15 Island Hopping in Phang Nga Bay And What Each One Really Costs

1.Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

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

Travel by speedboat from Krabi, Ao Nang, or nearby beaches to Hong Island, Pakbia, Lao Lading, and Hong Lagoon. You get beach time, swimming, snorkeling, lunch, fruit, and an optional kayak session. Guides such as Fay, Payu, Gina, and Hasan lead the day in English and Thai. The 360-degree viewpoint requires a stair climb.

“It was such a good experience we could enjoy the beaches, and the views were amazing”

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2.Krabi to James Bond and Hong Islands Offbeat Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 825 reviews · from $132Top rated

Travel from Ao Nang by speedboat to Hong Island, Koh Yao Noi, and James Bond Island on an eight-hour tour for up to 17 people. Guides such as Gina, Stephan, Tuna, and Aggie time stops around tides and crowds, with snorkeling, Thai buffet lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers in Ao Nang.

“Amazing tour guides, and crew. They planned the trip in such way that we visited amazing places that were not busy at all. we had English and Spanish translation on the trip and also amazing lunch. An, Our English guide (I probably wrote his name wrong but you know who he is), Mark, our Spanish guide and Kim, the trainee.”

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3.Jame Bond, Panyee Island, Hong Island and Naka Island by Speedboat From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 783 reviews · from $65

Spend about seven hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat from Royal Phuket Marina. Canoe through caves near Phanak Island, visit Panyee’s floating Muslim village, see James Bond Island, and finish at Palm Beach Club or Naka Island. Guides such as Ken, Spicy and TikTok are known for lively explanations and friendly service.

“It was one of my favorite tour on the 15 I have done in Thailand. The crew was extraordinary and they explained some of de rock formation you can see. Don't hesitate ask questions”

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4.Hong Islands Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 6 hours - 390 minutes · from $45

Spend about six hours visiting Lao Lading, Pak Bia, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Island from Ao Nang. Choose a speedboat or longtail boat, then swim, snorkel, eat a Halal buffet lunch, and climb Hong Island’s 360-degree viewpoint. Hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, snacks, fruit, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Our guide was Tina”

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5.Hong Island & Ko Pak Bia Tour with Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 557 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $54

Join GR Rungtawan from Krabi or Ao Nang for a 6 to 7 hour island trip by speedboat or longtail boat. Visit Hong Island, its lagoon and viewpoint, Ko Lao Lading, and Ko Pak Bia. You’ll snorkel, eat a beachfront BBQ, watch the sunset, and may swim with glowing plankton. Guides such as Vee, Tina, Maya, and Cha are praised for clear, friendly help.

“This was one of our favorite day trips we did during our entire stay! The boat did not make me seasick! The guides were not constantly rushing us from place to place, and I felt like we had a substantial time at each place. They even helped me when I was stung by a jellyfish! The snorkeling was gorgeous, the meal was actually pretty tasty, and going in the afternoon meant we missed a lot of the rush. We were having trouble getting a grab to the office meeting point, and the guides worked with us to get a pick up worked out pretty last minute. The viewpoint is a…”

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6.Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · from $37

Kayak through Ao Thalane’s narrow mangrove channels with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 10. Choose a half-day paddle or add Hong Island, snorkeling, lunch, and a sunset BBQ. Guides such as Anan, known as A, and Bungchai also take photos and share local stories.

“We had such a beautiful experience! Kayaking was quite slow to keep the group together so it wasn't too tiring and let us admire the amazing nature around us without being in a rush. I get tired quite fast usually when kayaking so it was perfect. Our guide, A, was very kind and fun. A monkey jumped on our kayak and he helped reassure us and let us know what to do. He also took many pictures of the group and the nature and sent them to us right away. This way we didn't have to take our phones put and risk making them fall in the water. We loved…”

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7.Hong Islands Day Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 484 reviews · 7 hours · from $36Best value

Spend seven hours touring Lao Lading, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Island by motorized longtail boat. Snorkel with a guide, eat Thai lunch on the beach, climb nearly 500 steps to Koh Hong’s viewpoint, and return to your Ao Nang hotel. Guides speak English and Thai, with names such as Daisy, Arin, and Run reported on different departures.

“Tour itself very beautiful. The island was amazing. Also they probide good snorckling equipment. Recomend.”

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8.Island-Hopping Snorkel Tour w/ Amazing Hong Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 252 reviews · 5h 30m · from $38

Spend about five and a half hours island-hopping by traditional long-tail boat from Ao Nang. Snorkel at Daeng Island, eat Thai food on Lading Island, cruise Hong Lagoon, then swim and hike at Hong Island. Guides such as Meena, Q, Nadja, and Sophia are known for friendly help, clear instructions, and taking memorable photos.

