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Phang Nga Bay is the limestone fantasy you’ve seen on every Thailand poster: towers rising straight out of green water, sea caves, and James Bond Island (Koh Tapu). From Krabi it’s a full day, usually 8 to 9 hours, so pick the boat style that suits you.
Quick comparison
Compare Phang Nga Bay tours on Klook for pickup area, boat type and whether the park fee is included.
| Boat style | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Big boat | slower, more stable, more people | families, anyone prone to seasickness |
| Speedboat | faster, more stops, bumpier | covering the most ground |
| Longtail plus sea canoe | slower, closer to the cliffs | lagoons and caves at water level |
Prices vary by operator and season, so check today’s rate.
What a typical tour covers
Most Krabi day tours include James Bond Island (Koh Tapu), the stilt village of Koh Panyee for lunch, Wat Suwan Kuha (the cave temple with monkeys), and canoeing through sea caves. Pickup from Ao Nang and Krabi Town is usually included, but confirm when booking.
The national park fee
Phang Nga Bay is inside Ao Phang Nga National Park. The park fee for foreign visitors is 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child under the national parks fee schedule. Some tours include it and some collect it on the day, so read the listing. More detail is on the Ao Phang Nga National Park page.
Tips
- Bring cash for the park fee if it isn’t included, and for drinks at Koh Panyee.
- Dry bag for your phone if you’re canoeing.
- Want a shorter day? See my day trips from Krabi.
Hero photo: Ko Tapu (James Bond Island), Phang Nga Bay. Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
FAQ
How long is a Phang Nga Bay tour from Krabi?
Most full-day tours from Krabi run about 8 to 9 hours including hotel pickup.
How much is the Phang Nga Bay national park fee?
The foreign visitor fee for Ao Phang Nga National Park is 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child. Some tours exclude it, so check the listing.
Is James Bond Island included on Krabi tours?
Most Phang Nga Bay tours from Krabi stop at James Bond Island (Koh Tapu). Check the itinerary before booking.
Speedboat or big boat for Phang Nga Bay?
A speedboat covers more stops faster but is bumpier. A big boat is calmer and better if you get seasick.
