Phuket Cruise to James Bond Island, Floating Village with Lunch

An excellent cruise: the guides and staff were wonderful, the ship was spotless, and the meals were delicious. It’s a tour I 100% recommend!

An Unforgettable Phuket Experience If I could give Seanery Panyee 10 stars, I absolutely would. This was the highlight of my entire visit to Thailand—and one of the most memorable day trips I have taken anywhere. Before arriving in Phuket, I spent a week each in Bangkok and Pattaya. I then had five nights in Phuket, with one priority at the top of my list: visiting James Bond Island. With so many cruise options available, I did my research carefully. I wanted a modern, safe, well-maintained boat; a smaller group; excellent facilities; and, above all, a service-oriented crew. Seanery Panyee delivered on every point—and the weather cooperated perfectly as well. My day began with pickup from the Hilton DoubleTree in Patong. The roughly one-hour journey to the marina was comfortable and relaxing in a very nice van, driven by someone who was both professional and clearly safety-conscious. I was the second guest collected, followed by two more pickups, for a total of seven passengers. We made a convenient rest stop along the way before arriving at the marina, where Seanery’s staff greeted us warmly and efficiently. Within minutes, we were transferred to the dock and welcomed aboard. Shoes come off before boarding, and guests are shown to pre-assigned seats—a thoughtful touch that made the boarding process smooth and organized. Our guides, Josh and Honey, immediately set the tone for the day with their warmth, professionalism, and knowledge. They introduced the islands, shared local history, and clearly explained the itinerary. Although the boat accommodates 42 passengers, there were only 24 guests on our tour, which made the experience feel spacious and personal. The vessel was exceptionally clean, safe, and comfortable, with excellent seating, large fresh beach towels, plentiful cold drinks, convenient power outlets for charging phones, and ample shade with a wonderful sea breeze. The wraparound deck and bow seating also provided spectacular, unobstructed views of the turquoise water and dramatic island scenery. We made six stops throughout the day, with Josh, Honey, and the five-person crew guiding us seamlessly at each one. The crew was especially attentive and helpful assisting guests on and off the boat. Swimming was entirely optional; at the first beach stop, I chose to relax in the shade while many others enjoyed the water. Of course, James Bond Island was the centerpiece of the trip, and Seanery’s timing could not have been better. We arrived before the area became overly crowded, allowing time for spectacular photographs and a more peaceful appreciation of the scenery. Josh and Honey went above and beyond, happily helping guests take photos with their own phones—and even using their phones to ensure everyone captured the moment. Hong Island was another extraordinary highlight. We transferred to canoes and were paddled through caves, beneath towering limestone cliffs, and into breathtaking hidden landscapes. The natural beauty was simply magnificent and felt like something out of a film. After a full and wonderfully paced day, we enjoyed a delicious chicken barbecue dinner during the cruise back to the marina, accompanied by a beautiful sunset. Our driver was waiting upon arrival, and I was back at my hotel shortly after 8:00 p.m.—nearly 12 hours after the adventure began. Seanery Panyee earns my highest recommendation for anyone visiting Phuket who wants a safe, exciting, relaxing, informative, and exceptionally well-run excursion to James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay. This is not simply a tour—it is a first-class experience and an absolute must-do. My sincere thanks to Josh, Honey, and the entire Seanery crew for creating such a memorable day.

We had a great day, from hotel pick up to return, everything went super smoothly. The boat was comfortable and the relaxed pace and mix of great scenery and activities worked well, Tour guide and boat crew were very friendly and accomodating for all our needs. The islands themselves and canoe trip through the caves along with swimming out to James Bond Island pillar were highlights as was the views when returning at sunset. Highly recommended!