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Ao Nang Cruises & boat tours

Our most recommended Ao Nang Cruises & boat tours

Railay: 4 Islands Sunset & Night Snorkel Boat Tour

1. Railay: 4 Islands Sunset & Night Snorkel Boat Tour

Discover the beautiful islands of Ao Nang, Krabi, and Railay, on this full-day semi-private long-tail boat trip. enjoy sailing through the islands with your guide and with lunch included. Head to Railay Beach, one of the most popular beaches in all of Thailand surrounded by lush jungle and huge limestone formations. Take a traditional Thai wooden boat to Poda Island, home to white-sand beaches surrounded by limestone cliffs. During the voyage, glimpse the beautiful Tup Island formed by white sand that connects to Chicken Island when the tide goes down. Marvel at the stunning sandbars and crystal clear waters. Stop on Poda Island for traditional Thai food. Sail to Koh Sii Island which is considered one of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the Ao Nang area. Dive into the waters with great visibility and see hard and soft coral. Enjoy the rich underwater life including tropical fish such as Nemo fish, butterfly fish, barracudas, puffer fish, and more. Next, go to Phranang beach and take a break for a small snack. Explore the famous Phranang Cave, famous for a large number of phallic carvings made in honor of the fertility goddess. Sit and watch one of the best sunsets in Thailand, while having a club sandwich. On the way to Ao Nang, stop for some night snorkeling and take the opportunity to swim amongst the bioluminescent plankton which is a wonderful and unforgettable experience. Your guide will be with you all day, teaching you about Thai culture, the history of the islands, peculiarities of this area, and safety rules on board. Your guide will also stay with you during the snorkel sessions so that you can learn details of the marine life that you will find. Experience the islands in privacy, visiting them outside of peak hours, in groups with a maximum of 15 people. Relax on the comfortable and spacious boats. Your guide will customize the itinerary, adapting to the sea conditions, tides, and the level of occupation of the beaches. You will return to the Ao Nang area at around 8:00 or 8:30 PM.

Krabi: Private Long Tail Boat to the 4 Islands

2. Krabi: Private Long Tail Boat to the 4 Islands

Choose from either the Early Bird Tour which departs at 5:30 AM, or the Afternoon Sunset Tour which departs at 12:30 PM.  For the Early Bird option, escape the crowds of tourists and discover the beautiful 4 Islands with no one around. Catch sight of the spectacular sunrise while you set sail to the first destination, Phra Nang Beach. Phra Nang Beach is next to Railay Beach and commands an enviable location on the tip of the bay looking out on the emerald expanse of the Andaman Sea. Discover Phra Nang Cave, which has a spirit house dedicated to the goddess of the Andaman Sea. The wooden spirit house is worshiped by the local fisherman community and offerings of wooden phallic symbols or lingams are placed throughout the cave. Add-on paddle boards are available for these options as well. At your next stop, enjoy the opportunity to snorkel in crystal clear water and maybe also witness the amazing 'Talae Waek', or 'parting sea'. At low tide, a long sandbar will emerge connecting Ko Tup to Chicken Island and Ko Mor, which allows you to walk from one island to another. In front of Chicken Island, see an island with a unique rock formation that looks like a chicken's head. Explore the area with the snorkeling equipment provided and find many tropical fish. Next, hop back on your long tail boat and head towards Ko Poda, a paradise island with powder white sand and crystal clear turquoise water where you will see many sergeant and piper fish. In front of the island, you will also see the iconic limestone formation which stands tall in the middle of the ocean and offers a great photo opportunity. After this great escape to paradise, head back to Ao Nang where you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Krabi: Koh Phi Phi Day Tour with Snorkeling and Thai Lunch

