8 Luxury Yacht Cruises in Phuket to Build a Day Around

1.James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Premium Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,656 reviews · 330 minutes - 7 hours · from $120Our pick

Cruise from Ao Por Pier to James Bond Island and Hong Island on a comfortable yacht. English-speaking guides such as Coco lead the day, while canoe crews paddle you through caves and lagoons. Expect Thai food, fruit, soft drinks, sunset views, and optional hotel pickup.

“The boat, food and guides were all excellent. Had the best day, unfortunately no sunset but the moon looked amazing.”

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2.James Bond & Phang Nga Bay by Luxury Sunset Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 1 day · from $138

Spend a full day on a double-deck catamaran with guides such as Art, Kim, Lily, and PK. Visit James Bond Island, canoe through Hong Island caves, make papaya salad, and enjoy paddleboards, a clear kayak, sea slide, and floating pool. Expect comfort, food, and a relaxed pace, but no snorkeling.

“Thank you to Art and Lily our tour guides for an excellent experience! The boat was really spacious, clean and a smooth ride. We were provided with plenty of food (lunch, deserts and fresh fruit) and soft drinks. The activities were really good and as described in the itinerary …. We especially enjoyed the final activity, swimming off the boat and going down the inflatable slide ☺️!!! Thanks for a great day!”

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3.Phi Phi, Maya, and Maiton by Luxury Yacht with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 132 reviews · from $111

Spend a full sea day aboard a comfortable catamaran with guides such as Lily, Mike or Jenny. Visit Maya Bay, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon and Maiton Bay, with snorkeling, a Thai buffet, clear kayaking, a slide, paddleboards and five edited photos included.

“Mike the guide was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. The boat trip and activities were amazing and the snorkelling with so many fishes - such a great experience! Maya was shut (off season) However that did not spoil the trip and it was beautiful in the long tail boats *only comment I would say is this trip may be difficult for anyone with mobility issues due to how you transfer on and off the boat. Getting off at the end is a high step onto a tyre and pull up onto the side”

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4.James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Sunset Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $162Top rated

Spend a full day on a double-decker catamaran from Phuket, capped at 48 people. You’ll see James Bond Island, canoe around Hong Island, make papaya salad, ride a sea slide, paddleboard, and return at sunset with lunch and drinks included.

“Very well organised. The team took good care of communicating from the get go. Food was excellent and unlimited drinks. Making the pawpaw salad was an experience too!! Thank you!!”

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5.James Bond Island Canoeing & Sunset Yacht Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 390 - 450 minutes · from $167

Spend 6.5 to 7.5 hours cruising from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay aboard a spacious power catamaran. Visit James Bond Island, paddle through Hong Island’s caves and lagoons with a guide, then enjoy dinner, drinks, and sunset views before returning to Phuket.

“The whole day was very well organized. Plenty of room on the boat. Water, soft drinks and pop provided free. Snacks, appetizers and main dinner was all delicious. Highly recommended.”

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6.Coral Yacht Boat Tour to Coral Island with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 33 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $54Best value

Spend 6 to 8 hours cruising from Phuket by catamaran yacht or speedboat, with hotel pickup, island beaches, snorkeling, drinks, and selected meals. Stops can include Pirates Beach, Banana Bay, Raya Island, Coral Island, Yanui Bay, Maiton Island, and a sunset near Promthep Cape. Confirm your option carefully.

“A brilliant day out and one of the highlights of our trip. The boat ride itself was smooth and well organised, with a friendly, knowledgeable crew and our guide was lovely, who made everyone feel comfortable from the moment we set off. Everything felt well paced: enough time to explore, swim and relax without feeling rushed”

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7.Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay Luxury Yacht Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 8 hours · from $273

Cruise from Royal Phuket Marina to Maya Bay, Pi Leh Lagoon, and Monkey Beach aboard a luxury yacht. You get a welcome drink, sparkling wine, fresh fruit, soft drinks, a DJ, gourmet lunch, snorkeling and swimming time, towel service, and national park entry. Hotel pickup is optional.

“The weather was extremely bad and the crew knew that beforehand. We were not allowed to cancel the tour despite the weather warning. As soon as we boarded the boat, we were quickly cast off and told that it was very windy and that we would not be able to sail to certain destinations on the tour. There we were, trapped on the boat for 8 hours in wind gusts of 57km/h and total swell. The tour was a disaster, a real rip-off! At least the DJ was good, playing the Titanic song to match the situation.”

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8.Indigo Luxury Yacht to Phi Phi, Maya & Maithon

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $160

Spend eight hours aboard a 2024 catamaran with air-conditioned sofas, open-air sea views, snorkeling, water toys, a Thai buffet, and five edited photos. You’ll visit Pileh Lagoon by longtail boat, Maya Bay, Phi Phi, and Maiton Island with an English, Thai, or Chinese-speaking guide.

“Nella descrizione vi è scritto escursione di lusso, ma di lusso non ha nulla. Una giornata massacrante tra punti di ritrovo, trasportati con un camion, cibo servito in ciottoli e di plastica. Era un catamarano e non uno yacht. Igiene zero, poltrone sporche. Insomma, tanto tempo sprecato con spiegazioni che potevano essere fatte durante il tragitto.”

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