
James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 133 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) worth booking?
James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) is a 10-hour experience in Phuket, Thailand, from $239 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 133 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (133)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $239 per person
Our private Phuket day tour will start with you being picked up directly from your hotel by one of our awesome local tour guides (prepare to be entertained - these guys are always up for a laugh)! Relax and enjoy the VIP experience as you take a private long-tail boat to the famous James Bond Island! Schedule: ------ 8:00 AM Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location) 9:30 AM Arrive at Phang Nga Pier and aboard your private longtail boat to James Bond Island 10:30 AM Explore Khao Phing Kan the Leaning Rock 11:00 AM Visit the famous 007 Nail Rock Koh Tapu 12:00 PM Lunchtime at Sea Gypsy Village Koh Panyee 1:30 PM Canoeing through the caves in Tam Lod 2:30 PM Explore Koh Hong and Panak Lagoon 3:00 PM Visit Ice Cream Cave & Diamond Cave 4:00 PM Board your private longtail boat and depart back to Phuket 4:30 PM Arrive back at Phang Nga Pier & depart back to your hotel 6:00 PM Arrive back at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
What you get
About this experience
Our private Phuket day tour will start with you being picked up directly from your hotel by one of our awesome local tour guides (prepare to be entertained - these guys are always up for a laugh)! Relax and enjoy the VIP experience as you take a private long-tail boat to the famous James Bond Island! Schedule: ------ 8:00 AM Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location) 9:30 AM Arrive at Phang Nga Pier and aboard your private longtail boat to James Bond Island 10:30 AM Explore Khao Phing Kan the Leaning Rock 11:00 AM Visit the famous 007 Nail Rock Koh Tapu 12:00 PM Lunchtime at Sea Gypsy Village Koh Panyee 1:30 PM Canoeing through the caves in Tam Lod 2:30 PM Explore Koh Hong and Panak Lagoon 3:00 PM Visit Ice Cream Cave & Diamond Cave 4:00 PM Board your private longtail boat and depart back to Phuket 4:30 PM Arrive back at Phang Nga Pier & depart back to your hotel 6:00 PM Arrive back at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Canoeing
- English speaking driver and tour guide
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private longtail boat
- All attraction entrance fees
Not included
- Tips for Guides
What you'll see and do
Kao Saen Rock
Visit the famous Nail Rock and grab some great photos
45 minutes here · Admission included
Khao Phing Kan
Visit the famous Leaning Rock
45 minutes here · Admission included
Take a boat through the beautiful fishing village of Ko Panyi
30 minutes here
Tham Lod Cave
Take a boat ride through the beautiful Tham Lod Caves
45 minutes here · Admission included
Koh Panak Cave
Travel by boat through the Koh Panak Cave
45 minutes here · Admission included
Ice Cream Cave
Visit the beautiful Ice Cream Cave and take a boat ride through it.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Diamond Cave Tham Phra Nang Nai
Journey through this spectacular cave full of amazing rock formations
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- th, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- ForeverVacation Thailand
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 133 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
133 verified traveler reviews for James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing Tour experience
OMG - Patty and Jain are like our family today. We had a wonderful day and everything was 💯 %. We can't thank you enough for the beautiful family memories you helped us create today. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Response from the operator: Hi Tracey! Thank you so much for your lovely review! ❤️ We’re so happy to hear that you had such a wonderful day on our James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour and that Patty and Jain made you feel like family! 😊 It means so much to know that our team helped create such beautiful family memories for you. We’ll definitely share your kind words with Patty, we’re sure she’ll be so happy to hear them! Thank you for choosing us and for the 100% feedback. We hope to welcome your family back again for another amazing day! 🌴💯✨
via Tripadvisor
Must go!
Patty was absolutely amazing! She goes above and beyond to make sure you enjoy every part of your journey. Very knowledgeable and conversational. The locations we went to were spectacular. Could not recommend her more!
