The 7 Catamaran Cruises in Thailand That Earn Their Price

1.Phi Phi Islands Day-Trip by Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 918 reviews · 8h 30m · from $135Our pick

Travel from Phuket by hotel shuttle and speed catamaran to Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay. Seanery guides such as Steve and Coco lead the day, with a longtail boat, snorkeling, kayaks, meals, drinks, towels, and a sunset stop at Maiton Island included.

“I have never given a 5 star rating before, but the Seanery crew and tour were excellent. The crew are funny, lighthearted but also very informative - they explained everything about the trip very well and nobody was left confused. The hospitality was amazing, we were greeted with a hotel pick-up service, complementary breakfast snacks and drinks at the pier, soft drinks and water available for free all the time on the boat, and the thai buffet lunch was to die for. We had plenty of time at each destination to relax and take in the scenery. Longtail boat hire was included in the ticket price (same with clear bottom…”

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2.Phi Phi, Bamboo & Maithon by Premium Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 901 reviews · 10 hours · from $87

Spend 10 hours visiting Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, and Maithon Island by premium speed catamaran. Guides such as Linda, Smile, QQ, and Asma keep the day moving with snorkeling, clear kayaking, lunch, snacks, and sunset views.

“I was completely impressed with this boat tour. I initially worried that the length of the tour might feel too long, but the crew did an excellent job keeping everything well-paced and engaging. There were a variety of activities throughout the day, so it never felt drawn out or boring. The crew was professional, organized, and genuinely friendly, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish, and it was clear they cared about making sure everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to cruise the beautiful islands around Phuket — it was a highlight of our trip.”

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3.3 Islands Day Tour on Catamaran with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 742 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $109Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard a 71-foot catamaran from Ocean Marina Jomtien, visiting Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island. Expect swimming, snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, a slide, a Thai buffet, fresh water showers, and multilingual crew support. Hotel pickup in Pattaya is included.

“It was amazing! The boat is really cool. The staff are amazing!”

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4.Exclusive 3-Island Catamaran Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 387 reviews · 7 hours · from $104

You’ll cruise from Pattaya to Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island aboard a spacious catamaran with lunch, drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, and fishing equipment. Multilingual guides, including Joy, Beyoncé, and Tanya on some sailings, keep the day moving.

“Absolutely worth the money. Lovely experience and super lovely staff that ensure you have fun. The food was lovely and fresh and the music/party was great!! Would recommend and would do it again!”

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5.Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 360 reviews · 6 hours · from $53Best value

Spend six hours sailing from Chalong or Rawai Pier to Coral Island, with snorkeling, beach time, optional water sports, drinks, photography, and a Thai buffet served as the sun sets near Promthep Cape. Guides such as Mimi, Arm, Eddie, Gigi, and TV may lead the trip.

“This was a wonderful trip, boat not too crowded, ‘Arm’ was a lovely tour guide and perfect amount of time on the boat as well as in snorkelling! Great trip, highly recommend. I had a 8 year old and 12 year old and they loved it! Having done Phi Phi islands the day before, this trip was much calmer!”

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6.Coral and Racha lslands Catamaran Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 285 reviews · 1 day · from $90

Join Aeolos for a small-group catamaran day from Phuket to Coral and Racha Islands. You’ll snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, try the slide and handline fishing, then watch sunset near Promthep Cape. Guides such as Aiu, Art, Sandy, and Kim are known for attentive help, while lunch, drinks, fruit, and equipment are included.

“Super nice day. Crew really attentive and boat really comfortable. We were just 11 so was perfect! Racha is amazing for snorkeling. Coral a bit less for underwater life, but calm and beautiful. We loved it and we advise.”

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7.Phuket/Khao Lak: Similan Islands Luxury Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 284 reviews · 1 day · from $128

Sail from Thap Lamu Pier to Similan Islands 7, 8, and 9 on a spacious double-deck catamaran. You get two snorkeling sessions, meals, gear, an English-speaking guide, and five edited photos. Hotel pickup from Phuket is optional, while Khao Lak transfers may be available by package.

“Incredible! The Similan islands are not to be missed!! Much better than speed boat, we could relax and enjoy the ride until we arrived at the islands. For lunch we said we had seafood allergy and they were always very thoughtful forwards us. The transfer from/to the hotel was very good even though the hotel was far, the driver stopped for bathroom break! During the tour we were very well taken care of, we had breakfast before getting in the boat, lunch, lots of fruits and even dinner coming back to the harbor before getting on the transfer back. Fully recommend!”

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