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15 Best Phuket Sea Canoe & Kayak Tours

The paddle craft of Phang Nga Bay: sea canoes through the hongs’ cave entrances, twilight runs that float krathong under the stars and bioluminescent plankton swims on the night versions. The caves only open at certain tides; the guides read the tables.

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

Discover Phang Nga Bay with this full-day tour featuring sea cave canoeing, James Bond Island visits, and a delicious Thai buffet—all from Phuket.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Amazing day all the way through. Very organized, safe and fun. Special shout out to our guide Ohma! He made the day special. He was kind, helpful, funny, enthusiastic and you can tell that he cared about everyone on board. Hotel transportRead more”

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2.From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

Discover stunning limestone landscapes, explore caves by canoe, and visit James Bond Island on this 7-hour tour from Phuket for an authentic Thai adventure.

★ 4.7

“Excellent value for the money. Delicious food, incredible entertainment while on the boat, awesome kayaking activities, and the stops were organized and well timed. This trip had it all. Only thing I think should be improved is the transfer from the boat to the james…”

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

Discover Phuket’s stunning sea caves and lagoons with kayaking, followed by a cultural Loy Krathong floating ceremony and delicious Thai cuisine.

★ 5.0

“If you don’t do anything else on your trip, book this tour. Wonderful staff (supplemented with local fisherman to man the kayaks which was a very cool way to support the locals). The boat was comfortable with nonstop food they prepare fresh on the boat.…”

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

Discover the stunning limestone scenery and iconic James Bond Island on this full-day Phuket tour, featuring canoeing, swimming, and authentic Thai lunch.

★ 5.0

“This was a really great experience. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Loved the canoeing both with the guide and on our own. This is a must do trip. Great fun.”

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

Discover stunning sea caves and iconic James Bond Island on a full-day Phuket tour featuring kayaking, paddleboarding, and a tasty buffet lunch.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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

Discover stunning limestone caves, iconic James Bond Island, and hidden lagoons on this twilight sea canoe tour in Phang Nga Bay, Phuket.

★ 5.0

“Such a memorable experience - a must do. The whole day was so well planned and all the staff are fantastic! There were 40 people on this tour, however everyone was well looked after. Each couple or group of 3 were allocated a ‘captaiRead more”

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

Discover Phuket's stunning islands, caves, and James Bond scenery on this full-day tour with canoeing, lunch, and expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“What a day! Our tour started with a prompt pickup and a good driver. Our tour guide nicknamed James Bond was informative and spoke great English. This is quite the operation! Everything ran smoothly, we got to see some amazing viRead more”

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10.Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes tour

Experience Phuket’s stunning limestone islands, kayak through caves, and witness bioluminescent plankton in Phang Nga Bay on this full-day tour.

★ 4.5

“What a fabulous day! A lot is jam packed into the time so well worth the money. And we had perfect conditions to see the plankton, very cool. The dinner was tasty and the guides were excellent. Highly recommend!”

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11.Mangroves SUP Tour Phuket

Explore Phuket's mangroves on a guided stand-up paddleboard tour, visiting quiet fishing villages, with all gear and snacks included for a memorable day.

★ 5.0

“It was my first time doing paddle boarding and our tour guide Tan made it really fun for both me and my partner. He picked us up, bought us food, which we ate on the way, fruit, coconuts and water. We navigated a protected nature…”

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12.Private James Bond Island Speedboat Adventure Tour w/ Canoeing

Discover the stunning Phang Nga Bay on a private speedboat tour from Phuket, including James Bond Island, canoeing, and a delicious local lunch—an authentic adventure.

★ 5.0

“Yesterday we embarked on the Private James Bond Island Speedboat Tour with Canoeing and Lunch, and it was truly amazing! From start to finish, the tour exceeded all expectations, and I have to mention our incredible tour guide, Ban. BaRead more”

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14.Canoe Cave Explorer Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket

Experience Phang Nga Bay’s stunning caves, islands, and lagoons on a 7-hour kayaking tour from Phuket, including guides, lunch, and hotel pickup.

★ 4.5

“I could not believe how well organized this tour was and how well they took care of everybody. The sights were incredible. The food was amazing. Probably the best day trip I have ever been on. I highly recommend taking this tour!”

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15.Premium James Bond Island by Big Boat with Canoeing

Explore James Bond Island and surrounding caves on a scenic day trip from Phuket, featuring canoeing, delicious lunch, and stunning limestone scenery.

★ 4.5

“The actual activity itself was amazing. We had James as our tour guide and he was brilliant. Lots of fun. The lunch provided was better than others experienced. If you are expecting to kayak yourself, you won’t be doing this. You are in tRead more”

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More Phuket Sea Canoe & Kayak Tours

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