The 13 Best Island Hopping Catamaran Trips in Thailand

1.Phi Phi Islands Day-Trip by Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 918 reviews · 8h 30m · from $135 per person Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours touring Phi Phi by comfortable speed catamaran, with hotel pickup, Bamboo Island, snorkeling, a longtail ride into Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, lunch, kayaks, and a sunset return. Guides such as Steve, Coco, and Kris keep the day moving, while towels, drinks, meals, and national park fees are included.

“From booking to pickup, everything was seamless and so well-organized. Full hospitality was provided from start to finish — everything was clearly included upfront with no surprises. The service and staff were absolutely amazing, and they even went the extra mile to help us during a girl emergency (which we truly appreciated!). Overall, I highly recommend Seanery for anyone looking for an exceptional and stress-free Phi Phi Islands experience.”

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2.Phi Phi, Bamboo & Maithon by Premium Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 901 reviews · 10 hours · from $87 per person

Travel from Phuket with guides such as Linda, Smile, QQ, or Asma aboard a clean premium speed catamaran. Swim at Bamboo Island, eat lunch on Phi Phi Don, snorkel near Viking Cave, see Monkey Beach and Maya Bay, then finish with Maiton views, snacks, and a sunset ride.

“It was a fun day! New boat and well organized set up, from pick up to food and drinks. The weather was great, the places were amazing, and the guides (QQ & crew) created a very welcoming and pleasant atmosphere! Highly recommend!!”

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3.3 Islands Day Tour on Catamaran with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 742 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $109 per person

From Pattaya, you’ll cruise aboard the 71-foot Serenity catamaran to Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island. Expect swimming, snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, a slide, a floating pool, a Thai buffet, soft drinks, towels, and hotel transfers. Multilingual crew members, including guides such as Teddy, keep the day organized and safe.

“We loved the 3 Islands tour. The Catamaran was impressive, comfortable and clean. The beach on the first island was beautiful, the water crystal clear. There were different activities on offer, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking etc. The monkeys on the last island were brilliant to feed, such a fun experience. The food was good and the staff were very friendly and professional. I would 100% recommend this tour.”

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4.Phuket/Khao Lak: Similan Islands Luxury Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 284 reviews · 1 day · from $128 per person

Travel from Phuket or Khao Lak to the Similan Islands on a double-deck catamaran with room for up to 50 people. Explore Island 8, visit Islands 7 and 9, snorkel twice, and enjoy meals, fruit, drinks, towels, and beach shoes. Guides such as Kim, Jasmine, Sarah, and Mookie help keep the long day organized.

“Very nice trip to island 7, 8 and 9. The water and the corals are amazing. We had enough time for snorkeling. Food was also good and enough”

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5.Full-Day Phi Phi and Maiton islands Tour by Speed Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $136 per person Top rated

Spend about 8.5 hours touring Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Pi Leh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Viking Cave, and Maiton Island by speed catamaran. Seanery provides hotel pickup on request, lunch, snacks, drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, clear kayaks, paddle boards, and a long-tail boat ride. Guide Coco is especially warm and attentive.

“This way a fantastic experience from hotel pick up to all the beautiful places we visited and staff were amazing, informative and fun”

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6.Coral and Racha Islands Hype Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 184 reviews · 7 hours · from $144 per person

Join an English-speaking crew aboard Hype Boat Club’s luxury catamaran for a seven-hour trip from Chalong Pier to Coral and Racha islands. You’ll have a shared daybed, welcome cocktail, Thai, tapas, and sushi buffet, snorkeling time, free soft drinks, music from a live DJ, and a sunset return. Hotel transfers are optional.

“Had the best time on this day trip! Everything was organized really well and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The islands were so beautiful and the boat was luxurious! Highly recommend”

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7.Bamboo Island and Phi Phi Islands by Fast Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · 8 hours · from $123 per person

This eight-hour Phuket trip packs Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Don, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Leh, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and Maya Bay into one fast-catamaran outing. Expect hotel pickup, breakfast, drinks, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, a Thai buffet and an English or Thai-speaking guide. Guides such as Timmy, Nancy and Queen are known for keeping the day lively and well organized.

“The guide and the staff were all very nice and helpful. They served a light breakfast with juice , tea and coffee. There were snacks, water and soft drinks for everyone at all times. The whole tour was excellent. I would recommend it to everyone. The only exception being the people who are sensitive to sound. The noise of the engine of the catamaran at the back was very loud. I was fine with it but there was a gentleman who was in great discomfort”

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8.Phi Phi Maiton Island Sunset Premium Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 10 hours · from $128 per person

Spend 10 hours visiting Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Phi Phi Don, and Maiton Island aboard a roomy catamaran. You’ll get hotel transfers, breakfast, buffet lunch, snacks, drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and sunset views. Guides such as Vivian, Bessie, MJ, Lisa, and Bella have been praised for their care and fun spirit.

“Me and my bff had the best day! And every member of the crew was so kind, helpful and they made us laugh a lot 😁 We recommend it for sure!”

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9.Aeolos Catamaran Tour to Coral & Racha Islands + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $104 per person

Spend about eight hours aboard the 22-person Aeolos catamaran, visiting Coral Island and Racha Yai. You get hotel pickup, buffet lunch, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, kayaks or a glass-bottom boat, a waterslide, fishing, and a sunset sail past Promthep Cape. The ride suits couples, families, and anyone who prefers a steady catamaran to a fast speedboat.

“It was a relaxing day. The guides were lovely. The beaches they took us to were beautiful! The hammock seating at the front was very comfortable. The water slide was really fun when we stopped for swimming and snorkelling. The lunch waRead more”

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10.3 Islands Catamaran Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 8 hours · from $118 per person

You’ll leave your Pattaya hotel by van, then cruise by catamaran to Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Koh Ped. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, enjoy a Thai buffet, and watch native samae monkeys near a Buddhist shrine. English and Chinese guides lead the day, with gear, drinks, fruit, showers, and hotel transfers included.

“Everything was very comfortable and it was an excellent day tour!”

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11.Krabi Hong Islands Sunset Party Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $86 per person Best value

Sail from Krabi past Railay and Phra Nang Cave, then stop at Pak Ka and Hong Island for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The Meka Catamaran includes transfers, equipment, towels, a buffet, music, and a sunset party. Expect an 8 to 9-hour day, a possible National Park fee, and weather-based changes.

“We had a fantastic time on this excursion, easily my favourite of the holiday! There weren’t many reviews, so we weren’t sure what to expect, but it exceeded our expectations on every level. We got picked up promptly from our hotel and takeRead more”

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12.3 Islands one day trip on Catamaran with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $115 per person

Spend about eight hours aboard a catamaran from Pattaya, visiting Koh Phai for swimming and a flybridge waterslide, Koh Rin for coral-reef snorkeling, and Koh Ped for monkey sightings. Hotel pickup, snorkel gear, island fees, Thai buffet lunch, drinks, and an English-speaking crew are included. The boat can take up to 50 people.

“This was another great experience. The snorkeling was incredible. Staff was great.Lots of room on catamaran. Loved it!!!”

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13.Exclusive private catamaran island hopping experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · $1,271 for the boat, seats 10

Set sail from Koh Samui with captain Kunta and a private crew aboard a catamaran for Koh Phangan. You get snorkeling gear, paddleboards, fishing gear, snacks, drinks, and a dinghy, plus time for a beach stop and lunch at your own cost. The trip lasts about seven hours and returns to the pier.

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