3. Krabi: Koh Phi Phi Day Tour with Snorkeling and Thai Lunch

Discover the Phi Phi Islands & the best snorkel of this area of Krabi, outside the commercial circuit on a full-day Semi-Private Speedboat trip with lunch included, from 10 am to 5 pm, from Ao Nang, Krabi. This tour focuses on the archipelago of Koh Phi Phi. You will be picked up in the area of Ao Nang or Railay Beach (other areas please consult) and sail to the famous archipelago, consisting of 6 islands, being the large ones Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh. One of the stops will be made in the Phi Leh Lagoon, an incredible natural lagoon with crystal clear waters, surrounded by limestone cliffs. Undoubtedly, one of the most magical places in Thailand... We will also sail to Maya Bay, an impressive natural Bay with the characteristics of the area seen in the film 'The Beach' with Leonardo DiCaprio. See the beach which has now reopened for registered guests after being closed for several years for preservation and regeneration work. We will also go to some of the best snorkelling spots in the area, these islands are located at the open sea so this is why the marine and coral life is very rich! We will discover very beautiful spots but every day we customise our itineraries, adapting them to the sea conditions, tides and the level of occupation of the beaches. We will also enjoy an exquisite Thai Buffet Lunch served on the beach with amazing views! And of course we can adapt the menu to any food restriction. Our Certified Guide will be with you during all day, explaining you some Thai culture, the history of the islands, peculiarities of this area of the South of Thailand and of course safety rules on board. The Guide will also stay with you during the snorkel sessions so that you do not lose details of the marine life that you will find. This tour tries to choose places that are not on the routes of the other tour operators in the area. Some of these places include Bida Nok, Bida Noi, and Palong. Throughout this Semi-Private Boat Tour, you will be able to experience the islands in full privacy, visiting them outside of peak hours. We organise groups of maximum 17 people, and we use comfortable and spacious speedboats. At the conclusion of your Phi Phi experience, you will be returned to your point of origin.

Krabi 6-Hour Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling and Meal

4. Krabi 6-Hour Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling and Meal

This 6-hour Krabi Sunset Cruise is available 7 days a week and all year round. The program begins at approximately 02:00 PM with meeting points in both Ao Nang and Railay. Head out to the islands off the coast of Railay. At Poda, Chicken, Si and Ta Ming islands you’ll have the opportunity to swim and snorkel. You can also try the 2-person kayak and 1 of the 4 stand-up paddle boards available. Do as much or as little as you like on the cruise. The teak deck is perfect for relaxing and taking in the majestic views. End the day sailing back to the Railay Peninsula while watching the sun set over the Andaman. You’ll also have a chance to swim in the waters next to Pranang Beach after dark if you’d like to experience the bio-luminescence.

Krabi Private Power Catamaran Sunset Tour & Night Snorkel

5. Krabi Private Power Catamaran Sunset Tour & Night Snorkel

Sail onboard a 2 decks power catamaran on a private sightseeing cruise around the islands and beaches of Krabi. Admire the beautiful views, snorkel, or swim at Railay Beach, Phra Nang Cave Beach, Ao Nang Beach, Koh Poda, Tup Island, and Chicken Island.  Start your trip with a welcome drink and snack on gourmet canapés. Taste the local flavors of traditional Thai dishes, fresh seafood, and meat with a delicious buffet lunch. Enjoy some tropical fruits for dessert.  Stop and snorkel to see coral reefs and tropical fish. Head off to hidden beaches on a dinghy. Explore the blue waters with a SUP board .  In between stops, choose to relax anywhere along the 40-foot 2 decks catamaran featuring onboard toilet for your convenience. Lay down on the bean bags, sip on a cocktail, or sunbathe on the Net.  Listen to atmospheric music and watch the waves. On the way back to the pier, watch the sunset over the sea and snorkel at night to see the bioluminescent Plankton, a nature phenomenon not to be missed

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What people are saying about Ao Nang

Overall rating

5.0 / 5

based on 3 reviews

very good organization, the guide tries to avoid places or times with too many people, 2 magnificent snorkeling spots, excellent Thai lunch on an almost deserted beach. I highly recommend.

The tour was just wonderful. No, our guide was super nice and helpful, she gave us a lot of information. We were always the first on the islands, it was just gorgeous.

We had a great time our. Our tour guide Palm was so sweet and took lots of pics for us. They set up a really cute beach picnic for us and made it so special

It is the perfect trip to finish your time in Krabi. Crew was incredible, sites amazing and the boat very comfortable. Would 100% recommend.

Such a fun day, I would definitely recommend this trip!