James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Sea Canoeing Day Tour By Big Boat From Phuket

The experience felt merely transactional

I took this tour in Feb 2026. Pros: - I booked this tour very last minute and they admitted me - I was the first one to get picked up and the first one to be brought back at the hotel - Cindy (the guide) is very funny Cons: - There is no clear meeting point - I booked this tour thinking that the one linked in the description of the tour was the official meeting point (which was walking distance from my hotel), but when I messaged the agency, I was told my location was remote and had to pay 250 baht for the pick-up. In the end, there was no real meeting point, so everyone had to pay. - As the first one to be picked up, the drive to the location was extremely long (3 hours) because we had to pick up people in Phuket town and Kata or Karon beach. I understand they were trying to accomodate everyone, but I think it'd be better to organize tours based on where people are located. - There was basically no explanation of any location we visited, only instructions as to where to go and how long we could stay there. The tour felt empty and not meaningful at all. Final reminder: keep in mind you will have to pay cash for the hotel pick-up, the visit to the cave, the tip for the kayak and the tip for the tour guide.

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re glad you enjoyed Cindy’s company and that we could accommodate your last minute booking with punctual transfers. We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the meeting point and additional pick-up fee. We understand how frustrating this must have been and will work on making this information clearer in advance. We also appreciate your suggestion about organizing routes by location to reduce travel time. We’re especially sorry that the tour felt lacking in explanations. Your comments have been shared with our team so we can improve the overall experience and provide more meaningful guidance. We genuinely appreciate your constructive feedback, as it helps us improve. We hope we may have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide a more enriching and seamless experience. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team

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A smooth and memorable experience.

It was a very smooth experience. I was picked up from the hotel at prompt time and the ride to the ferry was very comfortable. The ferry ride to the island and bay was also great. Mr Happy took great care of everyone. He talked about the places in detail, made everyone very comfortable, took pictures for us voluntarily and behaved more like a friend than a businessman. Not to mention, the places on the tour were heavenly and worth visiting a second time. Overall, q great experience and thanks for the memories.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that your experience was smooth from start to finish, and enjoyed the beautiful destinations and found them memorable enough to want to visit again. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure. Best Regards, Tawan Oh-Hoo Team

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Recommended!

We really enjoyed this. James Bond island was a bit too chaotic but everything else was great. Some really special islands, great guides, good food on the boat, and the staff were very helpful when my partner was jabbed by a lionfish! Overall a great day out :-)

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Bond! James Bond and so much more!

Be prepared to wait. The boat is big and it takes time to get everyone to the staging location. There’s tea, coffee, and light snacks, while you wait for the others to arrive. There’s also clothing, soft drinks, and plastic waterproof phone cases being sold. The cost, for the latter, is double the asking price, from those being sold on the way to the boat. Once on the boat, it will take about an hour until the first activity. The order of the schedule might change, depending on the crowds and the tide. We had one activity cut short. We could get into the cave, but the tide was too low and we couldn’t move forward safely. Back on the boat, females and children were served first, during lunch. There was more than enough food for everyone. All and all, it was a very long day, but worth it. The tour guides and entire crew were excellent.

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Amazing-Canoeing provides Amazing Experience!!!

My family and I enjoyed this tour so much!!! Tony was our guide, and he is awesome, friendly and very congenial. Tony switches effortlessly between Thai and English. The level of organization and planning that went into this tour is top notch. Pick up at our hotel was perfect, driver was exactly on time. Upon arrival at the pier, documents are filled out and government park fees are collected if they have not been paid in advance. As a convenience, their are some last minute items available for purchase (ie. sunscreen, phone protector, hats) We then boarded the boat which is clean and in good running order (there is a rest room that can also be used for changing clothes) We then proceeded to two different islands that we toured by inflatable canoes that were piloted by very experienced guides. We ate our buffet lunch on the way to James Bond island. This stop is short because after the pictures are taken, there is not too much going on here. The next and final stop was for relaxation, swimming, and canoeing in a lagoon. We all had a lot of fun with these activities.

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