Route overview
An indicative Andaman passage
This itinerary focuses on the dramatic limestone scenery of Phang Nga Bay. You’ll kayak through sea caves into hidden lagoons, visit the iconic James Bond Island, and discover the floating village of Koh Panyi before ending in the peaceful surroundings of Koh Yao Noi.
Route map
Day by day
Indicative passage plan
Each day is a planning framework, not a promise of a particular anchorage or activity. At five knots, a 50-mile leg requires roughly ten hours underway before pilotage and manoeuvring.
Approx. 29 nmWe depart around 10:00 from Phuket and head for Koh Kai.
- Short sail to Koh Kai (≈12 NM) for swimming, snorkeling and lunch
- Afternoon sail of about 17 NM into the heart of Phang Nga Bay
At Koh Panak:
- Explore several sea caves and hongs – some require flashlights to see stalactites and stalagmites
- Enjoy dinner and a calm night at anchor surrounded by limestone cliffs
Approx. 25 nmAfter breakfast we continue deeper into Phang Nga Bay.
- Short hop to Koh Hong to explore the inner lagoon by kayak
- Move on to James Bond Island, famous from “The Man with the Golden Gun”
- Soak in the surreal, vertical limestone landscape
For lunch we head to Koh Panyi (≈6 NM):
- Visit the stilted Muslim village built over the water
- Optional walk through the village and a look at the floating football field
Late afternoon sail to Koh Yao Noi for a quiet night anchorage with jungle sounds in the background.
Approx. 30 nmWake up to a peaceful morning at Koh Yao Noi.
- After breakfast, sail to Koh Bak Pia for swimming and panoramic views
- Continue to Koh Hong (Krabi) – clearer water and two stunning beaches
Here you can:
- Explore the hong by kayak
- Enjoy lunch on the beach or on board in the shade
In the afternoon we set sail back to Chalong Bay, Phuket, arriving by late afternoon.