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The 15 Best Longtail Boat Tours in Krabi

40 tours  ·  from $21 a head

The longtail is slower and louder and the way most people here still go island hopping. These 15 cover the shared boats, the private charters and the shaded luxury versions, each priced per head.

Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Koh Tup: the sandbar depends on the tide
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

1.Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,812 reviews · 6 hours · from $39Our pick

Spend six hours visiting four Krabi island stops by longtail boat. Snorkel near Chicken Island, walk Koh Tup’s low-tide sandbar, eat lunch on Koh Poda and finish at Phra Nang Cave Beach. Hotel transfers, water, fruit and snorkel gear are included. Guides such as Toy and Luna have led recent trips; choose a shared or private outing.

“The tour was appreciated we visited the 4 Islands. Our guide was kind. The Captain successfully brought us to a snorkeling spot where we saw fish. The tour is really regulated but we found the day really rewarding.”

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From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Viking Cave: striking cliffs, brief context
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From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling

2.From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,733 reviews · 4 hours · from $24Best value

From Koh Phi Phi, join an English- or Thai-speaking guide for a four-hour longtail boat trip to Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Loh Samah Bay and Maya Bay. Snorkeling gear, life jackets, water and fruit are included. The 2 PM departure may add sunset views and a chance to snorkel with glowing plankton.

“The hosts were very helpful and polite. Really good group and plenty to do! A good variety of activities well executed by the hosts. Definitely had my moneys worth and would h ighly recommend to anyone.”

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Krabi: 7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling - Railay’s cliffs set the scene
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Krabi: 7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

3.7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,063 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

This five-hour Krabi trip passes Railay, Tup and Chicken islands, then stops for snorkeling and beach time on Poda. Expect an unusually roomy longtail boat with an onboard toilet, drinks, fruit and an English-speaking guide. Sophia is a frequently named guide, though your guide may differ. The seven-island name describes the route, not seven island landings.

“Sophia was lovely throughout. Lots of information on the islands visited. Lovely morning had by all my family. Thank you”

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Krabi: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch - Poda Island: the longest break and beach lunch
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Krabi: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

4.4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,038 reviews · 6h 30m · from $34

Spend 6.5 hours visiting Phra Nang Cave Beach, Poda Island, Chicken Island, and the Tub and Mor sandbar by traditional longtail boat. Expect limestone cliffs, time to swim and snorkel, and a Thai buffet lunch on Poda. English- and Thai-speaking guides lead the day; guide names have included Irene, Rosie, and Aireen.

“An excellent Day with a rigorous organisation ! Pick-up in time And we were Well informed. A really pleasant 4 island tour !”

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Ao Nang: Hong Islands Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat - Speedboat or longtail: choose your ride
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Ao Nang: Hong Islands Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

5.Hong Islands Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 6 hours - 390 minutes · from $45

Set out from Ao Nang or nearby areas for a six-hour island circuit by speedboat or longtail boat. Swim at Hong Island, explore its lagoon and climb to the 360-degree viewpoint. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, transfers and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides have included Maya, Peachy and Leo.

“Our guide was Maya who was really nice and took care of us all really well. The guys on the boat were also super nice and looked after us. We had plenty of drinks and food for the day. Really good value for money. Highly recommend.”

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From Phi Phi: Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset - Monkey Beach and Viking Cave from the water
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From Phi Phi: Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset

6.From Phi Phi: Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 637 reviews · from $35

Join an English-language, full-day longtail tour from Tonsai Bay, Koh Phi Phi. The 10:30 departure visits Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pi Leh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Shark Point and Bamboo Island, with snorkeling stops, lunch, fruit and a sunset ride. Expect a busy day on the water; transport to Phi Phi and the 400 THB national park fee are extra.

“Superb. Great friendly vibe, great stop offs and an overall amazing day”

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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Tour by Longtail Boat - Hong Lagoon from the water
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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Tour by Longtail Boat

7.Hong Islands Day Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 484 reviews · 7 hours · from $36

Spend seven hours island hopping from Krabi aboard a motorized longtail boat. Expect snorkeling, a pass through Hong Lagoon, beach time and a viewpoint climb of just under 500 steps. Lunch, fruit, water and basic snorkel gear are included. Guides vary; names on recent trips include Arin, Daisy and Run.

