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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

“Our tour around the islands of Phuket was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly arranged and thoughtfully paced. The canoeing experience through the caves was a true highlight — breathtaking scenery everywhere you looked! A huge shout-out to our…”

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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

“Had such an amazing time on this tour! Everything was so much fun and really well planned and managed from start to finish. The guides were incredibly sweet and made sure everyone was comfortable. There was plenty of water and food provided, and the activities…”

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3.Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

Experience Phuket’s stunning scenery with this full-day tour to James Bond Island, sea kayaking, and visits to caves, villages, and limestone cliffs for $46.

★ 4.8

“We are 5 days in Phuket and that was our second tour ever and everything was far better than we expected. We first started in a longtail boat visiting the famous James bond island. Then the highlight of the tour was going through the caves…”

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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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5.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

Discover the highlights of Phang Nga Bay with this full-day tour featuring James Bond Island, sea canoeing, a floating village lunch, and more.

★ 5.0

“What an amazing tour! Tommy and the team did such a great job giving us time to explore each site. The island and mangroves were absolutely beautiful and the time at the floating Muslim village for lunch and shopping were perfect. ThRead more”

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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

“A well organized and wonderful experience from the start. We were glad that the Patri Tours team took care of us from the beginning till the end. The kayaking and swimming were fun to do. Everyone was helpful and friendly. All in all, had a…”

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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

“Excellent tour and our guide, Handsome Nick (aka the Thai Morgan Freeman or as we called him, Khun Lor Mak) was awesome! Well organized, great food and great staff.”

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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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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

“A great day experiencing many different things as well as James Bond Island, such as Panyee village, lovely beaches and canoeing. It was good to have the private hire as we had the whole boat to ourselves and the team did a great job at…”

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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

“This was a great tour! We had a little hiccup with our van driver, as he spoke VERY little English, but we managed! Great crew on the boat, awesome sense of humor and gorgeous scenery. These guys are top notch and I highly recommend this…”

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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

“We had a long day but made some amazing memories seeing James Bond Island and canoeing in Hong island and through the caves. Tour guide was great, buffet lunch was tasty. Plenty of tea, coffee and soft drinks provided throughout the day. However the boat…”

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More Phuket Sea Canoe & Kayak Tours

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