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The 15 Best Sea Cave Canoeing Tours in Phuket

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The hongs of Phang Nga Bay are hidden lagoons you can only reach by ducking through a low sea cave as the tide allows. The guide paddles; you lie back and watch the roof close overhead. Below are the best sea-canoe tours from Phuket, including the twilight runs that end among glowing plankton, with the tides, the timings, and the prices explained.

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

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Price and the Real Value of That $99

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

From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - Pickup to Ao Po Pier: the start you should not wing

2.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Big-boat Phang Nga Bay canoeing from Phuket: Panak and Hong Islands caves, James Bond Island photos, buffet lunch, pickup included.

“Highly recommend this activity if you want to see many of the iconic islands in one day. The tour was so well organized and planned from start to finish. The guides were fantastic and took so many photos of us. The time spent at each stop was perfect and the lunch was really good! Plenty of water served on board too. It was a great experience and the highlight of our time in Phuket!”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - The Morning Start: Hotel Pickup and the Long Ride to Phang Nga

3.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52Best value

A full-day Phang Nga Bay tour combining Wat Suwan Kuha caves, Pan-Yee village lunch, long-tail boat views, and sea canoeing near James Bond Island.

“The tour was very nice, we had fun and saw beautiful views. The best part of the tour was the kayaking with the guide, always super happy and friendly. Our guide Nykon was very helpful and friendly as well.”

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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes - Getting from Phuket to the water: transport, briefing, and comfort

4.Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,321 reviews · 8 hours · from $145

Phang Nga Bay sea canoes, Panak caves and James Bond Island, sunset dinner, then bioluminescent plankton glowing in Phuket.

“This was an amazing trip and worth the money. Nice minibus transport from hotel, with aircon. Clear briefing at the marina before boarding the speedboat. Our guide Wawa was fantastic, informative and clear. Kayaks were led by a local guide - ours was Dom. He was fun and friendly and pointed out the different shaped rocks. James Bond Island late afternoon was not overrun with other tourists allowing us to take many photos from the beach and up at the viewpoint. Buffet dinner on floating fishing village was plentiful and tasty. Finally the plankton. INCREDIBLE. This was like nothing I have experienced. Just before full moon meant there was too…”

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Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton - Getting to the Bay: Midday Pickup and a Comfortable Ride

5.Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,839 reviews · 1 day · from $114

Kayak Phang Nga Bay caves at twilight, see glowing plankton and fireflies, visit James Bond and Panak islands, with Thai meals included.

“We had an amazing day making memories we will surely never forget at the beautiful sights on this trip. The staff are very welcoming and service minded and really do their best to make it a great experience. We were very impressed with our guide, Enzo, who helped us get the most out of each stop. Even the food was tasty and fresh. Highly recommend!”

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Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating - Sea Cave Kayaking Through Hongs of Phang Nga

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · from $128

Hong by Starlight mixes Phang Nga Bay sea-cave kayaking, Loi Krathong at night, and full onboard meals with Phuket hotel pickup.

“Transportation to/from provided, long day at sea, great meals (lunch & dinner), and water provided. Staff very kind and attentive. You will be introduced to parts of Thailand you otherwise will not see.”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat - Koh Panak Cave at Panak Island: caves for photos, plus that mangrove feel

7.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103

Speedboat island-hopping in Phang Nga Bay with sea-cave canoeing, Koh Panyi lunch, James Bond Island, and a Naka Island swim.

“The Amazing Canoe company and their great guide Nancy made for a wonderful day. The sites were amazing too including James Bond Island, the Muslim village our favorite sea kayaking. Highly recommend!”

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

Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch) - From Ao Po Pier to Panak Cave: canoeing the Diamond Cave

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

James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch - Getting There From Phuket Hotels: Pickup That Actually Helps

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $105

Phang Nga Bay boat cruise from Phuket, then sea cave kayaking, lunch, and a James Bond Island visit with paddleboarding options.

“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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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay - Koh Panak Cave: first limestone caves and lagoon time

Phuket: James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

Phuket: James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals - Panak Island: Ice Cream Cave and Mangrove Cave stops

11.James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 580 reviews · from $80

Phang Nga Bay sea canoeing: James Bond Island, Hong Island caves, Panyee lunch, and Palm Beach Club beach time with meals.

“The whole day was amazing. Pretty Patty and all the team were always attentive and smiling, giving any info needed. The photographer is great paying attention to all the details. Lunch was delicious, and all sides and experiences are worth trying. Thank you team Diamond Sea🥰🥰🥰”

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Phuket: James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

Phuket: James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat - Kayak Time at Panak Island: Emerald Water and Real Cave Work

12.James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 7 hours · from $86

Phuket day trip to Phang Nga Bay for James Bond Island views, emerald lagoon kayaking, and a Thai buffet with fruit and drinks.

“The staff went above and beyond, we had low expectations of the food and travel but the food was cooked on the boat by chefs and it was some of the best food I had all holiday, fried chicken, fish goujons and battered shrimp, fried rice and noodles, soups and broths, they catered for the vegetarians and vegans too. The activity was amazing, kayaking in the caves and around the islands were incredible. Swimming in the sea was epic, a few jellyfish around but not a threat and the guides were picking up any that were too close, putting them on the boat and putting them further away if any…”

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

Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat - Pickup Reality: Free Zones, Extra Fees, and Getting There on Time

Phuket: James Bond Island by Big Boat with Sea Cave Canoeing

Phuket: James Bond Island by Big Boat with Sea Cave Canoeing - Safety briefing, life jackets, and seasickness prep

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

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

Big-boat day from Phuket to Panak and Hong sea caves by canoe, plus James Bond Island by long-tail boat and Nakae swim.

“Everything went amazing! Ohma was the best guide you could ask for, fun, energised, great communication. The whole crew was very organised, and the lunch was delicious. The canoeing inside the caves was my favourite. Highly recommend!”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Speedboat Tour with Canoeing

Phuket: James Bond Island Speedboat Tour with Canoeing - Breakfast at the pier, then right into the action