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Phang Nga Bay Tour: Experience Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoeing in Phuket
4.8
35 Ratings
Phuket
Experience the magical bioluminescent plankton and exhilarating sea canoeing in Phang Nga Bay. Witness the captivating blue-green light emitted by these tiny organisms in the water!
Experience the magical bioluminescent plankton and exhilarating sea canoeing in Phang Nga Bay. Witness the captivating blue-green light emitted by these tiny organisms in the water!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Phuket - Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Phuket
- Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina - Arrival at Pier for Safety Briefing and continue your trip to main destination.
- Phanak Island - Explore Phanak Island, immersing yourself in their enchanting landscapes.
- Hong Islands - These areas are best done by canoe so…
- Phuket - Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Phuket
- Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina - Arrival at Pier for Safety Briefing and continue your trip to main destination.
- Phanak Island - Explore Phanak Island, immersing yourself in their enchanting landscapes.
- Hong Islands - These areas are best done by canoe so that you can see the rock formations and hidden lagoons close up
- James Bond Island - Continue to James Bond Island, also called Koh Ta-pu (‘Nail Island’ in Thai), first found its way onto the international map through its starring role in the James Bond movie, The Man with the Golden Gun (1974). With its signature rocky pinnacle, the entire area surrounding this island is indeed spectacular.
Marvel at the breathtaking limestone cliffs and pristine emerald waters as you paddle through hidden caves and lagoons. After an exhilarating day, indulge in a delectable dinner at the renowned Jaja Restaurant on Panyee Island.
- Ko Panyi - After a delicious local dinner you will embark on a magical journey through the waters around Phang Nga bay, where you can witness the incredible natural wonder of bioluminescence and enjoy exhilarating sea canoeing activities. The phenomenon is caused by chemical reactions within the plankton, which produce light as a by-product. 
- Phang Nga Bay. - We stop at the first sea canoe exploration location at Phanak Island (Diamond Cave / Mangrove Cave), and then Hong island.
Glide through the crystal-clear waters on a speedboat, immersing yourself in the enchanting glow of bioluminescent organisms.
- Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina - Back at the pier, your day tour journey ends here.
What's Included
- Conoe Activity
- Bottled water
- Light snacks on the pier before embarkation
- Travel Insurance and Safety Equipment
- Dinner
- National Park Fees
- Roundtrip Transfer from all Phuket Hotels
- High quality Speedboat with fully Trained Crew
- Conoe Activity
- Bottled water
- Light snacks on the pier before embarkation
- Travel Insurance and Safety Equipment
- Dinner
- National Park Fees
- Roundtrip Transfer from all Phuket Hotels
- High quality Speedboat with fully Trained Crew
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This tour offers a spectacular afternoon and early evening out on the water, and will take you on a magical journey through the waters around Phang Nga bay, where you can witness the incredible natural wonder of bioluminescence and enjoy exhilarating sea canoeing activities. What exactly is bioluminescence you might ask! Well, this is the capacity of…
This tour offers a spectacular afternoon and early evening out on the water, and will take you on a magical journey through the waters around Phang Nga bay, where you can witness the incredible natural wonder of bioluminescence and enjoy exhilarating sea canoeing activities. What exactly is bioluminescence you might ask! Well, this is the capacity of some creatures to emit light and can be found in numerous forms in the Phang Nga Bay area. One of the most noteworthy instances is the bioluminescent plankton present in the bay’s waters. These tiny organisms emit a bright blue-green light when disturbed, producing a captivating appearance in the water. The phenomenon is caused by chemical reactions within the plankton, which produce light as a by-product.
- The bioluminescent plankton captured in our 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.
- This tour not suitable for children below 6 months
- Pet not allowed
Location
Phuket
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(35 Ratings)
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Gijs_j
Dec 26, 2024
Very well organized,... - Very well organized, friendly personnel, great food and amazing experience. All places we’ve seen during this trip were beautiful
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Rob_c
Dec 26, 2024
Epic Travel adventure - Amazing hosts - epic adventures - would recommend.
