A james bond island tour from Phuket crosses Phang Nga Bay to Khao Phing Kan. There, the rock pillar Ko Tapu stands about 40 metres off the beach. By speedboat the crossing takes about 45 minutes, while a big boat or longtail takes about 90.
The bay lies inside Ao Phang Nga National Park, in Phang Nga Province. On GetYourGuide, tour 1272417 holds a 4.8 rating from 843 reviews.
The sections below cover boats, piers, Ko Tapu, sea canoeing, Koh Panyee, park rules, extra stops, seasons, safety and booking. To plan trips elsewhere in the country, start from the Thailand Tours homepage.
What does a james bond island tour from Phuket include?
A james bond island tour from Phuket crosses Phang Nga Bay by boat. One speedboat route links Panak Island, Khao Phing Kan, Koh Panyee and Hong Island. That route includes a cave walk, lunch and canoeing.
Khao Phing Kan lies in Phang Nga Bay, north-east of Phuket. Each james bond island tour from Phuket stops there. For other routes, see all our Thailand tours.
One operator lists this speedboat route in order, from pier to pier.
- Panak Island: a walk through a cave and a lagoon.
- Khao Phing Kan and Khao Tapu: the James Bond Island stop.
- Panyi Island: a buffet lunch.
- Hong Island: canoeing through the mangrove forest.
- Return: the speedboat goes back to the pier.
One big-boat itinerary uses a different order. On this james bond island tour from Phuket, guests canoe at Panak Island. They go ashore at James Bond Island, then canoe at Hong Island.
The same big-boat page gives clock times. The boat leaves the pier at 09:45. Panak Island follows at 11:00, James Bond Island at 12:00 and Hong Island at 12:45. Lunch is at 13:30 and a swim stop at Lawa Island at 15:00. The return is at about 16:30.
A speedboat james bond island tour from Phuket runs on its own clock. One operator lists Panak Island at 10:00 and Khao Phing Kan at 11:00. Lunch is at 12:30 and Hong Island canoeing at 14:30. Khai Island follows at 15:30, and the boat is back at about 17:00.
A travel blogger’s james bond island tour from Phuket ran in a third order. The group stopped at Panak Island first, then went cave kayaking, then reached Koh Panyee. James Bond Island came after the village. The last stop was an hour or two at Naka Noi Island.
Panak Island is the first stop on four of the itineraries above. Khao Phing Kan is the second stop on three of them and the fourth on the blogger’s. The three operator itineraries run pier to pier. Hong Island is the last canoe stop on all three.
One of the three operators sells a second package that ends on Koh Yao Yai instead of Khai Island.
A hotel travel guide says a full-day trip to James Bond Island visits four to five islands and attractions. It lists lunch as a buffet, served onboard or at floating village restaurants.
Pick a james bond island tour from Phuket with sea canoeing. Each itinerary above lists a canoe or kayak stop.
Paddling is one way to spend time on the water. Vegetarians can check the Similan Islands tour from Phuket guide to see whether they can join.
Which boats run a james bond island tour from Phuket?
A james bond island tour from Phuket runs on a big boat, speedboat, longtail, speed catamaran or yacht. One guide puts the speedboat crossing at about 45 minutes. A big boat or longtail takes about 90 minutes.
Guides give one range for the sea leg: 45 to 90 minutes by boat, depending on the boat.
Pick a speedboat for a james bond island tour from Phuket if you want more time at the islands. One guide says you spend less time on the water and more at the islands. A speedboat crosses to James Bond Island in about 45 minutes.
The ride is the trade-off. One guide says speedboats on a choppy day in the bay generate significant bounce. Another guide rates the speedboat a hard ride with partial shade. A third says it can be rough in choppy seas.
A big boat is the slow, steady choice for a james bond island tour from Phuket. One guide lists the crossing at about 90 minutes. One hotel guide describes spacious two-storey vessels and stable, leisurely sightseeing.
Covered decks, shade and onboard toilets are listed for big boats. Another guide recommends them for families with young children and for people who get seasick. The trade-off is speed, because a big boat is slower than a speedboat.
The longtail is the traditional boat for a james bond island tour from Phuket. One hotel guide says longtails glide slowly through limestone cliffs. Guides list the crossing at about 90 minutes, or 1.5 hours.
