Private Siamese Junk Boat Charter — Up to 8 Hours, Krabi
The whole junk boat for your group: up to 33 guests, up to eight hours, rooftop jumps, snorkelling, paddleboards and a Thai buffet.
Krabi, Thailand · 8h · up to 33 guests · ฿90,000 per boat · EN · ES · TH
Every time I plan a trip to Thailand I want to come back for this cruise. I've done many cruise tours in Krabi but nothing compares. You won't be stuck staring at strangers in a cramped speedboat — there is tons of space to spread out.
What is this tour like?
Krabi Sunset Cruises run a single Siamese junk boat, and this booking takes it off the shared-cruise schedule and hands it to your group. Up to 33 guests and up to eight hours of exclusive use, with the departure time set to suit whatever you are marking — a proposal, a wedding day, a birthday, or simply a day without strangers on deck.
The deck has room to spread out, there is a roof to jump from into the water below, and the boat carries premium snorkelling gear for everyone plus paddleboards and a kayak. A Thai buffet is served on board, soft drinks and water are included, and the bar is stocked for anything stronger — or you can bring your own. National park fees, taxes and full insurance are already in the price.
The charter costs ฿90 000 (about $2 493) (about $2,490) total for the boat, and the operator publishes the arithmetic that follows: with the full 33 guests that works out at about ฿2,700 a head. In high season, from November to April, you reach the junk boat by a short longtail ride from the beach — roughly seven minutes from Ao Nang, two from Railay — so wear something you do not mind wading in.
What are the highlights?
- A whole Siamese junk boat, not a share of one
- Up to eight hours, with departure time set around you
- Rooftop jumps into the water, snorkelling, paddleboards and kayak
- Thai buffet, stocked bar and English-, Spanish- and Thai-speaking crew
How does the day go, hour by hour?
- —Start time of your choosing
The operator sets the departure around your plans; trips are subject to weather and tide.
- +0:15Longtail to the junk boat
In high season a short longtail ride from the beach — about 7 minutes from Ao Nang, 2 from Railay.
- +1:00Islands and snorkelling
Stops chosen for your group; premium snorkelling gear for everyone on board.
- +3:00Rooftop jumps and paddleboards
Jump from the roof into the water; paddleboards and a kayak are on board.
- +5:00Thai buffet
Buffet lunch or dinner served on board, depending on your start time.
- +8:00Back ashore
Up to eight hours of exclusive use before the return transfer.
What's included in the price?
- Private Siamese junk boat charter with crew
- Hotel transfers
- Thai buffet lunch or dinner
- Snacks, soft drinks and water
- Premium snorkelling gear for everyone
- Paddleboards and kayak
- National park fees, taxes and insurance
What's not included?
- Alcoholic drinks — a stocked bar is on board, or bring your own
- Gratuities
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Krabi Sunset Cruises, Sai Thai, Krabi. Boarding is from Ao Nang or Railay beach by longtail transfer; hotel transfers are included and the exact point is confirmed after booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
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What is on board?
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What if our date is already taken?
Quick questions
What do guests say?
“Every time I plan a trip to Thailand I want to come back for this cruise. I've done many cruise tours in Krabi but nothing compares. You won't be stuck staring at strangers in a cramped speedboat — there is tons of space to spread out.”
“Beautiful and comfortable ship with plenty of space. Chill-out music, free soft drinks, juice and water on board, cocktails and beers at a fair price. The food buffet is amazing, with vegetarian options.”
“We had a good time and the staff were very friendly. We would have liked to stop at one of the beaches and to hear at least a short explanation about the islands.”
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