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Sea Canoeing in Thailand: the 15 Best Trips

48 trips · from $25 a head

Hongs, mangrove channels and the plankton at night. The 15 below are priced and honest about the longtail transfer, which is often the longer half of the day.

If you only book one

The one to book Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 from $99 Check dates & prices →

Cheapest good one Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch 3 hours · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from $26 Check dates & prices →

Worth the extra Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes 8 hours · ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 from $145 Check dates & prices →

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

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

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

Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay canoeing tour, with James Bond Island, caves, lunch, swimming, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“This is an excellent tour. The scenery is amazing and the way the staff attends to everyone is very professional. This tour is also inclusive for larger passengers. The only thing I would like to mention is that if you have mobility issues, getting on to James Bond island itself may be challenging. Other than that, we were satisfied and would recommend this tour.”

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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

2.Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,728 reviews · 9 hours · from $38

Review of Koh Samui’s Ang Thong cruise, with kayaking, hiking, Blue Lagoon views, food, costs, crowds, and practical tips.

“Highly recommend! Amazing view of Ang Thong & Emerald Lagoon!”

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

3.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

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

Review of Phuket’s 10-hour Phang Nga Bay big-boat tour, with canoeing, James Bond Island, lunch, hotel transfers, and practical tips.

“OUR ACTIVITY WAS VERY NICE. OUR TOUR GUIDE SAM WAS PERFECT.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

4.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

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

Explore James Bond Island, Phang Nga Bay, a stilt village, sea caves, and Monkey Cave Temple on this full-day Phuket tour.

“Tour is great you can really see a lot of things. Nikko, our tour guy was excellent, he can be example to other tour guideds how to do Job as a tour guide. We really enjoyed it and happy that we had such a great tour guide because nature is incredible and with Nikko we learned a lot. Definitley Will recomend this tour to my friends.”

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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

5.Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

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

Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay tour with sea canoes, James Bond Island, sunset dinner, caves, and bioluminescent plankton.

“I had an amazing time on this trip. very well organised, lovely crue (Teddy, Xoxonur and Co). The fisherman village and restaurant were very pleasant and peaceful. the plankton experience at the end was remarkable. very positive experience. thank you”

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Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

6.Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,024 reviews · 4h 30m · from $38

Kayak Krabi’s Ao Thalane mangroves, canyons, caves, and wildlife on a scenic half-day tour with pickup for $38.

“It was a beautiful day with great views. The guides were friendly and accommodating when I realized they were double kayak set ups but I was expecting a single. The landscape and various terrain (Mangroves, Cliffs, Jungle, Beaches) were absolutely stunning. The only critique I have is transpiration could be more effective as you only spend about two hours on the water but we sat around for a long while both before we got on the water and while we waiting for the trucks to take us back to the hotels. Overall I would do it again and found great value.”

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Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

7.Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

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

Explore Phang Nga Bay by canoe, visit James Bond and Panak islands, enjoy Thai meals, and see glowing plankton after dark.

“A great kayaking experience, I really enjoyed the breathtaking scenery, and especially seeing the glowing plankton! The food was great and more than enough, the staff did an amazing job, the were all so nice and friendly! I'm so happy with this trip!”

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Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

8.Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · from $129

Review of Phuket’s Hong by Starlight tour, with sea caves, lagoons, kayaking, Thai Krathong making, meals, and bioluminescent plankton.

“Hong by Starlight was an absolutely magical experience and one of the highlights of our time in Phuket. From start to finish the scenery was incredible, dramatic limestone cliffs, hidden caves, tranquil lagoons and unforgettable views, espeRead more”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

9.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $104

Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island speedboat tour, with cave canoeing, Koh Panyee lunch, Naka Island swim, costs, tips, and drawbacks.

“Great day out on this tour of James Bond island and surrounding island. Having lunch at the floating village.”

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Koh Samui: Day Tour to Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

10.Day Tour to Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 856 reviews · 8h 30m · from $76

Review of Koh Samui’s Ang Thong day tour with speedboat, snorkeling, kayaking, viewpoints, beach lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“The crew was very friendly, excellent service, we were very happy!”

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Ko Lanta: Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

11.Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 806 reviews · 3 hours · from $26Cheapest

Kayak Ko Lanta’s mangroves, spot monkeys and mudskippers, visit a fish farm, and enjoy lunch for $26 with hotel pickup.

“We had a brilliant time kayaking with Karim as our guide. Everything was very well organised and the whole experience was fun from the moment we set off. We saw crabs, walking fish, birds of prey, a snake, curlews and of course loads of monkeys including young ones. It was a joy watching Karim interacting with them. When the mangroves opened up into sea, the heaven’s also opened and we were all soaked but it was very special to see the magical way the rain bounces off the sea and mist and clouds gather around the mountains. Kayaking was followed by a lovely lunch which included fresh fruit and drinks.…”

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Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

12.Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 768 reviews · from $68

Review of Ang Thong Marine Park’s full-day kayak and snorkel tour from Koh Samui, with caves, Emerald Lake, lunch, practical tips, and value advice.

“Boat: The boat was comfortable and we had enough space. It was big enough and the sea was calm for us so it was a smooth ride. Staff: The guides and assistants were all nice and helpful. There were about 50 guests and it felt like an adequate number of staff. Activities: The conditions weren’t ideal for snorkeling but that’s of course not the company’s fault. The kayaking, however, was lovely. There was an opportunity to kayak a second time as well. A highlight for me was climbing to the viewpoint on Wua Ta Lap Island. This is no joke of a hike as it’s 500 meters up steep uneven…”

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Koh Pha Ngan: Day Tour Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

13.Day Tour Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 729 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Review of Koh Phangan’s Ang Thong speedboat day tour, with snorkeling, steep hikes, kayaking, beach lunch, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The best was the view, a lot of steps but totally worth it”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $105

Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island canoe and kayaking tour, with cave paddling, lunch, hotel pickup, costs, highlights, and practical tips.

“Wow, wow, WOW! This was one of the best excursions we've ever experienced. This tour company went above and beyond what we expected to give us a fantastic experience. We had trouble getting off our cruise ship on time, but they Read more”

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

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

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

Review the $105 Phuket tour to James Bond Island, with big-boat cruising, sea-cave canoeing, lunch, paddleboarding, and hotel transfers.

“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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