A longtail gives less cover than a big boat. One guide says passengers sit open to the sun and sea spray. The same guide calls these trips comfortable enough on calm days. Another guide rates the shade on a longtail as minimal.
A speed catamaran is the premium fast boat on a james bond island tour from Phuket. A speed catamaran tour is pitched by one operator as premium comfort at fast-boat speed. GetYourGuide lists this type, for example, as “James Bond Island Tour By Premium Speed Catamaran”.
One guide lists a premium catamaran crossing at 60 to 90 minutes and rates it “Comfort + amenities”. Another guide recommends a catamaran for anyone who wants space, better food and a slower pace.
Yachts also serve a james bond island tour from Phuket, sold as premium or luxury trips. A third listing pairs canoeing with a sunset yacht dinner.
- Speedboat: about 45 minutes, partial shade, a bouncy ride in chop.
- Big boat: about 90 minutes, covered decks, shade and toilets.
- Longtail: about 90 minutes, open to sun and spray, minimal shade.
- Premium catamaran: 60 to 90 minutes, rated “Comfort + amenities”.
Where does a james bond island tour from Phuket depart?
A james bond island tour from Phuket departs from a pier or marina on Phuket itself. One guide lists Royal Phuket Marina, Ao Por, Boat Lagoon and Laem Nga. A minivan takes you from your hotel to the pier.
Royal Phuket Marina is one pier used for a james bond island tour from Phuket. A news release calls it an approved pier for speedboat excursions. It says SHA Plus+ certified tour boat operators run those trips. One operator checks guests in at the marina before the boat leaves.
Ao Por Pier sits on Phuket’s eastern side. Guests of one operator report to Ao Por Restaurant first, and the boat leaves after check-in. Ao Po Grand Marina lies at the entrance of Phang Nga Bay, and its address is in Pa Klok.
One premium speedboat tour offers two marina starts: Royal Phuket Marina and Phuket Boat Lagoon. So the pier depends on the option you book for a james bond island tour from Phuket.
On that tour, Boat Lagoon pickups run from 7:00 to 8:00 am. The boat leaves at about 9:00 am. Royal Phuket Marina pickups run from 8:30 to 9:30 am, with departure at about 10:15 am. Guests in Pa Klok email the operator their hotel name to arrange pickup.
Where a tour starts shapes the whole morning. Groups with a whole boat to themselves find the starting piers in the private Phi Phi boat trip guide.
A james bond island tour from Phuket sends an air-conditioned minivan to your hotel. One operator lists a pickup window for each zone. The zones include Patong, Kata and Karon, Kamala, Phuket Town and Mai Khao. The windows run from 6:00 to 7:20 in the morning.
Another operator includes round-trip transfer from Patong, Kata, Karon and Tri Trang. It says other areas can need an extra transfer charge. Mai Khao Beach needs a private transfer arrangement. One more operator includes pickup for hotels from Rawai to Ao Po Grand Marina. A fourth lists Pa Klok as outside its pickup area.
Pickup time for a james bond island tour from Phuket depends on your hotel area. One speedboat operator sets pickup at about 7:30 to 8:00 am. It sets check-in at about 8:30 am and departure at about 9:00 am. Another says pickup can start up to 2 hours before the tour begins.
Be ready in the lobby 5 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. Another operator asks for 10 to 15 minutes. If your hotel is not booked yet, tell the operator its name at least 24 hours ahead. No public transport runs near Royal Phuket Marina, so hotel pickup is required there.
When a james bond island tour from Phuket ends, the boat sails back to the pier. One operator’s schedule has the return at about 5:00 pm, then a transfer to your hotel. Arrival at the hotel depends on traffic and transfer routing.
What do you see at Khao Phing Kan on a james bond island tour from Phuket?
A james bond island tour from Phuket lands at Khao Phing Kan. Ko Tapu, a limestone rock about 20 metres tall, stands about 40 metres off the beach. Boats are kept away from it, so you view it from the shore.
Khao Phing Kan is a film location, and each james bond island tour from Phuket stops there. The Man with the Golden Gun came out in nineteen seventy-four. In the film, the island is the home base of the villain, Francisco Scaramanga. The needle-shaped rock of Ko Tapu features in the scenes.
