Private Hong Island Tour by Speedboat

The boat departs from Nopparat Thara Pier near Ao Nang at 09:30 and reaches the Hong Islands in about 20 minutes (versus 30 to 40 by longtail). Across the day you visit Hong Lagoon, Hong Island, Lao Lading Island, Pakbia Island, and Lao Ka Island. Hong Lagoon is the hidden saltwater pool inside the cliffs. Hong Island has the white sand beach, the Thai restaurant, and the optional 419-step viewpoint climb. Lao Lading is the swing-on-the-beach island. Pakbia has shallow turquoise water and a sandbar at low tide. Lao Ka is the quiet finish. Because the speedboat is yours, the order and pace of the stops can be adjusted on the water. Want to skip the viewpoint climb? Stay longer at a quieter beach? Run the day in reverse to avoid the busiest spots? Just tell the captain. The boat itself is significantly faster than the longtail, which means more time on the islands and less time in transit. Speedboats start at 12,995 THB for groups up to 10 people on a single small-engine boat, and scale up through three engine sizes to a maximum of 60 people on a 3-large-engine boat for 44,995 THB. Per-person costs drop fast as the group size grows. For very small groups (a couple, a family of four) the longtail private is much cheaper. The speedboat private starts to make sense for groups of 8 or more, or for travellers who want the speed and comfort upgrade and are willing to pay for it.