15 Catamaran Cruises in Thailand Worth Booking

1.Phi Phi Islands Day-Trip by Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 918 reviews · 8h 30m · from $135Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours island-hopping from Phuket aboard a comfortable speed catamaran. You’ll visit Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Maya Bay, and Maiton Island, with longtail-boat access, snorkeling, kayaking, meals, drinks, towels, and hotel transfers included. Guides such as Steve, Coco, and Kakoe keep the day moving.

“If you like high class and great service with most amazing views book this trip. The boat was relaxing. The guides were very helpful especially with photographs and all the places we went were superb. We’ve done many excursions around the world and this was TOP CLASS !!”

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2.3 Islands Day Tour on Catamaran with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 742 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $109

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard the 71-foot Serenity catamaran, sailing from Ocean Marina Jomtien to Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island. You get hotel pickup, a Thai buffet, soft drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, a slide, fishing, and a floating pool. Multilingual guides, including Teddy, keep the day organized and safe.

“We had a really fab experience and day with this cruise. Very organised and informed before activity and during. The crew on the serenity 3 worked hard to make sure everyone had a good time and were very friendly! Islands were lovely and an activity I would do again. Plus got to see my friend dance to “gangnam style” priceless!!! Fab day”

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3.Exclusive 3-Island Catamaran Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 387 reviews · 7 hours · from $104

Cruise from Pattaya to Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island on a spacious catamaran with a crew and multilingual guide. You get snorkeling gear, paddle boards, kayaks, fishing equipment, lunch, fruit, snacks, and soft drinks. Koh Rin is for water activities only, while Monkey Island brings close-up wildlife encounters.

“everything was high class standard. and they take really good care of u. everything explained very well”

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4.Full-Day Phi Phi and Maiton islands Tour by Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $136Top rated

Join Seanery for an 8.5-hour Phuket catamaran trip to Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Pi Leh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Viking Cave, and Maiton Island. Expect snorkeling, a buffet lunch, clear kayaks, paddle boards, towels, drinks, and hotel pickup on request. Guide Coco is known for her warm, attentive approach.

“2nd time doing a Phi Phi & Maya excursion. This time around was so much better. The snorkeling is wonderful. Staff is professional, though they need to be a little bit more aggressive with the tourists standing on the reefs! Exceeded our expectations. We were definitely recommend this tour.”

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5.3 Islands Catamaran Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 8 hours · from $118

Spend eight hours aboard a modern catamaran from Pattaya, visiting Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Koh Ped, known as Monkey Island. You can swim, snorkel, paddleboard, fish, watch Thai samae monkeys, and eat a Thai buffet lunch onboard. Hotel pickup, drinks, fruit, equipment, and freshwater showers are included.

“Everything was very comfortable and it was an excellent day tour!”

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6.Similan Islands Tour by Premium Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 45 reviews · 1 day · from $112

Travel from Phuket to the Similan Islands by minivan and premium speed catamaran. You will snorkel near Ko Bangu and Koh Miang, visit Sail Rock viewpoint, eat lunch by the beach, and hear about park protection from an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Tequila and Captain Jack Sparrow may lead the day.

“We had a wonderful time. Special thanks to Tequila, Captain Jack Sparrow, and all the lovely team. The trip there is quite long, but absolutely worthwhile.”

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7.Similan Islands Day Trip by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 27 reviews · 10 hours · from $120

Travel from Khao Lak by speed catamaran to the Similan Islands for snorkeling at Islands 5, 6, and 9, beach time on Koh Miang, lunch, and a walk to Sailing Rock. Hotel pickup, equipment, meals, drinks, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included. Rough seas can affect comfort and the schedule.

“tour organizzato alla perfezione, motoscafo ultramoderno e comodo, personale competente e gentile cibo e bevande in quantità. l!escursione è composta da 4 fermate: 2 alle spiagge piu belle e 2 in Puglia ti di snorkeling. tutto perfetto da consigliare!”

