Amazing Phang Nga Bay Day Trip with Kayaking & Snorkelling
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Amazing Phang Nga Bay Day Trip with Kayaking & Snorkelling
By My Phuket Holiday
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Kayak Phang Nga Bay on a full-day trip into Ao Phang Nga National Park from Phuket. Head to Phang Nga Bay to snorkel, paddle along soaring limestone cliffs, duck into the caves at Hong Island and Panak Island, and see the iconic film site at James Bond Island, pausing for a buffet lunch of Thai food. This easy-to-book tour includes transportation.
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S$138.63
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Ages 0-99, max of 35 per group
Duration: 8h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, French
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Highlights
- Phang Nga Bay kayak tour from Phuket
- Paddle a kayak to see the cliffs and caves up close
- Buffet lunch of Thai cuisine with drinks
- Convenient pickup and drop-off in Phuket
- Kayak and paddle
- Buffet lunch
- Refreshment
- Unlimited beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Phuket
- Entry/Admission - Royal Phuket Marina
- Entry/Admission - Koh Khai Nai
- Entry/Admission - Ko Pa Nak
- Entry/Admission - Hong Islands
- Entry/Admission - Lawa Island
- Entry/Admission - James Bond Island
- Entry/Admission - Phang Nga Bay.
What's not included- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- DVD (available to purchase)
- National Park Fee
- After pickup from your Phuket hotel, travel to Ao Phang Nga National Park for a day of sun, sand, and saltwater. Begin with a snorkel session at Khai Island then head to Panak and Hong islands to explore in inflatable kayaks. Check out caves, enjoy a freshly prepared buffet lunch on the boat, and then head to James Bond Island for sightseeing. Afterward, swim in the warm, shallow bay or stretch out on the sandy beach of Lawa Island. This tour concludes with return transfer to your hotel.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- All traveler pickup is offered - After booking made we will contact you via email to confirm exactly pickup time from your hotel.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9592P29- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Be aware that one of our experienced staff will paddle you around – this is NOT a self-paddle tour
- Please select your preferred pickup location from the options provided
- Start time will be assign depend on tide of water.
- Bad weather is mornitor
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late of pickup
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- How much is Amazing Phang Nga Bay Day Trip with Kayaking & Snorkelling?
- Amazing Phang Nga Bay Day Trip with Kayaking & Snorkelling price starts from S$137.62. Discover and book Amazing Phang Nga Bay Day Trip with Kayaking & Snorkelling on Tripadvisor
- What is the Amazing Phang Nga Bay Day Trip with Kayaking & Snorkelling cancellation policy?
- Amazing Phang Nga Bay Day Trip with Kayaking & Snorkelling cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Amazing Phang Nga Bay Day Trip with Kayaking & Snorkelling on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Amazing Phang Nga Bay Day Trip with Kayaking & Snorkelling?
- Amazing Phang Nga Bay Day Trip with Kayaking & Snorkelling is hosted by My Phuket Holiday. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact My Phuket Holiday on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Amazing Phang Nga Bay Day Trip with Kayaking & Snorkelling on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9592P29
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Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- 1Royal Phuket MarinaStop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2Koh Khai NaiStop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 3Hong IslandsStop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 4James Bond IslandStop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 5Phang Nga Bay.Stop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 6Ko Rang YaiStop: 60 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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- 321CW1230 contributionsBeautiful place...facts mot fictionWe preferred a small group tour, so we went to The Lake Phuket Elephant Home. Two hours outside of Phuketbut well worth the trip. Mayya and her brother Yu were extremely knowledgeable. Elephants each came with their own "caregiver". The interactions between us and the elephants were very relaxed and lunch was pretty darn good too.Written 17 March 2024
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- Prairiegal5230 contributionsAmazing experienceThis excursion was so much fun. Just the right pace enjoying multiple canoe rides into caves and grottos. The team was a well oiled machine providing adventure and delicious food! Thank you Nick and Luis!Written 4 March 2024
