How long is a catamaran tour to James Bond Island?

Most luxury catamaran tours last around 7–9 hours including hotel transfers, depending on the itinerary and stops.

What’s included in a typical catamaran tour?

You’ll usually get hotel pickup/drop-off, buffet or plated lunch, soft drinks and fresh fruit, water toys (like kayaks, paddleboards), towels, life jackets, an English-speaking guide, national park fees, and sometimes extras like open-air showers, WiFi, or a DJ.

Is this tour good for children & older travelers?

Yes, catamarans are often one of the best options for families and older visitors. The stability, spaciousness, shade, and amenities make them more comfortable than speedboats or smaller vessels. Just check any age limits with your operator.

Seasickness is less likely on a catamaran because of its twin hull design, but motion can still happen with rough seas or wind. If you’re prone, sit mid-boat, avoid the bow, and bring medication.

Are water activities included?

Yes. Many tours include kayaking into caves or lagoons (e.g., Hong Island), paddleboarding, snorkeling, or swim stops, and sometimes slides or other water toys.

What should I check when booking a catamaran tour?

Check what is included: meals (buffet or plated), activity types, national park fees, transfers, group size, deck amenities (e.g., shaded lounge, sunbeds), and schedule (morning vs afternoon vs sunset). Also check the cancellation policy and whether extras like drinks or water toys cost extra.

James Bond Island Catamaran Tours | Luxury Cruise Experience

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Guided Tours

From Phuket: James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Sunset Cruise Tour by Luxury Catamaran with Meals & Transfers

This ticket includes free hotel pickup and drop-off from all areas in Phuket. Check timings here.
In the next booking step, please provide your hotel's name and address.
On the day of the tour, be ready in your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up.
Waiting policy: The driver will wait at the hotel for a maximum of 5 minutes before departing. If you miss the pickup, your booking will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.

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Check availability

Flexible cancellation

Book now, pay later

7 hrs 30 mins

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

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Guided Tours

By Luxury Catamaran: James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Sunset Dinner Cruise from Phuket

Sail into the sunset with a gourmet dinner and a premium island-hopping experience. Tour start time: 12pm | Tour end time: 7:30pm

Attractions covered: James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan), Hong Island, and Phang Nga Bay National Park.
Your boat: A luxurious catamaran with elegant dining areas, large windows and decks, and soft lighting, perfect for a relaxing sunset dinner and stunning sea views.
Everything you get: Full-day tour of Phang Nga Bay by luxury catamaran, English-speaking guide, premium dinner with canapé, Magnum ice cream, seasonal fruits, and drinking water, canoeing at Hong Island, life jacket and towel, National Park fee, and travel insurance.
Phuket transfers: Round-trip hotel transfers from all areas within Phuket.

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Check availability

Flexible cancellation

Book now, pay later

7 hrs 30 mins

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

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What to expect on your catamaran tour

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Hotel pickup & pier boarding

Relax with included transfers from Phuket before stepping onto a luxury catamaran designed for space, style, and comfort.

Phang Nga Bay cruising

Glide past emerald waters and dramatic cliffs with plenty of open-deck views for photos and relaxation.

Island adventures

Visit James Bond Island for iconic photo stops and canoe through hidden lagoons at Hong Island. Party cruises also include paddleboards, water slides, and floating hammocks.

Dining & ambience

Choose between a refined dinner cruise with canapés and soft lighting, or a party cruise with Thai buffet, sunset snacks, and a live DJ.

Golden-hour finale

Watch Phang Nga Bay turn gold as the sun sets, creating the perfect close to your island-hopping day.

