The best day trips from Koh Yao Yai: Phi Phi, James Bond Island, Railay and Hong Island are all an easy boat ride away. Explore Phang Nga Bay, then come back to a quiet island in time for sunset.
Departs
09:00 from Koh Yao Yai
Back
Around 15:00
Boat
14 seats, all shaded
Included
Lunch, drinks & guide
Booking
Arranged by our team
In the Heart of the Bay
Koh Yao Yai sits in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, between Phuket and Krabi. That makes it one of the easiest places to start a day trip: Railay is about 30 minutes away by speedboat, and Phi Phi and James Bond Island are under an hour.
Most day trips from Koh Yao Yai leave from the island at 9:00 and are back by 15:00. You get the famous sights and the snorkelling, and you are back at the resort for a swim, a massage and dinner by the pool.
Tell us which trip you like and our team will check the day with the boat operator, book it for you and arrange your transfer to the pier.
Wednesday, Friday & Sunday · 09:00–15:00
The most famous islands in Thailand, about 50 minutes from Koh Yao Yai by speedboat. Expect turquoise water, limestone cliffs and some of the best snorkelling in the Andaman Sea.
Koh Bida Nok: snorkelling
Maya Bay: photo stop
Pileh Lagoon: swimming and lunch
Viking Cave: snorkelling
Monkey Beach
Bamboo Island
3,500 THB per adult · national park fee 400 THB, paid in cash · mask and snorkel included
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Tuesday & Saturday · 09:00–15:00
Limestone towers rising out of green water, mangrove forests and a village built on stilts. This is the classic Phang Nga Bay day, about 50 minutes from Koh Yao Yai.
James Bond Island
Mangrove cruise
Koh Panyee floating sea village
Sea kayaking (included)
Sea cave, depending on the tide
3,500 THB per adult · national park fee 300 THB, paid in cash
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Monday & Thursday · 09:00–15:00
The shortest boat ride, about 30 minutes to the Krabi coast. Beautiful beaches, easy snorkelling and the sandbar at Tup Island make this the most relaxed of the speedboat trips.
Poda Island: snorkelling
Tup Island sandbar
Chicken Island
Railay Beach and Phra Nang Cave
Koh Khai Nai: snorkelling
3,500 THB per adult · national park fee 400 THB, paid in cash · mask and snorkel included
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Private boat for two · flexible morning start
A quieter, slower day on a private boat for just the two of you. Hong Island is protected national park, with a hidden lagoon, quiet beaches and a 419-step trail up to a 360° viewpoint over Phang Nga Bay. Leave early for the quietest time at the lagoon. There is no set lunch: you can buy lunch on Hong Island, or we can have lunch ready for you at The Funky Monkey when you get back.
Koh Hong lagoon
Hong Island 360° viewpoint (419 steps)
Koh Lao Ka: snorkelling with fish
Laolading Island
Koh Phak Bia
5,550 THB for two people · transfer to the pier, national park fee, fruit, water, soft drinks, snorkel mask and life jackets included
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Private boat for two · flexible morning start
Phang Nga Bay at your own pace, on a private boat for just the two of you. See James Bond Island and the limestone towers of the bay, and stop at the floating village of Koh Panyee. Leave early to beat the crowds. Lunch is not included; ask us to have lunch ready at The Funky Monkey when you get back.
Koh Panyee floating sea village
Panak Island
James Bond Island
Pingkan mountain
Lao Kudu
Ao Phang Nga
6,600 THB for two people · transfer to the pier, national park fee, fruit, water, soft drinks and life jackets included
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Private boat for two · flexible morning start
A private boat to the Koh Khai islands, known for white sand and clear, shallow water full of fish. A relaxed day of swimming and beach time, just the two of you. Lunch is not included; ask us to have lunch ready at The Funky Monkey when you get back.
Koh Khai: white-sand beach
Swimming in clear water with tropical fish
5,650 THB for two people · transfer to the pier, national park fee, fruit, water, soft drinks and life jackets included
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Speedboat trips are run by a local operator on Koh Yao Yai and use small boats with a sundeck. Days and prices are set by the operator and may change, so ask us to check before you plan your stay.
Speedboat with shaded seats, toilet and freshwater shower
Lunch box, soft drinks and fresh fruit
English-speaking guide
Mask and snorkel on Phi Phi and Railay trips
National park fee: paid in cash on the day
Transfer to the pier: we can arrange it for a small extra charge
Stay Closer to Home
Not every day needs a boat. Explore the island by scooter, kayak the mangroves, or go snorkelling closer to home.
Questions
Yes. Tell us which trip and which day you would like, and we will check with the boat operator, book it and arrange your transfer to the pier.
For famous views and the best snorkelling, choose Phi Phi. For limestone islands, mangroves and kayaking, choose James Bond Island. For beaches and a shorter boat ride, choose Railay and Poda. For a day at your own pace with just the two of you, take a private boat to Hong Island, Phang Nga Bay or Koh Khai.
Not on the shared speedboat trips. The fee is 300 THB for James Bond Island and 400 THB for Phi Phi and Railay, paid in cash on the day. On all our private boat trips the fee is included.
November to April is the dry season, with calmer seas and the best conditions for boat trips and snorkelling. From May to October some days can be rougher, and trips depend on the weather.
Swimwear, a towel, sun protection, a hat and cash for the national park fee.
Book Direct
We meet you at the agreed Koh Yao Yai pier and bring you directly to the resort.
Speak with the people at the resort about rooms, arrival times and special requests, with no third party in between.
Transfers, island trips, massages and celebrations, arranged with you before you arrive.
Your Island Awaits
Book directly with Yao Bada Badoo for breakfast included, pier pickup and a team that helps you plan every island day.
