Embark on a journey to one of Thailand's most iconic destinations and explore James Bond Island on a comfortable cruise boat, also referred to as 'big boat' or 'luxury boat'. Enjoy the best canoeing experience paddling through hidden caves and lagoons and soak up the breathtaking scenery from a unique perspective. Relax on deck, savor delicious local cuisine, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Pick-up from your hotel.
Arrive at Ao Po pier for check-in and safety briefing.
Arrive at Panak Island, one of the most dramatic limestone islands in Phang Nga Bay. Admire the island's towering rock formations rising from the emerald sea as your big boat cruises slowly alongside the cliffs. Board your canoe guided by a professional local paddler and explore Panak Island's spectacular sea caves, gliding through narrow limestone passages into hidden chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, and drifting through lush mangrove forests sheltered within the island's protected ecosystem.
Continue to Hong Island referring to its remarkable enclosed limestone chambers that can only be accessed by canoe. Board your canoe once more and paddle through a naturally carved sea tunnel into a breathtaking hidden lagoon, completely enclosed by towering jungle cliffs.
As your big boat cruises toward James Bond Island, enjoy a delicious lunch served on board with stunning panoramic views of Phang Nga Bay's spectacular limestone landscape surrounding you on all sides.
Transfer from your big boat to a traditional longtail boat for the short ride to the world-famous Khao Phing Kan, known as James Bond Island after its iconic role in the 1974 film The Man with the Golden Gun. Explore the island on foot, trek through its dramatic rock formations, and stand before the legendary Khao Tapu, the extraordinary 20-metre limestone needle rock rising vertically from the emerald waters. Capture unforgettable photographs of one of Thailand's most iconic natural landmarks before returning to the big boat by longtail.
Conclude your island adventure at Naka Island, a sheltered bay with calm, crystal-clear water, perfectly suited for swimming and water activities. Spend approximately one hour relaxing on the beach, swimming in the warm Andaman Sea, or try complimentary paddleboarding.
Arrival at Ao Po Pier and transfer back to your hotel.
Mandatory government fee paid in cash on tour
The cruise boat (max 80 passengers) offers several comfort advantages over a speedboat: air-conditioned indoor seating and sun decks, onboard restrooms, Thai buffet lunch served onboard with panoramic bay views while cruising between islands (speedboat tours eat at restaurants on land), a significantly smoother and gentler ride, and suitability for pregnant women, seniors, and guests who suffer from motion sickness. The cruise also departs from Ao Po Pier — closer to Phang Nga Bay — reducing total sea travel time. The trade-off is a slightly slower pace and fewer total stops compared to some speedboat tours.
Yes — sea canoeing is included at both Panak Island and Hong Island, with professional paddlers doing all the work. At Panak Island you paddle through the Ice Cream Cave — Phang Nga Bay's most impressive cave system with massive stalactites hanging from the ceiling, stalagmites rising from the floor, and colonies of resident bats. At Hong Island you canoe around a stunning enclosed lagoon completely surrounded by vertical limestone walls. No paddling experience or fitness is required — you simply sit in the canoe and enjoy the scenery while your guide does the paddling.
The tour visits four destinations in this order after departing Ao Po Pier at 09:00: (1) Panak Island — sea canoeing through the Ice Cream Cave; (2) Hong Island — sea canoeing around the enclosed lagoon; (3) James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan) — a short longtail boat transfer from the anchored cruise to the island for photos of the iconic needle-shaped rock; (4) Naka Island at 14:00 — swimming and beach relaxation. Buffet lunch is served onboard between Hong Island and James Bond Island at approximately 11:30. Return to pier at 15:30-16:00.
No — the national park fee is NOT included in the tour price and must be paid separately in cash on the day of the tour. The fee is: Adults ฿300, Children ฿150 (ages 3-10). Infants aged 0-3 years are free. Please bring enough cash in Thai Baht for this fee. Everything else is included: hotel transfers, canoeing with professional paddlers, pier entry fee, pier shuttle, buffet lunch, life jacket, guide, and injury insurance.
Adults: ฿1,400. Children (3-10 years): ฿1,350. Infants (0-3 years): free of charge. Note that the national park fee (฿300 adult / ฿150 child) is paid separately in cash on the day. The tour is operated by Leo Canoe and runs daily.
Yes — this is specifically the best James Bond Island tour for families with young children, pregnant women, and elderly or senior guests. The large cruise boat (80 passengers) provides a stable, smooth platform with no sudden waves or jolts. Unlike speedboat tours, there are no age or health restrictions on this cruise. The onboard restrooms, air-conditioned interior, and gentle boarding make it practical for all ages and abilities. Sea canoeing is done with professional paddlers so no physical effort is required from guests.
The cruise boat anchors offshore as it is too large to dock directly at James Bond Island. Guests transfer by traditional longtail boat for the short ride to the island. This is a standard arrangement for all large vessel tours to James Bond Island — the longtail boat ride itself offers excellent views of the iconic needle rock approaching from the water. Once on the island, you have time for photos and exploration before returning to the cruise.
Yes — Thai buffet lunch is served onboard the cruise boat while sailing between Hong Island and James Bond Island at approximately 11:30. Eating lunch on the water surrounded by Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts is one of the unique advantages of this cruise over speedboat tours, which eat at restaurants on land. The lunch is included in the tour price. Soft drinks and water are available onboard throughout the day.
Hotel pickup is at 07:00-07:30. The speedboat departs Ao Po Pier at 09:00. The tour returns to Ao Po Pier at 15:30-16:00, with hotel drop-off by approximately 16:30-17:00. This is one of the earlier-finishing tours in Phuket, giving guests a free late afternoon and evening. Exact pickup time is confirmed by email 24 hours before the tour.
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