- shawn288smith0 contributionsShow some elephants some careDid a small group morning tour. Dont do full day, it’s a repeat of the morning. Got up close with 3 elephants, one per couple. Fed, walked, bathed them, nice lunch to finish. Important to support these beautiful pachyderms! Pick up at hotel was on time. Only negative was a bit long presentation in the morning, would have enjoyed more time with the elephantsWritten 3 March 2024
- Z2400AXmariar0 contributionsAmazing morning with the elephants 🥰The trip was so great! Our tour guide was super nice! 🫶 They treated the elephants nicely! We did a walk tour with the elephants and after that we went to the water and brush them. 🤩 They offered towels and nice clean shower rooms! Then we made papaya salad and they served us super tasty lunch! 🤤 I highly recommend this experience! 🙌🙌Written 29 February 2024
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- marysteven0 contributionsExcellent service throughout.Booked a taxi through Viator for the next day from Bangkok to Hua Hin. Was sent clear instructions which worked out perfectly. The rep was waiting at Gate 2 as we were informed. Waited only 10 minutes for the taxi which whisked us off on our 3 1/2 hour journey.Written 23 February 2024
- 37laurenti0 contributionsAwesome Day Exploring Phuket!My wife and I had a blast on our Private Customized Phuket Tour with a Driver. We're from the US and wanted to see Phuket our way, and this tour was perfect for that. Our driver was super chill and made sure we hit all the spots we wanted. We started in Old Phuket Town, checking out the cool buildings and markets. Then we headed to Wat Chalong temple, which was really peaceful and beautiful. But the best part was the Big Buddha Phuket. The views from up there are insane! Our driver timed it perfectly so we missed the crowds and could take it all in. He also kept us stocked with water and gave us some great tips on where to grab some tasty Thai food.Written 14 February 2024
- claire9mccormack0 contributionsThe Elephant sanctuary PhuketThe elephant sanctuary was an amazing experience. The guide very knowledgeable and friendly. You got to feed the elephants , wash them and get into the water with them , truly fantastic. Thai cooking lesson as well. Definitely recommendWritten 6 February 2024
- Adventurer8260710 contributionsGreat time. Not to be missed.This was my second time taking a tour to see the elephants, but this was wonderful, and we had great time feeding the elephants and walking with them and take photos while they were hugging us with their trunks and even giving us a smooch.Written 30 January 2024
- V5053QRvictoriaw0 contributionsSuperb day with driver, TanHave just had a wonderful day with driver, Tan. Tan met us at the jetty as planned and provided a professional and extremely friendly day trip around beautiful Phuket. Nothing was too much trouble for Tan and cold water and face cloths were provided complementary - great bonus as weather was so hot! Supurb day! Highlight of our trip thus far! Thank you Tan :-)Written 27 January 2024
- Georgiexogden0 contributionsTotally worth it!Incredible time at Yona beach club! Views are incredible, music was fantastic, we paid for a pool bed which was totally worth it and had brilliant service all day long. The transfer was organised and quick. Food was also amazing! We had the sushi rolls and quite frankly I couldn’t get enough of them! It is a bit pricey which you’d expect but totally worth it for the experience. Would go again!Written 26 January 2024
- DayTrip348391828480 contributionsMade for kidsYou can go if you have kids with you. Kids will enjoy elephant ride. There is circuit made for elephant to move around which is liked by kidsWritten 24 January 2024
- Lisa C0 contributionsBig bucket list tickThis was a try bucket list experience for my husband and I and it exceeded all expectations. The team were so friendly and Mr Yu so informative and helpful. The elephants are shown such respect and you can see what a fantastic bond they have with all the team. You are made to feel at one with the elephants in their own environment I learnt so much about them. Being able to be with them in the lake was amazing they love it. Highly recommend this experienceWritten 23 January 2024
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calum p
Edinburgh, UK4 contributions
Jan 2020
Punctual pick up from hotel.
Very organised day, lots of information and minimal waiting around.
Our guide (Pairry) was brilliant, very knowledgeable and entertaining!
The sights were amazing - the first island was crowded and was basically mass tourism, but was still beautiful. James Bond island was similarly busy, but you can't fail to be impressed by it. The floating island where we had lunch was very interesting and unique, but kayaking into the caves and rock formations was the highlight, they are magnificent structures, really calm and still inside these limestone cliffs all around you - never done anything like that before, absolutely amazing.
