Which 4 Islands Catamaran Tour from Krabi Is Best?
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For most travellers, choose the Phi Phi and 4 Islands sunset trip by premium speed catamaran: 9–10 hours, €66.58, 4.7 stars from 287 reviews. It is the only option here with a substantial review record and combines snorkelling, beaches and a Thai buffet lunch across both island groups. For a short sunset rather than a full sightseeing day, the four-hour power-catamaran cruise is the clearer fit.
Four catamaran trips compared
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi Phi and 4 Islands premium speed catamaran | 9–10 hours | €66.58 pp | 4.7 (287 reviews) | The most proven full island day |
| 4 Islands luxury sunset power catamaran | 4 hours | €70.76 pp | 4.3 (12 reviews) | A short, two-deck sunset cruise |
| 4 Islands speed catamaran with lunch and transfers | 8 hours | €66.58 pp | 0 | A dedicated daytime Four Islands route |
| 4 Islands sunset catamaran | 8 hours | €47.94 pp | 0 | Activities plus sunset |
Best supported: Phi Phi plus Four Islands
This 9–10-hour trip is broader than its rivals: it joins Phi Phi to the Four Islands instead of staying on the local circuit. The description names clear-water snorkelling, white beaches and a Thai buffet lunch. That breadth is exactly why it works for a visitor with one boat day, but it is also the reason to skip it if you dislike long, stop-heavy itineraries. Add 400 THB national park entry per person. The operator excludes pregnant travellers, non-swimmers and people with back, heart or mobility problems or a tendency to seasickness or motion sickness. Hotel transfers apply only when that option is selected; Railay guests meet at Railay East Blue Pier. Guiding is in English, with English/Thai also stated under inclusions. The operator announces Maya Bay beach closure from 1 August to 30 September 2027, with sightseeing from the boat instead. Check the official park-closure notices for your travel dates.
Check the Phi Phi and 4 Islands premium catamaran
Best for a compact sunset
The four-hour power catamaran is about the boat and evening atmosphere as much as the islands. It has two decks, Thai snacks and drinks, a swim in turquoise water and sunset. It costs €70.76 per person, plus 200 THB park entry per adult or 100 THB per child. Water, fruit and Thai snacks are included; alcoholic drinks and other bar drinks cost extra. Pickup covers Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Klong Muang and Tubkaek. The English-guided cruise excludes pregnant travellers and people with back or heart problems. Choose it to keep the rest of your day free, allowing time for transfers.
See prices for the luxury 4 Islands sunset power catamaran
Two dedicated Four Islands choices
The daytime speed catamaran has the clearest classic route: Chicken Island, Poda Island, Phra Nang Cave Beach and the Talay Waek sandbank, with lunch and transfers in the title. Compare its €66.58 per-person price with €66.58 for the Phi Phi combination. Add 200 THB per adult or 100 THB per child in cash for park entry. Lunch and transfers from selected areas are included; confirm your hotel. The English-guided tour excludes babies under one, people over 70, pregnant travellers, wheelchair users and people with back or heart problems, haemophilia, pre-existing medical conditions or high blood pressure. The operator also rules out severe mobility limitations.
Check the dedicated 4 Islands speed catamaran
The eight-hour sunset catamaran advertises snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding and a buffet with drinks. The price is €47.94 per person, with 0 reviews. Park entry costs an extra 200 THB per adult or 100 THB per child. Guiding is in English and Thai; confirm the hotel pickup point. People prone to seasickness are excluded.
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Our pick
Book the premium speed catamaran for the strongest combination of price, route and evidence. Choose the four-hour power catamaran for a shorter sunset cruise, or either eight-hour option when its Four Islands route is your priority; compare the review counts shown above.
