful. Lovely sunset too, wonderful afternoon on a catamaran. Thank you.”

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13.Phi Phi Island & Maiton Island Full Day Tour with Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $133 a seat

Spend 8 to 9 hours aboard the Ocean King, or a similar yacht, visiting Monkey Beach, Maya Bay, Phi Phi Leh, and Maiton Island. Nana may guide your group, while an onboard photographer sends photos by WhatsApp. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, a longtail boat, kayak, paddle board, and water slide are included.

“Fun boat day! The translator was super nice and kept us informed all day. Nice boat and the food was good! Recommend bringing your own drinks if you want anything else than water and soda, but there was plenty of food and water onboard.”

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14.Indigo Luxury Yacht to Phi Phi, Maya & Maithon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $160 a seat

Spend eight hours aboard Indigo, a 40-person catamaran from Phuket to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, and Maithon Island. You get hotel transfers, a Thai buffet, two snorkeling stops, a longtail boat ride, kayaks, a slide, and five edited photos. Guide Mini is praised for clear explanations and careful guest support.

“I had an amazing experience visiting Phi Phi Island from Phuket with Indigo Cruise organized by seven plus travel. The trip was well arranged, and despite the weather being windy and the sea a bit wavy at the beginning, everything was handled professionally and with great care. Our guide Minie was absolutely wonderful, kind, friendly, and very cooperative. She explained everything clearly from start to finish and kept reassuring everyone when the sea was rough, calmly telling us that this can happen and that everything would be fine. She checked on the guests frequently, asked if anyone needed anything, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip.…”

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15.Racha and Coral Islands with Sunset at Promthep Cape by Catamaran Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $89 a seat

Leave Chalong at 8:30 a.m. for a roughly 10-hour catamaran trip to Coral Island and Racha Yai. Snorkel, swim, relax on white sand, eat a buffet lunch aboard, try hand fishing, and watch sunset toward Promthep Cape from the boat. Hotel pickup is offered, with a 100 to 200 THB fee for some areas.

“The catamaran was much bigger than expected. Well organised tour with good food, positive guides and beautiful islands. Recommended!”

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