Private Tour
James Bond Island Private Boat Tour
Overview
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Discover the beauty of Phang Nga Bay (Also Known As James Bond Island) On A Private Boat With A Team Experienced In Avoiding The Crowds, Discovering Remote Locations And Enjoying Private Beaches And Lagoons.
Canoe through the Mangroves, explore the hidden lagoons and stop off at the world famous James Bond Island. This is truly one of the most unique areas of Phuket with over 47 islands and island formations.
We often say its like stepping back into the movie set of Jurassic Park.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The national park fee is not included in your quoted price. Payment is in cash on the day of the tour. Payment should be made to your guide who will organise your national park ticket.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Arrive at our offices, check in, receive a complete tour briefing. While receiving your briefing have a coffee, tea or cool drink. Store any luggage you do not require for the tour.
Koh Panak Cave
Koh Panak Island is also known locally as "Monkey Island". This is one of the largest island formations in Phang Nga Bay and has an array of hidden cave systems. Stop off and watch the Monkeys playing on the beach and then let our crew guide you into one of the many cave systems finding hidden lagoons, mangroves and more.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Snacks
Restroom on board
Lunch
National Park Fees (300 THB per Adult and 150 THB Per Child)
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James Bond Island Private Boat Tour
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Reviews
273 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
James Bond Island + other islands
markwG925YF,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a truly fantastic and super memorable day out visiting the James Bond island (amongst others) with my fiancé and parents. The tour guide, Beer, was amazing, he couldn't have been more helpful (particularly with helping my parents who are in their 70s), and the entire crew were fantastic (going the extra-mile at every opportunity). I would highly recommend 5 Star Marine if you're looking for a private experience with genuinely wonderful hosts. Thank you again for making the day so special, we had a great time and the experience was amazing.
Amazing excursion while our cruise ship was docked
847Traveler,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fabulous excursion!!! We were two couples in our 60s and the crew could not have provided a more amazing experience. We were extremely well cared for, and the crew was so mindful of our physical limitations. They offered us great choices and honestly, I can't put into words how wonderful our day with them was. They were delightful to be around. A beautiful fresh fruit platter was elegantly arranged. The office excelled at prompt communications. Our private van pick up from the cruise ship went perfectly and drop off as well. They are extremely mindful of cruise ship departure times. In fact, we saw the tour group from our cruise ship at the pier also using 5 Star Marine, but getting on a boat with 30 other people. Our tour was private and cost less as well! Everyone on the group tour was jealous :)
Book this!!!
Erika S,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible experience start to finish. Beautiful scenery, wonderful team and flexible schedule. The meal was one of the best we had our whole trip!
Fantastic private boat tour to James Bond island
speedylee,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005 Star Marine already has so many excellent reviews on TripAdvisor, but I'm happy to add another! From the initial planning stages to my last minute questions in the days leading up to the tour, to the day of the trip, 5 Star Marine provided a great service. It felt like money well-spent, to have the private tour to James Bond island. Many times, when you visit famous destinations, the experience can be a bit of a let down due to crowds, but that was not the case with this experience. This was absolutely the way to go!! James Bond island itself was indeed busy, and the 5 Star crew let us take a look and decide what to do, and we opted to stop at the island, anyways. We were so happy with that decision, and they made it as easy as possible for us to navigate. One note about footwear: it might be smart to wear or bring sandals that you don't mind getting wet, to protect your feet because of the broken shells at James Bond island. We were alerted prior to our trip to expect a bumpy ride for parts of our tour. It was bumpy, but manageable, and we didn't have issues with seasickness. We felt very safe in the hands of the capable crew, who were always looking out for our safety and comfort. For the inflatable canoe portion, it was very much a surprise to us that we didn't have to actually do any paddling! Such a cool experience, and the crew made everything so easy for us, getting in and out of the canoe, etc. I was shocked at how easy everything was to manage. We had waterproof phone holders to use for the canoe portion, which were handy but perhaps not totally necessary. We had some Thai baht cash with us, which was helpful to tip the paddle man. The cooling towels provided during the trip were very much appreciated, as were the drinks and fruit. Also, to our surprise, we found that we had cell coverage for the duration of the tour. Although we didn't need to use the toilet on board the boat, but were thankful to have it close by. The restaurant we stopped at was unique and delicious - so pleased with that! Huge shout out to Spicy, our guide, for being so fun and fabulous and for taking great photos of us!
