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Best companies for a private boat trip to Phang Nga Bay from Phuket: the 2026 rating
12 of the 22 ranked yacht charter companies in Phuket offer private boat trips to Phang Nga Bay on their websites. This page ranks them on the same eight criteria and with the same scores as the full rating: reviews, licence, prices, boats, years, languages and terms. Horizon Cruises Phuket ranks first by total score, 92.6 of 100, followed by Faraway Yachting (92.0) and Tiger Marine Charter (91.8).
Score distribution
Which company should I book a private boat trip to Phang Nga Bay with?
In this rating, the company with the highest total score: Horizon Cruises Phuket, 92.6 of 100, first of 12 in the Phang Nga Bay rating and first of 22 in the full yacht charter rating. The company was registered in Phuket in 2013, publishes TAT licence 34/02188 and runs 3 boats under its management. The score counts only what can be checked: Google Maps data and the facts a company publishes on its website, such as a licence number, a baht price on every boat page and its deposit and cancellation terms. Places are not sold.
| # | Overall rank | Company | Score | TAT licence | THB prices | Managed boats | Since | Languages | Boat types | Departs from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Horizon Cruises PhuketOperated by Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd. (registered in Phuket in 2013, TAT licence… | 92.6 | 5.0 (33) | yes | all | 3 | 2013 | EN, RU, TH | speedboat, sailing catamaran, power catamaran, motor yacht, superyacht | Chalong Pier; Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 2 | 2 | Faraway YachtingFounded 1996 (homepage: 'based in Phuket since 1997'), TAT licence 34/02546; 5 own… | 92.0 | 5.0 (634) | yes | some | 5 | 1996 | EN, DE, FR, RU, TH, ZH, AR | sailing catamaran, power catamaran, motor yacht, superyacht | Chalong Pier |
| 3 | 3 | Tiger Marine CharterThai-registered company operating in Phuket since 2008 with six vessels (five power… | 91.8 | 4.9 (145) | yes | all | 6 | 2008 | EN, TH | power catamaran, speedboat | Boat Lagoon Marina |
| 4 | 4 | Simba Sea TripsFounded 2005 with TAT licence 34/02111; runs small-group (max 18 adults) speedboat… | 81.0 | 4.9 (1,206) | yes | some | — | 2005 | EN, TH, FR, DE, ES, AR, RU, ZH | speedboat | Boat Lagoon Marina |
| 5 | 6 | Hartt VoyagesHart Voyages Co., Ltd. (brand: Hartt Voyages), established in 2016, lists 21… | 68.2 | 5.0 (270) | no | all | — | 2016 | EN | speedboat, motor yacht, power catamaran, sailing catamaran, superyacht | — |
| 6 | 7 | Phuket Sail ToursFamily-run since 2004; two boats (Thai big boat up to 20 guests, executive speedboat up… | 66.7 | 4.9 (552) | no | some | 2 | 2004 | EN | speedboat | Ao Por Pier, Paklok, Thalang |
| 7 | 9 | AIM ChartersManages a portfolio of 55 yachts and lists 65 charter yachts departing from Chalong… | 63.7 | 4.8 (88) | yes | not THB | 55 | — | EN, TH | speedboat, power catamaran, sailing catamaran, motor yacht, superyacht | Chalong Pier; Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 8 | 10 | Yacht Charters Co. (Yacht Rental Phuket)Yacht Charters Co., Ltd. is based at Ao Po Grand Marina, states a fleet of over 40… | 63.1 | 4.9 (107) | no | all | 40 | — | EN, DE, TH | motor yacht, superyacht, power catamaran, sailing catamaran, sailing yacht, speedboat | Ao Po Grand Marina |
| 9 | 11 | Once Yachting PhuketEstablished 2019; fleet of 11 yachts, 3 based in Phuket (incl. the 48 ft power… | 62.9 | 4.3 (96) | yes | some | 11 | 2019 | EN, TH | power catamaran | Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Na Chom Thian, Sattahip — Pattaya address in footer; Phuket departure pier not stated |
| 10 | 12 | 5 Star MarineStates a fleet of 16 private VIP speedboats and luxury cruisers (19 named vessels on… | 61.3 | 4.9 (740) | no | some | 16 | — | EN | speedboat, power catamaran | Boat Lagoon Marina |
| 11 | 13 | Boat and BeyondPrivate longtail-boat and speedboat charters departing from Yamu Pier, Phuket… | 51.1 | 4.9 (266) | no | all | — | — | EN | longtail boat, speedboat | Yamu Pier, Phuket |
| 12 | 18 | Boat Lagoon Yachting (Charter)Boat Lagoon Yachting Co., Ltd., founded in 1994, lists 50 charter yachts with Phuket as… | 42.0 | 4.9 (10) | no | some | — | 1994 | EN, ZH, TH | motor yacht, superyacht, sailing yacht, speedboat | Boat Lagoon Marina; Royal Phuket Marina |
Listed without a rank
These companies are in the directory, but either no Google Maps listing could be confirmed in the current snapshot or the company falls outside the scoring scope, so the two Google criteria cannot be scored.
