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Raya Island / Mai Ton Island Private Boat Tour
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Raya Island / Mai Ton Island Private Boat Tour

By 5 Star Marine
Recommended by 96% of travellers
96% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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The two idyllic Racha Islands; Koh Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi, are also sometimes referred to as Raya Island and provide the ideal destination to enjoy nature. With some of the best snorkelling reefs in Thailand and quiet, tropical white powdery beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, they provide a balanced combination of relaxing, tranquil locations with amazing sea life. On the way home, make a stop at Mai Ton Island, which is well known for its dolphin spotting. You might just get the opportunity to experience a pod of these inquisitively playful creatures up close and personal. As intensely social animals, you might be lucky enough to have them play near the boat’s wake. Our experienced team will take you at the perfect spotting time – normally late afternoon, before you return to pier for the day.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 6–8 hours
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  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Soda/Pop
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Phuket
What's not included
  • Lunch


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We will pick you up from any hotel or location within Phuket. Once your booking is received we will contact you to co-ordinate your pick up with our Private VIP Driver Team.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Phuket Intl Airport, Mai Khao, Phuket 83110 Thailand
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • 5 Star Marine, 20, 73, ตำบล เกาะแก้ว อำเภอเมืองภูเก็ต ภูเก็ต 83000, Thailand
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 133093P5

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • No Serious Medical Conditions
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 133093P5

