Which Hong Islands Catamaran Tour from Krabi Should You Book?
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For most people, the Hong Islands sunset catamaran cruise is the sensible first choice: €47.94, 4.5 stars from 4 reviews, swimming, snorkelling and sunset over the Andaman Sea. The booking page lists six hours and includes a full meal, snacks and drinks. For a defined eight-hour day with kayaking, paddleboarding and a buffet, take the Hong Island sunset catamaran cruise with activities. The ten-hour speed catamaran departs from Phuket, so it is not a direct Krabi departure.
Two Krabi cruises and a Phuket departure
| Tour | Duration | From | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Islands sunset catamaran cruise | 6 hours | €47.94 | 4.5 (4 reviews) | Meal and sunset |
| Hong Island sunset catamaran with buffet and activities | 8 hours | €58.59 | new (0) | Kayak, paddleboard and buffet |
| Hong, Lao Lading and Nok speed-catamaran tour | 10 hours | €82.56 | new (0) | Departure from Phuket |
The six-hour sunset cruise
The sunset cruise visits Hong Island, Hong Lagoon, Lao Lading and Pak Bia, with a snorkelling stop listed near Ao Nang. A full meal, snacks, beverages, snorkelling equipment, life jackets and an English-speaking guide are included. Pickup options include Ao Nang and East Railay Floating Pier. The park fee is extra: 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child. It excludes people prone to seasickness. Select the catamaran option explicitly, since the page also sells longtail and speedboat variants. The timetable depends on tides and weather. Fins and dry bags are excluded.
See availability for the Hong Islands sunset catamaran
The activity-heavy sunset day
The eight-hour cruise adds snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding and a buffet with drinks. That is the better-defined choice for a group whose members want different things to do once the boat stops. Compare €58.59 with €47.94: both include food, so choose this one for kayaking and paddleboarding. The page instructs you to bring the park fee in cash, 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child, for the guide to collect before departure. Guides speak English and Thai. It excludes people prone to seasickness. Confirm your pickup location before booking.
Check dates for the Hong Island sunset cruise with buffet
The long daytime island circuit
The ten-hour speed catamaran visits Hong, Lao Lading and Nok, enters Hong Lagoon, visits Laem Had sandbank and offers an optional climb to the 360-degree viewpoint, and lists swimming plus a Thai buffet lunch. This is the itinerary for travellers collecting places rather than waiting for sunset. The itinerary starts and ends in Phuket, with several one-hour island stops and a 30-minute Hong sightseeing segment. It is therefore not a Krabi pickup option. Guides speak English, Russian and Thai. Confirm the final price including any park charges before booking.
View the Hong, Lao Lading and Nok speed-catamaran tour
The Phuket speed catamaran excludes non-swimmers, babies under 1, people over 70, and people with back, mobility, heart or epilepsy problems or a tendency to seasickness. All prices in the table are per person.
Our pick
Choose the six-hour sunset catamaran at €47.94 for a Krabi island day with a meal and sunset. Choose the eight-hour cruise at €58.59 for kayaking and paddleboarding. The ten-hour route at €82.56 is relevant if you are staying in Phuket and want Lao Lading, Nok and the viewpoint.