Where does each company offer a private Phang Nga Bay trip?
A company is included only when its website has a page that offers a private boat trip to Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island or Koh Hong in the bay. Used for selection only, not for the score. Checked on 29 October 2026.
How much is a private boat from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island?
47 boats publish a Phang Nga Bay day price, from four marinas and Chalong Pier. A full day starts at ฿37,900 on a speedboat or long-tail, ฿42,900 on a motor yacht, ฿45,000 on a sailing catamaran and ฿60,000 on a power catamaran. Four boats sell four or five hours in the bay; James Bond Island in five hours starts at ฿33,900 for up to 10 guests. Koh Hong in the bay is named in the price of 21 boats, from ฿50,000 for five hours. Prices are for the whole boat with crew; the national park fee is charged per person and confirmed with the quote. Every boat with its prices is in the guide to private boat prices to Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island.
How far is James Bond Island from Phuket by boat?
James Bond Island is about 24 km from Ao Po Grand Marina on the north-east coast and about 53 km from Chalong Pier in the south, by great-circle distance, so a boat from Ao Po spends less of the day in transit. The bay is sheltered and can be visited all year. James Bond Island is named in the full-day price list of 14 boats; others name Koh Hong or only Phang Nga Bay, so ask which islands a quote covers. The lagoon at Koh Hong is entered by inflatable canoe only, for 40 minutes to an hour at mid tide.
How do you check a charter company in Phuket before booking?
- A tourism licence (TAT) number on the company website, which can be checked in the Department of Tourism register.
- The company's 13-digit registration number, which opens its record in the DBD DataWarehouse of the Ministry of Commerce: registered name, registration date and status. Example: Horizon Cruises Phuket is operated by Marine Cruise Andaman Co., Ltd., registration no. 0835556012370, under TAT licence 34/02188.
- A written quote in baht with the name of the boat, the number of guests in the rate and what is not included: national park fees, fuel on long routes, hotel transfers.
- Deposit and cancellation terms published before you pay. The eight checks step by step are in the guide to choosing a yacht charter company in Phuket.
How to read the table
Score is the sum of eight criteria (max 100). Google shows the Maps rating and review count. TAT licence is "yes" only when the number is published on the company's site. THB prices: all, some or no boats priced in baht on the site. Managed boats are boats the company runs itself, not an agency catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best company for a private boat trip to Phang Nga Bay from Phuket?
In this rating the best company is the one with the highest total score on the published methodology. Horizon Cruises Phuket ranks first by total score, 92.6 of 100, followed by Faraway Yachting (92.0) and Tiger Marine Charter (91.8). The scores are the same as in the full yacht charter rating: Google Maps rating and review count, a published TAT licence, baht prices per boat, boats under the company's management, years on the market, support languages and booking terms.
How are the companies in the Phang Nga Bay rating selected?
A company from the full rating is included when its website has a page offering a private boat trip to Phang Nga Bay, James Bond Island or Koh Hong in the bay: 12 of 22. The scores and the methodology do not change; the place here is the order within this group, and the place in the full rating is shown next to it.
How much is a private boat to James Bond Island from Phuket?
James Bond Island in five hours starts at ฿33,900 for up to 10 guests, and a full day in Phang Nga Bay starts at ฿37,900 on a speedboat or long-tail and ฿42,900 on a motor yacht. Prices are for the whole boat with crew; the national park fee is paid per person.
Which pier is closest to Phang Nga Bay?
Ao Po Grand Marina on the north-east coast: James Bond Island is about 24 km away by great-circle distance, against about 53 km from Chalong Pier in the south.
Is this rating paid or sponsored?
No. No company can pay for a place or a score, the site does not book boats and takes no fees from companies. Every fact on a profile comes from the company website or Google Maps with a source link and a check date.