What boat should I take to go out to sea in Phuket?

In fact, you can choose to go out by boat when you visit Phuket, but you should pay attention when you take the boat, because there will be different ship types to meet different tourists. The following small series will introduce the advantages and disadvantages between these ships and routes.

Long-tailed ship

Route: The only long-tailed boat departing from Phuket is a one-day tour of Phang Nga Bay, and the other long-tailed boats are half-day tours and one-day tours departing from Pipi Island.

Advantages: cheap and distinctive.

Disadvantages: few lines and protrusions.

Facilities: There are basically no supporting facilities.

Speed: slow.

Suitable for the crowd: suitable for tourists who only go to a certain route and experience local characteristics.

steamship

Route: Covers almost all routes: Huangdi Island, Pipi Island, Egg Island, Honeymoon Island, Similan, Pan-Asian Bay, etc.

Advantages: cheaper price and faster speed.

Disadvantages: bumps

Facilities: standard facilities

Speed: fast

Suitable for the crowd: people who want to take a short boat trip.

Fast boat

Route: Huangdi Island, Smilan

Advantages: cheaper price and faster speed.

Disadvantages: bumps.

Facilities: standard facilities, including clippers and catamarans.

Speed: faster

Suitable for people: people who want to take a short boat trip, but the cost is not high.

sailboat

Route: Huangdi Island, Honeymoon Island, Egg Island and Pan-Asian Bay.

Advantages: relatively stable. There is a theme, and the hull looks good.

Disadvantages: slow speed and slightly higher price.

Facilities: Complete supporting facilities. There are sailboats and catamarans. Some ship types include giant net bag, KTV, leather sofa and so on. Luxurious facilities.

Speed: slow.

Suitable for people: suitable for couples, parents and children, or people who like theme boats and taking pictures.

yacht

Route: Egg Island, Honeymoon Island, Smilan, Pipi Island (fast yacht)

Advantages: high safety and stability. There are many facilities and rich experiences.

Disadvantages: slow speed and relatively high price.

Facilities: there are ordinary yachts, luxury yachts, deep submarines and sea fishing boats. Facilities are complete, and some ship types include water slides and kayaks. Luxurious facilities.

Speed: medium

Suitable for people: suitable for people who pursue the quality and experience of play.

boat

Route: Pipi Island, Pan-Asian Bay

Advantages: high safety, low price and relative stability.

Disadvantages: few lines, slow speed and many people.

Facilities: standard facilities

Speed: medium

Suitable for the crowd: suitable for tourists who only go to specific routes and spend more time.