- Overview
Embark on an immersive journey into the natural beauty of Ao Phang Nga National Park home to some of the most spectacular limestone karst scenery in Southeast Asia with our award-winning sea cave canoeing experience.
Begin at Panak Island for sightseeing and your first round of sea cave canoeing gliding through ancient limestone caves and peaceful mangrove forests guided by professional local paddlers. Continue to Hongs Island for a second exhilarating canoeing experience, paddling through a naturally carved sea tunnel into a breathtaking hidden lagoon enclosed entirely by jungle cliffs.
Enjoy a delicious lunch served on board as your big boat cruises through the stunning scenery of Phang Nga Bay toward the world-famous Khao Phing Kan (James Bond Island) the iconic filming location of the 1974 James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. Explore the island on foot, admire the legendary Ko Tapu limestone needle rock, and capture unforgettable photographs of one of Thailand’s most recognised natural landmarks.
Conclude your day at Nakae Island a sheltered bay perfect for swimming and complimentary paddleboarding before your comfortable transfer back to your Phuket hotel. Let the extraordinary beauty of Phang Nga Bay create memories that last a lifetime.
Explore our full range of group join-in boat tours from Phuket, or upgrade to a Private James Bond Island Speedboat Tour for an exclusive experience tailored entirely to your group.
Why Choose James Bond Island by Bigboat Tour?
Our James Bond Island by Big Boat Tour is the only tour in Phuket offering two rounds of sea cave canoeing in a single day first through the hidden chambers of Panak Island, then into the breathtaking enclosed lagoon of Hongs Island . Most tours offer just one canoeing stop. We give you two because one is never enough.
This is a tour designed for those who want to experience Phang Nga Bay at its fullest, without rushing. Drift silently through ancient limestone caves decorated with stalactites and stalagmites, paddle through lush mangrove forests teeming with wildlife, and glide into hidden lagoons that can only be reached by canoe all accompanied by our professional English-speaking guide and experienced local paddlers.
We are proud to be honoured with the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award 2026 — a distinction awarded to fewer than 1% of businesses on TripAdvisor worldwide, based on the quality and consistency of traveller reviews. With 4,511 verified reviews and a rating of ★4.9 out of 5, our James Bond Island Big Boat Tour is one of the highest-rated day tours available from Phuket.
Unlike faster speedboat tours, our big boat cruises at a relaxed, unhurried pace giving you more time to absorb the stunning scenery, take photographs, and truly connect with the natural beauty of Ao Phang Nga National Park. This is the perfect tour for a day when you want to slow down, breathe in the sea air, and let the landscape speak for itself.
- Itinerary
Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island Tour — Itinerary
Full day tour Step by Step — Big Boat from Phuket · 7–8 hours
Your James Bond Island adventure begins with a comfortable hotel pickup by air-conditioned minivan from your Phuket hotel, transferring you to Ao Po Pier (อ่าวปอ) on Phuket's northeastern coast — the gateway to the stunning Phang Nga Bay.
Arrive at Ao Po Pier and check in with your English-speaking guide. Receive a full briefing on the day's program, current weather conditions, and safety instructions before boarding your big boat.
Arrive at Panak Island — one of the most dramatic limestone islands in Phang Nga Bay. Marvel at the island's towering rock formations rising from the emerald sea as your big boat cruises slowly alongside the cliffs.
Board your canoe guided by a professional local paddler and explore Panak Island's spectacular sea caves — gliding through narrow limestone passages into hidden chambers adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, and drifting through lush mangrove forests sheltered within the island's protected ecosystem.
Continue to Hongs Island (เกาะห้อง) — named after the Thai word for "room," referring to the island's remarkable enclosed limestone chambers that can only be accessed by canoe. Board your canoe once more and paddle through a naturally carved sea tunnel into a breathtaking hidden lagoon completely enclosed by towering jungle cliffs — a truly magical experience found only in Phang Nga Bay.
As your big boat cruises toward James Bond Island, enjoy a delicious lunch served on board with stunning panoramic views of Phang Nga Bay's spectacular limestone landscape surrounding you on all sides.
Transfer from your big boat to a traditional longtail boat for the short ride to the world-famous Khao Phing Kan — known globally as James Bond Island after its iconic role in the 1974 film The Man with the Golden Gun featuring Roger Moore.
Explore the island on foot, trek through its dramatic rock formations, and stand before the legendary Ko Tapu — the extraordinary 20-metre limestone needle rock rising vertically from the emerald waters of Ao Phang Nga National Park. Capture unforgettable photographs of one of Thailand's most iconic natural landmarks before returning to the big boat by longtail.
Conclude your island adventure at Nakae Island — a sheltered bay with calm, crystal-clear water, perfectly suited for swimming and water activities. Spend approximately one hour relaxing on the beach, swimming in the warm Andaman Sea, or trying paddleboarding — complimentary paddleboards are provided for all guests to enjoy in the safety of the sheltered bay.
Depart Nakae Island and cruise back to Ao Po Pier by big boat — approximately one hour. Your air-conditioned minivan will be waiting to transfer you comfortably back to your hotel in Phuket.
- Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-condition minivan in Phuket Province
- Phan Nga Bay and Krabi speedboat sightseeing cruise
- Sea cave canoeing
- Use of paddle boarding
- National park fee
- English speaking guide
- Delicious buffet lunch & refreshment
- Travel insurance
- Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- What to Bring
- Small cash
- Flip-flops
- Comfortable clothes (shorts & t-shirt)
- High factor sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat or scarf
- Swimwear & beach towel
- Camera
- Passport copy
- Your smile
- Know before you go
- Itinerary and timing are approximate and may be modified without any notice to fit the tide and local weather conditions
- The boat tour operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather events like hurricanes
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or specified pick up location 5-minutes prior to your pickup time (has been specified by the booking confirmation message)
- Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion
- Vegetarian and vegan meal options are available. Please notify us of your preference when booking
- Children under 2 years of age must be accompanied by their guardians at all times and must sit on their laps