The 15 Island Kayak Tours in Phuket That Earn Their Price

1.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

Join guides such as Tommy, Ohma, Tony, Dino, or James for a full-day big-boat trip from Phuket. Paddle through Panak and Hong islands with staff doing the steering, visit James Bond Island, swim at Nakae Island, and enjoy a Thai buffet with snacks and drinks.

“It was fun. The Canoeing was amazing. The transport and timeless was not great. They had to reschedule taxi services last minute that made the trip stressful. The food was okay. It wasn't a bad tour, but didn't make the top ratings.”

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2.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52Best value

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay for Wat Suwan Kuha, a longtail boat ride, lunch at stilt-built Pan Yee village, James Bond Island, and guided canoeing around Talu Island. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk are praised for clear English, humor, and careful group management.

“The tour was very nice, we had fun and saw beautiful views. The best part of the tour was the kayaking with the guide, always super happy and friendly. Our guide Nykon was very helpful and friendly as well.”

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3.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103

This full-day Phuket trip combines speedboat travel, Panak Island caves, guided canoeing at Talu Island, James Bond Island, lunch at Koh Panyee, and a beach stop at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, and Kung are praised for friendly service and clear help. Expect a lively group tour and some bumpy open-water rides.

“Great service, very good communication. Friendly staff and caring people. Marek made sure everything was going well, keeping constant communication and very responsive. We had an issue and we booked 1 ticket more by mistake but Marek resolved our issue and made refund very quickly. Thank also to Nan and the staff for making us all enjoy. Highly recomended.”

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4.Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $104

Spend about seven hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by boat, canoe, and kayak. Paddle through caves at Panak and Hong islands, visit James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan, then swim and eat a Halal lunch aboard. Hotel pickup, drinks, entrance fees, and equipment are included.

“Amazing experience with perfect agent. It was a good trip and spent wonderful time. Will repeat it again”

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5.James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with hotel transfers, cave canoeing at Panak and Hong islands, James Bond Island, lunch, and paddleboarding at Nakae Island. Guides such as Tommy and Noon add friendly help, especially for solo visitors.

“Noon was a great tour guide and made the experience good for a solo traveler in Phuket, my favorite part was the scenery that u can see from the boat”

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6.James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 580 reviews · from $80

Spend a full day from Patong exploring Panak, Hong, Panyee, James Bond, and Yao Yai islands by speedboat. Canoe through sea caves, eat a varied buffet, and swim at Palm Beach Club. Guides such as Patty, Lily, and Rainy are known for lively, attentive service, but beach time can feel short.

“Enjoyed every moment and Sweetie was a good guide. Wish we had more time on the beach. Overall the speedboat was great!”

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7.Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 308 reviews · from $58

Spend 8 to 9 hours island-hopping from Phuket aboard a two-story boat. Canoe with local guides through Panak and Hong Islands, swim at Ko Na Khae, and visit James Bond Island. Guides such as Bobby, Ice, Din, and Andrew are praised for friendly service and memorable photos.

“Great tour. Well organised. Lovely buffet lunch. Transport to and from. Highly recommend this for the day.”

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8.James Bond Island by Big Boat with Sea Cave Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 302 reviews · 9 hours · from $99

Spend nine hours in Phang Nga Bay with guides such as Tony, Ohma, or Dino, paddling through caves and lagoons at Panak and Hong islands. You’ll reach James Bond Island by long-tail boat, eat a buffet lunch on the big boat, and finish with swimming or paddle boarding at Nakae Island.

“**Definitely Recommend** Professionally organised tour from start to finish. All the staff are very friendly, especially Gibb our canoe master! Tony our tour guide was brilliant, you really cant ask for better experience! 🙌🏻”

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9.James Bond Island Speedboat Tour with Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 240 reviews · 9 hours · from $79

Spend nine hours touring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with a light pier breakfast, canoeing at Hong Island, lunch on Panyee Island, James Bond Island, and swimming at Naka Island. English-speaking guides such as Cindy, Spicy, Lily, and Rainy lead the day, while a canoe paddler handles the cave route.

