The 4 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 $87Best value

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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