Day trip reviews · BOAT DAY TRIPS IN THAILAND
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 boat day trips in Thailand worth a whole day, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by traditional longtail boat. You get snorkeling gear, Thai lunch, fruit, water, hotel pickup, and a guide such as Toy or Luna. Choose a shared trip or a private early morning or sunset departure.
“Well organised. Our tour guide Toy was amazing and made the whole experience great. Fun day”
Spend six hours exploring Hong Island, Pakbia, Lao Lading, and Hong Lagoon by speedboat. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat lunch, and climb to a 360-degree viewpoint with guides such as Fay, Bayu, Gina, or Payu. Hotel pickup, fruit, water, and snorkeling gear are included.
“We had an amazing trip to the hong islands today the staff were incredible and made the tour. The lunch was lovely and we got enough time in all the different islands”
Cruise Phang Nga Bay by speedboat with Thai Adventure Club, kayak through Hong Island caves, visit James Bond Island and Panyee village, then swim at ZCoco Beach. Guides such as Jimmy and Emma are known for warm, attentive service, with lunch, drinks, fruit, and hotel transfers available.
“Had an amazing day. All locations were brilliant and the hosts were great.”
Travel from Koh Samui by air-conditioned minivan and speedboat for an active day in Angthong Marine Park. You’ll snorkel at Koh Wao or Koh Tay Plow, hike to Emerald Lagoon and a high viewpoint, kayak, swim, and eat a Thai buffet. Guides such as Ken and Tong are noted for friendly, attentive service.
“This trip was absolutely amazing; it’s the best trip we’ve done in Thailand. The tour guides were so lovely, they were truly amazing with us and absolutely made the experience. I’d definitely recommend!”
Spend 8.5 hours touring Phi Phi by comfortable speed catamaran with hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, longtail boat access, buffet lunch, and a sunset BBQ. Guides such as Steve, Coco, and Koko keep the day moving while you visit Bamboo Island, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Maya Bay, and Maiton Island.
“This activity was so amazing!! I’m in Thailand for weeks traveling to Bangkok and Phuket, and this trip really was my favorite so far!! Honestly everything from the service to the boat to the islands and planning, it was all so well thought out and fantastic. I’m so happy I got to enjoy this wonderful experience!”
Visit four classic Krabi islands by two-engine speedboat, with stops for snorkeling, swimming, sandbar walks and a Thai-style lunch box. Guides such as Fay, James and Canteen keep the trip friendly and organized. Hotel pickup covers Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Klong Muang and nearby areas.
“We were today on this trip with amazing tour guide Canteen. She was so nice, she did her job in the best way and she’s also a good photographer 😊 The trip was really great, group was small. Amazing day! Thank you!”
Travel privately from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak with a local guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a long-tail boat ride through canals and stilt-house communities. You’ll see coconut sugar production, pass Samut Sakhon salt fields, and spend about two hours at the market. The paddle boat costs extra.
“There were more tourists than market boats. It was a two hour drive each way from Bangkok for one hour visit to market”
A coast, a castle, a cellar or a cave.
