Phang Nga Bay is the sea of limestone towers north-east of Phuket, and this day covers its best-known parts by speedboat. A local paddler takes you by canoe into the caves and hidden lagoon of Hong Island, you walk on James Bond Island in front of the Ko Tapu pinnacle from The Man with the Golden Gun, and lunch is served at Koh Panyee, a fishing village on stilts. The day ends with a swim at Khai Island. Below: what the price covers, who it suits and how it compares with the other ways to do it.
By SB Excursions · Published 24 October 2026 · Updated 24 October 2026
Tour on this route: James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay with Canoeing — From $85 per person, about 8.5 hours.
What is included in the James Bond Island tour?
Hotel pickup in Phuket, the speedboat with an English-speaking guide, canoeing at Hong Island with a paddler, lunch at Koh Panyee, drinks and fruit, snorkeling gear, the national park fee and accident insurance.
This guide also answers:
- Is this tour good for children?
The short answer
Yes for couples, families and first-timers who want the limestone scenery of Phang Nga Bay and a paddle through sea caves: it runs as a shared speedboat tour with sea canoeing covering Phang Nga Bay, Phang Nga Province, lasts About 8.5 hours and starts with hotel pickup in phuket, about 7:00-8:00 am, so the day is handled from the door.
Pricing is From $85 per person. We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
Who should book it — and who should not
Book it for the limestone scenery of Phang Nga Bay, a canoe through sea caves and lunch in a village on stilts — it is calmer than a beach day. If you want white beaches and snorkeling first, the Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour is the classic; if you are staying in Krabi, the Hong Islands tour from Ao Nang visits the same kind of lagoon with a shorter ride.
What is included in the price
A booking of the James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay with Canoeing covers:
- Round-trip hotel transfer in Phuket
- Speedboat tour with up to 35 guests and an English-speaking guide
- Sea canoeing at Hong Island with a professional paddler
- Coffee and tea at the pier, soft drinks, water and fruit on board
- Lunch at Koh Panyee
- Snorkeling gear and life jacket
- National park fee and accident insurance
Before you book
Availability is confirmed once you send the date, hotel area and group size on WhatsApp. We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
The route stop by stop is in the travel guide; pickup times, the packing list and what shifts by season are in the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the James Bond Island tour?
Hotel pickup in Phuket, the speedboat with an English-speaking guide, canoeing at Hong Island with a paddler, lunch at Koh Panyee, drinks and fruit, snorkeling gear, the national park fee and accident insurance.
How do I book?
Send us the date, your hotel and the number of guests on WhatsApp. We confirm availability, the pickup time and the total before you pay.
Is this tour good for children?
Yes, from 1 year old: the canoe is paddled for you and the boat stops at calm beaches. Infants under 1, pregnant women and guests over 70 cannot join the speedboat.