The bow of a longtail boat set with cushions and a fruit platter, heading towards limestone islands

Longtail boats moored off Ao Nang beach, with limestone cliffs behind and a kayak pulled up on the sand

Ao Nang and the Krabi coast · 8 hours

Private Boat Charter

Longtail or speedboat, your day, no fixed route

The simplest thing we do, and the one we would book ourselves. A longtail, a skipper who has fished this coast his whole life, and a day that belongs to you. Tell us what you want out of it — quiet beaches, good snorkelling, somewhere to sit still for three hours — and we will build the route in the morning based on the tide and the wind.

Why you'll love it

No schedule, no other groups, no being counted back onto a boat.
The route is built around the conditions on the actual day, not a printed itinerary.
It is the version of Krabi that locals get.

Highlights

A boat for your group alone
Route decided on the day, around the tide
A skipper who knows where the boats are not
Stay out as long as the light holds

The day

We plan it the evening before
A short call or WhatsApp about what you want from the day.
Pickup at a time that suits you
The route
Built around the tide, the wind and where the boats are not.
Back when you are ready

What's included

Private boat with driver and a licensed, English-speaking guide
Transfer to and from your hotel
Fruit, lunch, water and soft drinks
Life jackets and snorkelling masks
TAT insurance

What's not included

National park fees, paid directly to the rangers on the day: ฿300 per person for Koh Hong, ฿400 for the Four Islands, Phi Phi and James Bond Island

Pickup

Transfer to and from your hotel is included. Tell us where you are staying when you book.

What to bring

Swimwear
Reef-safe sunscreen
A hat
Cash for lunch

Good to know

Maximum group size depends on the boat — tell us your numbers

Cancellation

If you have a confirmed booking and the trip cannot go ahead because of dangerous weather (not just rain or grey skies), we either change the destination and take you somewhere safe, or — if we know from weather warnings the day before — offer you another date during your stay, subject to availability. The captain makes the final decision on whether it is possible to depart for any destination. If no destination is possible during your stay, or we have no availability, we refund your deposit. Cancel more than 7 days before the trip date: the full deposit is returned. Cancel 7 days or less before the trip date: the deposit is not refundable. Cancel within 24 hours of the trip date: the full trip price is payable.

Questions

How many people fit on a private longtail?

TODO — BUSINESS INPUT REQUIRED. Tell us your group size and we will confirm the right boat for it.

A guest on Private Boat Charter

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“Wow! Amazing trip and top notch service for our private long tail boat trip (Hong Island + 4 islands and BBQ dinner at sunset). Just got back from the boat and must rave about it immediately! Joy was super kind in explaining all the different tour options before I made up my mind. Just thrilled with how perfectly the trip went! I booked…”