RE seasickness. I get motion sick very easily and worried that it would ruin my day. Previous boat trips have made me physically ill and if you've been seasick before, you know it is probably the most awful feeling you can have. The day we had on the speedboat trip was calm and not stormy, but even bearing that in mind, I did not have even the slightest feeling of seasickness. I took a tablet before setting off, and sat at the back of the boat nearest to the water. I was able to get up and move around, stand up and face different directions to see the sights without feeling nauseated. Anyone who suffers from seasickness and is debating whether to do this tour, please don't let it stop you, I am so glad I took the chance and did it, and I felt fine the whole day.
Very organised day, lots of information and minimal waiting around.
Our guide (Pairry) was brilliant, very knowledgeable and entertaining!
The sights were amazing - the first island was crowded and was basically mass tourism, but was still beautiful. James Bond island was similarly busy, but you can't fail to be impressed by it. The floating island where we had lunch was very interesting and unique, but kayaking into the caves and rock formations was the highlight, they are magnificent structures, really calm and still inside these limestone cliffs all around you - never done anything like that before, absolutely amazing.
RE seasickness. I get motion sick very easily and worried that it would ruin my day. Previous boat trips have made me physically ill and if you've been seasick before, you know it is probably the most awful feeling you can have. The day we had on the speedboat trip was calm and not stormy, but even bearing that in mind, I did not have even the slightest feeling of seasickness. I took a tablet before setting off, and sat at the back of the boat nearest to the water. I was able to get up and move around, stand up and face different directions to see the sights without feeling nauseated. Anyone who suffers from seasickness and is debating whether to do this tour, please don't let it stop you, I am so glad I took the chance and did it, and I felt fine the whole day.
Written 2 February 2020
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Thank you for sharing your detailed experience of the speedboat trip. It sounds like you had a great time overall, and it's good to hear that you didn't experience any seasickness. It's also great to hear that your guide was knowledgeable and entertaining, and that the day was well-organised with minimal waiting around. It's a shame that some of the sights were crowded with mass tourism, but it sounds like you were still able to appreciate their beauty. The kayaking into the caves and rock formations definitely sounds like a highlight, and a unique experience. Thank you for your review and recommendations for others who may be concerned about seasickness.
Written 17 April 2023
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reuscher
4 contributions
Feb 2020
This was worth every penny ! The entire trip was organized more than well. Booked online, received email straight with pick up details. Bus was there for pick up early and the staff was super professional and what I like most you can tell they like their job. They looked after my family, everything was safe and we had breathtaking experience.
Written 26 February 2020
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That's great to hear! It sounds like you had a fantastic experience with the tour company. It's always important to have a well-organized and professional tour, especially when traveling with family. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
Written 17 April 2023
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Amina F
102 contributions
We absolutely loved this tour! It was so well organized and customer orientated with such a great tour guide, Perry. Coming to south Thailand can be a slightly overwhelming visit to plan: so many beautiful islands that are so spaced out, but this tour gave us the opportunity to show us the highlights all in one day. We started our tour with a 15 minute boat ride to Koh Kai Island where we were given 45 minutes of “free time” in which we chose to snorkel (the tour company provided the snorkeling gear), we then headed to Hong Island where we taken throughout several caves on our own personal kayak (the man paddling the kayak was so kind and took so many great photos of us complete with a homemade leaf filter lol-see picture below). We then headed to a small Indonesian village built on stilts where we enjoyed a wonderful Thai buffet which was followed by a tour of this small village (FYI the village is Muslim and women must be covered up when taking the tour so make sure you bring a shirt/pants over your swimsuit). We then headed to 007 Island in which we were able to do a little exploring on our own and finally (since we made good time, Perry took us to his favorite island-forgot the name-for some free beach time, which was a perfect way to end our trip. We were given plenty of beverages/snacks while on board with the friendliest crew! Absolute must!! Just a heads up: if you are staying in Khao Lak, it’ll be about an hour and a half drive one way to get to the harbor but definitely worth it!
Written 1 January 2018
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Dear Amina,
Thank you for being our valued customers. We are grateful for the pleasure of serving you and completed your holidays.