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8.3 Islands one day trip on Catamaran with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $115

Spend about eight hours island-hopping from Pattaya aboard a private catamaran. Swim and snorkel at Koh Phai and Koh Rin, see monkeys at Koh Ped, and enjoy a Thai buffet, barbecue, drinks, paddleboarding, fishing, and a flybridge waterslide. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Pattaya are included.

“I enjoyed the experience tremendously. This tourist attraction has something for everyone. I would highly recommend anyone traveling to Pattaya, single or in a group, to experience this excursion.”

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9.7 Island sunset tour by Speedboat | Catamaran plus BBQ & Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $51Best value

Set out from Ao Nang at 2:30 pm for a five to six-hour sunset cruise around Railay, Phra Nang, Chicken, Tup, Mor, Poda, and Tang Ming islands. You’ll snorkel, walk a tide-dependent sand bar, eat a Halal BBQ, and look for bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as M and Selina lead the group.

“All the islands were really beautiful, the main guide, “M” was on great. The meal was very good and the snorkeling was an added plus. On the downside, some of the other guests were really rude and pushy, we felt badly for the tour operators.”

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10.Luxury Sunset Cruise to 4 Islands by Power Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Spend four hours on a two-deck power catamaran from Krabi River Marina to Chicken Island, Poda Island, Thale Waek, and Phra Nang Cave Beach. You’ll get hotel transfers, premium snorkel gear, Thai snacks, salt-baked shrimp, desserts, and a sunset view. An English-speaking guide leads the trip, with drinks available to buy onboard.

“We had an excellent trip and enjoyed every minute of it. Everything was done very professionally and all the crew and guides were very helpful and friendly at all times.”

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11.3 Islands Hopping Day Tour on Catamaran with party

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $109

You’ll leave Pattaya by hotel van for a full day aboard a 71-foot catamaran from Ocean Marina. Expect snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, a floating pool, Thai buffet lunch, island stops, and music from an international DJ. The boat carries up to 60 passengers, so the mood can shift from relaxed to lively.

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12.Exclusive private catamaran island hopping experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews

Sail from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan aboard a private catamaran with skipper Kunta and crew. You’ll have time for snorkeling, swimming, paddleboarding, fishing, a beach walk, snacks, and a beach lunch at your own cost. A small island photo stop may be added on the return, weather permitting.

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13.Sunset Party with Island Hopping by Catamaran from Pattaya

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $112

You’ll spend about seven hours aboard a modern catamaran from Ocean Marina Yacht Club, with Pattaya hotel pickup, a mocktail, buffet meal, swimming at Koh Phai, fishing at Koh Rin, and a DJ sunset party near Koh Ped. English and Thai-speaking crew provide snorkeling gear, paddleboards, kayaks, towels, and safety equipment.

“Fantastic pretty new boat.very clean .service impeccable. Could not fault highly recommend for teenagers up over”

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14.3 Island-Hopping Full-Day Party Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $94

Spend about seven hours aboard an 82-foot catamaran from Ocean Marina Yacht Club, with stops near Koh Khram Yai and Koh Khram Noi, a sunset pause by Koh Ling, swimming, music, and onboard dining. The boat has shaded seating, sun nets, BBQ facilities, a shower, and a dinghy. Expect a social party atmosphere rather than a quiet island tour.

“I absolutely loved the trip and would definitely join again! The staff were incredibly nice and attentive throughout the journey. The view was simply breathtaking, and the catamaran provided beautiful and comfortable seating. Additionally, hRead more”

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15.Khai/Bamboo Islands Tour with Lunch by Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $74

Spend 8 to 9 hours on a speed catamaran from Phuket to Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay, Viking Cave, and Khai Nok Island. Pickup is available from Patong, Kata, Karon, and Phuket Town. The tour includes a guide, snorkeling equipment, buffet lunch, entrance fees, and a group capped at 35 people.

“The experience was great the tour guides were so nice and helpful. I would definitely do it again I highly recommend this tour”

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