About this tour
When Tom from our team booked this longtail boat tour from Krabi, it ticked the boxes for a proper evening on the Andaman. You're dropped at seven islands over seven hours — think Yawasam and Chicken Island for snorkeling, a sandbar walk between Tup and Mor islets, and a beachside buffet dinner on Poda Island as the sun drops. It's the kind of tour that mixes activity with downtime, crowds with quieter moments, and works for most fitness levels, though the boat ride isn't for everyone.
Highlights
- Snorkeling at Yawasam Island with solid reef life and fish.
- Walking the natural sandbar connecting two islets at low tide.
- Sunset timing means golden-hour photos without peak-day chaos.
- Beachside buffet dinner included — no need to hunt for tea.
- Hotel transfers save the hassle of sorting your own transport.
- Small group vibe when numbers hit the four-person minimum.
- Life jackets and basic insurance packaged in from the start.
What to expect
The day kicks off with hotel collection, then you're out on the longtail — boat ride's bumpy if seas are up, so the life jacket isn't optional comfort. First stop is usually Yawasam or Chicken Island for a snorkel; Tom found decent coral and schools of smaller fish, though nothing pristine. Midday you get the sandbar walk, which is genuinely fun if the tide cooperates — it's a natural quirk that feels less touristy than some Krabi spots.
After a float and a fruit break, you motor to Poda Island for the main event: buffet dinner as light fades. It's basic but hot, and the setting beats eating alone in town. The night snorkel follows — calmer water, headlamps, different fish than daytime, though jelly fish can show up any time of year here. Expect to be back by dark, fairly knackered but satisfied.
What travellers say
- All-in package cuts down on logistics and hidden costs.
- Sunset and beachside dinner timing beats standard day tours.
- Mixed itinerary — snorkel, walk, eat, explore — keeps pace lively.
- English-speaking guide included; navigation sorted.
- Accessible to most fitness levels with proper safety gear.
- Monsoon season threatens cancellations and pier changes.
- Minimum four-person group or the tour simply won't run.
- Seasickness risk on rougher days; not for sensitive stomachs.
- Spinal, cardiac, and pregnancy limitations rule out real swathes.
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Sunset timing avoids the midday heat and crowds. Buffet dinner and transfers fold in without extra fussing. The snorkeling's accessible — no crazy currents on the day Tom went — and the islands feel less tramped than Phi Phi. Suits couples and small groups keen for a mixed bag of activity.
Monsoon season (May–October) brings rough seas and jellyfish; the tour can be cancelled or rerouted to a different pier, so flexibility matters. Spinal issues, pregnancy, and poor heart health aren't compatible. Infants must sit on an adult's lap the whole way — claustrophobic for parent and bub. National park fees aren't included, so budget extra. Minimum four people or it won't run. Seasickness is real on choppier days. The boat ride itself is long, and if you're not keen on being jostled, this isn't your tour.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.