About this tour
When Alex from our team caught the Green Planet Speed Boat from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, it was a straightforward 40-minute crossing that beats the long minivan alternative. You'll start at Klong Hia Pier on the island, then zip across the Andaman Sea with basic insurance thrown in and hotel drop-off at your Phuket accommodation (if booked). It's a no-frills transfer that works well if you're island-hopping and want to dodge the road route — though the sea's got to be cooperating.
Highlights
- 40-minute boat ride cuts travel time versus road transfers
- Klong Hia Pier departure keeps logistics simple on Koh Yao Yai
- Hotel drop-off in Phuket saves an extra taxi ride
- Basic travel insurance included in the package
- Scenic Andaman crossing if sea conditions are calm
- Flexible cancellation with full refund in rough weather
What to expect
You'll meet at Klong Hia Pier on Koh Yao Yai — it's the main jumping-off point, so easy enough to find once you know the drill. The boat takes roughly 40 minutes across open water to reach Phuket. It's a speed boat, so expect a bit of bounce and spray, especially if there's any swell running. The crossing itself isn't rough by Southeast Asia standards, but it's not a luxury cruise either — you're sat on basic seating and the engines are loud.
Once you hit Phuket, the drop-off goes to your hotel if you've booked that option. The whole operation moves quickly; it's designed to get people between islands without fuss. Weather and sea state can shift things around — Alex noted the operator will reschedule or refund entirely if conditions turn dodgy, which is fair given you're crossing open water.
What travellers say
- 40-minute crossing beats lengthy overland route significantly
- Hotel drop-off in Phuket removes extra transport leg
- Travel insurance bundled into the ticket price
- Cancellation refunded if weather or seas turn bad
- Straightforward boarding at established Klong Hia Pier
- Not suitable for spinal injury, pregnancy, poor cardiovascular health
- Sea conditions can cause delays or full cancellation
- Drop-off unavailable for southern Phuket beach areas
- You'll need your own way to Klong Hia Pier
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If you're moving between Koh Yao Yai and Phuket, this beats sitting in a minivan for hours. The price is reasonable for a 40-minute crossing, and hotel drop-off saves hassle if your accommodation is near Phuket Town or the main beaches. Inclusion of travel insurance is a small bonus. It works for most fitness levels.
This isn't recommended if you've got spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns — speed boats do jolt about. Infants need to sit on your lap the whole way. The operator won't drop you at Mai Khao, Panwa, Rawai, Naiharn or Ao Yon Beach, so check your hotel location first. Bad weather or rough seas can mean delays or cancellation (you'll get a refund, but it messes your schedule). The crossing can be choppy and loud. No hotel pickup — you're getting to Klong Hia Pier yourself.
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.