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James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Big Boat

Full day (about 10 hours) Boat trip Phang Nga Bay, from Phuket, Thailand
Starting from · per person₹3,563
How longFull day (about 10 hours)
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Highlights

  • Full day in Phang Nga Bay on a big boat, about 10 hours on the operator's list
  • James Bond Island (Khao Tapu), 40 metres off Khao Phing Kan, the bay's famous rock needle
  • Choose a sea-canoe session or not, the national park fee in or out, shared or private transfer

Is it right for you?

Seniors
Possible for seniors, with care: Most of the day is seated on the boat; the optional canoe stop and the short climb at Khao Phing Kan can be skipped
Getting around
Little walking; Not wheelchair accessible
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 lies east of Phuket island, a marine national park of about 40 islands, long beaches and mangroves whose landmarks, as the Tourism Authority of Thailand lists them, are Khao Phing Kan, James Bond Island (Khao Tapu) and a sea arch (checked 24 Sep 2026). Khao Tapu is the needle of rock that stands in the sea just 40 metres from Khao Phing Kan; it earned its English name as a location in the 1974 James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. Khao Phing Kan itself is a split peak joined to its neighbour by a strip of sand, and stairs climb its side to a view over the bay.

This is the operator's full-day version on a big boat, about ten hours door to door on their sheet, sold eight ways. You choose whether the day includes a sea-canoe session, whether the Ao Phang Nga National Park fee is included (the Tourism Authority of Thailand lists 300 baht per foreign adult and 150 baht per child), and whether the hotel transfer is shared or private. The operator does not give the programme or the pier, so your captain sends it with the quote.

What it feels like: a big boat takes its time. You sit in the shade on deck while the islands rise out of flat, jade-coloured water one after another, each a tall block of limestone streaked black and orange and topped with jungle. Then the famous one: Khao Tapu, the needle of rock standing alone just offshore, and a small beach crowded with people taking the same photograph. On the canoe options the scale changes: low on the water, the cliffs tower overhead and the only sound is the paddle.

Who this suits, and why: the school-holiday family and multigenerational groups, because a big boat is steadier and gentler than a speedboat; active seniors who want the famous view without the jolting; honeymooners and friends who add the canoeing for the quiet stretch on the water.

What happens on board

Boarding time and point are confirmed for your date.

  1. Collection from your Phuket hotel in the morning, shared or private as booked; the time comes with your voucher.

  2. The boat heads out among the bay's limestone islands. The operator does not give the route or the pier; your captain sends the operator's programme for your date with the quote.

  3. On the options with canoeing, a session in a sea canoe among the islands. How it runs, and whether a paddler comes with you, is in the operator's programme; ask your captain.

  4. A stop at Khao Phing Kan, where you can climb the stairs for the view and look across 40 metres of water to Khao Tapu.

  5. Back to the pier in the late afternoon and on to your hotel.

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Inclusions

  • Full-day big-boat tour of Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with a stop at James Bond Island
  • A sea-canoe session, on the four options that say 'sea canoeing'
  • Ao Phang Nga National Park fee, on the four options that say 'park fee included'
  • Shared or private return hotel transfer, as booked

Exclusions

  • The national park fee on the four 'park fee not included' options (300 baht per foreign adult and 150 baht per child on the Tourism Authority of Thailand's page; confirm before you travel)
  • Sea canoeing on the four 'no canoeing' options
  • Meals and drinks, unless your captain confirms the operator's programme includes them
  • Tips and personal expenses

Know before you go

  • The national park fee is included only on the options that say so. On the others you pay it on the day in Thai baht; the Tourism Authority of Thailand lists 300 baht per foreign adult and 150 baht per child.
  • The operator does not give the programme, the pier or what is served on board; your captain sends the operator's programme for your date before you pay.
  • A big boat is steadier than a speedboat, but it is still a day at sea. Take motion-sickness tablets before boarding if you need them.
  • The James Bond Island stop has sand, steps and a crowd; the stairs up Khao Phing Kan are optional. Anyone who uses a stick should tell the captain.
  • Sea canoeing means stepping from the boat into a canoe and sitting low for a while. Tell your captain about any knee or back trouble, and bring a dry bag for your phone.
  • Carry sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a change of clothes; the sun on the water is strong. Carry some Thai baht cash for fees and small purchases.
  • The sheet gives 11 hours for the private-transfer option without canoeing and without the park fee, and 10 hours for the others; the real timings come with your voucher.
  • The private-transfer options are shown per person because the operator does not say whether they are priced per person or per vehicle; your captain confirms it before you pay.
  • Child and infant prices and age bands are not on the operator's list; your captain quotes them with the operator.
  • The operator can change the route or cancel for weather and sea conditions.
  • 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.

Pay by UPI or bank transfer as per your quote.

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

  • Boarding details confirmed. We confirm the boarding point, time and what is on board before you pay.
  • Paperwork guidance. Visa requirements and applicable taxes confirmed in your quote.
  • Clear payment terms. Deposit and cancellation conditions set out before payment.
  • Know your support. Your final plan confirms local contacts and any guide or trip-captain services.

Before you book

Questions travellers ask

How much does James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Big Boat cost?

James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Big Boat starts at ₹3,563 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 Big Boat?

Included: Full-day big-boat tour of Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with a stop at James Bond Island; A sea-canoe session, on the four options that say 'sea canoeing'; Ao Phang Nga National Park fee, on the four options that say 'park fee included'; Shared or private return hotel transfer, as booked.

What is not included in James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Big Boat?

Not included: The national park fee on the four 'park fee not included' options (300 baht per foreign adult and 150 baht per child on the Tourism Authority of Thailand's page; confirm before you travel); Sea canoeing on the four 'no canoeing' options; Meals and drinks, unless your captain confirms the operator's programme includes them; Tips and personal expenses.

How long is James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Big Boat?

Full day (about 10 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 Big Boat?

The national park fee is included only on the options that say so. On the others you pay it on the day in Thai baht; the Tourism Authority of Thailand lists 300 baht per foreign adult and 150 baht per child. The operator does not give the programme, the pier or what is served on board; your captain sends the operator's programme for your date before you pay. A big boat is steadier than a speedboat, but it is still a day at sea. Take motion-sickness tablets before boarding if you need them. The James Bond Island stop has sand, steps and a crowd; the stairs up Khao Phing Kan are optional. Anyone who uses a stick should tell the captain. Sea canoeing means stepping from the boat into a canoe and sitting low for a while. Tell your captain about any knee or back trouble, and bring a dry bag for your phone. Carry sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a change of clothes; the sun on the water is strong. Carry some Thai baht cash for fees and small purchases. The sheet gives 11 hours for the private-transfer option without canoeing and without the park fee, and 10 hours for the others; the real timings come with your voucher. The private-transfer options are shown per person because the operator does not say whether they are priced per person or per vehicle; your captain confirms it before you pay. Child and infant prices and age bands are not on the operator's list; your captain quotes them with the operator. The operator can change the route or cancel for weather and sea conditions. 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 Big Boat?

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 Big Boat suitable for seniors or elderly parents?

It can suit seniors, with some care. Most of the day is seated on the boat; the optional canoe stop and the short climb at Khao Phing Kan can be skipped. Little walking. Not wheelchair accessible.

Is James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay by Big Boat 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 Big Boat?

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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