Phang Nga Bay (James Bond Island) by Big Boat with Canoe
Phang Nga Bay (James Bond Island) by Big Boat with Canoe
Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island — an amazing five-island trip including visits to awe-inspiring cave systems, only accessible by canoe. Suitable for relaxation, swimming and romance.
James Bond Island, known originally and locally as Ko Tapu or Nail Island because the island is just a rock formation that from the sea looks like a nail. This island is the landmark of Phang Nga Bay, made famous by the Hollywood movie "The Man with the Golden Gun", a 1974 film starring Roger Moore as James Bond. Today, this island is visited by thousands of tourists worldwide who come to take photos of the iconic formation.
Panak Island is one of the beautiful islands, and today this island has become a major cave canoe tour destination in Phang Nga Bay because of the caves that house stalactite and stalagmite formations, as well as small cascades which flow onto several tiers.
Hong Island is part of a small archipelago lying between Koh Yai Noi to the west and the Krabi mainland to the east. The waters around the island are ideal for snorkeling, with clear waters and plenty of marine life. The word "Hong" means "room" in Thai, and the island gets its name from a "room-like" interior lagoon surrounded by limestone cliffs with only a small channel to the open sea. At high tide, you can enter the lagoon on a small boat such as a longtail to swim and snorkel in the stunning clear waters. There is also an idyllic sandy beach backed by jungle and surrounded by limestone cliffs on both sides.
Lawa Island, located in the Ao Phang Nga National Park, is a small island with white sand beaches, wonderful for relaxing on the beach and swimming.
✅ Tour Includes
- Round trip transfer to the hotel (city hotel only)
- Canoeing
- Transportation for the tour
- Admission fee, national park fee 300 THB
- English speaking guide
- Travel accident insurance
❌ Tour Excludes
- Other optional activities, tours or meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
👶 Child Policy
- Children under 2 years old — free of charge
- Children over 120 cm — charged at adult rate
🚫 No-Show Policy
- If you have any last-minute changes, please contact our reservation team at least 24 hours in advance — without notice, a no-show rate of 200 THB per person will be charged for the tour
🗺️ Transfer & Extra Charges
- Free transfer for Patong, Kata, Karon and Phuket Town
- Extra charge for join transfer of 250 baht per person for Rawai, Nai Harn, Kamala, Surin, Cape Panwa
- Extra charge for join transfer of 350 baht per person for Sirey Beach
- Extra charge for join transfer of 100 baht per person for Tritrang, Kalim Beach, Baan Krating, Ao Sen
- Extra charge for join transfer of 300 baht per person for Laguna Beach
- Extra charge for join transfer of 400 baht per person for Layan and Nai Ya
📌 General Terms & Conditions
- The given time frame is an estimate of timing only, and can deviate due to traffic, road conditions, weather, the pace of tourists and/or any unforeseen circumstances.
What makes the Big Boat tour different from the Speed Boat or Long Tail Boat versions?
The Big Boat tour covers the most islands in a single day — Panak Island, Hong Island, James Bond Island and Lawa Island — with canoeing included as standard and a buffet lunch served on board, making it the longest and most comprehensive of the three Phang Nga Bay options.
Is canoeing included in the price?
Yes, sea canoeing at Panak Island and Hong Island's mangrove forest is included in the tour price, along with hotel transfer, the national park admission fee, an English-speaking guide and travel accident insurance.
What time does the tour run?
Pickup is around 7:30–8:00am from your hotel and transfer to Ao Por Pier, with the boat departing at 9:30am and the group returning to your hotel by about 5:00–5:30pm.
Is hotel pickup free?
Pickup and drop-off is free for hotels in Patong, Kata, Karon and Phuket Town. A small transfer surcharge applies for other areas such as Rawai, Nai Harn, Kamala, Surin, Cape Panwa, Sirey Beach, Laguna, Layan and Nai Yang — see the Transfer & Extra Charges section above for exact rates.
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