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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Thailand

229 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Half of this country only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from a canal cruise before dinner to a full day among the limestone, each priced and clear about how much time you actually spend swimming.

Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - Leaving Bangkok for Ratchaburi province
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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

1.Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,547 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $25Our pick

See Bangkok’s famous floating and railway markets on a $25 day tour with a canal boat ride, local food, shopping tips, and expert guides.

“Value to cost ratio is very good. Of course, it is a big group and the attractions are very touristic. But we enjoyed it. The bus ride is pretty long but the bus is comfortable.”

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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - Meeting near Wat Pho and crossing the river
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Hotel pickup keeps the morning simple
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Hong Island and its calm inner waters
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Top rated

Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay canoeing tour, with cave paddles, James Bond Island, lunch, swimming, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“It was fun. The Canoeing was amazing. The transport and timeless was not great. They had to reschedule taxi services last minute that made the trip stressful. The food was okay. It wasn't a bad tour, but didn't make the top ratings.”

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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer - Boarding the White Orchid and getting settled
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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

5.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,573 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Review the White Orchid Bangkok dinner cruise, with Thai buffet, free-flow beer, river views, live music, Thai dance, and cabaret.

“We had a great time on the White Orchid sunset cruise. We were able to get seats on the top deck by heading to the ticket check in at 4pm. Views were amazing and food was pretty good too, especially considering the price!”

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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat - The southern pier keeps the boat ride pleasantly short
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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

6.Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,149 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Review of Koh Samui’s Pig Island and Koh Tan speedboat tour, with snorkeling, buffet lunch, hotel transfers, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Great trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The transfer and boat was good. Pig island was fab. The lunch provided was good with lots of food provided. Everything went smoothly and the guides were great.”

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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise - Wat Paknam and the giant Buddha photo stop
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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

7.Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,076 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Cruise Bangkok’s klongs by traditional long-tail boat, visit the Artist’s House, and photograph the giant Buddha for an authentic two-hour outing.

“Loved the Bangkok canal tour—such a great way to see the city away from the roads. Our guide Joe was fantastic, full of fun facts and great energy. Thank you, Joe!”

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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option - Early pickup, breakfast, and the crossing from Nathon
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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - From Phuket to Ao Po Pier before the bay opens up
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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

9.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by big boat, canoe through sea caves, visit James Bond Island, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“Well organised, everything was stress free with breathtaking views. On the plus the food served at lunch was delicious. Really exceeded my expectations honestly will recommend to my friends and fam :))”

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Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals - Hotel pickup and the ride to Nathon Pier
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Samui: Angthong Marine Park Boat Tour w/ Transfer and Meals

Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise - Sunset or night lights: choosing the right sailing
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Bangkok: The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Cruise

Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - Monkey Cave at Wat Suwan Kuha
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

Bangkok: 2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat - Starting at River City Bangkok
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Bangkok: 2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat

14.2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,212 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya and quiet canals by teak boat, with temple views, local homes, monitor lizards, and an English-speaking guide.

“Informative and fun. Liked how the driver looked out for interesting things and slowed enabling us to take a photo. Our guide Mindy was interesting to listen to and had a great sense of humour. Excellent value for money.”

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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim - Boarding from Ao Nang or Railay
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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

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