Ko Tapu also appears in the Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies, from nineteen ninety-seven. In that film, Phang Nga Bay stands in for Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. Since nineteen seventy-four, tourist guides have called Khao Phing Kan James Bond Island.
The Thai name Khao Phing Kan means “hills leaning against each other”. As the boat pulls in on a james bond island tour from Phuket, you see what the name describes. Two halves of a limestone hill tilt together, with a narrow beach at their foot.
Tour boats arrive at the beach between the twin islands. They tie up at a small landing, and a path runs past souvenir stalls to the shore.
Ko Tapu means “nail” or “spike” island, and the name fits its shape. The rock is about 4 metres wide at water level and about 8 metres wide at the top. Tides have worn its base, and the wear shows there.
A folk story explains the rock with a fisherman who kept catching a nail in his net. He sliced the nail in half with his sword. One half leapt into the sea and became Ko Tapu.
Boats have been kept away from Ko Tapu since nineteen ninety-eight. The park keeps them back to slow the erosion at the base of the rock. So a james bond island tour from Phuket gives you the view of Ko Tapu from the shore.
Time on the island is short. One guide says a james bond island tour from Phuket gives you 20 to 45 minutes ashore. The same guide puts a group tour at about half an hour. That is enough for the photo of Ko Tapu and a walk along the stalls.
Knowing the stops in advance makes a short landing easier to enjoy. For what happens at Monkey Beach, read the Phi Phi trip from Phuket guide before you go.
The beaches and caves on Khao Phing Kan flood with the tides. At low tide, the water drops back from the foot of the cliffs. You can then walk into the shallow caves along the beach.
You do not swim at the island. A james bond island tour from Phuket stops for a swim elsewhere in the bay.
How does sea canoeing work on a james bond island tour from Phuket?
Sea canoeing on a james bond island tour from Phuket leads through a narrow sea cave into a hong. A hong is an enclosed lagoon inside a limestone karst. The tide decides whether the cave is open.
The word “hong” is Thai for “room”. The lagoon is fully enclosed and open to the sky. One operator calls a hong a collapsed cave system inside the rock. You reach a hong only through a cave, at certain stages of the tide.
Koh Hong, or Hong Island, sits in Phang Nga National Park. Its enclosed tidal lagoon has vertical limestone walls all round it. Visitors enter through a narrow opening. One operator lists guided canoeing there through limestone caves and mangroves.
Krabi has its own group of Hong Islands. The Hong Islands tour in Krabi guide covers the lagoon, piers and boats.
On a james bond island tour from Phuket with canoeing, the canoe is the way into the hong. One operator lists purpose-designed inflatable canoes for the sea caves. A visitor describes an intertube kayak with a guide.
One operator says an experienced paddle guide takes you through while you sit in the canoe. A visitor says the guide did the paddling around the caves. Another operator’s page speaks of you paddling the sturdy canoe.
One operator says cave access and the exact canoeing route vary with tide, weather and daily sea conditions. That operator adds that on a james bond island tour from Phuket the tour team makes the final safety decision.
A writer at Koh Panak reports that the hong entrance is blocked at high tide. One travel site tells visitors to check the cave timing with the guides. One hotel journal says tidal action over centuries carved the sea caves into vertical cliffs.
Parts of the route are tight. One site says narrow tunnels make you lie back in the canoe to slip under low ceilings. A second writer says the passageways were so narrow that they had to lie flat in the kayak.
Phang Nga Bay, where a james bond island tour from Phuket sails, also holds Koh Panak. At Panak Island, one hotel journal says guides lead kayakers into caves, including Ice Cream Cave and Bat Cave. A writer who entered the Panak hong describes two lagoons with a thin channel between them.
Inside the Panak cave, that writer met bats, “hundreds of them sleeping above our heads”, about midway through. Another visitor says the caves were completely dark and the guides gave out flashlights to see the bats. A third visitor describes ducking and dipping through caves to reach an opening in the middle of the island.
Pick a james bond island tour from Phuket with sea canoeing if you want to enter a hong. One article says these lagoons can only be reached by boat or kayak.