Warm wishes,
Woonsen
Written 26 January 2018
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Sara A
Washington DC, DC19 contributions
I rarely write reviews and when I do it’s for places I’ve had an extraordinary experience with or an extremely horrible one. In this case, amongst all the places we’ve traveled and all the companies we’ve used, this by far is the WORST! I booked this tour a couple of months in advance and received confirmation for the regular boat/ kayaking option (there’s also a speedboat and snorkeling option, which we didn’t choose). First, we were told hotel pickup is at 7:20. We woke up at 6 am and skipped breakfast to rush to the lobby, only to find an email saying pickup will be at 7:30, which is fine, anything up to a 30 minute wait is acceptable. I understand sometimes traffic happens or things come up, so we waited patiently. At around 8 I thought to respond to the email asking how long it will be, to see if my husband and I will at least have time to grab a bite, no response. After calling, we were told the pickup time will be 8:45-9 am instead.
Later on I received an email response from the guide or driver saying the same. We were annoyed since we had to wake up super early and rush but we were still excited for the tour so waited patiently and made sure we were in the lobby at 8:44 in case the tour guide was there by 8:45, we didn’t want to be rude and keep him/ her waiting, even if they shamelessly did the same. We waited until about 9:15 (note the new pick up time was 8:45-9!) and then decided to call again. We were told speedboat is cancelled today and won’t re-open until the 3rd or 4th (when we leave Phuket). We were confused as we didn’t even choose the speedboat option and wanted to do regular boat/ snorkeling. We explained this and were told they’d check with the driver and get back to us.
After getting back to us, we were shocked to find our the tour was now cancelled! Note: the weather was fine and this was booked over 2 months in advance and this was never mentioned. At least give us a day notice so we can plan ahead!!! We were still confused as less than a day before the tour we recurved the 7:20 am pickup confirmation then received both a call and email the day of saying it’ll be 8:45-9. They had the nerve to lie to our faces and say they emailed us saying it was cancelled but I forwarded them back all the email confirmations and updates they sent me! In the 2 hours of me waiting in the lobby for this horrible and unprofessional company I triple checked all the emails they sent me and even my junk email in case I missed something and there was nothing. The most recent ones only had the pickup times mentioned above and for the day we booked (confirmed date, time, and location). I even asked the concierge at the lobby to check the confirmation ticket with me to make sure we weren’t going crazy or missing something and it was all there.
After all this, they lied to us saying that I should’ve received a cancellation notice a few weeks ago (but somehow the same day I received an email saying they’re on their way so how does that make sense?). Seriously the worst company ever. They ruined an experience I’ve been looking forward to and planning way in advance that I probably can’t experience now because of them and I don’t have time to find another company in the couple of days I have left here. Please consider spending your money with another company and not risk this happening to you!
Later on I received an email response from the guide or driver saying the same. We were annoyed since we had to wake up super early and rush but we were still excited for the tour so waited patiently and made sure we were in the lobby at 8:44 in case the tour guide was there by 8:45, we didn’t want to be rude and keep him/ her waiting, even if they shamelessly did the same. We waited until about 9:15 (note the new pick up time was 8:45-9!) and then decided to call again. We were told speedboat is cancelled today and won’t re-open until the 3rd or 4th (when we leave Phuket). We were confused as we didn’t even choose the speedboat option and wanted to do regular boat/ snorkeling. We explained this and were told they’d check with the driver and get back to us.
After getting back to us, we were shocked to find our the tour was now cancelled! Note: the weather was fine and this was booked over 2 months in advance and this was never mentioned. At least give us a day notice so we can plan ahead!!! We were still confused as less than a day before the tour we recurved the 7:20 am pickup confirmation then received both a call and email the day of saying it’ll be 8:45-9. They had the nerve to lie to our faces and say they emailed us saying it was cancelled but I forwarded them back all the email confirmations and updates they sent me! In the 2 hours of me waiting in the lobby for this horrible and unprofessional company I triple checked all the emails they sent me and even my junk email in case I missed something and there was nothing. The most recent ones only had the pickup times mentioned above and for the day we booked (confirmed date, time, and location). I even asked the concierge at the lobby to check the confirmation ticket with me to make sure we weren’t going crazy or missing something and it was all there.
