Island Hopping Yacht Trips in Thailand: the 7 Best Boats to Book

1.Luxury Boat to James Bond Islands with Lunch and Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 908 reviews · from $159Our pick

Cruise Phang Nga Bay aboard a large catamaran with hotel pickup, lunch, soft drinks, kayaking through Hong Island’s caves, a swim stop, and a longboat visit to James Bond Island. A DJ, Wi-Fi, water slide, paddleboards, and sunset dinner make this a social day on the water. Ask about cabana rental before booking.

“This was a really great experience overall. We were picked up by our cruise port with no problems, they sent us the license plate ahead of time which I appreciated. On the way there, our shuttle got a flat tire and a new shuttle arrived within 10 minutes. At the meeting point, the area was a little run down but was fine. When you get on the boat you are assigned a table. (I think this is a new process based on previous comments). We were VERY lucky and got the table at the front of the ship. I could see being disappointed if you got another seat. However, I…”

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2.Pattaya: Full-Day 2 Islands Yacht Trip with Lunch and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 234 reviews · 7 hours · from $109

Join Ocean Yachting for a seven-hour cruise from Pattaya to Koh Phai and Koh Rin. Your day includes hotel transfers, snorkeling, paddleboards, fishing, a slide, floating pool, Thai buffet lunch, fruit, and sunset views. English and Thai support is available, with crew members such as Ruby and Riley praised for attentive service.

“A perfect adventure day! The catamaran is incredible! So many activities”

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3.Phuket: Coral and Racha Islands Hype Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 184 reviews · 7 hours · from $144

Spend seven hours aboard Hype Boat Club’s luxury catamaran from Chalong Pier. Swim and snorkel at Coral and Racha Islands, share a lower-deck daybed, enjoy Thai food, tapas, sushi, and soft drinks, then listen to a live DJ as the sun sets over the Andaman Sea.

“The staff were all so friendly and helpful, the islands were stunning, and sitting on the day beds at the front of the boat while cruising was amazing! The highlight of our trip was the stop at Racha Island to swim and snorkel. However, the food served at the beginning of the trip was sitting out for quite a while before we were allowed to eat so it was kind of stale and cold, and the seating arrangements are a bit odd… you are given an assigned table that you have to share with strangers and then it’s a free for all for the day beds on the front of…”

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4.Krabi 4 Island Tour: Private Long-tail Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews

Charter a traditional long-tail boat from Ao Nam Mao for about six hours, with hotel pickup from Ao Nang, snorkeling gear, fruit, and water. You set the pace at Chicken, Poda, Tup, Railay, or Phra Nang, though an English-speaking guide costs extra.

“Perfect day! Beautifully done private tour. Seamless logistics, attentive crew, and breathtaking island stops. Peaceful, flexible, and truly special.”

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5.Pattaya: 3-Island Hopping Sunset Yacht & Buffet with Live DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 125 reviews · 8 hours · from $79Cheapest seat

You’ll spend eight hours aboard an 82-foot yacht from Pattaya, stopping at Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island, also associated with Koh Ped. Expect snorkeling, clear kayaks, paddleboards, floats, a water slide, Thai buffet food, mocktails, snacks, and drinks. Hotel pickup is included.

“The program was varied and offered good value for money. Unfortunately, the female members of the accompanying staff were not helpful at all, except for the lady shown in the picture. Our phone was about to run out of battery and we wanted to ask for a little charge, but they refused and were not kind. The lady in the picture helped immediately, smiled, and was kind. She gave us her own power bank. Perhaps the others should not be dealing with customers if it is such a burden for them…”

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6.Hype Yacht : VIP tour Krabi Islands & Phang Nga Bay from Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $277

Sail from Royal Phuket Marina on a small-group Hype Yacht cruise for up to 18 people. You’ll get hotel transfers, sparkling wine, lunch, snorkeling gear, Koh Hong Lagoon, Ko Lao La Ding, and sunset sailing in Phang Nga Bay. Alcohol is extra, and the minimum age is six.

“I could only highly recommend this tour - boat, dj, crew, route, pickup …. unforgettably moments and fun”

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7.Similan Islands Luxury Catamaran Day Tour (Phuket / Khao Lak)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $171

Spend about 14 hours aboard a double-deck catamaran from Phuket or Khao Lak, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, snorkeling at Islands 7 and 9, and beach time at Island 8. Guides such as Jasmine, Bee, and Mike help keep the long day friendly and organized.

“Fabulous trip, beautiful boat, felt very well looked after. Professional service. Would use again.”

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