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One-Day Speedboat Trips Around the World: 15 to Book

66 trips  ·  from $28 a head

Good one-day speedboat trips fill their seats weeks ahead and the small boats go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what the fare covers and how they differ.

Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch - A smooth start from Ao Nang, Krabi, or Railay
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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

1.Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,952 reviews · 6 hours · from $43 a head Our pick

Spend six hours touring Krabi’s Hong Islands by speedboat with hotel transfers, lunch, fruit, water, snorkeling gear, and an English or Thai-speaking guide. You’ll swim at Hong Island, visit Pakbia and Lao Lading, cruise into Hong Lagoon, and climb to a 360-degree viewpoint. Guides such as Fay, Payu, Gina, and Cooper are known for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“Great day a seeing Hong islands, not really for snorkeling but islands and views are beautiful.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch - Crossing the bay by speedboat
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Phuket: James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch

2.James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,081 reviews · 7h 30m · from $65 a head

Spend about 7.5 hours touring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with cave canoeing, James Bond Island, lunch at Panyee, and swimming at ZCoco Beach. Guides such as Jimmy, Emma, and Toy are praised for friendly help, photos, and clear safety care. Hotel transfers are optional, and the $65 price includes lunch, canoeing, and the boat ride.

“Outstanding cannot fault the tour at all lovely people”

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Samui: Angthong National Marine Park Day Trip by Speedboat - The morning begins with a van and a speedboat
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Samui: Angthong National Marine Park Day Trip by Speedboat

3.Samui: Angthong National Marine Park Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,312 reviews · 8 hours · from $73 a head

Spend eight active hours from Koh Samui exploring Angthong National Marine Park by speedboat. Snorkel at Koh Wao or Koh Tay Plow, climb to sweeping viewpoints, visit Talay Nai, kayak, swim, and eat Thai food. Guides such as Ken, Tong, and Pi are praised for friendly care, though the hikes are steep and the boat can feel crowded.

“The hike up the mountain was fun! We also loved the snorkeling.”

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Rhodes: Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat - Four hours around Marmaris Castle and the old town
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Rhodes: Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

4.Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,236 reviews · 8 hours · from $55 a head

Cross from Rhodes to Marmaris by high-speed catamaran, then choose a guided coach transfer or explore alone. Guides such as Mehmet, Lily, Magda, and Freda provide local tips, while four hours in the center cover the bazaar, castle, marina, and beach. Expect passport checks, a jewelry stop on the coach tour, and possible rough seas on the return.

“This was such a good trip and worth every penny. A coach picked us up at the port to take us to a beautiful view point followed by 30 mins in a jewellery shop…we then went into the old town where we had plenty of time to do our own thing. The views from panorama bar were stunning. Coffee shops and cute spots a plenty of you’re not going for the shopping! The coach took us back to the port for our journey back to Rhodes. The perfect day out!”

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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat - The Blue Cave on Biševo: beautiful, but never guaranteed
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Split: Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

5.Blue Cave, Vis & Hvar Full-Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 976 reviews · 10 hours · from $147 a head

This 10-hour English-language speedboat trip takes you from Split to the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, Budikovac, the Pakleni Islands, and Hvar. Expect a fast, active day with swimming, free time, and island scenery. Guides such as Angela, Patrik, Gabriela, and Luka have been praised for clear advice and flexible timing when weather affects the route.

“Simon and his mate were great. Awesome experience must do.”

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Krabi: 4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box - Early pickup and the ride to Railay East
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Krabi: 4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box

6.4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 858 reviews · 5h 30m · from $35 a head Best value

Spend about five and a half hours visiting Krabi’s classic four islands by two-engine speedboat. Walk Tup Island’s sandbar at low tide, snorkel near Chicken Island, eat lunch on Poda Island, and visit Phra Nang Cave. Hotel pickup, gear, fruit, water, and an English or Thai-speaking guide are included.

“speedboat to 4 islands. good trip, nice day. our guide was very helpful. I wasn't feeling too good that day and she took care of me and kept an eye on my boys.thankyou, they had a fab time.”

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From Samui: Ko Tao and Koh Nang Yuan Speedboat Day Trip - Early pickup and the trip to the pier
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From Samui: Ko Tao and Koh Nang Yuan Speedboat Day Trip

7.From Samui: Ko Tao and Koh Nang Yuan Speedboat Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 597 reviews · 10 hours · from $67 a head

Travel by air-conditioned van and speedboat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan. Snorkel at Ao Muang and other clear-water sites, enjoy Thai lunch, and climb for Nang Yuan’s famous panorama. Guides such as Ken and Tom are known for attentive safety help, but rough seas and long boat time can be demanding.

“Such a good day! Staff so attentive and informative, plenty of soft drinks given throughout the day. Good breakfast and exceptional lunch, plenty of good snorkelling opportunities, we saw lots and lots of different fish and coral.”

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Phuket: Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat - Coral Island is the easy afternoon base
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Phuket: Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat

8.Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 8 hours · from $56 a head

Travel by speedboat from Phuket to Racha Island for beach time and a guided snorkeling stop, then continue to Coral Island for a Thai lunch and several hours to swim, rest, or try paid water sports. English and Thai guides, hotel pickup, gear, drinks, fruit, and a beach chair are included. Guides may include Jackie, Sasha, Sunny, or L.

