Phang Nga Bay Snorkelling and Sea Kayak Tours From Phuket: Prices and What to Check

What tours look like

Day trips usually include hotel pickup, a boat to the bay, kayaking in caves and lagoons around islands such as Koh Panak and Koh Hong, a buffet lunch and some swimming or snorkelling. Some circuits add the well-known James Bond Island stop. Several listings describe the paddling as guided, with a guide paddling in the caves, which suits children and non-paddlers.

Reported prices

• Budget shared tours are listed from about 2,900 baht an adult.
• Mid-range sea kayak tours are listed around 3,700 to 3,900 baht, with one including the national park fee and snacks.
• Premium small-group or named sea canoe operators are listed from about 3,700 baht up to around US$120 to 140 and more, with a private longtail charter listed above US$1,300.
• Some listings exclude the Ao Phang Nga National Park fee, which one guide says is around 300 baht, so check whether it is included.

What to check

Ask about group size, whether the fee is included, the pier and transfer time, cancellation terms and whether the operator is licensed. Smaller groups avoid the busiest circuit. Sea conditions can cancel sailings, especially in the monsoon. See the weather guide and the beach safety guide.

More boat days

For other trips see the island hopping guide, the Similan guide and the sailing guide. For rainy-day backups see the rainy day guide.