After all this, they lied to us saying that I should’ve received a cancellation notice a few weeks ago (but somehow the same day I received an email saying they’re on their way so how does that make sense?). Seriously the worst company ever. They ruined an experience I’ve been looking forward to and planning way in advance that I probably can’t experience now because of them and I don’t have time to find another company in the couple of days I have left here. Please consider spending your money with another company and not risk this happening to you!
Written 30 December 2018
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I'm sorry to hear about your terrible experience with this tour company. It sounds like they were very unprofessional and disorganized, causing you a lot of inconvenience and frustration. It's understandable that you would be upset about missing out on an experience you had been looking forward to for so long. Thank you for sharing your honest review, and hopefully, others will heed your advice and choose a different, more reliable company for their tours.
Written 16 April 2023
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Kathryn1234500
Cheltenham, UK12 contributions
Honestly, I can say the only good thing about the trip was seeing James bond island. Everything else was just appalling and badly organised. They cancelled the trip three days prior, we asked for a full refund and they said no and then the day before decides the trip was not cancelled. They told us pick up was at 8 am but then we had a man knock on our door at 7.20am. When we answered and he saw we were not ready he started shouting at us. We were ready and out on the road in 5 minutes but he already left. He was back in 15 minuit which was fine. We then drove for an hour and half and arrived at the ferry port. We had to pay to use the tour operators bathroom despite paying them £60 for this trip. We were waiting out in the head for 45 minuits before walking to the boat. Then they charged us another 40bat to use the ferry and then another 200bat each to get on the James bond island ... so what did our £60 pay for?! As a back packed this really through our budget and this was then only trip out of around 35 we did over Asia that had hidden costs. We had nothing left to tip with.
The sights were beautiful. We were kayaked around some awesome caves, but that was only 20 minuits, then back on the boat and on another Kayak for 15 minuits and then we went to the island where we got around 30 minuits.
We were allowed to go swimming but by the time we jumped in we were yelled at that we had gone to far and had to come back. We had been in the water no longer than 5 minuits and we needed it to cool off.
Anyway we had some really awkward entertainment which made us feel uncomfortable. We got back and our mini bus was no where to be seen and we were left without any staff member in the heat for 25 minuits. There were 2 children under the age of 6 in the group which was not on. On the way home the driver was on the phone the whole way and he was pulled over by the police so we were in the car an extra 45 minuits as he did not have the correct document. Please see my phots of him on the phone and with the police. So all in all not a great trip, felt really ripped off and unsafe. The views were great though.
The sights were beautiful. We were kayaked around some awesome caves, but that was only 20 minuits, then back on the boat and on another Kayak for 15 minuits and then we went to the island where we got around 30 minuits.
We were allowed to go swimming but by the time we jumped in we were yelled at that we had gone to far and had to come back. We had been in the water no longer than 5 minuits and we needed it to cool off.
Anyway we had some really awkward entertainment which made us feel uncomfortable. We got back and our mini bus was no where to be seen and we were left without any staff member in the heat for 25 minuits. There were 2 children under the age of 6 in the group which was not on. On the way home the driver was on the phone the whole way and he was pulled over by the police so we were in the car an extra 45 minuits as he did not have the correct document. Please see my phots of him on the phone and with the police. So all in all not a great trip, felt really ripped off and unsafe. The views were great though.
Written 7 July 2018
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I'm sorry to hear that your experience on the trip was disappointing and poorly organized. It sounds like there were many hidden costs and unexpected fees that you were not made aware of, which is definitely frustrating. Additionally, the behavior of the staff towards you was not professional or respectful, which is not acceptable. I would suggest leaving a review of your experience to warn other travelers and to hold the tour company accountable for their poor service.
Written 16 April 2023
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Cynthia H
2 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
I decided to take this trip because it was highly rated. It isn't as hands on as I would have liked and snorkeling was not included although I am sure I purchased one that included it. You spend most of your time on a big boat with other people, mostly couples. We get let off at a couple of destinations to see lagoons and see the beautiful rocks. Swimming is pretty short, about 30 minutes of jumping off the boat and swimming around - no beach.
