When traveling to Phuket, you can actually choose to take a boat trip out of the island, but you should pay attention when taking a boat, because there are different boat types, and they are also to satisfy different tourists. The following is The editor will introduce to you the advantages, disadvantages and routes of these ships. Long-tail boat routes: Long-tail boats depart from Phuket for one-day trips to Phang Nga Bay, and other long-tail boats offer half-day and full-day trips from Phi Phi Island.
Advantages: Cheap and unique.
Disadvantages: few lines and bumpy rides.
Facilities: Basically no supporting facilities.
Speed: Slow
Suitable crowd: Suitable for tourists who only go to a certain route and experience local characteristics. Speedboat
Routes: covering almost all routes: Emperor Island, Phi Phi Island, Egg Island, Meeru Island, Similan, Phang Nga Bay, etc.
Advantages: Cheaper price, fast speed
Disadvantages: Bumping
Facilities: Standard facilities
Speed: Fast
Suitable for: People who want a shorter boat ride. Clippers
Routes: Emperor Island, Similan
Advantages: The price is relatively cheap and the speed is relatively fast.
Disadvantages: relatively bumpy
Facilities: standard facilities, divided into fast boats and catamaran fast boats.
Speed: Faster
Suitable for: People who want a shorter boat trip but low cost. Sailing boat
Route: Emperor Island, Meeru Island, Dan Island, Phang Nga Bay
Advantages: relatively stable. It has a theme and the hull looks good.
Disadvantages: Slow speed, slightly higher price
Facilities: Complete facilities. There are sailing boats and catamaran sailing boats. Some ship models have giant net bags, KTV, leather sofas, etc., with luxurious facilities.
Speed: Slow
Suitable crowd: Suitable for couples, parents and children, or people who like themed boats and take photos. Yachting
Routes: Egg Island, Meeru Island, Similan, Phi Phi Island (fast yacht)
Advantages: High safety and relatively stable. Lots of facilities and rich experiences.
Disadvantages: slow speed and relatively high price.
Facilities: There are ordinary yachts, luxury yachts, deep diving boats, and sea fishing boats. It is fully equipped with luxurious facilities, including water slides, kayaks, etc. for some types of boats.
Speed: Moderate
Suitable crowd: Suitable for those who pursue gaming quality and gaming experience. Big boat
Route: Phi Phi Island, Phang Nga Bay
Advantages: high safety, low price, relatively stable.
Disadvantages: fewer lines, slower speeds, and more people.
Facilities: Standard facilities
Speed: Moderate
Suitable crowd: Suitable for tourists who only go to a specific route and have ample time.