On the water · THAILAND SPEEDBOAT TOURS
Phuket and Krabi push more fast boats off the beach than anywhere on earth. These 15 sort the Phi Phi runs, the Phang Nga days and the reef stops by fare, departure time and how many islands you really land on.
Spend a relaxed half-day visiting Koh Madsum, where friendly pigs roam the beach, then snorkel near Koh Tan and enjoy a buffet lunch. Guides such as Sun, Joe, Cola, and Alex keep things fun and help with photos. Hotel pickup, gear, water, fruit, and insurance are included, though the 50-baht Pig Island fee is extra.
“Cola,Joe and the whole crew were excellent,warm and friendly.”
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.”
Travel from Krabi with a Thai and English-speaking guide to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Leh, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Guides such as Sali, Payu, Eggy, and Poyu are praised for clear safety help, photos, and friendly service. Lunch, transfers, fruit, water, and snorkeling gear are included.
“This trip was definitely worth doing. We did pileh lagoon and island as well as maya bay, phi phi don and bamboo island. Maya, pileh and bamboo were my favourite. The guides were amaaazingggg and so kind and attentive. Sali was great. Lunch was actually nice and the rest of the crew was very good with safety and navigating. I got a little stuck going back to the boat in maya bay as it was crowded and the guide literally came and found me and they didnt make me feel bad about it. Had a great time!”
Spend about 8.5 hours island hopping from Krabi with guides such as Ariel, Q, Honey, or Pong. Swim at Bamboo Island and Pileh Lagoon, see Monkey Beach and Viking Cave, walk to Maya Bay, eat a Thai buffet on Phi Phi Don, and finish with sunset at Poda or Tup Island.
“We had Honey & Umaim as our tour guides and Boat No. 54. We had such a nice experience, we left a little later than the crowds so each island we went to wasn’t packed. They did everything to accommodate us, and everything was super smooth. Finally we ended the day watching the sunset, they put on music which fit the vibe & was just the perfect way to end the day. Highly recommend this trip and especially with honey & the boat 54 team!”
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!”
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”
Travel by air-conditioned minibus and speedboat from Koh Samui to Koh Tan and Koh Mudsum, also called Pig Island. You’ll snorkel for about an hour, then spend up to two and a half hours swimming, kayaking, relaxing on the sand, and seeing the island’s friendly pigs. Lunch, soft drinks, equipment, hotel pickup, and return transport are included.
“It was great fun, the pigs were adorable and the day ran very smoothly. Guides were friendly and attentive, I would definitely recommend! It can be found slightly cheaper if you book on arrival though, but this was still affordable so I have no complaints!”
Spend a full day island hopping from Phuket with guides such as Bobby, JJ, Mossi or Butter, depending on your departure. You’ll visit Maya Bay, swim at Pileh Lagoon, snorkel, see Monkey Beach and Viking Cave, eat a Thai buffet on Phi Phi Don, and finish at Khai Nok Island. Expect a large shared speedboat, crowds, and a bumpy ride in rough weather.
“The PNT team were brilliant from start to finish. Joy, our guide and her team were very attentive and ensured that we all had a lovely time. The speedboat ride was very smooth sailing and there was no pressure to upgrade before and during the journey. I highly recommend doing this tour with PNT, as you will be guaranteed a very good time. The buffet lunch, including snacks and drinks throughout the trip was a good touch and there was a varied selection on offer. The optional souvenir photograph available to purchase at the end of the tour was very good value for money. A very well deserved 5 star…”
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.”
Start early from McDonald’s beside Tonsai Pier and head straight to Maya Bay before the main boat traffic arrives. You’ll swim at Pileh Lagoon, watch macaques at Monkey Bay, stop at Viking Cave, and snorkel over coral with a chance to see blacktip reef sharks. Choose the half-day trip or add Bamboo Island and lunch on the full-day option.
“This tour was the highlight of my stay in Thailand !! The boat was the cleanest I traveled by while staying in Thailand and the guide (Birdy) was very polite and professional. The lunch was tasty, the beaches beautiful and the snorkelling experience really impressive. I highly recommend this tour!”
This full-day Phuket trip combines speedboat island hopping, Panak Island’s caves, guided canoeing at Talu Island, James Bond Island, a Thai buffet at Koh Panyee, and time to swim at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, and Kung are praised for friendly care. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, and refreshments are included.
“Super day out in the sea visiting many points of interest and wonderful areas. The only downside is the number of people for the boat. It was overcrowded. Also they not give you proof of payment for the national park amount you are asked to pay directly to them.”
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.”
Leave Krabi before sunrise with guides such as Nee, Nadia, or Far, then reach Maya Bay ahead of much of the day’s traffic. Swim at Pileh Lagoon, snorkel near Phi Phi Don and Bamboo Island, enjoy a Thai buffet, and finish at Chicken Island, Thale Waek, and Poda Island. Expect a busy but well-paced 9-hour day, with breakfast, drinks, snacks, equipment, and hotel transfers included.
“Fantastic day snorkelling and viewing all the different islands. A group of 30, we were provided breakfast, lunch and plenty of water and soft drinks. Our guide Far was brilliant, he kept us updated with where we were going, and how to make the most of our allotted time - like where to snorkel and find quieter spots. Definitely recommend this trip.”
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.”
Set out from Ao Nang with a small group of up to 17 people, guided by a multilingual crew such as Gina, Stephan, Eggy, or Tuna. Cruise to Hong Island, Koh Yao Noi, and James Bond Island, with snorkeling, a Thai beach lunch, fresh fruit, and a route planned around tides and crowd levels.
“Travelling by speedboat means you can fit a lot more in the day which we did. Crew were fabulous, informative, caring and a lot of fun. Lunch was excellent! Would highly recommend!”