Perfect for people who want and easy day with not a lot of physical activity needed with cool sights. Not for those who are looking for more hands-on physical activity and more adventure/exploration. Either way, you do get some beautiful photos.
Perfect for people who want and easy day with not a lot of physical activity needed with cool sights. Not for those who are looking for more hands-on physical activity and more adventure/exploration. Either way, you do get some beautiful photos.
Written 19 March 2018
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Dear Cynthia H,
The trip with Phang Nga Bay Day trip from Phuket have 2 tours optioned and I believe you have choose to go with big boat ( 2in1 Kayak) not the one Jamesbond with speedboat that why you did not go as per itinerary.
Regards,
Woonsen
Written 20 March 2018
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Valerie_Maho
Paris, France4 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
The crew and the organisation are really great ! The lunch wasn’t so good and they always push you to buy souvenirs or other things. For this tour you have to pay extra fees : 400 baht (for the canoe). The kayak and James Bond Island are OK, but the snorkeling option very poor compared to other tours (in Koh Phi Phi for example).
Written 3 May 2019
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Thank you for your feedback about your tour experience. It's great to hear that the crew and organization were great. However, it's unfortunate that the lunch wasn't up to your expectations and that you felt pressured to buy souvenirs. As for the extra fees, it's important for tour companies to communicate clearly about any additional charges upfront.
Regarding the snorkeling, it's always disappointing when an activity doesn't live up to expectations, especially if you have experienced better elsewhere. We appreciate your honest review and hope that tour companies will continue to improve their offerings and services based on customer feedback.
Written 18 April 2023
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Bluemax P
Ontario, Canada1 contribution
Mar 2018
Pickup was by taxi from our hotel, once we arrived we were told that the government had sold the pier that they are using to a private business so you needed a small amount of money to be able to use the pier to get to your boat. You also need a small amount of money for entry to James Bond Island (400 Baht at the time of writing this)
We were split up into two groups and taken to our boats. I chose the larger boat option. We were taken to 4 islands total and had a really nice day travelling to each one.
The kayak portion was very nice as well and we saw some interesting caves and lagoons.
Food was good and fresh.
James Bond Island is a lot smaller than you'd expect, really packed with stalls.
The staff were all excellent with this company, no complaints at all.
Was a really nice lazy day, definitely recommended.
We were split up into two groups and taken to our boats. I chose the larger boat option. We were taken to 4 islands total and had a really nice day travelling to each one.
The kayak portion was very nice as well and we saw some interesting caves and lagoons.
Food was good and fresh.
James Bond Island is a lot smaller than you'd expect, really packed with stalls.
The staff were all excellent with this company, no complaints at all.
Was a really nice lazy day, definitely recommended.
Written 20 May 2018
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It sounds like you had a nice day overall, despite a few unexpected expenses. It's good to hear that the staff were excellent and that you enjoyed the kayak portion and visiting the islands. It's also good to know that the food was fresh and tasty. Thank you for sharing your experience and recommendation!
Written 16 April 2023
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Tontcake
22 contributions
Where to start, I booked this trip prior to arriving and i am so glad i did! I suffer with motion sickness and was worried about the boat being cramped or too small, however i was completely fine as the boat was a good size which does help and wasnt packed atall!! Top tip: dont risk getting on the super cheap trips as the boata are practically wooden sheds and that cramped you dont move!
1. The pickup was spot on time wise and very friendly
2. We was given the plan for the day, be aware you have to bring around 400 baht per person for going onto James Bond island.
3. The food was so fresh and made on the bpat woth a selection of dishes and plenty for 2nds and even 3rd. Soft drinks are provided and the team are constantly ensuring you are drinking plenty!! They bring fresh fruit such as pineapple and watermelon throughput the trip.
The trip itself was fab, i paid more for another trip and didnt enjoy it nearly enough as this one!! The guides are very knowledgeable and really enjoy paddling you on the kayak showing you their beautiful country! The caves are great and you only have to duck when entering and leaving :) Shout out to Ali our guy who did our kayak, they will take.photos of you aswell, just ask :)
One thing which i liked, they really pride themselves on good customer service, they dont expect tops like many of the similar trips they just have a great day with you and if they get a tip they are so so greatful! I met Andrew who oversees the trip and he gave me so much information and took some great photos of me and my partner!