“Tour itself very beautiful. The island was amazing. Also they probide good snorckling equipment. Recomend.”

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James Bond Island: Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak - James Bond Island: a famous rock in a busy bay
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James Bond Island: Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak

8.James Bond Island: Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

Travel from Ao Nang to Phang Nga Bay for a full day of longtail boating, James Bond Island, guided kayaking at Thalu Island, lunch at Koh Panyee, a cave temple and a possible swim at Raman Waterfall. Kayaking is available when selected. Guides such as Mai and Sean have led clear, well-organized trips.

“Picked up from hotel in AuNang on time , taken to a large long tail boat , beautiful scenic ride to a floating barge transferred onto a small kayak in 2’s ( wasn’t overly impressed by this , quite uncomfortable and wasn’t really necessary!) transferred back onto long tail taken to James Bond island given 30minutes to look around great picture taking ! Then too a floating village with local buffet food and a chance ti have a short look around , then back to the mainland taken to a Buddha in a cave , It was an interesting day , glad I saw the James Bond island , fantastic…”

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Ao Nang: 4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat - Speedboat or longtail: pick your priorities
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Ao Nang: 4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

9.4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 312 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $36

Cruise from Ao Nang to four Krabi islands by speedboat or longtail boat. Walk the tide-dependent sandbar at Tup, spot Chicken Island’s famous rock shape, snorkel and swim, then eat a halal or vegetarian buffet on Poda. The final stop is Phra Nang Cave Shrine, known for its striking beach and phallic offerings. Guides speak English, Thai, and Malay.

“The tour was very good. I got picked up from hotel on time, went to check in at the agency, departed from the beach together with the group on time, visited many interesting spots, and arrived back to the beach on time too. They even provide shuttle back to hotel or to desired place within Krabi. The guide was very helpful as well. Would recommend for those who would like to try a group boat tour for the first time.”

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Koh Phi Phi: Maya Bay Private Longtail Boat Tour - Loh Samah Bay and the approach to Pileh Lagoon
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Koh Phi Phi: Maya Bay Private Longtail Boat Tour

10.Koh Phi Phi: Maya Bay Private Longtail Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 280 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $59

From Blue Flow Travel’s office near the Koh Phi Phi pier, a local captain takes your private group to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and Monkey Bay. You choose how long to stay, within a 3 to 4-hour trip. Snorkel gear, life jackets, drinking water and seasonal fruit are included. Wildlife sightings are possible, not promised.

“Just got back from the most incredible 3-hour boat trip to Phi Phi Islands! Seriously, this was the highlight of my vacation. The tour guide was so friendly and made the whole experience even better. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking. We stopped at some amazing spots, and the photo opportunities were unreal. Plus, it was the most beautiful day, which made everything even more magical. What I really appreciated was that there was no rush. We had plenty of time to soak it all in and enjoy every moment. If you're looking for a perfect day out, this trip is a must-do!”

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Krabi: Hong Island Longtail Boat & Kayak Tour w Buffet Lunch - Kayaking gives Hong Lagoon its special appeal
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Krabi: Hong Island Longtail Boat & Kayak Tour w Buffet Lunch

11.Hong Island Longtail Boat & Kayak Tour w Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 252 reviews · 7 hours · from $44

Travel by traditional longtail boat from Krabi to the Hong Islands, with a snorkeling stop at Koh Daeng, kayaking into Hong Lagoon, beach time and a climb to Hong Island’s 360-degree viewpoint. A Thai buffet lunch and hotel transfers are included. Guides such as New, Sila and Sana have led trips, though your crew may differ.

“Excelente. Exceded my expectations. This tour includes the most beautiful places I visited in Thailand, a paradise. “New” is a young tour guide with professional skills, kind and energetic. I do have great memories about this beautiful day.”

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Krabi: Koh Hong Small Group Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat - The ride out from Krabi
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Krabi: Koh Hong Small Group Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat

12.Koh Hong Small Group Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 245 reviews · 5 hours · from $54

Spend five hours cruising from Krabi to Koh Hong on a roomy longtail boat, with time for the emerald lagoon, snorkeling, the beach, and the island viewpoint. A guide leads the outing, and the crew provides fruit, snacks, water, and snorkeling gear. Small groups can make the ride feel personal, though tide and weather affect access to the lagoon.