Pros & cons of James Bond Island catamaran tour

✅ Pros	⚠️ Considerations
Expansive, stable decks and luxurious lounging areas	Higher cost than basic boat or speedboat tours
Onboard amenities: restrooms, gourmet meals, water toys, bars	Less nimble than speedboats—can’t access some shallow caves or narrow lagoons
Comfortable for families, older travelers, larger groups	Larger group sizes reduce intimacy; sometimes crowded onboard
Beautiful scenic cruising and often better food & service quality	Longer duration; you’ll spend more time in transit and less flexibility in schedule

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Guided Tours

From Phuket: James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Sunset Cruise Tour by Luxury Catamaran with Meals & Transfers

This ticket includes free hotel pickup and drop-off from all areas in Phuket. Check timings here.
In the next booking step, please provide your hotel's name and address.
On the day of the tour, be ready in your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up.
Waiting policy: The driver will wait at the hotel for a maximum of 5 minutes before departing. If you miss the pickup, your booking will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.

‌

Check availability

Flexible cancellation

Book now, pay later

7 hrs 30 mins

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

This ticket includes free hotel pickup and drop-off from all areas in Phuket. Check timings here.
In the next booking step, please provide your hotel's name and address.
On the day of the tour, be ready in your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up.
Waiting policy: The driver will wait at the hotel for a maximum of 5 minutes before departing. If you miss the pickup, your booking will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.

Inclusions #

Full-day tour of Phang Nga Bay National Park by luxury catamaran
English-speaking guide
Hotel transfers from Phuket
Life jacket & all safety equipment
National Park fee
Travel insurance

Food

Dinner with canapés, Magnum ice cream & seasonal fruits (halal-friendly; veg options available)

This ticket includes free hotel pickup and drop-off from all areas in Phuket. Check timings here.
In the next booking step, please provide your hotel's name and address.
On the day of the tour, be ready in your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up.
Waiting policy: The driver will wait at the hotel for a maximum of 5 minutes before departing. If you miss the pickup, your booking will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.

This ticket includes free hotel pickup and drop-off from all areas in Phuket. Check timings here.
In the next booking step, please provide your hotel's name and address.
On the day of the tour, be ready in your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up.
Waiting policy: The driver will wait at the hotel for a maximum of 5 minutes before departing. If you miss the pickup, your booking will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.

Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

‌

Guided Tours

By Luxury Catamaran: James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Sunset Dinner Cruise from Phuket

Sail into the sunset with a gourmet dinner and a premium island-hopping experience. Tour start time: 12pm | Tour end time: 7:30pm

Attractions covered: James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan), Hong Island, and Phang Nga Bay National Park.
Your boat: A luxurious catamaran with elegant dining areas, large windows and decks, and soft lighting, perfect for a relaxing sunset dinner and stunning sea views.
Everything you get: Full-day tour of Phang Nga Bay by luxury catamaran, English-speaking guide, premium dinner with canapé, Magnum ice cream, seasonal fruits, and drinking water, canoeing at Hong Island, life jacket and towel, National Park fee, and travel insurance.
Phuket transfers: Round-trip hotel transfers from all areas within Phuket.

‌

Check availability

Flexible cancellation

Book now, pay later

7 hrs 30 mins

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Sail into the sunset with a gourmet dinner and a premium island-hopping experience. Tour start time: 12pm | Tour end time: 7:30pm

Attractions covered: James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan), Hong Island, and Phang Nga Bay National Park.
Your boat: A luxurious catamaran with elegant dining areas, large windows and decks, and soft lighting, perfect for a relaxing sunset dinner and stunning sea views.
Everything you get: Full-day tour of Phang Nga Bay by luxury catamaran, English-speaking guide, premium dinner with canapé, Magnum ice cream, seasonal fruits, and drinking water, canoeing at Hong Island, life jacket and towel, National Park fee, and travel insurance.
Phuket transfers: Round-trip hotel transfers from all areas within Phuket.

Inclusions #

Full-day tour of Phang Nga Bay National Park by luxury catamaran
English-speaking guide
Hotel transfers from Phuket
Life jacket
National Park fee
Travel insurance

Food

Dinner
Canapé, Magnum ice cream & seasonal fruits

Activities

Canoeing at Hong Island

This ticket includes free hotel pickup and drop-off from all areas in Phuket, except guests staying in Laem Krathing and Ao Sane (meet at The Nai Harn), and Parisa Resort (Nakalay mountain area – meet at The Naka).
In the next booking step, please provide your hotel's name and address.
On the day of the tour, be ready in your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up.
Waiting policy: The driver will wait at the hotel for a maximum of 5 minutes before departing. If you miss the pickup, your booking will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.