“5* experience, start of the harbour till the trip back to the harbour, as the team on the boat Dreamy, Jack, Tong & Kaye, made it comfortable and enjoyable. the stops on each location were just enough to enjoy the experience and take some pictures, with the group photographer Kaye, you can forget to take your own, as she made sure she captured enough moments of you that you don't need to worry about wasting your time taking pictures. Which you realise only after you pay for them and receives 100's of shots and a personalised video. Definitely worth the cost and would highly recommend. The only let down was…”

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10.Phi Phi & James Bond Island Combo Day Tour w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $125

Spend nine hours touring Phuket’s best-known islands by speedboat. Visit Maya Bay early, swim at Pileh Lagoon, snorkel near Phi Phi, canoe through Phang Nga Bay, and tour stilt-built Koh Panyi. English-speaking guides, halal lunch, drinks, and hotel transport are included.

“It was an amazing tour. Everything was perfectly timed and the tour guides were fun and friendly. We had snacks and drinks throughout the whole tour and lunch was great. The speed boat was by far the best decision. Great tour and excellent value for money. The only downside is that besides the money you pay for the tour you need to tip every single person otherwise they won’t be happy. It happened to us with the bus driver. Be prepare with that extra money for tips.”

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11.James Bond Island Sea Canoe by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 9 hours · from $77

Spend nine hours touring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, canoe, and van. Visit Panak Island, Hong Island, James Bond Island, Koh Panyee, Laem Had, and Naka Yai. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with lunch, drinks, fruit, and hotel pickup available.

“Our tour guide, Ms. Celina, was amazing! She was energetic and handled the tour well. She always gave drinks to hydrate us every after a stop. Well organized!”

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12.Phang Nga Bay: James Bond Island Kayak and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 72 reviews · 9 hours · from $106

Spend nine hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat and guided kayak. Paddle through Tham Lot Cave, visit Hong Island and James Bond Island, eat lunch on Panyee Island, then swim and snorkel near Khai Islands. A guide paddles the kayak, so this is not a self-paddle trip.

“trop beau , beaucoup de touristes mais organisation au top , tout s enchaine sans encombres. superbe”

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13.James Bond Island By Private Long Tail With Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews

Spend about seven hours exploring Phang Nga Bay with a private guide, long-tail boat, sea canoe, lunch, and hotel transfers. Visit James Bond Island, walk above Kradong Cave, paddle through Lod Cove, see Koh Pan-Yee, and relax at Khai Island. Guides speak English or Thai.

“This was an amazing experience for our group. The views are stunning and there are some hidden gems on this tour that will take your breath away.”

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14.James Bond Island Canoeing & Sunset Yacht Dinner

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

Spend about seven hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from a roomy power catamaran. Visit James Bond Island, canoe through Hong Island caves and lagoons with an English-speaking guide, then enjoy dinner, drinks, fruit, and sunset views near Ao Por Pier.

“An unforgettable and truly luxurious experience! If you usually get seasick, don’t worry – you’ll feel almost no movement on the catamaran. It’s huge and super spacious, with different areas to relax and unwind. The service was outstanding: we were offered every type of drink, lots of fresh fruit (honestly the best I’ve ever had!), and a delicious dinner. The atmosphere was lively with great music – we even danced! We visited two islands and had plenty of time to explore at our own pace. Then we went for a canoe ride and a swim in the calm, crystal-clear sea – just perfect. I highly recommend this experience, and especially…”

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15.James Bond Island by Speedboat w/ Canoeing & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · 9h 30m · from $105

Spend about 9.5 hours cruising Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, visiting Panak Island caves, canoeing through Talu Island lagoons, stopping at James Bond Island, and eating lunch at Panyee Village. English-speaking guides such as Tony, Nancy, and Spicy lead the day.

“Just experienced the Phang Nga Bay speedboat tour, and it was absolutely incredible! 🌊✨ The stunning limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, and James Bond Island were breathtaking. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable, making the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the beauty of Thailand! 🙏🥰”

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