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        About the operator
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        • 5 Star Marine
          1,358
          Phuket, Thailand
          Joined in March 2019
        • nehapC591VK
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          BEST TOUR IN PHUKET!
          We requested a custom tour to pack in as many islands as we could within a day. Shaun was VERY helpful in helping us plan locations and figure out what was feasible and possible. Our tour guide (Nook) was absolutely amazing! I would recommend her as she's very family-oriented and friendly and is willing to accomodate needs within groups. She also helped take photos and make sure everyone was ok and feeling well-rested within the travel day. Amazing, amazing team. Boats are spotless and very clean as well. Don't waste your time anywhere else. Can't wait to see them again!
          Written 12 December 2024
        • middleparkers
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Six star all the way don't book with any other
          Should be called 6 star⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can't recommend this company enough, they went over and above my expectations, ensuring this trip was simply amazing. We have been watching Shaun and Jay on UTUBE for a while now and felt that their company would offer us the most value for our money, they certainly did. I forgot my flip-flops and the tour guide even leant me his , this is what I mean when I say over and above expectations. We visited James Bond Island, canoeing through caves seeing bats, coming out into beautiful peaceful uncrowded lagoons. We visited a floating village with a football pitch and spent time on a beach. Sexy Billy was our guide, and he was amazing with useful facts about the areas we visited , ensuring we had everything we needed. The other two crew ( sorry forgot your names ) were amazing and saw my hubby wanted to get pictures of James Bond island as we sailed off and without us even asking slowed down to allow him the time to take the pictures he wanted.
          Written 11 December 2024
        • 133aliyam
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience
          Another unforgettable memory, I can't wait for the next one. Highly recommend to all, so worth it. Thank you to 5 Star Marine for serving us again, and for offering us such an amazing experience 😊
          Written 10 December 2024
        • GrandTour08859236999
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best Tour in Phuket!!!!
          I just completed the private James Bond Island Tour. My tour guide, “Sexy Billy,” was amazing! He was funny, knowledgeable, upbeat and easy to talk to. He made every second of the tour exciting. I enjoyed it so much. Everyone on the boat as well as the young lady who greeted us on shore upon our return were fantastic! 10/10
          Written 9 December 2024
        • NathanC984
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Once in a lifetime!
          We had a wonderful experience with our private "Captains Choice" tour. We saw the floating village, James Bond Island, explored caves, got stuck in knee-deep mud (OK, that part was my fault, they warned me), and spent time on a private beach. I was travelling with extended family, including 6 kids from 9 months to 10 years old. The staff were great. They helped the kids feel included and kept us all safe and entertained.
          Written 9 December 2024
        • ionit462
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Super team!
          This is a wonderful team, very friendly, punctual and professional! Everything was organized perfectly, the best landing sites, a wonderful canoe trip. Excellent timing, we had time to see a lot, while we were in no hurry anywhere, we swam in an amazing lagoon, and the restaurant that Alex recommended to us was above all praise. Special thanks to Captain Mard and Engineer Naan, and of course our wonderful guide Alex
          Written 9 December 2024
        • 157faress
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Views and service
          Great service and timing avoided all crowds, always the only ones there. Made smalls stops at smaller islands at our request too
          Written 8 December 2024
        • 581noure
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Incredible private tour
          It was an incredible experience! The team made sure we felt very comfortable and were always checking in. June knew how to tailor the trip towards what we liked and he was very knowledgeable and super friendly. Bobby and Mai were so friendly and always ready! It was truly a great experience.
          Written 8 December 2024
        • charlesk151
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Another great trip with 5 Star!
          This was my third time taking a 5 Star tour and the company keeps getting better. They have more boats and even more attentive communications. Meanwhile their crews remain the absolute best. My husband and I booked this trip as a fun day outing during his business retreat and had a couple of difficult requirements - two people don’t swim, another had to make an important call in the middle of the afternoon and nobody wanted to spend much time on the boat. While there are definitely more beautiful tours and tours that offer better snorkeling this one was a perfect fit for our needs. The boat ride was long enough to enjoy some scenery and the ocean breeze, but almost the full day was spent on the islands. The snorkeling didn’t off too many interesting coral or fish and the area is quite limited, but we will managed to see some clown fish and a few other common fish around Thailand. The sand beach had really lovely views so it was a nice place to just relax and enjoy. Food options are limited, but we quite enjoyed the fruit platter on the boat in between islands. The highlight, as always, was the crew. They were attentive and flexible. In the days leading up to the trip, they stayed in touch over email and WhatsApp to ensure everything would be ready and meet our expectations. And they took some really great photos of us, which they sent the day after the tour. I’m already looking forward to our next trip with 5 Star.
          Written 7 December 2024
        • 562677268
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          What we were looking for
          A wonderful staff with an experienced captain and local tour guide, we got to visit lots of hidden places and for the crowded scenes they picked the best time where it wasn’t crowded at all, flexible with plans definitely recommended !
          Written 7 December 2024
        • Travel20203825998
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful and amazing trip
          The timing, the crew, the hospitality, all were very good and enjoyable. Definitely worth every penny and recommend it for everyone 🙏
          Written 7 December 2024
        • 133aliyam
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best Unforgettable Magical Experience
          We had one of the best experiences on this tour, I couldn't have asked for a better team as well. They were so amazing, kind, helpful, and friendly 😊 I would definitely recommend this to others, and would definitely do it again whenever I'm able to return to Phuket👍🏻 Thank you all so very much for such a magical experience 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️ Just WOW, we are very grateful 🙏🏻
          Written 6 December 2024
        • 165elpidaa
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A highly recommended experience
          Fews, Captain Nook and engineer Chuaif were amazing! We had an exceptional experience with them, they were always available to assist us and to provide us recommendations. Their positivity and politeness were incompatible. I would love to book them again in the future!
          Written 5 December 2024
        • Irini_Sfakianaki
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          must-book in Thailand
          Trip just was perfect! Fews, our guide and his team was making sure that everything was in order, and that we all enjoyed the trip! They prepared fruit for us, and arranged the tour this way so that we skip the crowds and see all the places that we wanted! Definitely recommend, and definitely value for money,. You skip the crowds and enjoy all the places to the fullest! Must-book in Thailand!
          Written 5 December 2024
        • nikkilU2637SB
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Magical experience ++
          Absolutely magical experience, best decision using 5 star marine, very personal service, clean. AMAZING! recommend+++
          Written 3 December 2024
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        Mira A
        12 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Firstly, I discovered this company thru YouTube when I was searching about snorkeling experiences in Phuket. From the moment I came across Shaun and Jay's videos in YT I knew I'd want to engage them for our special occasion.

