Top 15 Island Kayak Tours in Thailand

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 $52

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

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

Kayak through Ao Thalane’s narrow mangrove channels with an English-speaking guide such as Anan, known as A, or Bungchai. Choose a half-day paddle, or add Hong Island, snorkeling, lunch, or a sunset BBQ. Small groups are limited to 10, with hotel pickup from Krabi-area resorts.

“Recommended. Pick up was on time, visited the beautiful hong islands first cause the tide was low for kayaking, did the hike up the view point (exhausting, carry water & take breaks), great view, back down & cooled off with a relaxing swim. Head back for a good lunch, even arranged vegetarian options cause we informed them a day in advance. Finally kayaked through the beautiful lagoons, we were lucky to spot some monkeys. Mesmerizing kayaking through the beautiful forest & listening to our informative guide, his name is "A".”

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8.Phuket: James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 7 hours · from $86

Spend seven hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by large wooden boat, with hotel pickup, a Thai buffet, fruit, and drinks included. Canoe through caves and lagoons at Panak and Hong islands, visit James Bond Island, then swim from the boat. Guides such as Jimmy, Fifa, and Fen help with photos and cave trips.

“Good day of relaxing and watching the water flow by. Great food giving introduction to new tastes. All guides were extremely helpful and pleasant.”

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9.Ko Lanta: Mangrove Kayaking, Ko Talabeng, & Skull Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 494 reviews · 7 hours · from $63

Spend seven active hours exploring Ko Lanta’s quieter side with guides such as Faris or Forest. Paddle mangrove channels, climb through Skull Island’s rocky passage, kayak around Ko Talabeng, watch monkeys, swim in clear water, and eat a homemade picnic lunch. This is a small-group adventure for reasonably fit visitors who are comfortable with heights.

“For someone like me who enjoys nature, people and authenticity, this activity checked all my boxes. Firstly, shoutout to Easy Banana (our guide)! He made the experience unforgettable. Such an amazing person. I’m happy I had the pleasure to meet him. Between Kayaking, sight seeing, chilling with monkeys, climbing into a cave and eating homemade food, I couldn’t ask for better. Thank you and hope to see you again, very soon.”

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10.James Bond Island: Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

From Ao Nang, you’ll ride an air-conditioned minivan to Phang Nga Bay, then cruise by longtail boat to James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan. A guided kayak trip through Thalu Island’s caves is the day’s highlight, followed by lunch at Koh Panyee, Wat Suwan Kuha Temple, and a possible swim at Raman Waterfall. Guides such as Mai, Sean, and Cartoon are praised for clear, friendly help.

“Very well planned trip. A lot interesting things to see beside James Bond island. I totally recommend !”

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11.Krabi: Hong Island Longtail Boat & Kayak Tour w Buffet Lunch

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

Spend seven hours exploring Hong Island by traditional longtail boat, sit-on-top kayak, and on foot. You will snorkel at Koh Daeng, paddle through Hong Lagoon, eat a Thai buffet on the beach, and climb to a 360-degree viewpoint. Guides such as New, AJ, Sila, and Sana are known for helpful service and taking photos.

“Amazing trip! Our guide was great, super kind. Worth every €!”

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12.From Phuket : James Bond Island by Bigboat & Canoe Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $62

Spend 8 to 10 hours cruising Phang Nga Bay by big boat, with hotel pickup, cave canoeing, James Bond Island, Hong Island, lunch, and a final swim at Kaya Island. Guides such as Bobby and Sam keep the day moving, while local paddlers take you into tide-dependent caves and lagoons. It is a relaxed alternative to a speedboat tour.

“Absolutely loved our trip to phang nah bay today! It Was the highlight of our holiday in Phuket. Went with 4 boys aged 11 - 15 who loved the canoeing in the lagoon and the swimming off the boat. The guide Bobby was fantastic, kind, helpful and funny and so were all the staff on the boat. The food was lovely and there were lots of drinks and snacks available all day. This is an amazing experience for families and couples.”

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13.From Khao Lak: James Bond Island Canoe Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 98 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $83

Travel from Khao Lak by van and Thai longboat through Phang Nga Bay, then let a paddler guide your canoe through mangroves and sea caves. Visit Koh Phing Kan, James Bond Island, Koh Panyi floating village, and Wat Suwan Kuha. English and German guides, lunch, drinks, fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“Lovely trip worth every penny, really enjoyed our day”

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14.Krabi: 4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

You’ll cruise from Krabi Marina on a five-hour power catamaran to Khao Khanap Nam, Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Railay. Expect premium snorkeling gear, a clear kayak session, fruit, vanilla passion fruit mousse, air-conditioned seating, and a Pad Thai dinner with salt baked shrimp on the sunset option. Hotel pickup is included in Krabi Province.

“Everything was perfect in the yacht but the driver drove very dangerously and we didn’t feel safe in the car. The yacht was wonderful and everything there worked excellent.”

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15.Krabi: James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour & Canoe Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 77 reviews

Travel from Krabi to Phang Nga Bay with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Suwankuha Temple, James Bond Island, Koh Panyee, and Thalu Island. You can choose a longtail boat or speedboat, then canoe around Lot Cave. The small group is limited to 10, with lunch, transfers, park fees, and equipment included.

“well organised and food at restaurant was a good range and standard. friendly guide. we were the first people to be picked up so had a long time going around hotels at the start but were one of the first to be dropped off at the end of the tour which evened it out which was a really nice touch. absolutely loved seeing James bond island. tour had a couple of stops on the way back to break up the journey which was nice.”

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