Phang Nga Bay Sunset Private Charter — Simba Sea Trips
The whole boat for your group on an afternoon run through Phang Nga Bay — Koh Phanak's caves, the floating village of Koh Panyee, mangrove canals and James Bond Island — then a beach stop at sunset on the way back to Phuket. ฿33,770 per boat for 2–4 guests, 4 h 30 min, dinner, drinks and park fees included.
Phuket, Thailand · 4h 30min · ฿33,770 per boat for 2–4 guests, all-inclusive · EN
Captain Watt took great care of everyone. Boat is very comfortable with full shade and plenty of space. Great itinerary with only 40 mins at most between stops at different islands. We had some places to ourselves! Even James Bond island was blissfully quiet.
What is this tour like?
This is a private charter rather than a seat on a group boat: ฿33,770 books the boat for a group of 2–4, with skipper, fuel, drinks and snacks. Bigger groups can charter it too, at a higher rate quoted for your numbers. Simba Sea Trips has run trips out of Boat Lagoon Marina since 2005 and holds TAT licence 34/02111.
The boat leaves Soho Pool Club mid-afternoon. In Phang Nga Bay you put on a hard hat and take a torch into the cave chambers of Koh Phanak, cruise slowly past the floating village of Koh Panyee, wind through the mangrove canals and spend 45 minutes at Koh Phing Kan and Koh Tapu, James Bond Island. The last hour and a quarter is the run home as the sun goes down, with a stop to wade in at a beach, and the evening ends with a family-style Thai dinner overlooking the marina.
For a couple or a party of four there is also Lola, the operator's sports RIB, which runs the same itinerary at a flat ฿29,150.
What are the highlights?
- The whole boat is yours — ฿33,770 covers a group of 2–4, no other guests aboard
- Koh Phanak's cave chambers with hard hats and torches, then afternoon tea on the boat
- Koh Panyee floating village, the mangrove canals and James Bond Island in one afternoon
- Sunset on the way back, with a stop to wade in the water at a beach
- Family-style Thai dinner with a marina view, drinks, snacks and national park fees in the price
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- BoardingMid-afternoon departure from Boat Lagoon
Your group boards at Soho Pool Club, Boat Lagoon Marina. Life jackets and flotation aids are on board, along with soft drinks, water, fruit and snacks.
- On the waterKoh Phanak, Koh Panyee, mangroves and James Bond Island
35 minutes in Koh Phanak's cave chambers with hard hats and torches, then afternoon tea on the boat. 30 minutes cruising past the floating village of Koh Panyee, 30 in the mangrove canals and 45 at Koh Phing Kan and Koh Tapu.
- Swim stopBeach stop on the way home
On the run back towards Phuket the boat pulls in at a beach, so you can step off and wade in the water as the light turns golden.
- SunsetSunset cruise and Thai dinner at the marina
The sunset leg takes about an hour and a quarter, beach stop included. Back at the marina, a family-style Thai dinner is served with a view over the boats.
What's included in the price?
- Private boat with skipper and fuel
- Family-style Thai dinner with a marina view
- Soft drinks and water, fresh fruit and snacks
- Life jackets and flotation aids
- National park fees
- Insurance
- Transport, as listed by the operator — the arrangement for your hotel is confirmed at booking
What's not included?
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Guests above four — quoted separately for your group size
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Soho Pool Club, Boat Lagoon Marina, 23 Moo 2, Ko Kaeo, Phuket 83000.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
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Quick questions
What do guests say?
“Captain Watt took great care of everyone. Boat is very comfortable with full shade and plenty of space. Great itinerary with only 40 mins at most between stops at different islands. We had some places to ourselves! Even James Bond island was blissfully quiet.”
“I've been to the islands with this team twice: excellent service and surprisingly tasty food! Plus they think of all the important little things, like seasickness pills or a freshwater rinse after swimming in the sea.”
“Everything was thought through down to the details. Throughout the trip they regularly offered fruit, snacks and drinks — roughly every half hour. Water is provided too, no need to bring your own. Bottom line: a great format, good organisation and attention to detail.”
How can you pay?
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