Island Hopping by Speedboat in Krabi: Our Top 15

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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2.Phi Phi Early Bird & 4 Islands by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,889 reviews · 9 hours · from $85 a head

Leave Krabi before sunrise with guides such as Wawa, Natty, Bai, or Bike, then race by speedboat to Tup Island, Maya Bay, Phi Leh Lagoon, Bamboo Island, Chicken Island, and Poda Island. You get breakfast, Thai lunch, snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear, and hotel transfers. Expect beautiful beaches, a busy schedule, and a very bumpy ride in rough seas.

“This tour was phenomenal! From the punctual pickup, organization, the amount of time spent at each spot and of course Natty, our guide for the day, who with his magnetic personality made for such an amazing and fun experience! Great value, amazing tour!”

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3.Phi Phi Early Bird & 4 Islands – Day Tour by Speedboat From Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 986 reviews · from $81 a head Top rated

Start early from Ao Nang for a full day of Phi Phi and Four Islands highlights. Swim at Pileh Bay and Loh Samah Bay, see Maya Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Bamboo Island, Chicken Island, and Poda Island. Guides such as Wawa, Dean, Natty, and Bike keep the day moving, with breakfast, lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers included.

“Wawa is a wonderful guide. She is fun, friendly and so helpful. The group is good size and does not look like piles of people jam packed in water bus like some other group. We also love a relaxing buffet lunch on the beach. our group had a little trouble with timing and high tide and didn’t get to walk across the sandbar but that doesn’t really bother me after a full day of good experiences.”

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4.4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box

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

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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5.4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 312 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $36 a head

Visit Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach from Ao Nang on a guided half-day trip. You’ll get hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, a halal and vegetarian buffet, and time to swim. Choose a speedboat for comfort or a longtail boat for a slower, more traditional ride. Guides such as Maya, New, and Peachy are known for warm, helpful service.

“The tour guide spoke English very well and was extremely enthusiastic. Moreover, the long tail boat we went on was in much better shape than all the others which was nice. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great but that’s obviously not their fault. In my opinion this tour offers great value for money. We saw a lot of beautiful beaches and snorkeling spots. The snorkeling equipment was in good condition and the food was great. They even offered us snacks on the baat. I can recommend this tour to anyone coming to Ao Nang.”

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6.4 Islands Sunset + Plankton, Semi-Private Tour only 12 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $81 a head

Set out from Ao Nang or Railay around midday with guide Hat or Joy, depending on the departure, for a seven-hour speedboat trip to Poda, Tup, Ko Ya Wa Sam, and Phra Nang. You’ll get Thai food, drinks, snorkeling gear, beach time, sunset views, and a short night swim with glowing plankton. The boat is capped at 12 people.

“We had great time during the tour ☺️ the weather was nice and the islands included in the program very beautiful. The most amazing thing for us was the night snorkelling with the plankton- we had luck to see it and the location was good. The food for lunch was also very delicious.”

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7.Private Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Cruise by Speedboat – from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $871 for the boat, seats 6

Spend about 8.5 hours on a private speedboat from Krabi, visiting Phi Phi Le, Bamboo Island, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and the four islands near Railay. A certified guide such as Egi, Eky, or Kaw leads snorkeling, while lunch, drinks, fruit, and a sunset club sandwich are included. Pickup is free from Ao Nang.

“Had an awesome time with our tour guide (Egi) and our boat’s crew. We were comfortable, the provided lunch was authentic and delicious (felt like it was packed by a Thai grandma), and we got to explore the natural beauty of Krabi in a unique and amazing way. I wouldn’t come to Krabi again without doing this in the future. Well worth the price”

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8.Early Bird Phi Phi Island & 4 Islands Speed Boat Tour from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · from $83 a head

Leave Krabi early for Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Leh, Bamboo Island, Chicken Island, Tup Island, and Poda Island. A guide such as Nee keeps the day organized, with breakfast, fruit, snorkeling gear, lunch, and transfers included. Expect a fast, scenic day with up to 40 people and little free time at some stops.