Why does a james bond island tour from Phuket stop at Koh Panyee?
A james bond island tour from Phuket stops at Koh Panyee for lunch. One guide puts the village 15 minutes by longtail boat from James Bond Island. Its restaurants and houses stand over the water of Phang Nga Bay.
Koh Panyee is a Muslim fishing village in Phang Nga Province. Its houses, shops and a school stand on stilts over the sea. The water around the village is shallow and calm, so fishermen can raise their houses above the waterline. Wikipedia lists the area as 0.13 square kilometres.
On a james bond island tour from Phuket, lunch is at Koh Panyee. One operator describes the stop as lunch and a relaxing break in the heart of Phang Nga Bay. The same operator adds that restaurants and local buildings stand over the water beneath limestone cliffs.
Food is part of the plan on a boat day. Lunch on a Koh Lanta Koh Rok tour has a section in the matching guide. A second guide takes up halal, vegetarian and allergy-safe lunches on the 4 islands tour in Krabi.
Settlers from Indonesia founded the village. One account says the families sailed all the way from Indonesia and built houses on stilts in the bay. The people who live there now are their descendants. Wikipedia notes that the law once limited land ownership to people of Thai national origins. The first significant buildings were a freshwater well and a mosque.
Every james bond island tour from Phuket that stops here visits a working village. About 360 families live on Koh Panyee. A Tourism Authority of Thailand article says villagers still earn a good part of their living from fishing. It adds that tourism is now a big part of the local economy.
The village has a school, a mosque, a health centre and one police officer. Wikipedia says girls and boys attend the Muslim school in the mornings. It lists the languages spoken as Central Thai, Southern Thai and Malay.
The village also has a floating football pitch. Children built it from old scraps of wood and fishing rafts. The idea came from the nineteen eighty-six World Cup, and the children had little land to play on.
They formed a team, which became Panyee FC, and entered the Southern Thai School Championships. The village later built a new pitch, but the wooden one remains and attracts tourists.
One travel blogger who took a james bond island tour from Phuket ate at a large restaurant in the village. The group then had free time to walk around the community. The blogger saw shops for tourists along each walkway. One guide describes floating restaurants at the village, and the same guide lists the pitch as a sight to see.
Sources write the village as Koh Panyee and Ko Panyi. Pages for a james bond island tour from Phuket also write Panyi Island. All of these names point to the same village in Phang Nga Bay.
What park rules govern a james bond island tour from Phuket?
A james bond island tour from Phuket sails into Ao Phang Nga National Park in Phang Nga Province. The marine park covers 400 square kilometres. An entry fee applies, and jet skis are banned from running tours in the bay.
Ao Phang Nga National Park was declared in nineteen eighty-one. The area equals 250,000 rai. The park takes in parts of Mueang Phang Nga District and Takua Thung District.
The northern parts of Ko Yao Noi and Ko Yao Yai also lie inside it. The northern part of Ko Yao Yai is reachable only by boat. The park counted 999,035 visitors in two thousand and nineteen.
The park protects a stretch of limestone karst bay between Phuket and Krabi. A james bond island tour from Phuket crosses this bay. The park is mainly sea, dotted with limestone tower islands. The islands have steep, sheer sides. Geological change also cut caves and holes into the rock. Certain sea-level caves lead to inland lagoons.
The park protects the largest expanse of native mangrove forest left in Thailand. The mangroves grow along the mainland and on islands. A nineteen ninety-one inventory counted 206 species, including 88 birds. Named birds include the brahminy kite and the white-bellied sea eagle.
A james bond island tour from Phuket lands at Khao Phing Kan, which lies inside the park. So the standard park entry fee applies. Fees apply to adults and to children aged 3 to 14. Thai citizens pay lower rates.
The park fee covers entry only. It does not pay for boat hire, food or optional canoeing. Check your booking page to see whether the fee is included before you pay.
Different tours bundle different things into one booking. Which private longtail listings sit on GetYourGuide is shown in the private longtail boat tour in Krabi guide.
Park guidance for a james bond island tour from Phuket lists these actions to avoid:
- dropping litter
- marking the limestone
- climbing risky rocks
- feeding wildlife
- collecting shells or marine life
The same guide asks visitors to follow the guidance of park staff and the boat operator.
