The 15 Best Longtail Boat Trips in Krabi

1.7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,063 reviews · 5 hours · from $37Our pick

Spend five hours aboard a spacious luxury longtail boat with guides such as Sophia, Sofia, Liz, or Mickey. Cruise past Railay, Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, and Puya Bay, snorkel near Koh Tang Ming, then relax on Poda Island. Snacks, fruit, drinks, snorkeling gear, and an onboard toilet are included, though the 200 THB national park fee is extra.

“An absolutely fantastic day! Everything was perfect from the food, the drinks, the snorkelling spot and the stop at the island. Everything was included and the boat was super luxurious and comfortable. The team were amazing and Sophia was a stand out, super friendly and attentive making sure we were ok and happy throughout the whole tour even helped us getting a taxi home! Would definitely do this tour again and would highly recommend it.”

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2.4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,038 reviews · 6h 30m · from $34

Spend 390 minutes touring Krabi’s four island highlights by traditional longtail boat. Visit Phra Nang Cave Beach, swim and snorkel near Poda Island, enjoy a Thai buffet on the sand, photograph Chicken Island, and walk the sandbar linking Tub, Mor, and Chicken islands. Hotel pickup is optional, and guides speak English and Thai.

“Very nice day! The islands are beautiful, but you cannot expect to be there alone. This was one of my favorite trips I took during my stay in Krabi”

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3.Island Hopping Tour by Private Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 526 reviews

Take a private longtail boat from Ao Nang with a local captain such as La, Nong, or Bu. Choose nearby islands, remote Hong Island, Railay, or a seven-island route. Swim, snorkel, hike to a viewpoint, and enjoy fresh fruit on board. Sunrise departures offer cooler weather and quieter beaches.

“Amazing experience! Our guide was so lovely and the island were beautiful. Totally worth it and i would high recommend it 😊🌟”

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4.Hong Islands Day Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 484 reviews · 7 hours · from $36

Spend seven hours visiting Lao Lading, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Island by traditional longtail boat. Snorkel with a guide, eat Thai lunch on the beach, swim, and climb nearly 500 steps to Hong Island’s viewpoint. Pickup is free from Ao Nang, with extra transfer fees from several other areas.

“The Guide was excellent! Besides this boat very good the food also good. All the staff very nice!”

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5.4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 312 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $36

Spend about five and a half hours visiting Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach from Ao Nang. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat a halal or vegetarian Thai buffet, and travel by speedboat or longtail boat with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Maya, New, and Peachy are known for clear instructions and warm service.

“The one-day trip was perfectly organized from hotel pick-up to the return. We felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire experience. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the guide was extremely kind, caring, and professional. An additional highlight was the delicious lunch, as well as the constant availability of drinks and snacks on the boat. We highly recommend this trip to anyone who values high quality and a great atmosphere.”

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6.4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 194 reviews · 6 hours · from $48

Spend about six hours visiting Railay, Poda, Chicken, Tup, Mor, and Phra Nang by boat. You’ll snorkel, swim, cross a tidal sandbank, eat a beach BBQ, and look for bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Jess, Palm, Peter, and Jay have been praised for clear English and warm care.

“Awesome and relaxing experience! Our guide Peter was really kind e willing to explain to us everything about our journey. Truly reccomended!”

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7.4 Island Tour by Traditional Big Longtail Boat from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 187 reviews · from $32

Spend about six and a half hours island hopping from Krabi by a traditional longtail boat. You’ll visit Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang Cave, with snorkeling, fruit, water, a Thai lunch, hotel transfers, and an English-speaking guide. Guides named Abi and Coke have earned special praise, though tides, weather, and boat access can affect the day.

“Picked up from hotel, boat trip around beautiful islands, food provided was good and catered for vegetarians”

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8.Krabi 7 Islands Snorkeling & Plankton Night by Big Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 164 reviews · from $52

Spend an afternoon and evening on a large longtail boat visiting Krabi’s Tup, Chicken, Poda, and nearby islands. You’ll snorkel, cross the Thale Waek sandbar, eat a beach buffet, watch the sunset, and swim among bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as AJ and Pong have been praised for attentive help, especially when boarding.

