Unforgettable James Bond Islands: Luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise

Had an enjoyable day, great food and amenities on board. Staff were great 👍 and very helpful. An expensive way to do trip but very comfortable compared to doing by a long tail boat. So worth the extra cost.

It was an amazing experience. There views were breathtaking. The boat was a lot of fun. Food was delicious.

My husband and I had a great time. Food was delicious and drinks were good. I just wished we had more time on each activity but it was totally worth it. The crew did a fantastic job at keeping us safe and well taking care of.

Overcrowded “luxury” cruise – more Ibiza-style floating canteen than sightseeing We booked this James Bond catamaran trip because the description promised a luxurious experience with a beach stop, kayaking and a visit to James Bond Island. After being picked up by a “VIP” taxi, we were dropped at a very run-down waiting area before boarding the shuttle bus to the catamaran, which felt like a poor start to a supposedly luxury trip. In reality, there were around 90 people on board and it felt crowded and noisy the whole day. We had allocated tables with tight bench seating, and in our case we were seated facing backwards, which was another negative. Each table seats six people – three facing forwards and three facing backwards – so where you end up can really affect your experience. We spent a lot of the day sitting there. The “shared” sun loungers, large cushions and sofa-style seats that were supposed to be for everyone were always full, except briefly at sunset when a few people moved to take photos, and people left their bags on them to reserve them, even though they were told not to. Getting in and out of the bench seats was tight and awkward, and overall it felt less like a luxury cruise and more like a “Tenerife hotel, first towel down” situation. If you do go, it’s worth trying to get on the first shuttle bus and sit near the back, as those passengers seemed to be taken to the boat first and had a better chance of getting seats facing the direction of travel and next to their partner. There was only one “beach” stop at Lawa Beach. From the description, I thought we’d be taken onto the beach itself and have time on the sand and swimming in shallow water. In reality, “swimming off Lawa Beach” meant a small cordoned-off area in the water next to the boat. There was a section for swimmers only, with people diving from the first floor of the boat, a very small separate cordoned area for those needing to wear life jackets, and a water slide. The catamaran was too big to really take us onto the beach, so we didn’t actually spend time on the beach itself. It didn’t really offer any meaningful sightseeing – just a quick swim and splash around near the boat. Both lunch and dinner were buffet style; we queued up, collected our food and then took it back to the tables to eat. It felt like we were constantly being fed rather than actually out exploring or spending time on different beaches. The overall vibe was much more Ibiza-style floating canteen than calm sightseeing cruise. James Bond Island was also very disappointing. We were told we could only spend 30 minutes there, and we weren’t taken over until later in the day, when it was extremely crowded. Most of the area was in shade and the sand looked dark, wet and dirty. It felt rushed and underwhelming for the “headline” stop. The only good parts of the whole trip were the sunset and the kayaking, which were genuinely nice moments – but both are things you can experience on many other, smaller and quieter tours. Overall, I would not recommend this trip unless your main interest is crowds, noise and Ibiza-style party food and drink. If you are looking for a smaller group, quieter boat and an earlier start with more time spent at the actual sights and on the water rather than sitting at a table on a catamaran, I would choose Simba Sea Trips instead – their style of tour was much closer to what I’d expected and wanted.

Overcrowded “luxury” cruise – more Ibiza-style floating canteen than sightseeing We booked this James Bond catamaran trip because the description promised a luxurious experience with a beach stop, kayaking and a visit to James Bond Island. After being picked up by a “VIP” taxi, we were dropped at a very run-down waiting area before boarding the shuttle bus to the catamaran, which felt like a poor start to a supposedly luxury trip. In reality, there were around 90 people on board and it felt crowded and noisy the whole day. We had allocated tables with tight bench seating, and in our case we were seated facing backwards, which was another negative. Each table seats six people – three facing forwards and three facing backwards – so where you end up can really affect your experience. We spent a lot of the day sitting there. The “shared” sun loungers, large cushions and sofa-style seats that were supposed to be for everyone were always full, except briefly at sunset when a few people moved to take photos, and people left their bags on them to reserve them, even though they were told not to. Getting in and out of the bench seats was tight and awkward, and overall it felt less like a luxury cruise and more like a “Tenerife hotel, first towel down” situation. If you do go, it’s worth trying to get on the first shuttle bus and sit near the back, as those passengers seemed to be taken to the boat first and had a better chance of getting seats facing the direction of travel and next to their partner. There was only one “beach” stop at Lawa Beach. From the description, I thought we’d be taken onto the beach itself and have time on the sand and swimming in shallow water. In reality, “swimming off Lawa Beach” meant a small cordoned-off area in the water next to the boat. There was a section for swimmers only, with people diving from the first floor of the boat, a very small separate cordoned area for those needing to wear life jackets, and a water slide. The catamaran was too big to really take us onto the beach, so we didn’t actually spend time on the beach itself. It didn’t really offer any meaningful sightseeing – just a quick swim and splash around near the boat. Both lunch and dinner were buffet style; we queued up, collected our food and then took it back to the tables to eat. It felt like we were constantly being fed rather than actually out exploring or spending time on different beaches. The overall vibe was much more Ibiza-style floating canteen than calm sightseeing cruise. James Bond Island was also very disappointing. We were told we could only spend 30 minutes there, and we weren’t taken over until later in the day, when it was extremely crowded. Most of the area was in shade and the sand looked dark, wet and dirty. It felt rushed and underwhelming for the “headline” stop. The only good parts of the whole trip were the sunset and the kayaking, which were genuinely nice moments – but both are things you can experience on many other, smaller and quieter tours. Overall, I would not recommend this trip unless your main interest is crowds, noise and Ibiza-style party food and drink. If you are looking for a smaller group, quieter boat and an earlier start with more time spent at the actual sights and on the water rather than sitting at a table on a catamaran, I would choose Simba Sea Trips instead – their style of tour was much closer to what I’d expected and wanted.

Absolutely brilliant experience. Great value for money. Wonderful attentive staff, plentiful delicious food and fun activities. Only one opportunity to swim and that’s at the first island so make the most of it.

The food was delicious, sites visited were very interesting, and the staff very welcoming and attentive.

This was an absolutely awesome excursion. Great crew, great food on a beautiful catamaran. So much fun! Loved the kayaking and beautiful scenery. I highly recommend this tour. I’ve been on many tours on my visit to Thailand and this was one of the best. 😊

This was the most wonderful experience ever. Everything was so well organised and thought through from beginning to end. It was faultless. We're so glad we took this trip having considered many others. All the crew were brilliant and so helpful. The two included meals and drinks along the way were fabulous. Of course seeing James Bond Island was the highlight however the entire day was magical. The Ship itself helps makes it as it's so good Visiting James Bond Island was so worth it

A must do experience in Phuket! We had a bit of a rainy day and it was still a top highlight of our trip. The boat is smooth and comfortable, the food is delicious, the staff is professional and fun, and the views are breathtaking. Made it so easy to enjoy the day because you don't have to worry about a thing, they take care of it all down to the hotel transfer, the national park fees, kayak part, etc. Book this trip!