This activity is not recommended for individuals with impaired physical mobility or those in wheelchairs.
Seniors over 65, people with high blood pressure, heart conditions, bone diseases, asthma, those who’ve had surgery within the last 1-2 years, and pregnant women are not allowed to join this tour.
Guests are advised to bring swimwear, beach shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a waterproof case, and a change of clothes.
The scheduled itinerary may change due to external factors such as weather, road traffic, or other unforeseeable circumstances.

Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

This ticket includes free hotel pickup and drop-off from all areas in Phuket. Check timings here.
In the next booking step, please provide your hotel's name and address.
On the day of the tour, be ready in your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up.
Waiting policy: The driver will wait at the hotel for a maximum of 5 minutes before departing. If you miss the pickup, your booking will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.

Inclusions #

Full-day tour of Phang Nga Bay National Park by luxury catamaran
English-speaking guide
Hotel transfers from Phuket
Life jacket & all safety equipment
National Park fee
Travel insurance

Food

Dinner with canapés, Magnum ice cream & seasonal fruits (halal-friendly; veg options available)

This ticket includes free hotel pickup and drop-off from all areas in Phuket. Check timings here.
In the next booking step, please provide your hotel's name and address.
On the day of the tour, be ready in your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up.
Waiting policy: The driver will wait at the hotel for a maximum of 5 minutes before departing. If you miss the pickup, your booking will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.

This ticket includes free hotel pickup and drop-off from all areas in Phuket. Check timings here.
In the next booking step, please provide your hotel's name and address.
On the day of the tour, be ready in your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up.
Waiting policy: The driver will wait at the hotel for a maximum of 5 minutes before departing. If you miss the pickup, your booking will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.

Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

Sail into the sunset with a gourmet dinner and a premium island-hopping experience. Tour start time: 12pm | Tour end time: 7:30pm

Attractions covered: James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan), Hong Island, and Phang Nga Bay National Park.
Your boat: A luxurious catamaran with elegant dining areas, large windows and decks, and soft lighting, perfect for a relaxing sunset dinner and stunning sea views.
Everything you get: Full-day tour of Phang Nga Bay by luxury catamaran, English-speaking guide, premium dinner with canapé, Magnum ice cream, seasonal fruits, and drinking water, canoeing at Hong Island, life jacket and towel, National Park fee, and travel insurance.
Phuket transfers: Round-trip hotel transfers from all areas within Phuket.

Inclusions #

Full-day tour of Phang Nga Bay National Park by luxury catamaran
English-speaking guide
Hotel transfers from Phuket
Life jacket
National Park fee
Travel insurance

Food

Dinner
Canapé, Magnum ice cream & seasonal fruits

Activities

Canoeing at Hong Island

This ticket includes free hotel pickup and drop-off from all areas in Phuket, except guests staying in Laem Krathing and Ao Sane (meet at The Nai Harn), and Parisa Resort (Nakalay mountain area – meet at The Naka).
In the next booking step, please provide your hotel's name and address.
On the day of the tour, be ready in your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up.
Waiting policy: The driver will wait at the hotel for a maximum of 5 minutes before departing. If you miss the pickup, your booking will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.

This activity is not recommended for individuals with impaired physical mobility or those in wheelchairs.
Seniors over 65, people with high blood pressure, heart conditions, bone diseases, asthma, those who’ve had surgery within the last 1-2 years, and pregnant women are not allowed to join this tour.
Guests are advised to bring swimwear, beach shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a waterproof case, and a change of clothes.
The scheduled itinerary may change due to external factors such as weather, road traffic, or other unforeseeable circumstances.

Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

James Bond Island catamaran tours | Luxury cruise with style & comfort

From Phuket: James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Sunset Cruise Tour by Luxury Catamaran with Meals & Transfers