Response from the operator: Hi Casey! 😊👋 Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Patty made such a positive impression and helped make your day so enjoyable. It means a lot to know that her knowledge, friendly conversations, and dedication to creating a great experience stood out during your tour. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Patty. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope we can welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future! 🤗🙏✨
via Tripadvisor
BE CAREFUL- Middleman Tour, Not a Premium Experience -Misleading
this experience was very disappointing. Very Basic essentials were missing (no bathrooms for 5hours, no towels or refreshments), and the overall organization felt poor. The experience did not match what they made it sound like. Definitely not worth the price. You can find for 1/10 the price tours that will offer the same thing. The experience felt like a middleman setup — we were picked up, then handed off to different local operators (boat, canoeing) who seemed underpaid, with no real added value from the company. No cultural information was given. Not at all worth the moneyyy big scam. Be careful.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations 🤍 What you described regarding the lack of basic amenities, organization, and overall value is certainly not the standard we aim to deliver at ForeverVacation. We understand how important comfort, clear coordination, and meaningful insights are during a tour, and we regret that this was not your experience. We also take your concerns about communication, inclusions, and the structure of the tour very seriously. The experience was delivered as described, including the structure of working with local operators for certain activities, which is standard practice and part of supporting local communities. We understand that expectations can vary from guest to guest, and we regret if the experience did not align with yours. That said, we do not believe there was any misrepresentation in what was provided. We still appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve our guest experience.
via Viator
Book without hesitation.
We booked this private Longtail Boat tour and as soon as we booked, we felt taken care of. The team created a whatsapp group with their whole team and me, asked me questions about our preferences for the trip to customize it as best to our liking as possible. I talked to multiple people from the team and all of them were really accomodating and welcoming and made me feel like I made the right choice booking with them from the get go. The best part was our tour guide, Bessica. He is an absolute angel. We requested for our day to start at 7 am and Bessica was in our hotel lobby with the driver and transport before time early morning. In the car ride, in the boat, at every location we went to, Bess kept providing us much welcome information about the places, their history, the context behind things we saw. Bess took the initiative everywhere to make sure to take photos of us that now serve as really warm memories, which we would have not had otherwise as we were too invested in sightseeing etc. From pick up till drop off back to the hotel we felt taken care of, and Bess kept us engaged as well. There was chilled water throughout the trip, I'd requested for ice for the whole duration of the trip to keep our drinks cool that was also arranged. All in all, absolutely fun day, and a memorable trip visiting multiple islands, caves, riding a canoe. We wanted a private spot away from the crowd to get in the water for a bit and Bess took us to a secluded spot as well. Thank you to the team and best of luck!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and heartfelt review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience from the very beginning of your booking until the end of your tour. It means a lot to us that our team could make you feel well taken care of and tailor the experience to your preferences. Bessica will be especially happy to hear your kind words, he will be thrilled to know he made such a positive impact on your trip! We’re so glad you enjoyed the insights, the special photo moments, and all the little touches throughout the day. Creating memorable and seamless experiences is exactly what we strive for. Thank you once again for your trust and kind wishes. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Perfect day!
We had an absolutely brilliant day on our longboat trip around the islands, and I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area. From start to finish, everything was fantastic. We visited some truly stunning places, including the famous James Bond Island, explored beautiful caves, enjoyed swimming, and had an amazing time kayaking. A big thank you to our wonderful tour guide, Anny, who was incredibly informative throughout the whole trip. She shared lots of interesting facts and local knowledge about the islands and caves. She was also so friendly, helpful, and made sure we were having a great time. Also thank you to our longboat driver, who was excellent all day. Both Anny and the driver were amazing at taking photos. They really went above and beyond to make sure we got pictures in all the best spots. Overall, it was a truly memorable day. Brilliant from beginning to end — 100% recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your amazing review! 🤍 We’re thrilled to hear you had such a brilliant day exploring the islands and enjoyed all the activities—from caves and kayaking to the stunning views 😊 Anny and the team will be so happy to know they made your experience extra special and helped capture such great memories 📸✨ We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure! 🌴
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 47
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by ForeverVacation Thailand, who run 36 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.5 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Phuket.
How much does James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) cost?
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Prices start at $239 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Phuket usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Phuket is not rushed.
Is James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 133 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Phuket, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)?
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Around 47 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Phuket can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Phuket and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Phuket within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Phuket?
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On Outty we rank every Phuket experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch, Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings, Hands-on Thai Cooking Class Phuket with Market Tour Option!. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Phuket?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)?
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Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; Canoeing; English speaking driver and tour guide; and Lunch. Not included: Tips for Guides. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 157 listed pickup locations in and around Phuket. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) offered in?
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It is offered in Thai and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Phuket. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)?
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Across 133 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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