The 10 Kayaking Tours in Phuket That Earn Their Price

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

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

Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay canoeing tour, with cave paddles, James Bond Island, lunch, swimming, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“We were fortunate to have a beautiful day, with calm waters. Canoeing through the caves is magical. It’s great having someone doing all the paddling for you, steering you to the best vantage points for pics, pointing out specific features that you might otherwise miss. James Bond island is touristy, but was a fun stop. There’s just so much pure, natural beauty in the area to enjoy while cruising along on the very comfortable large boat. The crew was extremely friendly and accommodating. Lunch was delicious.”

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2.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by big boat, paddle through sea caves, visit James Bond Island, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“Both the actual trip and guide were brilliant. All staff on board were great and really engaging. Was skeptical about the food but it was lovely and would eat again tomorrow if I could. 100% recommend this activity and this provider.”

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3.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

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

Explore James Bond Island, sea caves, a stilted fishing village, and Monkey Cave on a full-day Phuket tour with lunch.

“A really great tour overall! Our guide Nikom was super nice, always smiling, and brought amazing energy to the group. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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4.Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · from $128

Review of Phuket’s Hong by Starlight tour, with sea caves, kayaking, Thai lanterns, seafood meals, logistics, value, and practical tips.

“Quite a unique experience with making a flower alter. Good food and friendly staff. Our group had 51 people and needed to pick up more local guides to help. These extra guides did not speak English.”

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5.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

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

Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island speedboat tour, with cave canoeing, Thai lunch, island stops, practical tips, costs, and drawbacks.

“This experience was absolutely worth it. The tour guides and photos we got were incredible. I highly recommend checking this out b”

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

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

Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island day trip, with cave canoeing, lunch, hotel transfers, pricing, pros, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“The James Bond and kayaking tour had some enjoyable moments, but overall, it didn’t quite meet our expectations. The scenery was beautiful, and the kayaking portion was a nice way to explore the area. However, the tour felt a bit rushed, aRead more”

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

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

Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island big-boat tour, with sea-cave canoeing, lunch, paddleboarding, hotel transfers, and practical tips.

“Noon was a great tour guide and made the experience good for a solo traveler in Phuket, my favorite part was the scenery that u can see from the boat”

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8.Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · from $125

Explore Phang Nga Bay by guided sea kayak, visit James Bond Island at twilight, enjoy cave lagoons, wildlife, meals, and bioluminescent plankton.

“Honestly from the moment they pick you up until they drop you back .. you are in total safe hands.. they are extremely organised, friendly staff and go out of their way to looking after you .. the staff are very humble and try and accommodate all your needs.. Let's talk about the trip itself .. the food on the boat (there's a lot of food .. breakfast, lunch and dinner with light refreshments inbetween) was excellent.. Every place we stopped at was picturesque.. the kayaking into the lagoon through the narrow caves was a huge highlight.. they also gave you free time(20 mins) to kayak on your own or…”

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9.Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 308 reviews · from $58

Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island tour, with canoeing, caves, lunch, pickup details, costs, and practical advice.

“Love the fact that the tour is all inclusive, and the tour guides were extremely friendly. Got to take amazing pictures”

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10.Bamboo Rafting & ATV Ride (Optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 253 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

Review of Phuket bamboo rafting, turtles, monkey cave, waterfall, and optional ATV ride, with honest advice on timing, value, and what to expect.

“We had an amazing day! Super nice and amazing tour guide Molly did an exceptional job of not only guiding but also enjoying our trip. Would definitely recommend !”

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