12 Thai Island Ferries Worth Booking

1.Ao Nang to Phuket by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 51 reviews · from $29Our pick

Travel from Ao Nang to Phuket by Ao Nang Princess Ferry, with pickup in Ao Nang and nearby areas, a short Railay stop, and hotel drop-off in Phuket Town, Patong, Kata, Karon, or Chalong. The ride takes about 2.5 hours on paper, though delays and longer transfers are possible.

“Very seamless journey. Great communication no complaints at all and by far the best way to get to and from Krabi from Phuket. However do not bring too much baggage or expect help..not a problem for me but can see how some travellers struggled”

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2.Krabi To Koh Samui(Samui Island) by Bus and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 46 reviews · from $36

Travel from Krabi to Koh Samui on one pre-booked ticket covering hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan or coach, and a high-speed catamaran. Choose an 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, or 11:30 AM departure. Most services arrive at Nathon Pier, while the 9:30 AM option arrives at Maenam Pier. Expect four to five hours, though delays can make the trip longer.

“It was very well organized and very much on time. The bus was quite old but the drive was pleasant. We got very quickly our suitcases at the end and even vlosed a transport from the pier to our hotel via the company.”

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3.Ao Nang to Koh Lanta by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · from $24

Travel from Ao Nang or nearby Krabi hotels to Koh Lanta by Ao Nang Princess Ferry. A shared pickup takes you to Nopparat Thara Pier, then the ferry crosses to Saladan Pier in about two hours. Expect sea views, air-conditioned seating, luggage handling, and optional onward taxi arrangements at your own cost.

“Très bien passé le voyage, juste la Clim un peu trop forte. Sinon départ à l’heure, personnel agréable et bon rapport qualité /prix”

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4.Phuket to Railay Beach by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $29

Take a one-way ferry from Phuket’s Rassada Pier to Railay Beach in about 2 hours 15 minutes, with optional hotel pickup and basic travel insurance. The boat pauses in Ao Nang before the final approach. At Railay, expect a short longtail boat transfer to Railay West and a shallow-water landing, so keep luggage and footwear ready.

“Top service. Alles hat bestens geklappt! Preis- Leistung wirklich unschlagbar. Taxi stand zur vereinbarten Zeit am Hotel und pünktlich angekommen.”

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5.Day Tour from Phuket to 4 Islands in Krabi by Ferry & Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · from $71

Travel from Phuket to Krabi by ferry, then visit Tup Island, Chicken Island, and Koh Poda by speedboat. Tony and the crew provide snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, water, and hotel transfers. Expect beautiful beaches and clear water, but also a long ferry ride and possible changes caused by weather or island access rules.

“Very professional, safety conscious and fun crew. The islands that we visited were beautiful, definitely a must for nature lovers. Lunch on the island was delicious. Really a fun and relaxing trip.”

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6.Escape to Phi Phi Islands: Ferry with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $51

Travel from Phuket to Phi Phi by Royal Jet Cruiser, with hotel pickup, onboard refreshments, sightseeing around Viking Cave, Pi-Le Cove, Loh Samah Bay, and Maya Bay, plus swimming, snorkeling, and buffet lunch at Long Beach. The group can reach up to 80 people. A national park fee is extra.

“We paid the extra to go gold class. The facilities were very good staff were ecelent. However due to a number of very loud pasanher and small children the experince og gold class we lost. The staff tried there best but some poeple do not respect the staff and think it is there own partuu”

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7.Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 21 reviews · from $22

Travel from Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi on the Ao Nang Princess Ferry, with hotel pickup from Ao Nang and nearby beach areas. The roughly two-hour crossing leaves from Nopparat Thara Pier, pauses at Railay Beach, and arrives at Ton Sai Pier. You get air-conditioning, outdoor deck space, and the option to upgrade to VIP seating for 200 baht.

“We were picked up from our hotel and taken to the pier. We'll organized and very friendly. On board we were offered the VIP option for 200THB per person, it include 2 small snacks, a small coke and a small water. It was amazing to sit in reclining leather chairs. Overall a really good experience.”

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8.Travel from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi by Ferry/Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $16

Travel from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi Don by air-conditioned ferry in about two hours. Choose hotel pickup from Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao, or Krabi Town, then ride directly to Ton Sai Pier. The ferry is slower than a speedboat but offers more room, a steadier ride, toilets, and upper-deck views.

“The check-in was easy, the trip good, with air conditioned at the bottom. Everything as expected. Suggested.”

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9.Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $15Best value

Travel from Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don to Phuket’s Rassada Pier in about 1.5 to 2 hours, then take a shared van to selected hotels. Your ticket includes a seat, bottled water, and a life jacket. Drop-off covers Phuket Town, Patong, Kata, Karon, Chalong, Rawai, Naiharn, Kathu, and nearby areas.

“Good way of travelling around the island, easy to check in, ferry left on time and was comfortable. Hotel transfer the other end was waiting for us. Good would recommend.”

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10.Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang by Ao Nang Princess Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $22

Travel from Ton Sai Pier on Koh Phi Phi Don to Ao Nang by Ao Nang Princess ferry. The roughly two-hour ride stops at Railay Beach, then continues to Nopparat Thara Pier, where a driver takes you to hotels in Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang, or Tubkaek Beach. Expect air-conditioned seating, sea views, and a paper ticket.

“Well organised, clean boat, on time, we had a very nicely trip. Would recommend comparing to other ferry we used.”

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11.Travel from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi by Ferry/Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $17

Travel from Ton Sai Pier on Koh Phi Phi Don to Krabi Passenger Port by direct ferry in about two hours. You can sit inside with air-conditioning or on the upper deck, and four departures run daily. Reserve ahead for a one-way seat, but arrive at least 30 minutes early for check-in.

“No issues, collected from the hotel on time, well managed journey, nothing to dislike and would use again”

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12.One Day Phi Phi Islands Trip By Ferry From Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $47Top rated

Take a 9-hour ferry trip from Phuket to Phi Phi for views of Maya Bay, Viking Cave, Pileh Bay, and Phi Phi Don. Shared hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, buffet lunch, refreshments, snorkeling gear, and accident insurance are included. Expect a large group, an early start, and a separate national park fee.

“Brilliant relaxing trip. Picked up on time and straight on to ferry. Hot drinks and croissants for free and melon and muffins and water on way back. Stopped at long beach for 2 hours and a lovely lunch. Could pay extra 400 baht and go out snorRead more”

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