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Krabi's classics.
The 15 most popular bioluminescent plankton tours in Krabi. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Krabi 4 island sunset cruise on a traditional junk with snorkeling, SUPs, and a bioluminescent night swim near Pranang.
“It was a wonderful experience. We got to snorkel twice and saw several different kinds of fish. Michael, the owner was very attentive and introduced himself to everybody on board. The whole crew was very good and always asking if anyonRead more”
Krabi sunset + snorkeling + bioluminescent plankton with BBQ dinner, remote beaches, and time shifts that help you dodge big crowds.
“This tour was the highlight of my trip. Like most tours, it started with feeling like a herd of cattle in a midst of confusion but once we were on our boat, all was good. Our guide Pichi (Peachy?) was full of energy and spoke great English. The sunset was incredible, the activities were spaced…”
Half-day speedboat from Phi Phi with Maya Bay sunset, Pileh Lagoon swims, and night snorkeling with glowing bioluminescent plankton.
“Loved all the spots. Highly recommend. I really appreciated the time allocated to each spot. Didn’t feel rushed but also no mucking around or uncessary slowness just smooth. I also appreciated the song selection choice. Great guide. Great snorkeling. All round 10/10”
Boat to Railay for Phra Nang and Diamond Caves, a beach sunset, then a night plankton swim that glows in the Andaman Sea.
“It was very impressive to see the plankton. It’s really worth it to jump in the water in order to see them better!”
Speedboat day trip from Koh Phi Phi to Maya Bay, Bamboo Island, snorkeling stops, monkey sightings, sunset, and bioluminescent plankton.
“Very good guide Solomon. And the tour was very good to discover the islands”
Krabi 7 Islands sunset cruise: Railay caves, Thale Waek sandbar, Chicken Island snorkeling, BBQ dinner, and plankton glow.
“Great, guide was so friendly and made sure everyone was okay!”
Krabi 4-island sunset speedboat with Thai beach lunch and night snorkeling with bioluminescent plankton on a small-group tour for up to 12.
“Very good explore of some of the nearby islands and lovely sunset experiences. Snorkelling was ok but no flippers provided.”
Krabi longtail boat island hop with sunset BBQ dinner and night bioluminescent plankton swim. Includes transfers and snorkeling gear.
“I thought the actual tour was amazing. So many beautiful stops, the bioluminescent plankton was a highlight. The food was also very good. However I wouldn’t recommend if you are staying in Klong Muang beach area. The tour provider gave us a pick up time that didn’t match what the taxi driver was given and…”
Krabi’s Railay bioluminescent plankton ferry cruise: sunset views, short snorkeling by limestone coves, and a chance to see glowing plankton after dark.
“el plancton no existía, vimos 3 luces pequeñas y nada parecido a las fotos y videos. una gran desilusión. el barco muy ruidoso y no se veía nada para afuera, parecía una cueva. y el guía hablaba muy mal, no le entendimos casi nada. mala experiencia.”
Cruise from Ao Nang to Railay for sunset on a longtail boat, then chase bioluminescent plankton at night with snacks and drinks.
“Everything was very rushed and we left about 30min late due to some late passengers. The boat look ok but the steps are not safe and the guy supposedly helping people in and out was not that bothered. I ended up slipping and hurting my foot and not even an apology or a "are you…”
Afternoon speedboat to Hong Islands for lagoon views, snorkeling stops, a beachfront BBQ, then a chance to see glowing bioluminescent plankton at dusk.
“The trip was nice, the places we visited were very nice, the guide was nice. Unfortunately they packed the longtail boat wirh too many people on unmarked seats and some people were lacking common sense and personal space, sat on our stuff, moved our stuff and sat on our space, pushed us on the bench,…”
Hong Islands sunset and glow plankton night trip from Krabi: lagoon longtail boat, beach buffet, snorkeling, and a bioluminescent night swim.
“The guides really go out of their way to make your trip as memorable as possible,the High light of the trip was every stop we made as they all had there own special features”
Sunset longtail cruise from Phi Phi with snorkeling at Pi Leh and Loh Samah, then an after-dark bioluminescent plankton swim.
“booking requested to be present a 1h20 PM but it really started at 2h00 PM. We waited 40 minutes outside on a particulary hot day. Poor English skills of the guides leading to no information and chaotic communication. Bioluminescent plankton is supposed to be part of the excursion at the end of the day, we…”
Krabi’s sunset 7-islands snorkeling trip blends easy reef time, a beach barbecue, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton.
“Gita organizzata abbastanza bene Barca caratteristica ma scomoda Se non ci fosse stata la cena (finto barbecue in mezzo al caos) la valutazione sarebbe stata migliore.”
Private Krabi snorkeling cruise on a 100-year-old junk boat with paddleboards, Thai buffet, and a bioluminescent night plankton swim.
“A really great trip - an absolutely brilliant boat, loads of space and a great crew who made it all very easy and very fun..”