The bay lies in an environmental protection area, declared in the Royal Gazette in two thousand and sixteen. Six national parks fall inside it, Ao Phang Nga among them. The park joined the Ramsar list of wetlands in two thousand and two, as Phang Nga Bay Marine National Park.
A james bond island tour from Phuket by jet ski is not allowed. Officials say jet skis cannot run tours at any point in the Ao Phang Nga area. Parasails and banana boats are restricted too.
The rules aim to protect marine resources, the ecosystem and tourist safety. Camping on the park’s beaches is possible only through tours.
Which other stops can a james bond island tour from Phuket add?
A james bond island tour from Phuket can add a cave temple, a viewpoint, the Khai Islands, sunset or plankton. One operator lists a sunrise version that picks guests up between 03:45 and 04:30.
Wat Suwan Kuha is also called the Monkey Cave. It sits inside a large limestone cave about 10 kilometres south of Phang Nga Town. A reclining Buddha, 15 metres long, is the main attraction, and monkeys roam outside.
One operator lists the temple as the first stop, reached by bus before the boat leg. Look for “Monkey Cave” or “Monkey Temple” in the title of a james bond island tour from Phuket.
Samet Nangshe is a hilltop viewpoint on the Phang Nga mainland, in Takua Thung district. It looks out over limestone karsts and mangrove channels. Sunrise is the main draw.
The drive from Phuket crosses the Sarasin Bridge and takes roughly an hour, depending on traffic. Visitors park at the bottom car park, then walk up with a conservation fee or take the site shuttle.
Pick a james bond island tour from Phuket with Samet Nangshe in the title. GetYourGuide lists one named “Phang Nga Bay: Samet Nangshe Viewpoint, James Bond Island”. One operator’s Samet Nangshe sunrise version takes groups of 4 to 8 guests.
The Khai Islands are three low coral islands off Phuket: Khai Nai, Khai Nok and Khai Nui. At Khai Nui, guests leap into deep water from the boat to snorkel. Khai Nok is also called Cat Island.
One operator ends its james bond island tour from Phuket at Khai Island, with time to snorkel before the return. A speed catamaran version pairs canoeing at Hong Island with snorkelling at Khai Island.
Sunset versions start later and return as the sun goes down. One operator lists a speedboat sunset trip with cave canoeing. Its catamaran trip departs around 11:00 and includes sunset sailing. GetYourGuide lists a james bond island tour from Phuket with “Luxury Sunset Cruise” in the title.
Plankton tours stay on the water after dark. The water lights up with every paddle stroke, and a staff member paddles the canoe. One operator says the plankton glow brightest on darker nights. Its tip is that new moon nights give dramatic displays.
Night paddling makes timing part of the plan. Readers who ask which season suits a Phi Phi trip from Krabi will find that in its guide.
The glow is not guaranteed, and nights differ. That operator departs at 12:30 PM and includes dinner as the boat cruises back. GetYourGuide lists a “Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes” trip in Phang Nga Bay.
Early departures run the other way. One hotel guide recommends leaving around 8 a.m. to avoid crowds at the main island. Choose an early james bond island tour from Phuket for quieter moments there. GetYourGuide lists an “Early Bird James Bond & Beyond Tour” and a “Sunrise in Phangnga with Off-Peak James Bond Island Visit”.
Which months bring calm seas to a james bond island tour from Phuket?
A james bond island tour from Phuket meets its calmest sea from November to April. On the Andaman coast, the northeast monsoon means light winds in those months. The southwest monsoon covers the fifth month through October. It brings rain and stronger winds to the west coast.
Thailand’s rainy season is the southwest monsoon. It runs from the middle of the fifth month to the middle of October. August and September are the wettest period of the year. On the western coast of southern Thailand, rainfall peaks in September.
The wet weather does not end sharply. Southern Thailand receives abundant rainfall in the winter monsoon season too, particularly from October to November.
Phuket is hot and humid throughout the year. Its average annual high is around 32 °C, and its average annual low is about 25 °C. In the rainy season, mornings and afternoons are sunny and clear. It tends to rain in the evenings, and water clarity goes down.
