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  • Explore Phang Nga Province
  • Places to see
  • Things to do
  • Top sights
  • Attraction types
  • Outside Phang Nga Province

Similan Islands

James Bond Island

Khao Phing Kan

Phang Nga Bay

Sea Turtle Conservation Center

Surin Islands

Samet Nangshe Viewpoint

Beyond Skywalk Nangshi

Phang Nga Elephant Park

Ao Phang Nga National Park

Thongsuk Elephant Park

Monkey Cave

National parks

Multi-day trips

Religious & spiritual activities

Nearby destinations

Southern Thailand and Andaman Coast tours

Krabi Province tours

Phuket tours

Phi Phi Islands tours

Surat Thani Province tours

Koh Samui tours

Nearby sights

Maya BayAttraction in Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

Pileh LagoonAttraction in Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

Hong IslandAttraction in Muang Krabi, Thailand

Loh Samah Bay, Phi Phi IslandsAttraction in Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

Railay BeachAttraction in Krabi, Thailand

Coral Island, PhuketAttraction in Phuket, Thailand

  • Top experiences

Beach trips

James Bond locations tours

Snorkeling

Private cruises

Canoe & kayak tours

Elephant sanctuaries

Cave tours

Waterfalls tours

Lights tours

Cooking classes

Swim with dolphins

Old town tours

Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes
Top rated
4.766467 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.766467 out of 5 stars
1503 reviews

Explore Thailand's renowned Phang-Nga Bay, a must-see attraction and national park. Discover stunning landscapes from a sea canoe and marvel at mesmerizing nocturnal bioluminescent plankton.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Your guide will wait for you in your hotel lobby. Pickup starts between 1:00 PM- 1:30 PM. The activity provider will confirm your exact pickup time by email before the tour. Please wait in the lobby at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Kindly ensure to double-check your email for updates.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Muhd – Singapore

A lot was done during this day, we enjoyed breath-taking views, a relaxing canoe journey, good dinner as well as a refreshing swim on one of the stops.

K
Kim – Slovenia

I loved this boat tour! Our guide Sunny and his team were all very kind and gave us clear information about the meeting times and also told us interesting things we saw. Kayaking was fun! There was enough time at every point. In the end we saw the bioluminescent plankton. The dinner was ok, (Im not a huge fan of Thai food), vegetarian food available, there was always chilled water and coke on the board and they also offered us fresh fruit. I was traveling solo and met some nice people there. There were 18 people so it wasn’t packed, but it’s low season now. Would recommend this tour!

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Itinerary

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    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Van

    (35 minutes)

  • Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina

    Local snacks, Safety briefing (15 minutes)

  • Speedboat

    (30 minutes)

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    Panak Island

    Visit, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Ko Hong, Phang-nga Province

    Guided tour, Kayaking (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    James Bond Island

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

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    Phang Nga Bay

    Photo stop, Dinner, Walk, Sunset, Marine life viewing (2 hours)

  • Speedboat

    (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (35 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Phuket

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a journey to some of the most breathtakingly beautiful islands in Thailand
  • Explore the impressive stalactites in the caves on Panak Island
  • Visit the famous James Bond Island, a filming location for the 007 film
  • Explore Phang Nga Bay and see its bioluminescent Plankton glowing
  • Enjoy a delicious Thai Style Set Dinner at the local Jaja Restaurant

Full description

Enjoy a unique and memorable tour in nature and discover the wonders of bioluminescence on this sea canoeing tour through Phang-Nga Bay departing from Phuket. See the bay's bioluminescent plankton and enjoy the atmosphere of the bay.

After departing the pier, we stop at the first sea canoe exploration location at Phanak Island (Diamond Cave / Mangrove Cave), and then Hong island. These areas are best done by canoe so that you can see the rock formations and hidden lagoons close up.

Next stop is the iconic Koh Tapu, or ‘James Bond Island’, where the Man With The Golden Gun chose to have his lair in the 007 film and the spot to enjoy the majestic sunset and enjoy dinner at local restaurant. Get ready to see the beautiful bioluminescence after the sunset, the best time to see the plankton.

Next comes the optimum time to see the bioluminescence, as the sun sets and evening approaches, the water is usually calmer and light from the plankton is more visually impressive. Here you should be lucky enough to see a mesmerizing display of glowing lights that will create lasting memories. The experience of being surrounded by bioluminescent water is truly enchanting, and this combined with sea canoeing and cave exploring makes for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the natural beauty of Phang Nga Bay’s waters.

Admire the mesmerizing display of glowing lights in the water, where the plankton emit a beautiful blue-green glow when they are disturbed, produced by a chemical reaction within the plankton themselves, which produces the light as a by-product.

Experience an unforgettable tour and be immersed in the nature of the bay while admiring a beautiful natural phenomenon.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off from all Phuket hotels (if option selected)
  • National Park fees
  • English-speaking guide
  • Light snacks on the pier before embarking
  • Soft drinks and mineral water
  • Thai-style set dinner
  • Travel insurance
  • Safety equipment
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Pregnant women

Meeting point

Our Tour guide will waiting you at 5 Star Marine office, Pier Phuket Boat Lagoon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, or book the option with transfer and let us take care of you with door to door service.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Swimming cap
  • Waterproof bag
  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Know before you go

  • Please kindly advise food dietary (if any)
  • Please advise your health condition (if any personal medications)
  • The routing of the trip may be subject to change without prior notice depending on the sea level each day.
  • The bioluminescent plankton captured in the photos is a breathtaking natural wonder known for its sparkling illumination. However, please be aware that the visibility of bioluminescent plankton can be influenced by various uncontrollable factors such as water conditions, weather, and other environmental variables. As a result, the appearance of the bioluminescence in the actual experience may vary and might not precisely resemble the depiction in the images.
  • Departure of marine tours may change based on safety for weather conditions or unexpected boat maintenance.
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1503 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Muhd – SingaporeMay 18, 2025 – Verified booking
A lot was done during this day, we enjoyed breath-taking views, a relaxing canoe journey, good dinner as well as a refreshing swim on one of the stops.
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Kim – SloveniaMay 18, 2025 – Verified booking
I loved this boat tour! Our guide Sunny and his team were all very kind and gave us clear information about the meeting times and also told us interesting things we saw. Kayaking was fun! There was enough time at every point. In the end we saw the bioluminescent plankton. The dinner was ok, (Im not a huge fan of Thai food), vegetarian food available, there was always chilled water and coke on the board and they also offered us fresh fruit. I was traveling solo and met some nice people there. There were 18 people so it wasn’t packed, but it’s low season now. Would recommend this tour!
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Angela – United StatesMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent tour, just the right amount of time at the different spots. Boat was clean and comfortable, crew was capable. Wawa spoke very good English and was entertaining. Transport to the pick up was punctual. Floating village, dinner, snacks, water and coke - everything was perfect. Of course the bioluminescence was once in a lifetime.

Product ID: 482393

Activity provider:Discova Thailand
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  • Phang Nga Province
  • Khao Phing Kan

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