Best Luxury Speedboat Tours in Thailand — Our Top 15

1.James Bond Island by Premium Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · from $65 a head Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours crossing Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, canoeing through Hong Island’s caves, seeing James Bond Island, eating a halal buffet at Ko Panyi, and relaxing at Naka Noi. Guides such as Mickey, Cin, Sunny, and Alex have been praised for humor, clear instructions, and good care of the group.

“I had an amazing time on the James Bond Island tour in Phuket. We visited seven beautiful islands, but the trip was so well-paced that it never felt tiring. There were plenty of chances to relax, swim, and enjoy the scenery, plus the food provided was genuinely good — fresh and tasty. A big thank you to Lily, our friendly and knowledgeable guide, Nay, the talented photographer who captured great moments, and of course Captain Jack Sparrow, who kept the journey smooth! Everything was well-organised, and the team made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Phuket!”

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2.KHAI ISLANDS TOUR with LUXURY SPEEDBOAT

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 112 reviews · 270 - 315 minutes · from $26 a head Best value

Spend about five hours cruising from Phuket to three Khai Islands by speedboat. Swim at Khai Nui, snorkel beside fish at Khai Nai, and relax at Khai Nok. Hotel pickup, gear, snacks, fruit, drinks, insurance, and an English or Chinese-speaking guide are included. Jackie, Jacky, and TukTuk have earned especially warm praise for their friendly service.

“Jacky the tour guide was great! Snorkelling and swimming around Kai islands was beautiful”

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3.Premium James Bond Island Speedboat & Canoe Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 108 reviews · from $107 a head

Spend 7.5 hours crossing Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, visiting James Bond Island, Panak Island caves, Hong island lagoons, and Koh Panyee. You’ll canoe with a guide, eat Thai food at a floating restaurant, and stop for swimming. Small groups, drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, and hotel pickup are included.

“One of the best tours I’ve ever done. Neen was lovely, so incredibly friendly and helpful. Great small group, very personal, got the best service. The views and activities were amazing. The perfect day. Called us the day before to establish pick up time and was on time. Lots of snacks and water and other soft drinks provided. Felt like a luxury tour. Couldn’t recommend enough! Not a single complaint from me or anyone on the tour. (Was worried as I wore flip flops and it said sandals on the list but this was fine)”

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4.Luxury Private Speed Boat Charter – Phi Phi Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $1,327 for the boat, seats 15 Top rated

Start at 6:00 am from Phuket, ride a private speedboat to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Nui Beach, and nearby islands, then finish with lunch. Your crew handles breakfast, snacks, snorkeling gear, and hotel transfers. Crew members praised by name include Sara, Andy, Jai, Patrick, and Dee.

“This was the highlight of our trip ! This private charter tour was awesome . The 3 person crew ( Sara , Andy and Jai ) were the best . They provided great food , great guidance and excellent snorkeling . Thank you for a great day !”

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5.PREMIUM James Bond & Phang Nga bay & 2 Canoes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $114 a head

Travel from Phuket by minivan and boat into Phang Nga Bay, where a guide paddles you through Hong Island, James Bond Island, Panak Island caves, Panyee Village, and Naka Island. Lunch, fruit, soft drinks, hotel transfers, and an English-speaking guide are included. The national park fee should be confirmed before booking.

“Excellent from start to finish pickup on time lovely trip to the Island to take wonderful photos views around are amazing!!”

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6.Ko Tao & Nang Yuan Premium Tour Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 52 reviews · 8 hours · from $61 a head

Leave Koh Samui by speedboat for Ko Tao and Ko Nang Yuan. Snorkel at two Ko Tao sites, look for sea turtles, eat a Thai buffet, then climb to Nang Yuan’s 150-meter viewpoint or relax on its sandbar. Hotel transfers, breakfast, gear, drinks, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Magnifique activité. Le seul bémol c'est quon passe énormément de temps sur le bateau,transport par rapport au temps passer sur les îles.”

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7.Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay: Premium Service & All-Day Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $44 a head

Take an 8.5-hour speedboat trip from Phuket to Pileh Bay, Loh Samah Bay, Maya Bay, Phi Phi Don, Monkey Beach, and Khai Island. You get hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, drinks, fruit, and a Thai buffet. Crew member Dream is praised for attentive service, but crowded boats and extra park fees are worth noting.