One operator reads the sea by wave height. Waves under 1 metre count as calm, so every trip goes ahead. A speedboat ride turns bumpy once waves reach 1 to 2 metres. Waves above 3 metres, or an official small-boat warning, close the open sea to the majority of tours.
Wind and storms change the waves too. A strong wind from the west pushes waves straight onto the west coast. Thunderstorms can raise the waves for a short time, even on a calm day. Before a james bond island tour from Phuket, check the forecast. One hotel group’s guide says the monsoon months bring rougher seas.
Phang Nga Bay has shelter from the mainland on three sides. Each james bond island tour from Phuket crosses this bay. One operator names it the first choice on rough days, because the water stays flat. In safe but rough seas, that operator adjusts the plan rather than cancelling.
Tides shape the day as well. On a james bond island tour from Phuket, one operator says the route order can change. The timings and the exact viewing point can change too, because of weather, tides and sea conditions.
Weather cancellations on a james bond island tour from Phuket are a safety call by the operator. One operator’s rule is plain: “If the conditions aren’t suitable for going out, we don’t go”. If the team rules the sea unsafe, guests hear from it and can cancel or reschedule free of charge.
The Phuket Marine Office has the power to stop small boats leaving port. Another operator says it will advise rescheduling or refund options if unsafe marine conditions stop its tour.
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) publishes a marine forecast and a forecast for the southern west coast. Check the daily sea update before you book a james bond island tour from Phuket, and again the evening before.
Can children and older travellers join a james bond island tour from Phuket?
A james bond island tour from Phuket takes children and older travellers within each operator’s limits. Minimum ages run from one year to three, and upper limits run from 65 to 70. Life jackets are provided for water activities.
Check the age rule first when you book a james bond island tour from Phuket with children. Two operators say a child must stay with an adult throughout the tour. One operator requires infants to sit on an adult’s lap. It warns that the speedboat ride can be bumpy for younger children.
One guide tells parents to check that their child is comfortable with boat rides and active stops. One operator says its tour is not wheelchair accessible. It has no infant seats and no access for strollers.
Not every group wants a full day on a boat. Inland from the beaches, the elephant sanctuary in Phuket guide introduces the herd and its forest. On the west coast, a guide to Muay Thai tickets in Patong covers when to use them.
Operators list health limits for a james bond island tour from Phuket. Back problems, heart conditions and pregnancy appear on the lists of three operators. One adds asthma. Another names lung disease and mobility conditions. One operator says accident insurance does not cover pre-existing conditions.
One operator asks you to tell it before payment about any medical condition or mobility concern. The same operator asks guests to watch their footing and stay with the group.
On a james bond island tour from Phuket, two operators provide life jackets for water activities. One says guests wear them whenever the crew asks. Another requires them during water activities, even for strong swimmers. That operator also asks guests to feel comfortable on and around water. A third gives a short safety briefing before the boat sets off.
Plan for seasickness before a james bond island tour from Phuket. The NHS tells you to take a seat near the centre of the boat. It also says to keep your eyes on the horizon or another fixed spot. It also asks for fresh air, and no heavy meals, spicy food or alcohol before and during the trip.
Pharmacies sell travel sickness remedies, the NHS says. Patches suit adults and children over 10, and dissolvable tablets are available for children. One operator provides a seasickness pill on the boat. Another sells pills at its marina office and advises a doctor check first. One guide lists travellers prone to seasickness among those the tour does not suit.
Pack for the water on a james bond island tour from Phuket. Operators list these items:
- Swimwear, worn under your clothes before departure
- A towel and a change of clothes
- Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- Flip-flops or comfortable beach shoes for wet boat decks
- A waterproof bag for electronics and valuables
- Any prescription medicines you normally take, for the full day
- A reusable water bottle
Which GetYourGuide listings sell a james bond island tour from Phuket?
The main james bond island tour from Phuket on GetYourGuide is tour 1272417, an 8 to 9 hour day trip. It has a 4.8 rating from 843 reviews, hotel pickup and free cancellation, and lunch is included on board.
