Phang Nga Bay: Sea Cave Canoeing and James Bond Island
- 📍 Phuket
- ⏱ 7 h 30 min
- 👥 up to 15 guests
- Available
Big boat day from Ao Po Pier: canoeing through sea caves at Panak and Hong, buffet lunch on board, James Bond Island and Nakae. Park fees included.
Key conditions
- Type
- Group trip: it may be shared with other travellers
- Price
- Per person
- Group size
- Up to 15 guests
- Duration and times
- 7 h 30 min · 09:30
- Food and drink
- Only what the “Included” list says; other items are agreed with the operator after booking
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before departure
Overview
Cruise Phang Nga Bay on a spacious big boat departing from Ao Po Pier. You start at Panak Island, where paddle guides take you by canoe through sea caves, hidden lagoons and limestone formations. Next comes Hong Island, with its narrow passages and a tranquil lagoon beneath the cliffs.
A buffet lunch is served on board as the boat sails on to James Bond Island, where the limestone pinnacle of Koh Tapu rises from the sea. The day finishes at Nakae Island, where you can swim, paddleboard, canoe or just relax before the return to the pier. The tour lasts about 7 hours 30 minutes and departs at 9:30am.
National park fees, lunch, fruit, tea and coffee, water, insurance and canoeing equipment are included, and the guide speaks English. You can choose a minivan pick-up from your hotel in Phuket Province or meet at the pier. Up to 15 people per booking.
What is included
National park fees
Lunch
Fresh fruit, morning tea and coffee, bottled water and light refreshments
English-speaking guide
Travel insurance
Canoeing equipment
Sea cave canoeing in Phang Nga Bay
Sightseeing cruise on a big boat
Local taxes
Vegetarian, vegan and halal-certified restaurant options available (please tell us when booking)
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to buy)
What to bring
- Swimwear (we recommend wearing it before departure), a towel, strong sunscreen, a hat or scarf and sunglasses
- Flip-flops or comfortable beach footwear and a change of clothes
- Camera or smartphone, a power bank (recommended) and cash for personal expenses
- A copy of your passport on your phone
- The itinerary and timings are approximate and may change with the tide and the weather. The tour goes ahead in sun or rain, except in extreme weather such as hurricanes
- If you choose pick-up, your exact pick-up time is given in your booking confirmation, which is sent separately. Be ready in your hotel lobby or at your pick-up point 5 minutes beforehand. Pick-up is available from hotel lobbies and Airbnbs in Phuket Province
- Vegetarian or vegan diets: please tell us when booking
- Not wheelchair accessible; no pets; no infant seats. Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Tips are not included and are left to your discretion
Departure times
- 09:30
Hotel pickup
Hotel pickup is optional: choose it when you book. The operator confirms the exact time on WhatsApp; wait in the hotel lobby.
Pickup 90 minutes before departure.
How pickup works →Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 h before departure
Frequently asked questions
Is this trip private? Is the price per person or per boat?
The price is per person. It is a group trip: other travellers may be on board unless the page says otherwise.
What is included in the price?
What the “Included” list of the trip says. What is not on that list is not included, and the “Not included” list shows the usual extras (fees, tips…). The price you see in the last step is the price you pay, with the taxes that apply unless the page says otherwise. If you need something that is not listed, it can be agreed with the operator after you book.
What food and drinks are served? Is it an open bar?
Exactly what the “Included” list of each trip says. “Open bar” means the drinks in that list: we do not guarantee specific brands or types (such as champagne, prosecco, vodka, whisky or rosé) or quantities unless the page names them. Anything else (extra drinks, catering, special menus, allergies or dietary needs) is agreed with the operator after you book and may carry a supplement.
Which boat will we use? Can it change?
The photos show the type of experience and may be of the usual boat or of a similar one. We do not guarantee a specific model, layout or facility (indoor seating, cabin, bathroom, shade…) unless the page states it. If the planned boat is not available (breakdown, maintenance), the operator may offer a comparable boat, with similar capacity and category and the essential services you booked. If the change is significant, you will be told and can choose, under the cancellation terms and your legal rights, another date, another solution or a refund.
Where do we go? Is the route fixed?
The usual route and highlights are in the description of each trip. The final route depends on the skipper, the weather and the state of the sea, and times may vary. Wildlife sightings or other natural events are not guaranteed unless the page says so.
Where do we meet? Is there hotel pickup?
Hotel pickup is optional: you can choose your hotel when you book, or go to the meeting point described in the “Meeting point” section.
When is my booking confirmed? Is the date I see guaranteed?
Your booking is confirmed when the payment is accepted and you receive the confirmation email with your reference. Availability is shown in real time, but a date that appears as available is not held for you until you complete the payment. Some experiences are sold through several channels at once and share the operator’s calendar.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The skipper or operator decides whether it is safe to sail, and that decision is final. If a trip is postponed, changed or cancelled because of weather, sea state or safety, you can choose another date or a full refund of the cancelled trip, even on non-refundable trips. The deciding factor is the safety of the navigation, not simply that it is cloudy or rainy. We recommend checking the forecast 48–72 hours before and writing to us if you have doubts.
What if the boat breaks down or the operator cannot run the trip?
If the trip cannot be run as booked, the operator will propose a comparable boat or another date; if neither suits you, you can choose a refund of the cancelled trip. Write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference and we will coordinate it with the operator. This does not limit your legal rights as a consumer.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
Yes: free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. After that, or if you do not show up, the amount is not refunded. To cancel or change, write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference before the deadline.
How do I pay? Is there a deposit?
You pay the full amount by card when you book, through a secure payment provider: we never see your card number. The price you see in the last step is the price you pay. There is no option to pay only a deposit online.
Who runs the trip? What is your role?
Sailing Beyond Limits, S.L. sells and manages the booking as a travel agency. The trip itself is run by the owner or local operator of that boat, an independent company. The service contract is formed between you and that operator, through us. For any change, question or incident, write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference and we will coordinate it with the operator.
What if what I receive is different from what was advertised?
Tell us as soon as you can at booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your booking reference and, if you can, photos: we will ask the operator for a solution (a suitable replacement, a refund or another remedy that applies). Nothing in our conditions limits your legal rights as a consumer.
