Seven Plus Sunset Yacht: Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island by Catamaran

Seven Plus Travel

James Bond & Phang Nga Bay by Luxury Sunset Yacht

★ 4.7 (245) · from $119

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The Seven Plus sunset yacht is a full-day catamaran trip through Phang Nga Bay for $119 per person, with the sunset watched from the deck on the way home. It is the most expensive Phang Nga option I compared against the speedboat tours at roughly $46 to $73, and the price buys space, not speed.

The rare attribute that changes the decision is the guest cap: the listing says the double-deck catamaran carries at most 48 people. Some reviewers still found the deck busy, so ask Seven Plus Travel for the real group size on your date. The listing also names two piers.

I have not been on board; this page uses the listing, review data and public weather data, and the trip works around James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay. Start from the Harbour Advisor home page or the Phuket boat tours hub, or compare all boats on the yacht charter Phuket page.

Key facts

What is the Seven Plus sunset yacht and what do you see?

It is a day cruise on a catamaran from Phuket to the limestone towers of Phang Nga Bay, with four stops and a sunset sail back. You see more water activity than sightseeing, because only about two hours go to the famous sights.

• Phang Nga Bay - the cruise crosses it by catamaran, with lunch served on the way.
• James Bond Island - 65 minutes to land at Khao Phing Kan and the leaning rock beside it; the listing ties the place to the 007 film shot there.
• Hong Island - one hour, with a guided canoe trip into sea caves and a lagoon, plus an optional floating lantern release.
• Maiton Private Island - one hour for snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat ride, paddleboards, a sea slide and an inflatable floating pool.

The Department of National Parks describes Ao Phang Nga National Park as about 400 square kilometres, so the boat sees only a small slice. Its page also advises visitors to keep the park fee receipt for inspection; see the DNP park page.

Where does the Seven Plus catamaran leave from?

The listing gives Phuket Smart Pier as the meeting point for people who arrive on their own, and its description says the catamaran starts from Chalong Pier. Both are on the island's east side, and your voucher is the deciding document.

1. Hotel pickup runs between 7:30 and 10:00 am, earlier for far hotels.
2. The van ride to the pier takes 1.5 hours according to the itinerary.
3. A 30-minute safety briefing and break follows before the catamaran leaves.
4. The notes tie the Smart Pier rule to tours on or before 8 June because of a pier-office renovation and give no year, so confirm the current meeting point.

Reviewers describe a 12-seat Toyota Commuter van for pickups and a meeting point with clean toilets, an air-conditioned rest area and snacks to buy. Guests with luggage over 20 inches pay 300 THB per piece.

What is the route, stop by stop?

The route follows the bay in one direction: out across the water for lunch, James Bond Island, Hong Island, Maiton Island and then the sunset run home.

Add it up and you spend about 3.8 hours on the catamaran and just over three hours on islands, plus the van. That is why the day is listed as a full day, and why the pier return time depends on your pickup order.

How long is the trip and when does it sail?

The trip fills a full day from a 7:30 to 10:00 am pickup, but the listing gives no pier return time, so ask Seven Plus Travel which hotel drop-off hour applies to your date.

Sunset on the 15th falls at 18:12 in October and between 18:05 and 18:49 in other months (sunrise-sunset.org, 2026).

The last 30-minute sail and final break happen near dusk, so this trip suits travellers with no evening reservation.

Daylight never drops below 11:20 hours, so the sunset sail is dependable in every month; November has the earliest sunset.

What is included and what costs extra?

The Seven Plus sunset yacht ticket covers the catamaran, hotel transfer in selected zones, guides, the buffet lunch, tea, dessert, soft drinks, water sports gear and insurance; the national park fee only applies if you select that option.

• Included - a landing at James Bond Island, a guided canoe session at Hong Island, plus snorkel gear, towels and the Maiton water toys listed above.
• Included - Thai buffet, a do-it-yourself papaya salad session, sunset tea, dessert, soft drinks, life jackets and travel insurance.
• Option-dependent - the national park entrance fee. Another Phuket listing for 518745 quotes 300 baht per adult and 150 baht per child, so budget about $9 and $4.50 if yours is not covered.
• Extra - drinks with alcohol and snacks from the bar counter, personal spending, luggage over 20 inches at 300 THB.

Vegetarian meals need advance notice after booking. Pets, littering and touching marine life or plants are not allowed.

How does Seven Plus Travel compare with other Phang Nga trips?

The Seven Plus sunset yacht costs about 2.5 times a speedboat day tour and offers a calmer boat, more activities and a sunset.

The closest rival is the Go Adventures sunset dinner yacht, which is shorter and ends with dinner at the pier. The One Asia luxury yacht is the cheaper catamaran with 1,800+ reviews, and the Oh-Hoo big boat is the budget route with 4,143+ reviews. Pick by the island you want on top of the sunset.

Is the Seven Plus sunset yacht worth it?

Yes if you want a gentle, all-inclusive day with water toys and a sunset, and no if the goal is James Bond Island at the quietest hour.

The listing's own scores favour it: 4.9 for the guide, 4.7 for transport and 4.6 for value among 245+ reviews. Value is the lowest of the three, and at $119 you pay for a seat on a boat that spends nearly five hours moving between stops.

My rule: book Seven Plus when you are travelling with children, grandparents or a mixed group that wants shade and a toilet on board. Take a speedboat day, like the Thrilling Thai tour, when budget and early arrival matter more.

When is the best time to go?

The calm months are November to April on the data, with waves between 0.56 and 0.94 m, while May to October brings 1.0 to 1.56 m waves and the most rain days.

The table below uses 2025 weather and 2026 sunset times. Phang Nga Bay is sheltered by its islands, so the offshore wave figure overstates conditions inside the bay, but it still tracks the monsoon pattern. The listing says the itinerary can change for weather or sea conditions.

32.97 million foreign visitors arrived in Thailand in 2025, 7.23% fewer than in 2024, according to the Thai government's year-end tourism report.

Even with a dip in arrivals, the bay is busy at midday, so a big catamaran is a way of living with the crowd rather than avoiding it.

What do passengers say?

Passengers rate the Seven Plus sunset yacht highly for crew and comfort: 4.7 out of 5 across 245+ reviews, with the guide scoring 4.9.

• Crew - the most repeated theme in the sample: attentive staff who look after children and solo travellers.
• Comfort - a steady boat, with one reviewer suggesting the upper deck for shade in rain.
• Food - five or six dishes at the buffet and unlimited soft drinks.
• Crowding - GetYourGuide's summary of 88 reviews says some guests expected fewer people on deck.

The reviews I could read are all five-star, so treat them as the happy end of the range and weigh the crowding note more than the praise.

Who should skip the Seven Plus cruise?

Skip the Seven Plus sunset yacht if you want a short trip, a private boat or a precise return time, or if you are travelling on a tight budget.

• Short on time - a day tour with a van ride of 1.5 hours each way.
• Budget travellers - the $46 and $47 day trips cover the same bay.
• People who dislike groups - a 48-guest cap is a big group.
• Anyone planning an evening booking - the return hour is not stated.

For a quieter format, try the Go Adventures dinner cruise or the island hopping Phuket tours.

How do you book the Seven Plus trip?

Frequently asked questions

Sources: GetYourGuide listing 1051180 (itinerary, inclusions, reviews, notes); Department of National Parks, Ao Phang Nga National Park; Government Public Relations Department, 2025 tourism results; GetYourGuide listing 518745 (park fee); Open-Meteo archive and marine APIs; sunrise-sunset.org; Frankfurter exchange rates.