6 Island Kayak Tours in Phuket for Every Kind of Paddler

1.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by large boat, with guided canoe trips through Panak and Hong islands, a James Bond Island stop, swimming at Nakae Island, Thai buffet lunch, snacks, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Omar, Ohma, Tommy, and Tony are praised for keeping the day fun and well organized.

“This was a wonderful experience. The big boat is calm and smooth all the way to the islands and provides for beautiful views for photo ops. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and funny! The food was great and they have vegetarian/vegan options for me as well! The canoeing through the caves was an incredible experience. James Bond island is beautiful with many great photo opportunities. A must do tour!!”

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2.Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52Best value

Travel from Patong, Karon, or Kata to Wat Suwan Kuha, Koh Panyee, James Bond Island, and Talu Island. You will ride a long-tail boat, eat lunch in a Muslim fishing village, and take a guided sea canoe through caves and mangroves. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk are known for clear English, humor, and careful organization.

“Tour is great you can really see a lot of things. Nikko, our tour guy was excellent, he can be example to other tour guideds how to do Job as a tour guide. We really enjoyed it and happy that we had such a great tour guide because nature is incredible and with Nikko we learned a lot. Definitley Will recomend this tour to my friends.”

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3.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103

Spend a full day exploring Phang Nga Bay with hotel transfers, a speedboat, guided canoeing through Talu Island’s caves and mangroves, lunch at Koh Panyee, James Bond Island, and a beach stop at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Kung, and Ohma are known for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“What an amazing tour! Tommy and the team did such a great job giving us time to explore each site. The island and mangroves were absolutely beautiful and the time at the floating Muslim village for lunch and shopping were perfect. ThRead more”

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4.Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $104

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay by boat, paddle through Panak Island caves and Hong Island lagoons, then visit James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan. Your day includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, canoe and paddle use, a halal lunch, drinks, and a swim stop. Snorkeling is not offered.

“Trip was well organized, beautiful views from the ship and canoe and decent lunch. Canoe guy was very helpful pointing best places for photo, making stop for me to take picture of crab. And as I didn't want to swim it was really nice to have an option to try canoeing by yourself.”

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5.James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, visiting Panak Island, Hong Island, James Bond Island, and Nakae Island. You will paddle through sea caves, eat a buffet lunch, and have time for swimming or paddleboarding. Guides such as Tommy and Noon are known for helping solo visitors feel included and taking photos.

“Tommy was such a friendly and outgoing tour guide.along with the staff. He took a lot of pictures for me as a solo traveler. My group was very welcoming and I learned quite a few new things from them. Highlight of this experience was the food. It was amazing! I highly recommend book this excursion.”

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6.Phuket: James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 580 reviews · from $80

Spend a full day sailing from Phuket through Phang Nga Bay with guides such as Patty, Lily, Rainy, or Toy. Visit Ice Cream Cave, canoe around Hong Island, eat a varied buffet on Panyee Island, see James Bond Island, and finish with beach time at Palm Beach Club on Yao Yai.

“best tour ever! our guide patty was so fun, kind, and helpful! best experience we’ve had in phuket”

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