The 10 Sunset Speedboat Cruises in Krabi That Earn Their Fare

1.Railay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $117 a head Our pick

Join Thalassa Tour from Krabi for a six-and-a-half-hour island trip by speedboat, with Railay’s Princess Cave, Poda and Tup islands, sunset snacks, daytime snorkeling, and a night swim among bioluminescent plankton. Guides including Sakeen and Stephane add personal help, while the small group is limited to 17 people.

“The crew worked so hard at making sure we had the best possible time and weather. Sexy Man was a great host and looked after us really well”

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2.4 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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3.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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4.Krabi 7 Islands Snorkeling and Sunset Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $52 a head

You’ll visit seven Krabi-area islands by speedboat from 2 pm into the evening, with beach time, snorkeling, fruit, drinks, and a barbecue dinner at Railay Beach. The tour includes Poda, Chicken, and Taming islands, plus a chance to see bioluminescent water after dark. Transfers from Krabi Town and Ao Nang are included.

“The best beaches , great snorkeling, a wonderful day seeing Thailands best. Our tour guide help make the day with his knowledge of the islands as well as great snorkeling tips on what to look for.”

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5.7 Islands Tour with Sunset and Plankton by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $67 a head

Spend eight hours touring Krabi’s island coast by speedboat, with stops at Poda, Chicken, Tup, Ma Tang Ming, and other named islands. Swim, snorkel, eat lunch, watch the sunset, and look for bioluminescent plankton. English and Thai guides, gear, transfers, refreshments, and insurance are included.

“Great trip with plenty of time on Poda Island. Too sad we did not see the plancton!”

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6.7 Islands Sunset tour by Speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $50 a head

Join a small speedboat tour from Ao Nang for an afternoon of island stops, swimming, snorkeling, a BBQ dinner, and bioluminescent plankton after dark. The route includes Tup, Chicken, Poda, Tang Ming, Railay Bay, and Phra Nang Cave. Guides such as Ms. C, Dean, and Little Alex have been praised for clear explanations and lively service, though the crew experience can vary.

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7.Best of Krabi 7 Islands Sunset Tour Speedboat/Long Tail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $37 a head Best value

Spend about six hours island-hopping from Krabi by speedboat or long-tail boat, with stops at Phra Nang, Railay, Chicken, Tup, Poda, and Taming Island. Swim, snorkel, cross Tup’s sandbar at low tide, eat a BBQ dinner, and look for bioluminescent plankton. Guide AB is among the named guides associated with the experience.

“It was a wonderful experience, and our guide, AB, was a really nice and invaluable person who made our experience even better. Would highly recommend for anyone using the services”

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8.7 Islands Sunset Tour by Speedboat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $49 a head

You’ll spend seven hours with Guide Kratae Pateaw Tours, cruising from Ao Nang to Railay, Yawasam, Chicken, Tup, Mor, Tang Ming, Poda, and Koh Raeng. Expect snorkeling, a low-tide sandbar walk, a Thai buffet at sunset, and a short night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Dora and Emily are part of the tour team.

“Fantastic team. The weather was raining but that made it different to when we did the island hop on a sunrise tour. It limited swimming but as we had visited islands before that was fine. Being on the boat as it turned to night was magical and the team did their very best to make the trip as fun and memorable as possible. Thank you 💞”

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9.7 Island Sunset by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $55 a head

Spend seven hours exploring Krabi’s island coast by speedboat with an English or Thai guide. Swim and snorkel at Poda, Chicken, Tup, and Mor islands, walk the sandbar at low tide, eat a beach BBQ at Phra Nang Cave Beach, and look for blue bioluminescent plankton after dark. Hotel pickup is included.

“It was very good, the stuff was super kind etc :)) Recommended”

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10.Snorkeling to Krabi 7 Islands Tour by Speedboat Including Sunset BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $48 a head

Leave Krabi at 2 pm for a seven-island speedboat trip around the South Andaman Sea. Swim, snorkel, relax on the sand, and watch the sunset before a BBQ dinner. Equipment, water, fruit, insurance, and transfers from Krabi Town or Ao Nang are included. Bioluminescent swimming may be possible on suitable nights.

“The great views on the islands and the snorkeling experience are great. The sunset was amazing.”

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