15 Phuket Kayak Tours 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.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Spend 10 hours touring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a roomy two-story boat. Guides such as Ohma, Bobby, James, and Tony lead the day, while local paddlers take you through caves and lagoons. Expect buffet lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, James Bond Island, and a swim stop.

“The trip was amazing, and Ohma was a very great guy.”

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3.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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4.Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,321 reviews · 8 hours · from $145

Join an afternoon speedboat trip from Phuket with guides such as Alex, Wawa, Teddy, or Jimmy. Walk through a sea cave, ride a locally paddled canoe, visit James Bond Island, eat at a floating village, and look for glowing plankton after dark.

“It was truly a great experience! Si was a wonderful guide and gave us information at every turn...the captain was also nice! the experience is definitely worth it and the team is very helpful, kind and sweet :)... our canoe ride was also terrific”

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5.Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,839 reviews · 1 day · from $114

Spend about 12 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with guided canoe trips around Panak Island and James Bond Island. Guides such as Enzo, Donny, and Morgan Freeman keep the mood lively while rowers handle the paddling. Expect caves, lagoons, wildlife, glowing plankton, lunch, and dinner.

“This is one of the best activities you can do if your travelling in Phuket or Phang nga area. Food was provided at every meal and snack time and it was incredible quality, guides were all really friendly and helpful, ship crew were knowledgeable and fun. Absolutely don’t miss out!!”

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6.Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · from $128

Start at noon with pickup across Phuket, then cruise from Ao Po Pier to Panak and Hong islands. Guides such as Mike, Adam, Woody, Ameen, and Eau lead the cave kayaking, while onboard meals, a handmade Krathong, and possible bioluminescent plankton fill out this long day.

“This was such an incredible experience! The boat ride to the islands was beautiful, and we got to explore caves, spot bats, see a Komodo dragon, and even watch monkeys along the way. Jumping off the boat for a swim in the crystal-cleaRead more”

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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · from $125

Start with Phuket-wide pickup, then cruise from Ao Po Pier to Koh Panak, Hong Island, and James Bond Island. A guide paddles you through caves and lagoons while the crew serves meals, snacks, fruit, and drinks. German guiding is available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

“Amazing experience. The staff were amazing and every aspect of the day went smoothly. Food was amazing and the caves were great. We all had an amazing time. Highly recommend”

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11.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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12.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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13.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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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.Starlight Hong Sea Cave & Glowing Plankton by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 145 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Spend a full day cruising from Phuket into Phang Nga Bay with John Gray’s Sea Canoe. Guides such as Jay, Aslam, T, and Saman paddle you through Panak and Hong Island caves, while Thai meals, wildlife, James Bond Island, a Krathong workshop, and night plankton viewing fill the day.

“We had an astonishing trip! The views and natural scenery were stunning. Our canoe guide, Jay, was exceptional and truly made our day memorable. He led us through beautiful caves and to scenic spots away from the crowds, which allowed us to fully enjoy the experience. The ship itself was clean and spacious enough for the entire group, so it never felt overcrowded. The food prepared on board was delicious and catered to all guests' preferences. Many thanks again to the whole crew for the amazing day!”

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