“Snorkelling was good but we could have had an extra stop off to snorkel in another nice area. Swimming in the blue clear water was fantastic!”

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Phuket: Similan day full day trip by speedboat - The early start from Phuket
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Phuket: Similan day full day trip by speedboat

9.Similan day full day trip by speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 351 reviews · 9 hours · from $83 a head

Join guides such as Nancy, Siri, Ole, and Nina for a long but well-organized speedboat day from Phuket to the Similan Islands. Expect clear water, reef snorkeling, beach time, three meals, drinks, towels, mats, and hotel pickup when selected. The scenery is excellent, but the ride is rough at times and island time is limited.

“Wow! What an experience this tour was amazing so magical and well organised! I would highly recommend xx”

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Phi Phi with Maya and Bamboo Island Day Trip by Speedboat - Pileh Bay is made for a swim
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Phi Phi with Maya and Bamboo Island Day Trip by Speedboat

10.Phi Phi with Maya and Bamboo Island Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · from $68 a head

Join One Asia for an 8-hour Phuket speedboat tour to Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay. English and Thai-speaking guides such as Leo, Paula, Donut, and Latte lead the day. Expect lunch, snacks, snorkeling, hotel transfers, and a busy but scenic schedule.

“Very professional and informative I liked Peters humour and no nonsense attitude The lunch was also great”

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Phi Phi One Day Tour by Speed Boat from Ao Nang, Krabi - Viking Cave is a brief but unusual photo stop
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Phi Phi One Day Tour by Speed Boat from Ao Nang, Krabi

11.Phi Phi One Day Tour by Speed Boat from Ao Nang, Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $58 a head

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring the Phi Phi Islands from Ao Nang by speedboat, with stops at Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Bamboo Island, and two snorkeling sites. Guides such as Nadia and Natia keep the day moving, while lunch, drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, and insurance are included. National park fees cost extra.

“Incredible experience!! The places you see, they truly summarize the beauty of the tropical Thai islands. Our guide Nadia was super fun and took the best photos for us! Bamboo island is the definition of "sand, jungle, sea", amazing landscape, also with bathroom. 2 places for snorkelling with amazing marine life and corals, so many colors you can't believe in your eyes. Phi Phi islands were just great, truly exceeded our expectations! We had lunch at a nice buffet, good and light food, just what we needed. Maya bay was undescribable, so much beauty, and the best thing, they preserve it. Overall a great day, would do this again”

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Phuket: Speedboat Day Trip to Phi Phi and Maya Bay - Phi Phi Le, where the cliffs do the talking
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Phuket: Speedboat Day Trip to Phi Phi and Maya Bay

12.Speedboat Day Trip to Phi Phi and Maya Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 230 reviews · from $55 a head

Take an eight-hour speedboat trip from Phuket to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Lo Sama Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and the Khai Islands. You’ll snorkel, swim, enjoy a Thai lunch, and travel with an English or Thai-speaking guide. Maya Bay is currently closed, so expect offshore photos rather than a beach visit.

“It was a good trip I got to snorkel and enjoy the water. I wished I could swim more, but overall it was nice.”

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Ko Phi Phi Don: Speedboat Day Trip with Shark Snorkeling - Monkey Beach starts the wildlife theme
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Ko Phi Phi Don: Speedboat Day Trip with Shark Snorkeling

13.Ko Phi Phi Don: Speedboat Day Trip with Shark Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 223 reviews · 5 hours · from $48 a head

Spend five hours exploring Phi Phi by speedboat, with stops at Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, and two snorkeling sites. Your English or Thai-speaking guide, sometimes Adam, Ben, or Courtney, leads the trip. Expect fruit, drinks, national park fees, sunset, and a possible swim with bioluminescent plankton.

“very impressed with the value for money. Adam our host was very knowledgeable and funny, telling lots of stories and information about the places we were visiting. Lots of time to snorkel at the various locations and amazing fish to be seen. lots of drinks available and fresh watermelon to enjoy”

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Ko Lanta: Phi Phi Day Trip by Speed Boat - Maya Bay and the reality of a famous beach
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Ko Lanta: Phi Phi Day Trip by Speed Boat

14.Phi Phi Day Trip by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 192 reviews · 7 hours · from $55 a head

Leave your Ko Lanta Yai hotel by shared transfer for Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Bamboo Island, and Phi Phi Don. You get a buffet lunch, snorkeling gear, drinks, fruit, and an English or Thai guide. Anoh has been praised for his calm, funny explanations, but expect a busy boat and a separate 400-baht national park fee.

“Some of the people on the trip were not happy about paying the money to get into the national park. This could be made more clearer on the trip description.”

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Phi Phi Islands One Day Tour By Speedboat from Krabi - Bamboo Island starts the day on a strong note
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Phi Phi Islands One Day Tour By Speedboat from Krabi

15.Phi Phi Islands One Day Tour By Speedboat from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · from $45 a head

From Ao Nang, you’ll ride a speedboat to Bamboo Island, Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Loh Samah Bay, Monkey Beach, and more. Expect snorkeling, swimming, a buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and a busy day guided by staff such as Coke, James, Chloe, or Boat. Maya Bay is viewed from the boat because beach access remains closed.

“Everything was well organised and James our team leader was very professional and friendly with perfect speaking English explaining to us what to do and what not to do.”

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