“Had the best time on this trip. Well organised, informative. We were very lucky with the weather and sea conditions made for a very pleasant travel. Dream and the team on board were great: really looked after us. Plenty of drinks all day. Read more”

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8.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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9.Premium James Bond Island By Speedboat from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $69 a head

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with stops at Panak and Hong islands, sea caves, James Bond Island, Koh Panyee, Khao Khian, and Naka Island or Zcoco Private Beach. Guides such as Mac and Ibrahim lead the day, with canoeing, buffet lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers included.

“We have done many day trips and cruises all over the world. This one was one of the best. The 3 staff, especially our guide were superb. They were friendly and knowledgeable. We were picked up at our resort and taken to the marina to board our well maintained speedboat. We set off for some sea canoeing through some cave areas. Then off to James Bond Island, this really must be seen to be believed. We had a lovely lunch at a Muslim village on stilts. A quick trek through a cave system. Our final stop was to a beautiful beach for a quick swim or relax and enjoy a…”

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10.Premium Speedboat Tour: James Bond Island, Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $64 a head

Ride from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay in a small speedboat group of up to 25. Explore Panak Island caves, canoe around Hong Island, visit a floating village, and see James Bond Island. Mac and the crew lead the day, with hotel transfers, snacks, drinks, a buffet lunch, and life jackets included.

“From the point of pickup to our return, the entire trip was AMAZING. Mac on our speedboat and the crew were attentive and fun. This trip was well planned down to the minute. Our stop for lunch was really great...I loved the floating village (grRead more”

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11.Phi Phi Islands Exclusive Tour by Speedboat from Koh Yao Yai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $113 a head

From Koh Yao Yao Yai, Elixir Divers takes you by speedboat to Maya Bay, Koh Bida Nok, Pileh Bay, Viking Cave, Wang Long Bay, and Monkey Beach. Expect a small group of up to 14 people, snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, and about six hours on the water. Guide Igor may lead the trip.

“It wars very good. Igor is a excellent guide! Small group, great atmosphere. Delicious food on board. It was dreamlike”

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12.Khai Islands Premium Speedboat Half Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 18 reviews · 4 hours · from $38 a head

Spend a half day hopping between Phuket’s Khai Islands by speedboat. You’ll snorkel over coral reefs, swim beside rocky shores, rest on sandy beaches, and receive equipment, fruit, a sandwich, insurance, and hotel pickup. The trip suits couples, families, solo visitors, and groups who want a short island outing rather than a full-day cruise.

“We really enjoyed the trip to three small islands. the guide on the boat was very good. He was very knowlegable and kept everyone safe. It was just the trip we were looking for - half a day and not an early start! The only complaint was the van taking us back was very old and part of the door fell off. perhaps it is time to buy a new van.”

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13.Private VIP Speed Boat to Phi Phi & Maya Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 9 hours · from $1,029 for the boat, seats 8

You get a private single-engine speed boat for up to eight people, with hotel pickup in Phuket, an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, and a flexible route. Spend the day around Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Monkey Bay, Loh Samah Bay, and Khai Island. Lunch, drinks, and the 400 THB national park fee cost extra.

“We loved this tour! Our guides were very helpful and accomodating! Making sure we were comfortable and cared for. It was incredibly handy having the ability to go wherever we wanted given it was a private tour. We wanted to spend extra time at khai island for example, which was able to be accommodated for us easily. Highly recommend”

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14.Premium 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 6 hours · from $28 a head

This six-hour speedboat trip from Ao Nang visits Phra Nang Cave Beach, Chicken Island, Thale Waek sandbar, and Poda Island. Guide Andrew or Preary leads the English tour, with hotel transfers, buffet lunch, water, fruit, gear, and insurance included. Expect a busy group, one short snorkeling stop, and a 200 THB national park fee.

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15.Exclusive Phi Phi, Maya Bay and Bamboo Island by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $78 a head

You’ll spend about nine and a half hours crossing Phuket’s Andaman Sea to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don and Bamboo Island. The trip includes shared hotel pickup, pier breakfast, an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, Thai lunch, snacks and water. Expect a busy day, a boat group of up to 47 people, and limited time ashore.

“Overall great trip with exception of cold food served for lunch at Phi Phi Hotel. Did this trip before Covid and the food served was cold there too. My only complaint really.”

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