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James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket

About 9 hours Adventure Phang Nga Bay, from Phuket, Thailand
Starting from · per person₹3,924
How longAbout 9 hours
Prices checked
How it runsRun by the operator, with safety rules
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Highlights

  • Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, about 9 hours, with sea canoeing among the limestone islands
  • Khao Tapu, the 20-metre rock needle known as James Bond Island, and Khao Phing Kan beside it
  • Or with a private transfer

Is it right for you?

Seniors
Possible for seniors, with care: A speedboat can bump hard in a swell and the canoe means sitting low and stepping between boats, so it suits active seniors best
Getting around
Little walking; Not wheelchair accessible
Children
The canoe means stepping between boats and sitting low on the water, which needs some balance and confidence
Setting
Outdoors
Time of day
Morning, Afternoon
Pickup
Hotel pickup available as an option

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From the operator's and venue's own published information. Tell your captain about anyone's mobility, age or food needs and we confirm the details for your date.

The story

Phang Nga Bay, in the province next to Phuket, is largely Ao Phang Nga National Park: about 250,000 rai, or 100,000 acres, of islands and sea on and off shore, a national park since 1981 (Tourism Authority of Thailand, checked 24 Sep 2026). Its landmark is Khao Tapu, a limestone column about 20 metres high standing alone in the water, worn slimmer at the base than at the top so that it looks like a nail, which is what its Thai name means. It was known to visitors before the 1974 James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun was shot there, and has been called James Bond Island ever since. Forty metres away, Khao Phing Kan is a hill that split in two, its smaller peak leaning on the larger at about 75 degrees, with a strip of sand between the islands and stairs up the side to a view over the bay.

The operator's speedboat version adds a spell of sea canoeing to the day, which runs about 9 hours on their sheet, with a shared or private transfer from your hotel. The sheet names James Bond Island, canoeing and the fee; it does not give the pier, the other stops or whether a meal is served, so your captain sends the operator's programme for your date.

What it feels like: two speeds in one day. The speedboat makes short work of the open water, then everything slows down in the canoe. Low on the water, with the engine off, the limestone walls rise straight above you, streaked black and orange and hung with green, and the only sounds are the paddle and the birds. That quiet stretch is what the canoe option is worth paying for. Then the famous rock, narrower at the bottom than the top, and a busy little beach where everyone lines up the same photograph.

Who this suits, and why: friends groups and families with teenagers who want more than a boat ride; honeymooners and couples for the calm of the canoe; active seniors who are happy stepping from a boat into a canoe. The speedboat can bump in a swell, so anyone prone to seasickness or with back trouble should say so before booking.

What happens

The plan as the operator runs it. Start times and pickup are confirmed for your date.

  1. Collection from your Phuket hotel by shared or private transfer, and the drive to the pier. The pier and the times come with your voucher.

  2. Out among the bay's limestone islands. The route and the order of the stops are set by the operator on the day, by tide and weather.

  3. Time in a sea canoe among the islands. How long it lasts, and whether a paddler comes with you, is in the operator's programme; ask your captain.

  4. A stop at Khao Phing Kan, with optional stairs to the view and Khao Tapu 40 metres offshore.

  5. Back to the pier and on to your hotel. The operator puts the whole day at about 9 hours.

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Inclusions

  • Speedboat day trip in Phang Nga Bay with a stop at James Bond Island, as the operator names it
  • Sea canoeing
  • Shared or private return hotel transfer, as you book
  • The Ao Phang Nga National Park fee, on the options that include it

Exclusions

  • The national park fee on the options without it, paid by you on the day in cash
  • Meals and drinks, which the operator does not mention on this tour
  • Tips and personal expenses

