Jessica May
This was an amazing tour! Very long day but well worth it!! The weather gods turned it on which was lucky.. All our stops were simply breathtaking.. Phi Phi islands, Maya Bay, Bamboo island. We had perfect amount of times spent at each.. the waters were crystal clear and a great temperature. Lovely buffet lunch. Definitely swim and snorkel! Then we went onto the afternoon sunset tour on Poda Island which was stunning.. BBQ dinner and sat on the beach for the sunset! Lastly swimming with the bioluminescent plankton which was very cool to see! What a day and it’s great value for money! Highly recommend:) Tour guide Nadia was very funny and she was awesome. Ming was also very cool and helpful! Thank you!!
JC
Fantastic Hong Islands trip on the speedboat—fast, smooth, and well-organized Rating: 5 / 5 Stars (or your preferred rating) Pros: Speedboat Advantage: Taking the speedboat got us out to the Hong Islands quickly and comfortably, leaving plenty of time on the beach and in the water instead of wasting time in transit. Incredible Scenery: Hong Island, the emerald lagoon, and the surrounding limestone karst islands are stunning. The 360° viewpoint climb is a workout, but the panoramic views at the top are worth every step. Great Tour Crew: The Krabi Sunset Tours team was well-organized, friendly, and kept everything moving smoothly from hotel pickup to drop-off. Beating the Morning Crowds: The schedule worked out great for enjoying the beaches without the heavy peak-morning crowds. Cons: Steep Steps to Viewpoint: The climb to the 360° viewpoint is hot and steep, so proper shoes/sandals (not flimsy flip-flops) are recommended. Summary: A top-notch island tour in Krabi. The speedboat makes the journey effortless, the sights are world-class, and Krabi Sunset Tours delivered a seamless, memorable day. Highly recommended!
Henri Baumgärtner
Outstanding experience. Went on a traditional boat tour to hong island and we ended up with a fantastic guide and only 2 others on our boat. Only thing you could „complain“ about is that there will be other boats from other company’s too and it might get crowded.
Jimmy De groof
We hadden een fantastische 4 eilanden tour gehad. Met een goede gids. Onze kinderen hebben van de speedboat genoten en het eiland hoppen. Alles liep zeer vlot en was prachtig verlopen
Wilfred Bouw
Het was een zeer goed verzorgde excursie, vanaf het oppikken bij het hotel, tot aan de boot tot aan het eten, alles was netjes geregeld.. Absolute topdag gehad en een echte aanrader!
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On certain nights around Koh Hong, the water glows. It sounds dramatic because it is. Tiny bioluminescent plankton light up blue-green as you move through the water, every stroke leaves a trail of light.
The Hong Island Krabi team3 min read
Bioluminescence at Koh Hong typically peaks during the warmer months (April to September) when the plankton concentrations are highest, though sightings can occur year-round. The effect is most visible on moonless nights or during the new moon phase.
Our night swim tours launch from Krabi in the early evening and return after dark. The tour includes a guide, life jackets and a briefing on the plankton. No prior swimming experience is required, though you should be comfortable in open water.
⚠️ Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed on any given night. A faint display or no visible plankton is not a reason for a refund, because the sunset, the island stops and dinner all still take place. Book the tour for the afternoon and the sunset, and treat the plankton as the bonus.
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See toursNo. The organisms are wild and their concentration in the bay changes from night to night with tides and currents. Dark conditions make a faint glow much easier to see, but no date, moon phase or operator can guarantee a display.
No. A faint display or no visible plankton is not a reason for a refund, because it is a natural phenomenon and every other advertised part of the tour still takes place: the afternoon at the islands, the sunset, dinner and the night swim itself.
The new moon and the few nights around it, because that is when the sky is darkest. A bright full moon washes out a faint glow completely. Cloud cover helps for the same reason. If your dates are flexible, check the moon phase before you pick one.
Yes, within the crew's judgement. You swim from the boat in a lit area wearing a life vest, with the crew in the water alongside. You should be comfortable entering open water, and the crew decide on the night whether the sea is calm enough to swim at all.
Children can join the tour and many do, but anyone entering the water at night should be a confident swimmer and must stay with a parent. Anyone who would rather not swim can watch from the boat and still see the water light up around the swimmers.
Honestly, rarely with a phone. The glow is faint and moves, so it needs a camera that can hold a long exposure and something to steady it. Most guests get a better result by putting the phone away and watching it.