New Power catamaran for Phang Nga and Phi Phi island excursions
New Power Catamaran Tour: Phang Nga & Phi Phi Islands
Picture yourself on a sleek catamaran cutting through turquoise waters, with only seven other passengers sharing this premium experience. The New Power isn’t your typical tour boat – it’s a proper yacht with WiFi, spacious decks, and that exclusive feel you get when the group stays small. My favorite moment was anchoring at Ko Panak, where the limestone karsts rise dramatically from the water and you can hear nothing but gentle waves lapping the hull. The snorkeling gear is top-notch, and there’s something special about having lunch on deck while floating between islands, watching long-tail boats pass in the distance.
Your day starts with an 8 AM hotel pickup, then it’s off to Chalong Marina for a 9 AM departure that gets you back by 5:30 PM. Faraway Yachting Co. runs a professional operation – you’ll get a proper safety briefing and welcome drink before heading to your first stop at Racha Yai and Racha Noi islands. The captain adjusts the itinerary based on conditions, which means you’re always hitting the best spots. Ko Panak is a highlight with its sea caves and crystal-clear water perfect for snorkeling. With just eight people maximum, you never feel rushed, and the crew genuinely cares about giving you a quality experience rather than herding crowds around.
This tour earned its perfect 5.0 rating across 63 reviews because it delivers on the premium promise, but know what you’re paying for – at $1,616.54, it’s positioned as a luxury experience. The easy difficulty rating means most fitness levels can enjoy it, though they don’t recommend it if you have cardiovascular issues. Weather can affect the itinerary, but that’s island life. Book during dry season for the most predictable conditions.
Insider Tip: The tour includes snorkeling equipment and lunch, but you’ll need to budget extra for the National Park fees and bring cash if you want alcoholic beverages onboard.
Safety Tip: While suitable for most fitness levels, this tour isn’t recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to water activities and sun exposure.
Itinerary
Pick up from hotel at 08:00, Boarding at Chalong Marina, departure at 09:00 and return at 17:30. First stop will be at Monkey Beach, Ko Phi Phi Don. Arrive at Monkey Bay for swimming, snorkeling and relaxing. Take your time to relax on our large saloon or sunbathe at the front balcony. Later stop at Ton Sai Bay where you will be able to have lunch and explore Phi Phi Island Village. Next stop will be at: Ko Phi Phi Le, where we first of all visit Maya Bay. This bay has been closed since some time to let nature recover itself and it is recovering nicely. For swimming and snorkeling, admiring Lohsama Bay, Pileh Lagoon give you a last chance, before heading back to Phuket.
Itinerary: • Board the yacht. Welcome drink and safety briefing. Departure to Ko Panak • Ko Panak kayak and cave excursion • Thai style buffet lunch on board and relax • Visit Ko Hong • Visit James Bond Island by dinghy • Swimming and relaxing from the boat • Swimming & snorkeling stop at Ko Kai on the way back to Chalong Bay. When you get close to Ko Panak you will encounter sustainable tourism at its best. you will discover crevices leading in to rooms and tunnels, leading to amazing openings inside the island, called “Hong” in Thai language. With your guide, you’ll be walking into the cave at low tide and discover stalactites shaped by the ocean through time. We can promise you a very exciting adventure! At Ko Hong you have kayaking experts taking you for a small fee into the island. These guides are safe in handling the kayaks, know every little nook and cranny on this island and will point out all the special places and birdlife to you.
Racha Yai & Racha Noi Island Meet the captain and crew at Chalong Bay Marina. First stop will be Ko Racha Yai and we pick a nice location (depending on weather condition) for some amazing snorkeling. Later we proceed to Ko Racha Noi and we put the fishing lines out, in the hope to catch a tuna for fresh sashimi as appetizer before lunch. We stop at some calm bay for snorkeling, while the chef is preparing lunch. After lunch another stop in front of a beach and you are welcome to go snorkeling or visit the beach. Later we head back towards Phuket and if you like to stop once more for a quick swim before setting off the last leg to Chalong Bay.
Included
- equipment
- meals
Not Included
• SUP - Stand Up Paddle board • National Park Fee • Alcoholic beverages
Where to Stay in phang-nga
From $1616.54
Book Now