The 15 Best Private Boat Tours in Thailand

1.Island Hopping Tour by Private Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 526 reviews Our pick

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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2.Private Luxury Longtail Boat Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 440 reviews · 4 - 8 hours

Take a private luxury longtail boat from Krabi to the 4 Islands, Hong Island, or both. Your captain and guide, including Fern, Sana, and Ita, handle the route, picnic setup, drinks, towels, and photos. Choose a half-day outing or full day with extra stops, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and sparkling wine.

“Attention to detail was amazing — I loved every second! The trip included stand-up paddling, snorkelling gear, water, fresh fruit, and coconuts. Everything was excellent!”

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3.Koh Yao Yai/Noi: Private Longtail Boat Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five flexible hours with a local captain aboard a private longtail boat from Chong Lard or Manoh Pier. Swim at Pakbia, visit Hong Lagoon and Lao Lading, hike Hong Island’s viewpoint, and snorkel in clear coastal water. Early departures offer the best chance of reaching the beaches before the crowds.

“wow wow, wow. fantastic trip. very early start as we had to travel 40 minutes to be there for 6am, but it was so worth it. straight onto the boat where our guide introduced himself and told us what to expect. first stop Hong island for the sunrise. its still dark as you make your way but when you get there before the crowds to see the sunrise was a great experience. I think 5 stops on all including a couole of beaches snorkeling and watching the monkeys on monkey island. well worth the money, set off at 6 back at the peir for 11. one downside, on these islands…”

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4.Private Tour to Hong Islands & 4 Islands with Sunset & Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews Top rated

Spend 7 to 9 hours on a private longtail boat from Krabi, visiting Hong Island, Tup, Poda, Chicken Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach. Your guide handles transport, lunch, snorkel gear, and live commentary. Choose the package carefully if sunset and night snorkeling matter, since they are optional upgrades.

“This tour exceeded our expectations. It was a delight to have a private boat to take in the stunning scenery. Our tour guide tuna was funny and thoughtful. Providing up with a great day and also plenty of relaxing alone time on the many bRead more”

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5.4 Islands Sunset + Plankton, Semi-Private Tour only 12 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $81Best value

Join a 12-person speedboat tour from Ao Nang or Railay for Poda, Tup, Chicken Island waters, and Phra Nang Beach. You’ll get Thai food, drinks, snorkeling gear, sunset views, and a short night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Hat and Joy are known for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“We are so glad we did this sunset tour, Hat and the team were welcoming, fun and informative. Plenty of food and drink was provided throughout the afternoon. The time spent in each place was perfect for us, and snorkelling at night with bioluminescent plankton was an experience we won’t forget.”

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6.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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7.Private Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Cruise by Speedboat – from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews

You spend about 8.5 hours on a private speedboat from Krabi, visiting Phi Phi Le, Bamboo Island, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and the four islands near Railay. A certified guide such as Egi, Eky, or Kaw can shape the day around snorkeling, swimming, and sightseeing, with lunch, drinks, fruit, and a sunset club sandwich included.

“Had an awesome time with our tour guide (Egi) and our boat’s crew. We were comfortable, the provided lunch was authentic and delicious (felt like it was packed by a Thai grandma), and we got to explore the natural beauty of Krabi in a unique and amazing way. I wouldn’t come to Krabi again without doing this in the future. Well worth the price”

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8.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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9.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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10.4 Islands Sunset Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Ao Nang or Railay to Poda, Tup, Chicken, and Ya Wa Sam islands. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat a Thai lunch on the beach, watch the sunset at Phra Nang, and finish with plankton snorkeling. The boat is private for your group, with transfers, equipment, insurance, and park fees included for two people.

“The private sunset tour was amazing from start to finish. It was just two of us so we had the boat to ourselves and were looked after perfectly. This made it very personal and allowed us to be a bit more free than the larger tours which suited Read more”

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11.4 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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12.Private Speedboat to Coral Islands Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 56 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours on a private 21-foot speedboat from Manta Marina Pattaya, visiting Koh Sak, Koh Larn, or both. You can swim, snorkel, and relax on the sand at your own pace. The English, Thai, or Chinese-speaking crew handles the boat, while you pay separately for snorkeling and other water activities.

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13.Koh Lipe: Island Hopping by Private Longtail Boat w/ Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 4 - 7 hours

Cruise from Koh Lipe in a private longtail boat with a local Thai captain. Choose a 4-hour route to nearby islands, a 5-hour trip to farther beaches and Monkey Beach, or a 7-hour outing covering both zones. Snorkel gear, life jackets, and beach pickup are included when conditions allow.

“AMAZING DAY TOUR !! We had the BEST day exploring the best islands & snorkelling spots in Koh Lipe! The reefs were beautiful and the water is so clear. We had most of them entirely to ourselves too so we’d definitely say to book onto the early tour (7:30am tour). Our boat captain was also so lovely - we couldn’t recommend more!”

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14.Half/Full Day 4 Islands Private Local Long Tail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 4 - 7 hours

Take a private traditional long tail boat from Ao Nam Mao Pier to Chicken Island, Ko Tup, Ko Poda, Railay, and, on a full-day trip, Ko Ya Wa Sam and Ko Ya Man. Your captain sets the pace, with fruit, coconut water, snorkeling gear, and lunch on full-day departures. Guides such as Am, Mo, Att, and Miu have earned warm praise.

“Good trip! didnt get time to go to Railay as it was super choppy on the way back but the rest of it was great!”

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15.Private 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours on a private longtail boat from Koh Lanta Yai, snorkeling at Ko Chueak and Koh Ma, swimming through Emerald Cave, and eating a beach buffet on Koh Ngai. A local Thai and English-speaking guide handles the route, gear, fruit, drinks, and safety, while you enjoy more space and flexibility than on a large group boat.

“Super nice guides and really worth it being in a small group - as and the guides”

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