James Bond Island (Ko Khao Phing Kan) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience James Bond Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

• James Bond Island With Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

• Luxury Boat to James Bond Islands With Lunch and Sunset Dinner

• James Bond, Panyee Island, Hong Island, and Naka Island by Speedboat From Phuket

• Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

Tours to James Bond Island start at around US$40, with most group day trips—including sea canoeing and lunch—falling in the US$55–US$100 range. Speedboat tours with canoeing tend to run closer to US$70–US$120, while private speedboat and luxury yacht charters start from around US$730 per group.

Yes, James Bond Island is absolutely worth visiting—the dramatic limestone karst rising from the waters of Phang Nga Bay is even more striking in person than it is on-screen. Guided tours provide transportation, lunch, and full-day itineraries covering multiple stops—the surrounding bay is stunning, and most options pair the visit with sea cave canoeing and a stop at the floating Koh Panyee village.

Per one customer who booked the James Bond Island With Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat, "We had a great time today visiting the islands, enjoying the beautiful scenery and weather, taking lots of pictures, and finishing off with a swim. The tour operator was good and the staff was great. Our guide was Tommy and we are grateful for a great experience."

A James Bond Island tour typically includes a cruise around Phang Nga Bay National Park in a traditional Thai longtail boat or speedboat—you’ll see other highlights, such as the Hong or Similan Islands, and will likely have time to go kayaking through caves and lagoons with a tour guide, and relax on the white-sand beaches of pristine islands.

While you’re welcome to dress in your favorite Bond-themed outfit, there’s no dress code for James Bond Island. The weather in Phang Nga Bay will be hot and humid, so wear light and loose clothing with swimwear beneath. Make sure to bring sunscreen and drinking water.

You have to take either a long-tail or speedboat as part of a tour to visit James Bond Bay. Boats to Phang Nga Bay typically depart from the Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina. Most tours include the option to get picked up from your hotel so you won’t have to find a meeting point.

The best time of year to visit James Bond Island is from November through April. This is the dry season on Thailand’s Andaman Coast, so you’ll have the best chance of clear, blue skies even if there will be more crowds. May through October is the rainy season, with increased downpours and rougher sea conditions.

Yes, there are restrooms on James Bond Island, but you’ll need to pay a small fee to access them, so be sure to bring some Thai baht along on your tour. Depending on the type of boat you’re traveling on, there also may be restrooms on board your vessel.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting James Bond Island. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Phuket:

• Phi Phi Islands (Koh Phi Phi)

• Maya Bay (Maya Beach)

• Big Buddha Phuket

• Chalong Bay

• Ao Phong Nga National Park

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Phuket.