James Bond Island by Longtail Boat And Inc NPF

James Bond Island by Longtail Boat And Inc NPF is a sea day out of Phuket, Thailand: clear water, white-sand bays and time to swim and snorkel between the islands.

Phang Nga Bay, north-east of Phuket, is a national park of more than a hundred limestone islands. Its star is Khao Phing Kan, called James Bond Island since the 1974 Bond film, with the needle-shaped Koh Tapu standing in the water beside it. Most trips add sea canoeing through caves and a stop at the stilt village of Koh Panyee.

Good to know: it usually takes full day (about 8 hours); the national park fee is already included. The operator confirms the exact pickup or start time when you book.

What you will see and do: James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan), Koh Tapu rock, Sea canoeing through caves and lagoons, Koh Panyee floating fishing village and Views of Phang Nga Bay.

Choose between ticket only (own way there) or private car, SUV or van with driver. The booking box shows today’s price for each option, with a separate child rate where the operator offers one.

Big boats are cheaper and more stable; speedboats and longtails reach more islands in the same time. National park fees are paid per person. Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and a waterproof bag for your phone. Seas can be rough from May to October, when the boat operator may change the route for safety.

Best time to go: november to April is the dry season with calm seas. May to October is the monsoon: cheaper hotels, but some island trips are changed or cancelled because of waves.

Send your date, hotel and number of guests on WhatsApp. TourKro checks availability with the operator and confirms the pickup time and final price before you pay.

Typical plan for the day

1. Pickup from your hotel (if booked with transfer) and check-in at the pier
2. Safety briefing and boat ride to the first island
3. Swimming and snorkelling stops
4. Beach time and photos at the viewpoints
5. Lunch (when included)
6. Boat ride back to the pier and drop-off at your hotel