Private Boat Tour in Phuket

A private charter through Phang Nga Bay with 5 Star Marine runs six to eight hours and skips a fixed route — after check-in and a briefing over coffee or tea, the guide and captain build the day’s plan around whatever a guest asks for, whether that’s a lesser-known snorkel spot, a beach picnic, sea caves, or dolphin spotting, according to the operator’s own FAQ. Suggested destinations span Phi Phi, the Raya Islands, James Bond Island and Phang Nga itself, or the Krabi Islands and Hong Krabi, though each outing sticks to a single area rather than covering several in one day.

The custom stretch of the day — around five hours by the itinerary — gives way to a stop on Koh Rang Yai’s beach, with fresh fruit and cool drinks and the option to stay for sunset before a short cruise back to the pier. Snorkelling gear, life jackets, snacks, bottled water and soft drinks are all covered in the base price; lunch isn’t, and neither is the national park fee, which runs 400 THB per adult and 200 THB per child and gets settled separately on the day.

Watch out: National park fees aren’t folded into the $1,045 price — budget roughly 400 THB per adult on top, paid on the day.

Insider Tip: Because the route is built to order rather than fixed, naming a specific goal at booking — snorkelling over sightseeing, or a quiet beach over a busy one — tends to shape a more tailored day than leaving the whole plan open.