15 Island Kayak Tours in Thailand to Build a Morning Around

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 $52

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.Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · from $37Best value

Kayak through Ao Thalane’s mangrove creeks with an English-speaking guide such as Anan, A, Bis, or Bungchai. Expect calm paddling, limestone cliffs, macaques, birds, fruit, and photos from your guide. Add Hong Island for snorkeling and beaches, or choose a sunset BBQ option.

“loved the whole-day kayaking! especially the afternoon was incredible since we were in a group of 4, so it was really calm, there was enough time to look around and just listen to the cicadas. our guide, A, was also super kind and told us a lot of interesting things about the area - and made us laugh a lot of times. highly recommended tour! p.s. watch out for cobras that can swim in the water”

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8.James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 7 hours · from $86

Spend seven hours sailing from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay, visiting James Bond Island, Panak Island, and Hong Island. Guides such as Jimmy and Sam lead cave canoe trips, while the crew serves Thai food, fruit, and drinks. Hotel pickup, park fees, and swimming time are included.

“The boat was just perfect. The staff were very kind and polite. We felt taken care of ❤️”

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9.Mangrove Kayaking, Ko Talabeng, & Skull Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 494 reviews · 7 hours · from $63

Spend seven active hours with guides such as Faris or Forest, combining longtail boating, mangrove kayaking, Skull Island cave climbing, monkey watching, sea kayaking, swimming, and a homemade beach lunch. Bring proper shoes: the climb includes steep rock and a descent.

“Had a fantastic day out this is an active tour, where you are in out of the long tail boat. Saw mangroves and all kinds of animals. The main kayaking was great caves/monkeys and amazing food.”

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10.James Bond Island: Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

From Ao Nang, ride a longtail boat through Phang Nga Bay, photograph James Bond Island, kayak through Thalu Island caves, eat at Koh Panyee, and visit a monkey temple. Guides such as Mai, Sean, and Cartoon have helped make the full-day route clear and easy to follow.

“This trip is really worth it. First of all, the guide Mai explained everything very well and everything was very well planned. She is sweet and funny. The van driver Kai was really nice and a really good driver and even though the van trip is a bit long, it was worth it. The kayak guy was again such a nice man and tried his best to take beautiful photos and he was very creative and it is worth it to choose this option. There were a lot of monkeys at the temple and Mai warned us about how they steal your food. Very cute and smart. The lunch is…”

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11.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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12.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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13.Hong Island Longtail Boat & Kayak Tour w Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 252 reviews · 7 hours · from $44

Spend seven hours exploring Hong Island by longtail boat, kayak, snorkel, and on foot. You’ll visit Koh Daeng, paddle into Hong Lagoon, eat a Thai buffet on the beach, and climb to a 360° viewpoint. Guides such as New, AJ, Sila, and Sana are known for friendly help and taking photos.

“It was really great, Hong Island was amazing and the other stops were nice too. Unfortunately the water was a bit to cloudy for snorkeling so there was not that much to see. But the beaches and the viewpoint were absolutely worth it. Our guides were also super friendly and food was nice as well (simple Thai style picnic).”

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14.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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15.4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

Spend five hours on a power catamaran from Krabi, cruising past Chicken Island, Ko Poda, Railay, and Khao Khanab Nam. You get hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, clear kayaking, snacks, air-conditioned seating, and, on the sunset package, Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp.

“Everything was perfect in the yacht but the driver drove very dangerously and we didn’t feel safe in the car. The yacht was wonderful and everything there worked excellent.”

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