Know before you go

  • James Bond Island lies in Ao Phang Nga National Park, which charges visitors an entry fee (the Tourism Authority of Thailand lists 300 baht for a foreign adult). The options marked 'park fee included' include it; on the others you pay it on the day, so carry Thai baht.
  • The operator does not mention lunch on this tour; ask your captain whether a meal is served, and whether vegetarian or Jain food is possible.
  • From May to October, the southwest monsoon season, boat trips still run but can be cancelled or delayed at the last minute; the boat's captain decides, for safety (Tourism Authority of Thailand).
  • A speedboat is fast and can bump hard in a swell. Take motion-sickness tablets before boarding if you need them; tell your captain about back or neck trouble or pregnancy before you book.
  • Canoeing means stepping from the boat into a canoe and sitting low for a while. Bring a dry bag for your phone and clothes that can get wet.
  • Carry sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, water and some Thai baht cash.
  • The private options are shown per person because the operator does not say per person, per car or per boat; your captain confirms what is private and the price basis before you pay.
  • Child and infant prices and age bands are not on the operator's list; your captain quotes them with the operator.
  • Availability is confirmed by the operator when your captain books; a booking can be declined by the supplier for a price change, allocation or stop-sale.
  • Prices are per person in INR. GST + TCS on international bookings are shown in your written quote.

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Payment policy

Your quote sets out the deposit, the balance and when each is due.

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5% GST and 2% TCS apply to overseas packages and are shown in your written quote before you pay.

Confirmation policy

We confirm on WhatsApp and email once your payment is received and the supplier has confirmed availability. Tickets and vouchers follow within 24 working hours of that confirmation.

Refund policy

If the supplier cannot deliver after you have paid, you get an equal or better alternative at no extra cost, or a full refund of that item within 7 working days. You choose.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

Why book with Travelers Clan

  • Safety rules up front. We confirm the operator’s age, health and weather rules for your date before you pay.
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  • Clear payment terms. Deposit and cancellation conditions set out before payment.
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Questions travellers ask

How much does James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket cost?

James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket starts at ₹3,924 per person. GST and TCS are added and shown in your written quote before payment. The final price depends on your date, time slot and group size.

What is included in James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket?

Included: Speedboat day trip in Phang Nga Bay with a stop at James Bond Island, as the operator names it; Sea canoeing; Shared or private return hotel transfer, as you book; The Ao Phang Nga National Park fee, on the options that include it.

What is not included in James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket?

Not included: The national park fee on the options without it, paid by you on the day in cash; Meals and drinks, which the operator does not mention on this tour; Tips and personal expenses.

How long is James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket?

About 9 hours in Phang Nga Bay, from Phuket, Thailand. Ask the team for a different time slot. Pick shared or private transfer.

What should I know before booking James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket?

James Bond Island lies in Ao Phang Nga National Park, which charges visitors an entry fee (the Tourism Authority of Thailand lists 300 baht for a foreign adult). The options marked 'park fee included' include it; on the others you pay it on the day, so carry Thai baht. The operator does not mention lunch on this tour; ask your captain whether a meal is served, and whether vegetarian or Jain food is possible. From May to October, the southwest monsoon season, boat trips still run but can be cancelled or delayed at the last minute; the boat's captain decides, for safety (Tourism Authority of Thailand). A speedboat is fast and can bump hard in a swell. Take motion-sickness tablets before boarding if you need them; tell your captain about back or neck trouble or pregnancy before you book. Canoeing means stepping from the boat into a canoe and sitting low for a while. Bring a dry bag for your phone and clothes that can get wet. Carry sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, water and some Thai baht cash. The private options are shown per person because the operator does not say per person, per car or per boat; your captain confirms what is private and the price basis before you pay. Child and infant prices and age bands are not on the operator's list; your captain quotes them with the operator. Availability is confirmed by the operator when your captain books; a booking can be declined by the supplier for a price change, allocation or stop-sale. Prices are per person in INR. GST + TCS on international bookings are shown in your written quote.

What is the cancellation policy for James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket?

Cancellation terms as confirmed with the operator at booking; ask your captain before you pay - checked 22 Sep 2026

Is James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket suitable for seniors or elderly parents?

It can suit seniors, with some care. A speedboat can bump hard in a swell and the canoe means sitting low and stepping between boats, so it suits active seniors best. Little walking. Not wheelchair accessible.

Can children do James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket, and is there a minimum age?

The canoe means stepping between boats and sitting low on the water, which needs some balance and confidence.

Is James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket indoors or outdoors?

It is outdoors, so plan around the heat and the weather.

How do I book James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Speedboat, with Sea Canoeing, from Phuket?

Send your requirements from the trip page or on WhatsApp. The planning team reviews your enquiry during planning hours (10am–10pm IST) to confirm costs and availability. An enquiry is not a booking — a booking exists once a captain confirms it and your deposit clears.

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