That listing is titled “James Bond, Phang Nga Bay and Hong Island Tour from Phuket”. Its summary says guests canoe through caves and lagoons at Panak and Hong Island. It also mentions scenic limestone views, hotel transfers and a lunch served on board. Its labels read Skip the line, Pickup available and Free cancellation.
Five other listings sit beside it in the search for a james bond island tour from Phuket. All of them show a Pickup available label and a Free cancellation label. Durations and ratings differ:
- Tour 518745, “Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat”, is a 10-hour trip with 4,199 reviews averaging 4.7.
- Tour 860536, “7 Wonders of Phang Nga Bay 6-Island Tour”: 8 hours, rated 4.8 from 2,842 reviews.
- Tour 126425, “Longtail Boat, Sea Canoe & Monkey Cave + Lunch”, is a 9-hour trip with 2,533 reviews averaging 4.8, and it carries a Bestseller label.
- Tour 481887, “Premium Yacht Tour”: 6 to 7 hours, rated 4.6 from 1,814 reviews.
- Tour 798610, “Sea Canoeing by Speedboat + 2 Meals”: 8 hours, rated 4.8 from 994 reviews.
Lunch is the main meal in these summaries. Tour 518745 lists an included buffet on board, with lunch and drinks. Tour 126425 puts lunch in its title.
Compare meals as well as boats when you pick a james bond island tour from Phuket. Tour 860536 adds a light breakfast before its buffet lunch. Tour 798610 names breakfast and lunch. The yacht tour, 481887, lists a dinner, not a lunch.
Drinks are named in only one of these summaries. Tour 518745 says “lunch and drinks”. The summaries for the other five listings do not mention drinks. Read each listing’s inclusions before you book.
Two more listings state that the national park fee is included. Tour 771010 is an 8.5 hour big boat trip with a Thai buffet lunch. Tour 1397261 is an 8.5 hour speedboat trip with a buffet lunch. They have 16 and 3 reviews.
The lunch stop changes from one james bond island tour from Phuket to the next. Tour 522257 is a 10 hour longtail trip, rated 4.4 from 310 reviews. It lists lunch at Koh Panyee and transfers. Tour 1512425 lists a halal buffet lunch on Panyee Island.
Canoeing counts on a james bond island tour from Phuket, so check the summaries. Tours 518745, 481887 and 798610 name canoeing. Tour 126425 names a sea kayak. The summary of tour 860536 does not mention a canoe or kayak.
What questions come up about a james bond island tour from Phuket?
The island lies in Phang Nga Province, not Phuket. On a james bond island tour from Phuket, signal drops offshore and drones are banned. Big boats carry toilets, and stalls line the path ashore.
Is James Bond Island in Phuket or in Phang Nga Province?
A travel magazine says the island is part of Ao Phang Nga National Park. Wikipedia says that park is in Phang Nga Province.
On a james bond island tour from Phuket, you cross to Phang Nga Bay. The magazine adds the island sits closer to the Phang Nga mainland.
What do the Thai names Khao Phing Kan and Ko Tapu mean?
One Phuket guide says Khao Phing Kan means “hills leaning against each other”. It says Ko Tapu means “Nail Island”, named for the pointed rock. A second guide gives the same two meanings.
Is there a toilet on a james bond island tour from Phuket?
One Phuket guide lists toilets on board a big boat, along with shaded seating. A second guide says the island has toilets that charge a fee. The first guide lists no toilets for speedboats or longtails, so read the listing for your boat type.
Does the phone work on a james bond island tour from Phuket?
One eSIM guide lists Phang Nga Bay among Phuket boat trips. It says to expect the signal to drop once you are well offshore. The signal returns as you near land again, on every network. The same guide says Patong, Kata, Karon and Rawai all carry strong 4G signal.
Can you fly a drone on a james bond island tour from Phuket?
No. A Phuket drone guide says Phang Nga Bay, including James Bond Island, is national park territory where drones are banned. It says launching from a tour boat is asking for a fine and a long chat with a ranger. It adds that rangers enforce the park bans.
What do the stalls on Khao Phing Kan sell?
Wikipedia says the island has souvenir shops selling items such as coral and shells. One Phuket guide says the path is lined with vendors selling all kinds of souvenirs. A travel magazine says you will have to negotiate a lot to get a reasonable price.