Thank you for an amazing experience
trevorcM2798VD,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a 4 hour private boat trip up to James Bond Island. What an amazing area. We were taken to a secluded beach to swim, lunch at a local restaurant, a floating soccer field, a magical hidden mangrove cave. So much to see, and our tour guides were absolutely lovely. Thank you!
Great private tour!
Louan P,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! We were on one of the new small speed boats which was perfect for the two of us. The crew were amazing especially Tony our guide, the communication from first enquiring to the day of your was outstanding and really appreciated. We avoided crowds everywhere we went which after doing ‘group’ island hopping tours before, was exactly why we decided to give the private tour a go, and so glad we did!
Excellent Tour, Professional Crew, Seamless Logistics
Ran L,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience with 5 Star Marine and couldn’t be happier with our choice. From start to finish, everything was extremely well organized and ran smoothly. The logistics were flawless, the communication was clear, and the whole day felt relaxed and professional. A special mention to Spicy, our lead, and the entire crew – they were kind, attentive, and very professional, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and taken care of throughout the trip. The boats are brand new, very well maintained, and clearly operated to a high standard, which added a lot to the overall feeling of safety and quality. We enjoyed the experience so much that we actually booked a second tour with them during the same vacation – which says it all. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a top-notch boating experience in Phuket.
Attentive great services
p0zg,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Company trip for 24 pax Thank you for an amazing island hopping trip! Beautiful islands, smooth planning, and great care all the way. Truly a memorable day for all of us 🌴😉 absolutely star 🌶️
5 Star Marine - 5 star review - BRILLIANT!
218steviec,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic trip....cannot recommend this company & their staff highly enough. Upon their advice we were picked up at our Hotel at 6.30am for a transfer to marina in a luxury minibus. (Fyi....we were dropped back off at our Hotel by about 4pm) We had a private speedboat tour booked for 8 family & friends. We were warmly greeted by our brilliant host Spicy (more on him later!) We were given various options for a light breakfast & cold bottles of water. Our itinerary for the day was various island stops involving canoeing, canyoning, visit to James Bond Island, lunch on a floating village and a couple of hours with fruit & drinks on a private island Palm Beach. Would recommend this early morning start as you undoubtedly avoid the crowds & get a more private experience, i e we were the only tourists on the private beach. Now what can we say about Spicy?! He was the most perfect, funny, outrageous host we could have asked for and I would defo specifically ask for him if doing again. He was really informative & funny at the same time but also allowing plenty of private time on our own at various points. He genuinely has a love for his job and goes out of his way to make sure everyone is enjoying & having a great time. He would regulary ask if everything was ok in a caring way. Overall, if you are reading this because you're thinking of booking i will tell you 100% do it. We're fussy travellers who expect the best & we weren't disappointed and brilliant value for money. Go for it! Thanks to 5 Star Marine, Spicy and all the other staff/helpers we met along the trip. Never mind 5 stars...this is 11/10 👍😀
Amazing, amazing, amazing.
Alex C,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour exceeded all of my expectations. Collected from the hotel in great vehicle, quick transfer to the boat lagoon and a fantastic welcome, with coffee, juice and light breakfast snacks. After a quick briefing, we were on the water and heading out. The boat was excellent, clean and comfortable and the on board crew amazing. Spicy, was out tour leader. Flamboyant, very friendly and extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Exploring caves, canoeing through lagoon and of course visiting James Bond island. Then a stop for lunch before enjoying time at an isolated beach. All in all a brilliant way to spend the day. Highly, highly recommended.
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