4 Cave Boat Tours in Thailand Worth the Descent

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

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

Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a spacious big boat, then ride guided canoes through Panak and Hong islands. You’ll visit James Bond Island, swim or paddle board at Nakae Island, and eat a Thai buffet lunch onboard. Guides such as Omar, Tommy, Tony, and Dino are often praised for keeping the day fun and organized.

“This trip was so incredibly well organized and worth every penny. To start, Dino was our main guy with a bunch of staff on board. Dino is hilarious and such a great source of knowledge. Lunch was freaking fantastic. Wow!!!! Those ladies can cook. Very sanitary. Enough to go around. Refreshments and light snacks given throughout entire boat ride. The views are stunning. Enough time in every part. Highly recommend this trip.”

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2.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 by big boat, paddling through sea caves at Panak and Hong islands, visiting James Bond Island, and stopping at Nakae Island for swimming, paddleboarding, and canoeing. Hotel transfers, lunch, park fees, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included. Tommy and Noon are among the guides praised for friendly service.

“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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3.Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · 7 hours · from $35Best value

Join The Long Tail Charter and Tour for a full day from Koh Lanta to Koh Chueak, Emerald Cave on Koh Mook, Koh Ngai, and Koh Maa. You will swim through a dark sea cave, snorkel over coral, eat Thai food on the beach, and ride a lively longtail boat. Guide Lain has earned special praise for his friendly, attentive approach.

“Excellent tour. Smooth hotel pick and drop off. Lots of snorkeling and beach time. Super good value for a full day tour. Highly recommend this for everyone. Emerald cave was exceptional.”

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4.James Bond Island by Big Boat with Sea Cave Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 302 reviews · 9 hours · from $99

Spend nine hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by big boat, with canoe trips through Panak and Hong islands, a buffet lunch, swimming, paddle boarding, and a long-tail boat ride to James Bond Island. Guides such as Tony, Ohma, James, and Dino lead the day, while canoe masters take care of the paddling and photos.

“This Big Boat tour from Phuket was a great experience. We had two distinct canoeing opportunities: the first through a dark cave, and the second through a rock tunnel into a beautiful, open lagoon with a mystical atmosphere. Since the scenery is completely different each time, I highly recommend participating in both. The itinerary was well-paced, allowing enough time at each of the four islands, including James Bond Island. Our guide, Tony, was very helpful, providing English explanations and even speaking to me in simple Japanese during our wait times. The food on board, including a buffet lunch, Thai pancakes, and fresh fruit, was excellent. At the final stop, the…”

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