It was a great trip and honestly i have high standards!
Tonia : Manchester England
1. The pickup was spot on time wise and very friendly
2. We was given the plan for the day, be aware you have to bring around 400 baht per person for going onto James Bond island.
3. The food was so fresh and made on the bpat woth a selection of dishes and plenty for 2nds and even 3rd. Soft drinks are provided and the team are constantly ensuring you are drinking plenty!! They bring fresh fruit such as pineapple and watermelon throughput the trip.
The trip itself was fab, i paid more for another trip and didnt enjoy it nearly enough as this one!! The guides are very knowledgeable and really enjoy paddling you on the kayak showing you their beautiful country! The caves are great and you only have to duck when entering and leaving :) Shout out to Ali our guy who did our kayak, they will take.photos of you aswell, just ask :)
One thing which i liked, they really pride themselves on good customer service, they dont expect tops like many of the similar trips they just have a great day with you and if they get a tip they are so so greatful! I met Andrew who oversees the trip and he gave me so much information and took some great photos of me and my partner!
It was a great trip and honestly i have high standards!
Tonia : Manchester England
Written 25 February 2018
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Thank you for sharing your detailed and positive experience on this trip! It sounds like you had a great time and appreciated the organization, the size of the boat, and the quality of the food. It's also great to hear that the guides were knowledgeable and focused on providing good customer service. Your tips about bringing cash for James Bond island and being careful with the choice of boat are also helpful for other travelers. Thank you for recommending this trip and for sharing your enthusiasm!
Written 15 April 2023
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trengle
Los Angeles, CA4 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
I wish I could remember the name of the Thai company that actually did the tour, it was amazing. We had adults, teens and kids and it was appropriate and super fun for everyone. DO NOT DO SPEEDBOAT OPTION! Take the regular, large boat where you will have space to relax, delicious food and a wide variety of beverages. We did book online and I don't know how the prices to compare when booking already in the country, but this was an amazing experience, although there were always lots of people and kayakers, the guides were great. We did see some very crowded boats and Im glad we weren't on one of those.
Written 10 January 2019
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It sounds like you had an amazing time on your tour, even though you can't remember the name of the Thai company that provided it. It's great to hear that the tour was appropriate and fun for everyone, including adults, teens, and kids. Your advice to avoid the speedboat option and take the regular, large boat is helpful for others considering this tour. It's also good to know that even though there were lots of people and kayakers, the guides were great and you had a positive experience overall. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
Written 16 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lionel L
Toulon, France1 contribution
Bonjour,
La journée est t elle proposé avec un guide francophone ?
Merci
When the tour is done, do you offer free transportation back to our hotel or do we need to figure that out on our own?
Dani E
3 contributions
They take you back to your hotel. It’s included in the price.
Hello, should I Pay another cost if I want to do both snorkeling & kayaking?
Where is the place we can do snorkeling?
Do you pick up people from the Karon beach area? Or by "Phuket" you mean Phuket Town?
Hi Natalia I
Yes pickup at Karon beach include.
si l hotel se trouve a rawai (rawai palm beach resort) vous vous occupez également du transfert ?
SVashist
Mumbai, India21 contributions
Will someone help non swimmers in snorkeling? Or it is independent time to explore by oneself?
Akanksha S
Hyderabad, India26 contributions
Mostly you are on yourself. They may guide you how to use mask and that’s it. Actually you should know swimming to dive deep and go far far r snorkelling. But you can do shallow snorkelling by yourself.
JaredFloyd
1 contribution
Are the drinks the guests are referring to alcoholic beverages? Wine and beer?
Woonsen Paunchakree Pannoi
Phuket, Thailand60 contributions
Hi Jared, Sorry that the alcoholic is not allow to bring on boat.
Chelsey L
4 contributions
Does your speedboat tour include janes bind island at all? And if so can we picked up in Karon a beach?
Thanks!
Woonsen Paunchakree Pannoi
Phuket, Thailand60 contributions
Hi Chelsey,
yes we are going to Jamesbond island and pickup from Karon too.
Regards,
Woonsen