James Bond Sunset & Bioluminescent Plankton – Big Boat
An afternoon-to-evening trip aboard a large, comfortable boat in Phang Nga Bay: walk into the Panak Island cave, visit James Bond Island, swim at Na Care Beach and dine on board at sunset. It ends with a canoe ride through Hong Island's sea caves to see glowing plankton, and suits families and photography lovers.
About this tour
A special evening trip to James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay aboard a large, comfortable boat, combining cave exploring, beach stops, a sunset dinner and canoeing between the islands. It suits families and photography lovers.
After leaving Ao Por Pier and enjoying a light snack on board, you go ashore at Panak Island to explore the cave on foot, visit the famous filming location on James Bond Island, and swim and relax at Na Care Beach.
As evening falls, dinner is served on board while you watch the sunset. You then canoe through the sea caves of Hong Island to see the glowing plankton in the water, before returning to the pier and transferring back to your hotel.
The schedule may change depending on weather conditions and tide levels.
Highlights
- Glowing plankton in the sea caves of Hong Island
- Dinner on board at sunset
- Explore the Panak Island cave on foot
- The famous filming location on James Bond Island
- Swimming and relaxing at Na Care Beach
- Suited to families and photography lovers
Itinerary
- 111:30–12:30 — Hotel pickup (exact time confirmed after booking)
- 213:30 — Depart from Ao Por Pier
- 314:00 — Light snack on board
- 414:30 — Panak Island: explore the cave on foot
- 515:30 — James Bond Island: the famous filming location
- 616:30 — Na Care Beach: swimming and relaxation
- 718:00 — Dinner on board at sunset
- 819:00 — Hong Island: canoeing through the sea caves and watching the glowing plankton
- 921:00 — Return to the pier, then transfer to the hotel
- 10Schedule may change depending on weather conditions and tide levels
Included
- Two meals (light snack + dinner)
- Welcome drink
- Seasonal fruits
- Tea, coffee and soft drinks
- Two canoeing activities
- National park entrance fee
- Basic travel insurance
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Tour guide
- Round-trip hotel transfers (selected areas)
- Marina fee
Not included
- Additional drinks or special orders
- Crew gratuities (optional)
- Additional transfer charges from some remote areas
Pickup & meeting point
Hotel pickup
Hotel pickup between 11:30 and 12:30 (exact time confirmed after booking); departure from Ao Por Pier at 13:30.
Free shared transfers from most Phuket areas: Phuket Town, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kalim, Nakalay, Kamala, Bang Tao, Surin, Layan, Laguna, Point Yamu.
Additional transfer charges apply from Nai Yang, Phuket Airport, Mai Khao and Siray Bay.
Policies
Children
The child rate applies to ages 4–11; infants aged 0–3 travel free. The trip is not suitable for children under 1 year old.
Infants
Infants aged 0–3 travel free; the trip is not suitable for children under 1 year old.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation more than 24 hours before the scheduled trip time is free of charge.
Cancellation between 12 and 24 hours before the scheduled trip time will incur a charge of 50% of the trip value.
Cancellation less than 12 hours before the scheduled trip time will incur the full trip value.
Medical cases require an approved medical report from an accredited hospital.
Luxury and premium trips may be subject to a different cancellation policy and may require cancellation notice at least 4 days before the trip date.
No-show
Not being ready in the hotel lobby at the confirmed pickup time is treated as a no-show and incurs the full trip value.
Good to know
Safety & health
Not permitted for pregnant women, and not suitable for children under 1 year old.
Not suitable for guests with spinal problems or herniated discs, and not permitted for guests with heart disease or serious medical conditions.
Not suitable for guests who are uncomfortable with darkness or confined cave spaces.
The schedule may change depending on weather conditions and tide levels.
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Camera or mobile phone
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat or swimming head covering
- Sunglasses
- Some cash for personal expenses
