A sunset catamaran cruise into Phang Nga Bay from Khao Lak — limestone islands turning gold, swimming and dinner served as the light fades.
Enjoy an exclusive sunset tour through the spectacular Phang Nga Bay aboard the elegant Aurora Sea catamaran. Take in the towering limestone cliffs, emerald-green water and hidden lagoons in the warm light of the evening sun — far from the daytime crowds.
Hotel transfer from the Khao Lak area is already included in the price. The tour is bookable from ฿4,500 per person and ranks among the finest excursions for anyone who wants to experience Phang Nga Bay in a relaxed atmosphere, away from mass tourism.
Tour Highlights
Look forward to a visit to the idyllic island of Koh Nok, swimming and water activities at Koh Kudu, the impressive ancient tree of Ao Kean, and a guided canoe trip through the fascinating lagoons of Koh Hong — with the long beach cape of Laem Haad (Koh Yao Yai) gliding past en route.
As the sun slowly sinks behind the striking karst cliffs, you enjoy a freshly prepared BBQ dinner on board. After nightfall a further natural highlight awaits: near Koh Panak you can watch the mysteriously glowing plankton. You then cruise back to Royal Phuket Marina beneath a starry sky.
Thanks to its calm route, small group size and comfortable catamaran, this tour is wonderfully suited to couples, families and anyone who wants to experience Phang Nga Bay at its most peaceful and beautiful.
The sunset tour runs during the southwest monsoon, when dramatic cloud formations turn the evening sky vivid orange and pink. Prefer a daytime trip? Try our daytime Phang Nga Bay tour or the James Bond Island tour.
What the Sunset Tour Includes
The tour begins in the afternoon, so you can spend the morning relaxing at your hotel. Included in the tour price:
We recommend bringing swimwear, a camera and a light jacket for the pleasantly cool evening breeze. The golden hour in particular creates unforgettable photo opportunities across Phang Nga Bay, when the limestone cliffs are bathed in warm light. After returning to Royal Phuket Marina, you are comfortably driven back to your hotel in Khao Lak.
The “Aurora Sea” Catamaran
The Aurora Sea combines modern design with a high level of comfort, offering ideal conditions for a relaxed cruise through Phang Nga Bay. Generous sun decks, cosy seating areas and plenty of room to unwind create a pleasant atmosphere on board.
Whether sunbathing, enjoying dinner or sailing between the spectacular limestone islands, this comfortable catamaran makes the sunset tour a special experience for everyone who likes to combine nature, calm and stylish travel.
Prefer the bay by day? Compare it with our Hong Island & Phang Nga Bay day tour or the Phi Phi Islands day trip. Arrange your arrival easily with a private Khao Lak transfer.
Exact timings flex with conditions and traffic — your guide sequences the stops to keep them calm rather than rushed. This is how the day usually runs.
After a 90-minute drive, you will arrive at the Royal Phuket Marina Pier.
Once there, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a light brunch and a cup of coffee or tea, followed by a safety and tour briefing at our private pier before departure.
After a welcome on board, a picturesque cruise through the breathtaking Phang Nga Bay, a Ramsar-listed nature reserve, begins.
The view of the endless beach cape (Laem Had) of Koh Yao Yai will remain in your memory forever before you land not far from it on the small Robinson island of Koh Nok. Enjoy a coffee or tea on site, stroll along the soft sandy beach and let the peaceful beauty sink in.
Enjoy a refreshing swim, paddle at your own pace on a stand-up paddleboard or glide in a transparent kayak over the sparkling water in front of and between the bizarre limestone formations of Koh Kudu. Together with the small, hidden beach behind it, the scenery fulfils all the criteria for a picture-postcard view of southern Thailand.
Visit a secluded bay and stroll in the shade of a majestic 300-year-old buttress tree, the likes of which can only be found in Southeast Asia.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the emerald green lagoons of Koh Hong. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of nature as you are paddled along and through the washed-out limestone formations by a guide on shallow water. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy.
Savor a delicious Thai dinner in a picturesque sunset setting, with the crew preparing a BBQ to suit every taste.
Be enchanted by the magical glow of tiny plankton organisms off Koh Panak, sparkling like stars beneath the surface of the water.
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere on the way back to the pier under the starry sky and let your wonderful day come to a gentle end.
At around 10:30 p.m., you will return to your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan with unforgettable memories from this phang nga bay tour.
Not included
Children age 2–11 ฿4,500 · hotel pickup & lunch included
Check dates & book →It is a relaxed late-afternoon and evening cruise through the karst scenery of Phang Nga Bay, timed to enjoy the bay's islands in golden light and watch the sunset over the Andaman Sea. The tour includes Khao Lak hotel transfers, the cruise, and refreshments on board.
Because it is built around sunset, pickup is in the afternoon and you return in the evening. Exact times shift slightly through the year with the sunset and are confirmed the day before your tour. During the open season (June–October), sunset over Phang Nga Bay falls roughly between 18:45 and 19:15, earliest in October and latest in June and July — the cruise is timed so guests are on the water for the full golden-hour window.
Refreshments are served on board. Details of the menu and any included drinks are confirmed at booking — please tell us about any dietary requirements in advance.
Yes. The calm, scenic pace makes it popular with couples and a relaxed option for families. Let us know your group when booking so we can advise on the best setup.
Pickup is from your accommodation in the Khao Lak area. Pickups from outside Khao Lak can be arranged for an additional transfer fee.
Yes — on nights with the right conditions, typically around the new moon and during calm water in June through September, Phang Nga Bay's plankton produce a bioluminescent glow visible from the boat near Koh Panak. It is not guaranteed on every trip, as it depends on natural bloom cycles and moon phase, but it is a genuine and recurring feature of the open season. Guests who experience it consistently describe it as one of the highlights of their Khao Lak stay.
Yes. Phang Nga Bay is listed as a Ramsar Convention wetland (Site 1185, designated 2002), recognising it as one of Thailand's most significant coastal ecosystems. The Aurora Sea cruise operates with no anchoring on seagrass, no single-use plastic on board, and group sizes kept small to minimise disturbance to the bay's mangroves, limestone karsts, and marine life.
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Khao Lak Land Discovery Co., Ltd. 21/5 Moo7 Khuk Khak, Phang Nga 82220 TAT 41/00132 Thailand-licensed tour operator
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