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8 hours
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This tour offers a spectacular afternoon and early evening out on the water, and will take you on a magical journey through the waters around Phang Nga bay, where you can witness the incredible natural wonder of bioluminescence and enjoy exhilarating sea canoeing activities. What exactly is bioluminescence you might ask! Well, this is the capacity of some creatures to emit light and can be found in numerous forms in the Phang Nga Bay area. One of the most noteworthy instances is the bioluminescent plankton present in the bay’s waters. These tiny organisms emit a bright blue-green light when disturbed, producing a captivating appearance in the water. The phenomenon is caused by chemical reactions within the plankton, which produce light as a by-product.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The bioluminescent plankton captured in our photos is a breathtaking natural wonder known for its sparkling illumination. However, please be aware that the visibility of bioluminescent plankton can be influenced by various uncontrollable factors such as water conditions, weather, and other environmental variables. As a result, the appearance of the bioluminescence in the actual experience may vary and might not precisely resemble the depiction in the images.
This tour not suitable for children below 6 months
Please bring a photo of passport on the phone for insurance purposes.
Please bring light clothes, breathable attire suitable for getting wet, or a swimsuit, along with towels.
Please bring Swimwear, Swimming cap sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and waterproof bags for valuables.
Please bring comfortable, Beach shoes or Water shoes.
Please advise your health condition (if any personal medications)
Pet not allowed
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Conoe Activity
Bottled water
Light snacks on the pier before embarkation
Travel Insurance and Safety Equipment
Dinner
National Park Fees
Roundtrip Transfer from all Phuket Hotels (when transfer inclusion option selected)
High quality Speedboat with fully Trained Crew
Gratuities
Hotel Roundtrip included: The Pickup starts between 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm.
Pickup included
Note: Meeting Point: 5 Star Marine, Pier Phuket Boat Lagoon, 73, 20, Ko Kaeo, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 8300, Thailand.
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Venkata E,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
The whole excitement was about experiencing bio luminescence of phytoplankton, but the tour guide was asking the tourists options if we would like to see this even on a beach or in a cave. While I appreciate he gave us choice, but he should have taken the call based on the his local expertise to give the tourists the best experience. We all went to a dark cave to see this event and it was very disappointing.
Nicholas L,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
Our family had an incredible experience on the Phang Nga Bay boat tour! The tour was well organised, with a well planned itinerary that showcased the bay’s stunning limestone cliffs and emerald waters. The good communications from the team ensured we knew exactly what to expect. Our tour guide, Teddy, was the best—knowledgeable, friendly, and great with the kids, making the day even more enjoyable. The facilities met expectations, with a comfortable boat and clean amenities. Refreshments were provided, keeping us hydrated and energised. Highly recommend this tour for families looking for a memorable adventure!
Fred B,
Apr 17, 2025
- Viator
Although this doesn't start until the afternoon, it's still a long day from start to finish. Beautiful places, caves and of course the night swim in the bioluminescence. The guide and boat crew were great and so was the restaurant and food.
Jason R,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes tour was amazing. The tour is an entire 8+ hours packed of exploring. The exploring of the caves were breathtaking. The canoe rides exploring the beauty of historic rock formations was amazing. The Thai meal at Marie Seaview Restaurant was unbelievable with buffet style of over 20+ dishes on the Koh Panyee, a Muslim floating fishing village in Phang Nga Bay. We got to see the Bioluminescent Plankton near a cave in the heart of darkness- truly a wonder of nature. Our tour guide Sun was absolutely amazing as well has his team. This tour is well worth it. Never felt rushed ; and they provided snacks, fresh fruit and drinks throughout the day. Highly recommend.
Amy B,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
This is THE TOUR you need to do when in Phuket. You will see amazing places and have an amazing dinner. That being said, we had a big unfortunate circumstance on our tour. My five star rating is taking everything into account except the fact that we were stranded in the ocean in the dark for a while. I think the driver of the boat was not paying attention to exactly where he was going for the bioluminescent part because we got stuck in the middle of the sea at low tide (in the pitch dark). We had to be rescued by a small boat from a nearby ancient floating village. It was a very scary ordeal! They kept saying “This never happens, so sorry. You can ask for full or part refund if you want.” They did end up showing us the bioluminescent part, but it made the tour two hours longer and we didn’t get back to our hotel until almost midnight. We were exhausted. We did ask for a partial refund and it was rejected. I think that we really deserved at least 50% back because the tour was expensive and the experience of being stranded in the sea for so long was stressful. Our kid has an anxiety disorder and we had to really work to keep her calm. We all had to get out of the boat, tried to help get the boat free, walked over to the rescue boat in the water, hurt our feet on rocks and shells and got scrapes, some people lost their shoes, climbing into the new boat with your belongings, etc. - it was NOT easy! Disappointed that the tour company did not offer any refund at all and had the nerve to reject a partial refund when it was requested.
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