“Really a pleasant n wonderful staff. Very helpful. Would definitely go again if I come back for Thai adventures.”

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9.Krabi 4 Island Tour: Private Long-tail Boat Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews

Charter a traditional long-tail boat for up to six people from Ao Nam Mao and visit Krabi’s island highlights, including Poda, Chicken Island, Tup Island, Thale Waek, Railay, and Phra Nang Cave. You get fruit, water, snorkeling gear, and a life jacket, but not an English guide or lunch.

“We hired the boat, to be away from the crowds. Best decision we made. Besides being a cool boat, all to ourselves, our driver stopped at some amazing spots for us, not crowded. He patiently waited while my sons did their exploring and modified the route to accomodate their whisky. I loved this day!”

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10.4 Islands & Krabi’s Separated Sea Longtail Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 104 reviews · 7 hours · from $25Best value

Spend seven hours visiting Phra Nang Cave Beach, Poda Island, Chicken Island, and the Koh Tub sandbar by traditional longtail boat. You get hotel pickup in several Krabi areas, snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, water, and an English or Thai-speaking guide. Tides and weather can change the route.

“Nice and relaxing.. we were upgraded to the speedboat because of the waves.. everything ran smoothly.. enjoyable day”

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11.Private Long Tail Boat to the 4 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 98 reviews · 6 hours

Take a private long-tail boat from Krabi to Koh Mor, Koh Thap, Chicken Island, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Beach. Choose a 5:30 AM sunrise start for quieter beaches or a 12:30 PM sunset trip. Guides such as Palm, Nina, Bee, and Tata handle photos, food, snorkeling, and timing with care.

“We’ve had an amazing tour on the private long tail to the 4 islands. Our guide Nina together with the rest of the crew made the trip unforgettable. They’ve taken care of us, took pictures and prepared an amazing breakfast on the beach. Can recommend 100% to other travelers.”

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12.From Railay: Island Hopping Tour by Private Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $135

You’ll leave Railay West with a local Thai captain on a private longtail boat, choosing between three island plans. Swim at Koh Poda, Chicken Island, and Tup Island, or head farther to Hong Island, Lao Lading, Pakbia, and Hong Lagoon. Early starts offer quieter beaches, while afternoon trips can finish with sunset views.

“OurGuide was very helpful and friendly, let us go at our speed”

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13.4 Islands Private Longtail Boat Tour with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 270 - 570 minutes

Take a private longtail boat from Ao Nang to Tub Island, Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Railay Beach. Your guide handles picnic setups, drinks, towels, cushions, photos, and timing. Guides such as Rainbow, Apple, Fah, and Sky are known for warm service. Choose a sunrise, sunset, or full-day trip for up to four people.

“I cant recommend it enough! From booking and throughout the entire trip communication was smooth. Our assistant Fah and Captain Chade treated us like royalty!”

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14.7 Islands Sunset by Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · from $40

Join Guide Kratae Pateaw Tours for an afternoon and evening by longtail boat from Ao Nang. Snorkel at Yawasam and Tang Ming, photograph Chicken Island, walk the Tup and Mor sandbar at low tide, eat a Thai buffet on Poda Island, and swim with glowing plankton at Koh Raeng. Guide Daisy has been especially praised for her friendly approach.

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15.Private Longtail Boat Tour to 4 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $130Top rated

Spend 6 to 7 hours on a private longtail boat from Ao Nang, visiting Ko Poda, Chicken Island, Tup Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach. Your guide, such as Pan, Gina, Bella, or View, helps shape the day, while lunch, fruit, drinks, snorkeling gear, and Ao Nang hotel transfers are included.

“Brilliant day out. All perfectly organised and tailored to our needs. Bella was fantastic throughout. Loved the snorkelling and the food! Highly recommended”

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