“Very nice boat trip, a complete tour with good food. The setup for breakfast was so simple, but wonderful. We traveled with our 2,5 years old baby and it was easy to do it. We stayed at Railey Beach and they picked us up directly from the pier.”

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9.4 Islands Day Tour by Speed Boat from Ao Nang, Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $42 a head

Set out from Ao Nang around 9:00am for four Krabi island stops. Walk the sandbar at Tup Island, see Chicken Island’s famous rock, swim at Poda, and visit Phra Nang Cave. Hotel transfers, snacks, snorkeling gear, a Halal lunch, drinks, and an English-speaking guide are included. Leo and Maya have led recent departures.

“The trip was well organized and on time at every stop. Although the islands were very busy at this time of year, the guide and crew did a great job ensuring we all had a pleasant trip. Leo was fantastic and very engaging. It was a great way to spend the day!”

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10.Similan Islands Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 9 hours · from $104 a head

Leave Krabi before sunrise for a guided Similan Islands day trip by speedboat. You’ll swim at Koh Miang, snorkel at Koh Payu and Koh Bangu, and climb to Sailing Rock on Koh Similan. Breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, drinks, gear, and optional hotel transport are included. Expect a long boat ride and busy swim stops.

“Meilleur activité de Thailand 😍😍😍 On arrive ils nous offrent un sac en osier avec serviette de plage + paillasse pour mettre en dessous et masque et tubas ! Ils font attention de nous amener à des heures où ils y a pas trop de touriste ! On a vus une tortue 🐢”

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11.Phi Phi and 4 Islands with Snorkeling by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 7 hours · from $64 a head

Join an English-speaking guide for a 7-hour speedboat trip from Krabi to Phi Phi and the Four Islands. You will snorkel, visit Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon, stop at Monkey Beach and Chicken Island, eat a buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don, and relax on Poda Island. Guides such as Jonny may also provide photos and fresh fruit.

“our guide jonny was really nice, so his crew (boat 15). He took lots of video and photos for everyone in the boat! cherry on the cake free fresh watermelon and pineapple in the way back!”

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12.Early Bird Trip Phi Phi & 4 Islands–Premium Speedboat from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $113 a head

Leave Krabi at 6:00 am with guides such as Alex or Patty for a fast-paced Phi Phi and 4 Islands day. You’ll visit Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Bamboo Island, Chicken Island, Tup Island, and Poda Island, with breakfast, lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, and a maximum group of 40.

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13.Early Bird Phi Phi, Maya & 4 Islands Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 9h 30m · from $78 a head

Start with hotel pickup and a light breakfast at Nopparat Thara Pier, then ride a fast speedboat to Railay, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Don, Bamboo Island, Chicken Island, and Poda Island. Guides such as Neil, Honey, and Bee keep the day moving, with snorkeling gear, drinks, fruit, and a Thai buffet included.

“We did this trip on my 60th birthday. It was fantastic day. The staff were excellent and the food and drink plentiful. It was an absolute treat. Highly recommended.”

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14.Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · from $41 a head

You’ll ride from Ao Nang to Hong Island and nearby islets with an English or Thai-speaking guide, stopping for swimming, snorkeling, beach lunch, a cliff-ringed lagoon, sandbars, and a 360-degree viewpoint. The six-hour trip includes hotel pickup in Ao Nang, equipment, drinks, fruit, and return transport.

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15.4 Islands & Thale Waek’s Sandbar Tour By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 7 hours · from $33 a head Best value

Travel by speedboat from Krabi or Ao Nang to Thale Waek, Chicken Island, Poda Island, Phra Nang Beach, and Princess Cave. You get hotel pickup in Ao Nang, lunch, fruit, water, snorkeling gear, and an English or Thai-speaking guide. Guide Jenny has earned special praise for her friendly service, but stop times can feel rushed.

“very well organized tour. absolutely worth the money. staff are super friendly and polite specially Jenny the tour guide. we visited different iconic beaches and places. a very nice and generous lunch buffet. also auf Deutsch gesagt Preis Leistung absolut passt.”

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