“The tour was amazing! Everything went perfectly and smoothly thanks to the amazing Tour guide Johnny and the entire boat crew who were so kind and helpful! would 100% recommend booking this small group tour 😄”

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From Phi Phi: Half Day Longtail Boat Tour to Maya Bay - Monkey Beach gives you a quick wildlife stop
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From Phi Phi: Half Day Longtail Boat Tour to Maya Bay

13.From Phi Phi: Half Day Longtail Boat Tour to Maya Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 238 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Set out from Tonsai Bay on a four-hour longtail boat tour with an English-speaking guide, visiting Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Loh Samah Bay, and Maya Bay. Snorkeling gear, water, and fruit are included. The 2 PM departure offers an optional sunset and plankton stop. Bring 400 baht in cash for the national park fee.

“Monkey beach was a bit disappointing. We spotted just few monkeys lots of tourist and rubbish and we had just a Quick stop. Not actually worth it. Then we just ride around the Viking cave - nothing special but we had nice snorkelling near by where I spotted a baby shark! Bay was amazing. Stunning not so many people and we can jumping from the boat into the water and all passengers really enjoyed it! After few hours we finally get a small bottle of water. Then we headed to Maya bay and we had about 1 hour to go there. The most touristy place you can imagine. Lots of…”

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Krabi: 4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner - Railay’s coral and the first chance to snorkel
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Krabi: 4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner

14.4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 194 reviews · 6 hours · from $48

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!”

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From Phi Phi: Half Day Longtail Boat Tour to Maya Bay - Monkey Beach gives you a quick wildlife stop
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From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour to Maya Bay

15.From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour to Maya Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 188 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

From Koh Phi Phi, ride a classic longtail boat to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and Monkey Beach. The four-hour group tour includes an English-speaking guide, snorkel gear, a life jacket, water and fruit. Expect a separate 400 THB cash park fee, and arrange your own transport to the island.

“Amazing tour would highly recommend to beat the crowds of maya bay! We arrived just after 7am and had an hour there with only around 20/30 max other people. By the time we left you could not move on the walkway! Tour guide was really helpful, we arrived to the snorkelling area and unfortunately the water was extremely strong which was quite scary but the guide helped me massively when I panicked and made me feel calm. Absolutely amazing day”

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New in Krabi Longtail Boat Tours

★ 3.5Half-Day Morning Bamboo Island Tour from Phi Phi by Longtail BoatFrom $2411 reviews
★ 4.0Longtail Boat Private Charter Tour to Hong Islands From Krabi24 reviews
★ 3.8Hong Island Tour by Longtail Boat with Kayak OptionFrom $4421 reviews
★ 4.0From Ao Nang Hong Island Longtail Cruise with Sunset DinnerFrom $5221 reviews
★ 4.0Snorkeling and Sunset to Krabi 7 Islands by Longtail Boat + Buffet BBQ DinnerFrom $4125 reviews
★ 4.5Phi Phi Island Half Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail BoatFrom $2027 reviews
★ 4.0From Phi Phi: Maya Bay HalfDay Longtail Boat with SnorkelingFrom $2425 reviews
★ 4.5Hong Islands Day Tour and 360 Viewpoint by Longtail Boat From KrabiFrom $4935 reviews
★ 5.0Private Longtail Boat Tour to Hong IslandsFrom $14635 reviews
★ 3.8Phi Phi: Half Day Long Tail Boat to Maya BayFrom $2831 reviews
★ 4.1From Phi Phi: Full Day by Longtail Boat with SunsetFrom $3331 reviews
★ 5.0Private Longtail Boat Tour to 4 IslandsFrom $13041 reviews
★ 5.0ECO Premium Island Hopping to Hong Island Tour by Longtail BoatFrom $8139 reviews
★ 4.0Phi Phi: Half-Day Phi Phi Snorkeling Trip by Longtail BoatFrom $2638 reviews
★ 4.37 Islands Sunset by Longtail Boat with SnorkelingFrom $4046 reviews

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