“Took around 1 hour to get to the first stop snorkelling which we saw lots of little fish was great, managed to get good clear videos underwater. Next stops very close together, more snorkelling, picture taking. Hong island was beautiful, we done the nature trail but not the hike as legs were still sore from the jungle tour summit but overall loved it their beach was white sands and so picturesque. Tour guides were really nice. I was worried about getting sick as I usually do on boats but it was absolutely fine- (I wore sick bands and room a motion sickness tablet first) but it was not too rocky…”

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9.Hong Island Longtail Boat & Kayak Tour w Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 252 reviews · 7 hours · from $44

Spend seven hours exploring Hong Island by longtail boat and kayak, with snorkeling at Koh Daeng, a Thai buffet on the beach, a lagoon visit, and a climb to the 360-degree viewpoint. Guides such as New, Sila, Sana, and AJ have been praised for friendly service and helpful photos. Kayaking is optional and worth adding if you are comfortable on choppy water.

“It was such a great trip, from our amazing, funny and professional guides to experiences.The trip was well organised, we did lots but didn't feel rushed. Lunch was delicious as well!”

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10.Private Tour to Hong Islands & 4 Islands with Sunset & Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews

Take a private longtail boat from Ao Nang to Hong Island, Lao La Ding, Pakbia, Tup, Poda, Chicken Island, and Railay. Swim, snorkel, eat lunch on the beach, and hear live commentary from a certified guide. Choose the upgrade for sunset at Railay and a night snorkel in bioluminescent water. Guides include Panja, Ekky, Tuna, and Sakee.

“We were extremely disappointed. We booked a 4 island with night snorkel but that is not what we were given. We got to snorkel once after trying to find a jellyfish free spot but did not receive the night snorkel that we had purchased. On a poRead more”

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11.Hong Island Sunset and BBQ Dinner Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 114 reviews · from $55

Travel by speedboat from Krabi to Hong Island, Lading Island, and Pakbia for lagoons, beaches, snorkeling, a beachside BBQ, and night swimming with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Bee, Jess, Palm, and Ruslan have earned praise for friendly service, helpful photos, and careful attention to timing. Small groups make this sunset trip feel personal.

“This was one of the most special parts of our time in Krabi! The only way it could've been better is if we didn't travel during jelly fish season. The lagoon was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Our guide Bee and the boat crew were so kind and friendly! Dankie & khob khan mai from the South Africans :)”

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12.Hong Islands Snorkeling with Lunch by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 63 reviews · 6h 30m · from $54

Spend 6.5 hours cruising from Ao Nang to Hong Island, Koh Pakbia, and Koh Lahding. Enter Hong’s emerald lagoon, swim in clear water, eat lunch on the beach, and climb the viewpoint if you have the energy. Guides such as Miriam and Sophia have been praised for friendly, clear English. Expect crowds at popular stops.

“La plus mauvaise journée que nous avons passé de notre séjour. Mal compris pour le repas. Ils nous ont rien gardé! Et ne sont pas venus nous chercher. Plongée minable, tous entassés, journée à bannir.”

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13.Hong Islands Sunset, Bioluminescent Plankton and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $54

Spend the afternoon visiting Ko Lao Lading, Hong Island, and Ko Pak Bia by speedboat or longtail boat. You will swim, snorkel, eat a beachside BBQ, and watch the Andaman sky turn pink, orange, and purple. The bioluminescent plankton is a natural bonus, not a guarantee. Pickup is available from Krabi Noi, Pak Nam, and Ao Nang.

“I had an amazing time. The tour guide was friendly and enthusiastic. The views were breathtaking and the food was delicious. We did expect to be dropped off as we were picked up but they only told us when we came back from the activity that they aren’t doing drop off today. Other than the drop off situation we had a good time”

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14.Hong Island Sunset Tour w/ Beach Dinner+Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $63

Spend seven hours around Krabi’s Koh Hong Archipelago by longtail boat. Swim at white-sand beaches, cruise through Hong Lagoon, hike to the 360° viewpoint, eat a Thai buffet on Koh Pakbia, and night snorkel for bioluminescent plankton at Koh Raeng. Hotel pickup, gear, fruit, drinks, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“DO NOT Book This Trip. USE Another Company. They got us to the viewpoint at 5.30pm when the viewpoint closed at 4.30pm. So we were denied access to the viewpoint and still had to pay the 300 baht fee. We also paid for kayaking and there was no kayaking. The tour guide could not speak English. They also took food off our plate because they didn’t have enough. They were driving the boat recklessly on the way home and we almost capsized us. There is a reason they don’t have many reviews. Stay away from this company.”

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15.From Ao Nang Hong Island Longtail Cruise with Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $52

Spend eight hours cruising from Ao Nang to Hong Island, snorkeling in clear water, climbing to a 360-degree viewpoint, and entering Hong Lagoon by longtail boat. You’ll finish with a sunset BBQ on Pakbia Island and a night swim near Koh Raeng to see bioluminescent plankton. Hotel pickup, equipment, guide, and insurance are included.

“Abholung hat nicht funktioniert, mussten über Hotelpersonal hinterher telefonieren. 45 Minuten bei 34 Grad gewartet. Dann noch mehr Touristen abgeholt. Zum guten Schluss standen wir wieder vor unserem Hotel und wurden umgeladen. Keine Zeit für auf Hong Island zu relaxen.”

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