The speedboat is fast and exciting. It's a great way to take the James Bond Island tour along with all the must-see spots in Phang Nga Bay. You'll see the iconic island (now called James Bond) featuring the distinct 'needle' limestone tower that you likely saw in motion picture "The Man with the Golden Gun". You'll also visit a Muslim fishing village and take a memorable canoe ride through dramatic cliff formations and mangrove forests.
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Pick-up from your hotel.
Departure from Ao Po pier to Hong Island for canoeing with its famous limestone rock for an amazing scenery.
Sightseeing at Panak Island to enjoy the fantastic limestones and explore Ice Cream Cave, the most important cave in Phang Nga Bay with its large stalactites, stalagmites and bats.
Enjoy lunch at a floating restaurant at Panyee Island, the Muslim village. Own sightseeing after lunch.
Visit to the world famous James Bond Island with Ping Kan island.
Relaxing and swimming at Naka Island.
Arrival at Ao Po pier and transfer back to your hotel.
Round-trip hotel transfer paid in cash on tour
Mandatory government fee paid in cash on tour
James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan) is famous for its distinctive needle-shaped limestone rock — Ko Tapu — which appeared in the 1974 James Bond film 'The Man with the Golden Gun' starring Roger Moore. The dramatic rock rises 20 metres straight out of the sea and is now one of Thailand's most photographed landmarks. The island sits within the Ao Phang Nga National Park, surrounded by spectacular karst formations, emerald waters, and mangrove forests.
The Ice Cream Cave is Phang Nga Bay's most significant cavern, located inside Panak Island and accessible only by canoe. It is named for its dramatic stalactite formations that resemble melting ice cream cones hanging from the cave ceiling. The cave also features stalagmites rising from the floor and resident colonies of bats. Professional paddlers guide guests through the cave as part of the speedboat tour — no paddling ability required.
Yes — sea canoeing with professional paddlers is included at two locations: Hong Island, where you canoe around a stunning enclosed lagoon completely surrounded by 100-metre vertical limestone walls; and Panak Island, where you canoe inside the famous Ice Cream Cave. Your guide paddles — you simply sit and enjoy. No experience or fitness is required. This dual-canoeing experience at two different sites is one of the main advantages of this speedboat tour over the other James Bond Island options.
The national park fee is NOT included in the tour price and must be paid separately in cash on tour day. The fee is: Adults ฿300, Children (3-10 years) ฿150. Infants (1-2 years) enter free. Please bring sufficient Thai Baht cash for this fee.
Hotel transfers from these areas are FREE: Patong, Karon, Kata, Ao Po, Boat Lagoon, Royal Phuket Marina, and Tri Trang. Transfer surcharges apply to other areas (round-trip per person, paid in cash on tour day): Bang Tao, Kamala, Surin — ฿100; Chalong, Laem Hin Pier, Laguna, Phuket Town — ฿200; Cape Panwa, Koh Siray, Layan, Mai Khao, Nai Thon, Nai Harn, Nai Yang, Rawai — ฿1,500 private transfer (max 10 passengers).
Adults: ฿1,500. Children (3-10 years): ฿1,450. Infants (1-2 years): free of charge. The national park fee (฿300 adult / ฿150 child) and any applicable hotel transfer surcharge are paid separately in cash on tour day. Operated by Sea Hi Andaman.
This tour is NOT suitable for: pregnant women, children under 1 year old, and guests over 70 years old. These restrictions apply due to the nature of speedboat travel and sea canoeing. For guests in these categories, the James Bond Island by Cruise Boat (฿1,400) is the recommended alternative — it has no age or health restrictions, air-conditioned seating, onboard restrooms, and a much smoother, gentler ride.
This speedboat tour includes several extras not found on the longtail or cruise boat options: coffee and tea served on arrival at Ao Po Pier before departure; soft drinks, water, and fresh fruit served onboard throughout the day; sea canoeing at two separate locations (Hong Island lagoon AND Panak Island Ice Cream Cave); and a maximum of only 35 passengers per boat for a more intimate, less crowded experience. The speedboat also reaches more destinations faster, spending more quality time at each site.
Speedboat (฿1,500 adult): fastest pace, 5 destinations, max 35 passengers, canoeing at two sites (Hong Island + Ice Cream Cave), coffee/tea at pier, soft drinks onboard, returns by 16:00. Not suitable for pregnant women, under-1s, or over-70s. Cruise boat (฿1,400 adult): spacious and comfortable, max 80 passengers, air-conditioned seating, onboard restrooms, buffet lunch served onboard, canoeing at two sites — best for families/seniors/pregnant women, no age restrictions, returns by 15:30-16:00. Longtail boat (฿1,400 adult): most authentic and budget-friendly, max 50 passengers, cultural visit to Monkey Cave/Suwankuha Temple included, canoeing at Talu Island, set lunch at Panyee — returns by 17:30-18:30; not suitable for pregnant women, under-1s, or over-70s.
Hotel pickup is between 07:30 and 08:30 (your exact time confirmed by email 24 hours prior). The speedboat departs from Ao Po Pier after all guests have checked in. The tour returns to Ao Po Pier at 16:00, with hotel drop-off shortly after. Total tour duration is approximately 7-8 hours from pickup to hotel return.
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We had a great long boat tour to James Bond Island via the monkey caves, floating fishing village and canoes! Our guide, Kim, was fantastic. He was really informative, friendly and helpful! I highly recommend the James Bond Island tour and thanks Kim for a great day!
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