James Bond Island
เกาะตะปู
About This Destination
The iconic Ko Tapu limestone karst in Phang Nga Bay. Reached by private speedboat, catamaran or yacht from Ao Por, or by road transfer to a Phang Nga pier.
Available Routes
This destination can be reached from the following departure points.
James Bond Island by Local Longtail (Phang Nga Road Transfer)
Phang Nga Mainland Pier (Road Transfer) · 30 min one-way
James Bond Island by Private Speedboat from Ao Po
Ao Po Grand Marina · 45 min one-way
James Bond Island by Private Speedboat from Bang Rong
Bang Rong Pier · 40 min one-way
James Bond Island by Private Speedboat from Royal Phuket Marina
Royal Phuket Marina · 50 min one-way
James Bond Island by Private Speedboat from Boat Lagoon
Boat Lagoon · 55 min one-way
Choose Your Boat
Prices are indicative. Some routes require captain confirmation — see booking panel for live availability.
Plan Your Voyage
James Bond Island
Wooden displacement hull with long-shaft engine. Shallow draft, open-sided. Best for short local journeys in protected water.
Number of Guests
Max 8 guests
Departure point
Phang Nga Mainland Pier (Road Transfer)
Phang Nga mainland pier (road transfer from Phuket)
Customers travel by road from Phuket to an approved Phang Nga mainland pier, then board a local longtail. This is not a boat departure from Phuket.
This boat is normally approved for this route and may be booked for the selected date.
1 × ฿12,000 base
Cancellation terms are shown before payment. If the captain cancels for weather or safety, full refund or free rebooking.
Marine itineraries depend on weather, tide, vessel capability and the captain's professional judgement. The captain may change the course, landing point or itinerary for safety. Images and map routes are illustrative.
About This Trip
Private Longtail to James Bond Island
James Bond Island — known locally as Ko Tapu — is the iconic needle-shaped limestone karst in Phang Nga Bay, made famous by the 1974 film 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. It sits beside Khao Phing Kan, a larger island whose dramatic cliffs frame the slender rock in one of Thailand's most photographed seascapes.
Lennam offers two distinct ways to reach James Bond Island. The first is by private speedboat, catamaran or yacht from Ao Por, Bang Rong, Royal Phuket Marina or Boat Lagoon — a full-day Phang Nga Bay route of 7 to 8 hours. The second is a lower-cost option involving a road transfer from Phuket to an approved Phang Nga mainland pier, followed by a local longtail boat. This road-transfer route is clearly described as a road-plus-boat journey, not as a boat departure from Phuket.
The normal experience is a Phang Nga Bay route that may include limestone scenery, sea-cave canoeing, mangroves, floating-village stops or other approved stops depending on the operator. Canoeing, lunch, national park fees, floating-village entry, transfers, guides, drinks and additional stops are not included unless the selected package expressly includes them.
Rawai longtail, Chalong longtail and Laem Hin local longtail are not offered as standard direct routes to James Bond Island. The island is not a standalone beach day — it is part of a Phang Nga Bay route experience.
Trip Itinerary
A typical journey. Times are flexible — you set the schedule.
Depart Phuket
Speedboat, catamaran or yacht from Ao Por, Bang Rong, RPM or Boat Lagoon. Or road transfer to Phang Nga pier.
Enter Phang Nga Bay
Cruise through dramatic limestone karst scenery.
James Bond Island
Visit Khao Phing Kan and view Ko Tapu.
Phang Nga Bay Route
Possible stops at sea caves, mangroves or floating village depending on operator.
Return to Phuket
7 to 8 hours total on water for direct routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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