Got amazing weather - the food was fantastic and plenty of it - not over crowded - well worth the money
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Chelsea_w
Dec 9, 2024
Extremely well organised... - Extremely well organised trip with high safety standards. A fantastic day out with the guides making sure we had the best possible experience. Every stop during the tour was as described in the tour details. We loved the final stop to witness the bioluminescence.
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Ali_d
Dec 6, 2024
Definitely take this tour! - This was one of the best tours I’ve ever taken! Every part of it was a highlight. The caves, James Bond Island! Floating Muslim village (we arrived at sunset as the call to prayer was being performed) the dinner was outstanding. The guide Anwar was the best!
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Yiyuan_l
Nov 29, 2024
Fantastic day out with the crew - Really enjoyed the trip out to the sea and island hopping. The crew is fantastic and takes really good care of the group. Remember to bring clothes to change. It will be wet.
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Faye_r
Nov 28, 2024
What a cool adventure - What a cool adventure. Definitely worth having the pros organize everything. I wouldn’t have done most of this stuff if I had to organize it on my own. 10/10.
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Katherine_n
Nov 27, 2024
Wonderful trip - Wawa & team gave a great tour experience, Experienced, professional & fun...explained every part of the day so no stress.
The experience was well planned out & everything we hoped for & more....well worth the day out. Our favourite parts were the canoes & bioluminescence.....even in the rain it was absolutely stunning.
Practical info that is missing in reviews:
The boat has a small toilet in case of need. There is a toilet on James Bond Island & at the restaurant.....take tissues/wipes with you.
Take two towels as you get wet at multiple times & spare shorts as was quite chilly on the way back in wet shorts.
Book as far away from the full moon as you can to give best bioluminescence experience....is a specific type of bioluminescence that doesn't photograph well....but is stunning to experience.
What to wear, easy drying clothes....ie swimmers & easy removals layers. We went to a Muslim restaurant so something covering your swimmers/chest to be respectful...shorts were fine.
You are shoeless on the boat but if not comfortable on shelled sand....take water shoes for some points.
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Souad_a
Nov 18, 2024
Had so much fun would recommend it - The trip was very comfortable and the staff were very friendly and well trained. The schedule of the trip was good started about 3pm and ended around 9 which is convenient (not having to wake up super early in the morning) went to approx 3 islands yet the last one which was the reason I booked this was a bit disappointing as I imagined the bioluminescent sand was a bit more obvious but I mean that’s nature. Overall I’d rate this trip 8.5/10 definitely worth trying!!
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Al
Nov 29, 2024
Lovely trip! - The trip was well organized. Weather was not the best and Alex the tour guide ensured that timings and tour plan were adjusted accordingly. This also includes visit to James Bond Island! Bioluminescence could be a hit n miss per weather conditions; but worth the try; we had about 5-10 min and it’s a natures wonder! The remaining part was lovely too; canoing through the lagoon and swimming. Dinner was better n tastier than most other excursions we went on
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Beabj6738je
Nov 27, 2024
Disappointing despite the crew's best efforts - We went with the 5 Star Marine on the Bioluminescence trip.
The trip was well organized and the crew truly did their best to make it a good experience...but right now, the weather in Thailand is disgusting. And all those beautiful views that you experience during this trip - without sunshine, it's all very bleak and quite depressing. We only saw white bioluminescence, which wasn't described on the website - white ones aren't very impressive, I guess you can see them fine in the dark, but they don't "wow" you - they don't have that "magic" feel that the blue and green do. If there was information mentioned in the trip description that the plankton you're gonna see will likely be plain white, I wouldn't pay even a dollar for it. So, if the weather is sunny and you don't really care about seeing the bioluminescent plankton, I guess this is a pretty good trip. But anything else than perfect weather, or if you want to see the blue plankton - it's absolutely not worth it. I know nobody can control the weather, but there should be a visible disclaimer that the views are 3/10 without the sun and the plankton is absolutely not as pictured in the advertising photo.
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