Krabi · BBQ
The popular bbq cruises sell out a day or two ahead in high season. Below: the 9 to reserve first, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend seven hours island-hopping by long-tail boat or speedboat, with snorkeling at Chicken Island and Koh Tan Ming, a beach BBQ at Phra Nang, and a night swim for bioluminescent plankton. Hotel pickup, a guide, fruit, drinks, and snorkel gear are included. The plankton can be faint, so time your trip for a dark, moonless night.
“Everything with this tour was great. We loved it. Thank you”
Start with hotel pickup around noon, then explore Krabi’s island coast by speedboat, with stops that may include Phra Nang, Thale Waek, Chicken Island, and Poda. Expect snorkeling, fruit and drinks, a BBQ dinner at sunset, and a final chance to see bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Jess, Palm, Bee, and Peter have led tours.
“Great, guide was so friendly and made sure everyone was okay!”
Spend six hours by longtail boat visiting Railay, Poda, Chicken, Tup and Mor islands, with snorkeling stops, a beach BBQ and a nighttime swim for bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Jess, Palm and Peter have led trips, though the crew can vary. Hotel pickup is optional, and the national park fee is extra.
“Unforgettable day! We were just the 2 of us on the beautiful long-tail boat so it was like a private trip. Our guide Palm is so nice and speak English better than myself, truly a lovely person such as the Capitaine and his assistant. They all take a great care of us, I can recommend the company which is very professionnal. Snorkeling and swim with bio luminescent planctons was crazy and the food was good. You can really go with confidence!”
Cruise from Krabi to Hong Island’s lagoons and beaches, snorkel around Lading Island, then eat a beachside BBQ on Pakbia Island as the sun sets. Night snorkeling offers a chance to see bioluminescent plankton, though moonlight can make it faint. Hotel transfers, a guide, water, fruit, and snorkeling gear are included.
“This was the most amazing trip I have ever took anywhere in Thailand. It was supposed to be a relatively small group, but everyone else canceled so we were just the two of us! :) The speed boat was amazing, very comfortable and beautiful. But the biggest WOW was the team! and especially our guide name Bee. She was just the loveliest person ever! Her English was very very good, and her attitude was amazing. She did everything possible to make us comfortable and have fun. from the big details like where to stop and how much time to spend there, and until the small things like taking a Beach…”
Spend an afternoon among Hong Island, Ko Lao Lading, and Ko Pak Bia by speedboat or traditional longtail. Swim, snorkel, watch the sunset, and eat a mini-buffet BBQ on the beach before looking for glowing plankton. A Thai-, English-, or Malay-speaking guide accompanies the tour. Plankton sightings depend on natural conditions.
“I had an amazing time. The tour guide was friendly and enthusiastic. The views were breathtaking and the food was delicious. We did expect to be dropped off as we were picked up but they only told us when we came back from the activity that they aren’t doing drop off today. Other than the drop off situation we had a good time”
Set out from Ao Nang at 2 pm for a six-to-seven-hour longtail boat trip around Krabi’s islands. Swim and snorkel at stops including Poda, Chicken Rock and Tup Island, then eat a barbecue dinner by the beach and look for bioluminescent plankton. Transfers, a guide, mask and life jacket are included. Park and Poda fees are extra.
“The tour was well organised and only 17 people on our boat. The scenery is spectacular and there was some good snorkeling. The meal at a beach side venue was very tasty but a little rushed. Unfortunately for us the sea was pretty touRead more”
Set sail from Ao Nam Mao Pier at 2 pm aboard a replica ancient junk boat for a five-to-six-hour Krabi cruise. Stop at Chicken Rock and Koh Poda to swim and snorkel, then enjoy a seafood barbecue and Thai dinner near Railay. After sunset, you may swim with bioluminescent plankton. Pickup, gear, water, fruit and WiFi are included.
“Due to the weather the route was changed. But I still had great time! Food was amazing and so was the staff.”
Spend about six hours visiting Tup Island, Chicken Island, Ko Poda, and coastal snorkeling stops with an English-speaking guide. The trip includes hotel transfers, snorkel gear, water, soft drinks, and a Halal BBQ with a vegetarian option. Sunset timing and plankton sightings depend on weather, tides, and moonlight.
“They looked after us well, only downside was the rain but that did mean it was quieter on the beaches. Would recommend.”
Set out from Ao Nang at 2:30 pm for a five- to six-hour island trip by speedboat, with snorkeling, a halal BBQ dinner and a possible plankton sighting after dark. The route can include Phra Nang Cave, Chicken, Tup, Mor and Poda islands. Guides named M and Selina have led trips, though your guide may differ. Tide and weather can change the stops.
“Very well organised tour. Had plenty of time at each stop. Snokling was great. Railay East Beach was so pretty with the sunset. Beautiful beach to have a swim. We were lucky to see the plankton in the water as it has to be very dark. Bbq lunch was good.”
Choose an island, a river or a kitchen.
