Thailand · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cruises & boat tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Bangkok day trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market and Maeklong railway market, with a long-tail boat ride and train spectacle.
“Sam, the guide is fantastic!! If u wanna do this experience choose this group, I didn’t like the experience too much, but this is the best group that could I find so I give them 5 stars, everything perfect”
A 2-hour longtail boat ride through Thonburi canals with stops at Baan Silapin and Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen for $37.50.
“The long boat ride is an excellent experience, an opportunity to see a part of Bangkok you would otherwise not see. Our host, Bella, is informative, engaging, and funny. So glad we did this. It’s definitely worth the investment and then some.”
Krabi longtail boat 4-island day trip with Chicken Island snorkeling, Koh Tup sandbar, beach lunch at Poda, and Railay caves.
“We booked this tour and we loved it (except the first stop which is really just terribly overcrowded and not wort it at all) the other 3 stops were so pretty and so peaceful. But what really made our tour great was our guide LUNA, she is the most amazing, funny and genuine person i have ever met.”
Big boat cruise in Phang Nga Bay with guided sea-cave canoeing, James Bond Island, swimming and Thai lunch from Phuket.
“Tony and crew looked after us very well. Whole day planned well from hotel pick up, kayaking and lunch.”
2-hour Chao Phraya dinner cruise with buffet Thai and international food, free-flow beer, Thai dance, cabaret, and night views.
“We were kindly secured an upper deck seat because we were celebrating our anniversary. We had the best night! What a way to enjoy our last night in Bangkok.”
2-hour long-tail boat cruise through Bangkok klongs with stilt homes, Baan Silapin artist house, and a huge Buddha photo stop.
“Very good way to see Bangkok in a relaxed way. Safety is important for us and was nice to see that all passengers were provided life jackets. Friendly guide and nicely organised trip. Have done a similar tour in 2019 when the kids were 5 & 6 and enjoyed it a lot both times.”
9-hour Koh Samui cruise in Ang Thong National Park, with optional kayaking to Tum Rang, snorkeling, and a hike to the Blue Lagoon.
“I liked the hike and the beach at that island. Maybe it would be better to not eat lunch on the boat, because it was very crowded and hard to eat in peace.”
Big-boat Phang Nga Bay canoe tour from Phuket with Hong and Panak caves, James Bond rock, buffet lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Definitely a worth while activity! Ibrahim spoke very good English and was entertaining! The boat is good and there are plenty of foods and drinks!”
Bangkok Chao Phraya hop-on hop-off boat with 11 piers, frequent departures, temple views, and an Asiatique evening stop for about $5.
“An incredible way to see the sights of Bangkok. The river offers a much more relaxed way to travel, especially on a hot day. Really well organised and ran. Easy to hop and off throughout the day.”
Full-day Angthong Marine Park tour from Koh Samui with hotel transfer, 3-deck boat, Thai meals, optional kayaking, and big viewpoint hikes.
“loved this activity! a must do while visiting koh samui! tour operators were efficient and on time, super friendly, and shared interesting knowledge about the national park. the two islands were stunning- definitely a highlight of our Thailand trip so far. highly recommend doing this tour and booking with this company! one con is, it is quite packed on the tours- but once you get on the island, I felt it was quite spacious and the boat visited the sites before peak busy times started.”
Luxury Chao Phraya dinner or sunset cruise in Bangkok with rooftop views, 30+ menu international buffet, live Thai dance, music, and drinks.
“Awesome!! Worth every single cent! Food, views, vibes, the employees were awesome and really nice!”
Phuket full-day: Monkey Cave, long-tail boat in Phang Nga Bay, Koh Panyee lunch, James Bond Island photos, sea canoeing.
“Had the best time with Nikom! Not only was the tour amazing and well-organized, but Nikom also kept us laughing the whole way. His energy is contagious and he really knows how to make everyone feel welcome. Highly recommended if you want a day full of sights and smiles”
2-hour Bangkok canal tour by teak boat with English guide, temple river views, and a calm look at local life on khlongs.
“I had a WONDERFUL tour guide and the tour itself was fantastic! Highly recommend!”
Khao Lak longtail boat day to Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island, Koh Panyi, and Wat Suwanakhuha, with canoe time and lunch.
“A really good full day with lots to see. The guide was very informative and helpful. James Bond Island well worth seeing as so beautiful We loved the kayak through the caves with very funny guy rowing. just would improve pick ups as was a very long time sat on the coach. In all through a brilliant day, would highly recommend.”
Speedboat day trip from Phuket to James Bond Island with kayaking caves, canoeing lagoons, floating-village lunch, and a beach swim.
“Had a fantastic day 😀 a must do while in Phuket, great value, great guides and great food. The only drawback is be aware that you need to be able to get on and off the speed boat while it’s rocking even though the guides help it could be daunting for the elderly.”
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