Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island Daytrip – Ombre

The Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island Daytrip with Ombre is an 8-hour yacht cruise from Ao Por Pier, Phuket (11:00–18:30, Monday to Thursday) for up to 60 guests, visiting Panak Island, Hong Island’s caves, and Khao Phing Kan (James Bond Island) in the quiet afternoon, with buffet lunch, sunset dinner and DJ on board — arranged by Chang Thai Tour & Travel, TAT-licensed in Chalong.

Why do photographers love this departure time?

Here is the trade secret we share across the counter: almost every James Bond Island tour arrives between 10:00 and 13:00, when the beach below Khao Phing Kan is shoulder to shoulder. Ombre flips the script — the yacht leaves Ao Por at 11:00 and reaches James Bond Island around 14:30, exactly as the morning fleet is heading home. You get the leaning cliffs of Khao Phing Kan and the famous Khao Tapu pinnacle with room to compose a shot, and the afternoon sun starts throwing warm side-light on the limestone instead of harsh midday glare.

Then, instead of racing back, you stay out for the part nobody else sees: sunset over Phang Nga Bay from the sundeck, dinner served on board.

What is Phang Nga Bay, exactly?

Phang Nga Bay is a protected area of over 400 square kilometres off Phuket’s east coast, famous for limestone karst towers rising straight out of emerald water. Millions of years of geology left it riddled with cave systems, hidden lagoons and beaches you can only reach by boat. Its two celebrities are James Bond Island — featured in The Man with the Golden Gun — and Koh Panyee, the floating village on stilts. Because the bay is sheltered, the water stays calm nearly year-round, so even guests prone to seasickness usually enjoy this cruise without trouble.

What does the day look like?

• 11:00 — Board at Ao Por Pier with a welcome drink. Operates every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
• 12:30 — Panak Island for cave-themed photos, Hong Island’s cave, and water toys: slides, fancy floats and paddle boards off the yacht.
• 13:30 — Buffet lunch, Thai and international dishes.
• 14:30 — Khao Phing Kan and James Bond Island — after the crowds have left.
• 15:30 — Sunset dinner on board, then a party on the dance floor with a professional DJ, or quiet time on the open sundeck.
• 18:30 — Return to Ao Por Pier.

What’s included?

Regular: welcome drink, coffee and tea, soft drinks, buffet lunch, dinner, seasonal fruit, snacks, towel, insurance, fancy floats, paddle board, sea-flyer and snorkeling gear, shuttle service, and a professional DJ.

Sun Lounge upgrade: everything in the Regular program plus a bottle of wine and a snack set — the pick for couples and small groups who want a reserved spot.

Is this tour right for you?

We send guests to Ombre when they want James Bond Island without the scrum, a social yacht atmosphere, and sunset on the water — couples, friend groups, and anyone whose camera roll matters. It is not the right choice if you want sea-cave canoeing at water level (see the Amazing Canoeing speedboat tour) or a fully quiet nature trip (see John Gray’s Hong by Starlight).

Compare every route on our James Bond Island tours page — and if you are weighing apps against a real shop, our Klook vs local agency comparison is an honest read. We are a family-run agency; come see us near Chalong Circle.

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Frequently asked questions

Which days does the Ombre daytrip operate?

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, departing Ao Por Pier at 11:00 and returning around 18:30.

Why is this better for photos than a morning tour?

The yacht reaches James Bond Island around 14:30, after most morning boats have left, and the lower afternoon sun gives warmer, softer light on the limestone cliffs than midday glare.

Are both lunch and dinner included?

Yes — a buffet lunch around 13:30 and a sunset dinner on board around 15:30, plus welcome drink, soft drinks, fruit and snacks.

What is the difference between Regular and Sun Lounge?

Sun Lounge includes everything in the Regular program plus a bottle of wine and a snack set, with a more private lounge area on deck.

How much does the cruise cost?

Yacht rates change with season and demand, so we don’t publish prices. Message our Chalong shop on WhatsApp for today’s price — a real person replies in minutes.