        They did not disappoint. They are as candid yet professional on screen as they are, off screen.

        Shaun was so helpful from the get-go with my endless enquiries right up till our arrival at the jetty.

        Although he wasn't around, his crew and team provided us with a UNIFIED experience which is so so important. I believe it's worth paying the premium with them because of this. Nothing felt broken, everyone has the same customer experience standard and it all felt like one complete customer experience.

        We chose to spend our 10th year wedding anniversary snorkeling with 5 Star and specifically asked for a quieter time on the islands and that's what we got.

        The boat was extremely clean and fantastic, I was surprised that there was a toilet onboard and that helped me a ton. They provided drinks and fruits and ensured I never went thirsty. Haris from the crew got into the waters with us to guide us on where to snorkel and where are off limits and we found that very assuring.

        The program itself was wonderful. I only wished the 2nd stop (Racha Yai) was shortened once I saw the throngs of people at the snorkeling spot - not 5 Star's fault - it is what it is. The waters there are choppier so I got a bit sick after snorkeling there. Plus there were too many Chinese tourists with us and that made me very upset as they got on our boat as well to jump off into the water from or to just chill on!!! This is a case of personal ethics on the tourists' part but the crew onboard 5 Star's Lisa 8 saw my displeasure and helped fob off the intruders very quickly. Thank you for protecting our peace and experience, guys.

        Lastly, to cap off the wonderful day we headed to Mai Ton island and the snorkeling there was peaceful, calm and exactly how we'd like to end the day.

        A caveat about Thai snorkeling;
        Being a Singaporean who's first snorkeling experience was Malaysia, I must say that the corals in the Racha and Mai Ton islands aren't as colourful and vivid as Tioman, but the variety of fish we got to see made up for that. I even spotted an eel! We saw so many fishes but if you're looking for colourful, vivid, arresting coral structures then Racha and Mai Ton may not be the place.

        Overall, it was a wonderful experience with the best team to support that.
        Written 6 December 2024
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        Thanks for the kind review and recommendation - Shaun
        Written 7 December 2024
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        Julie W
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2023 • Family
        We booked a trip out to the Similan Islands in Thailand and unfortunately the trip was cancelled due to bad weather conditions. We asked about alternatives and the team was incredible getting us set up for a snorkeling trip out of Phuket to Racha Island (along with a few other stops) and it was incredible! They arranged for our pick up in Khao Lak and the service from the owner, Shaun, to the driver, the guide (Nook was great!) to the boat captain was absolutely top notch. We saw beautiful coral and sea life, had an incredible Thai food lunch on a deserted beach and felt taken care of the whole day. Don't hesitate to book a trip with 5 Star Marine!
        Written 2 November 2023
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        Thanks for your very kind review and recommendation - Shaun
        Written 2 November 2023
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        Paula T
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2023 • Solo
        This tour was one of the highlights of our trip. We went during the rainy season and 5 star was flexible with the day we went on the tour to help us get the best weather possible. We ended up going on a beautiful day that was sunny and mild conditions. We wanted to do something less busy so they recommended this tour as opposed to something like the PhiPhi Islands. We snorkeled in the clearest water we’ve ever been in and then had a snack on a beach with powder soft sand. We had lunch at a nearby island and spent some additional time snorkeling before we headed back. The tour guides were so helpful and accommodating of our needs and what we wanted to do. I cannot recommend this tour enough.
        Written 9 September 2023
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        Thanks for your kind review and recommendation - Shaun
        Written 10 September 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        raghu410
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2022 • Family
        Shaun has a great team and our guide Kong made sure we had a wonderful time on our day out! From the morning hotel pickup to snorkeling in 3 different spots, lunch on a private beach, the experience was seamless and magical. We can't recommend these guys more!! If you're looking for a private boat trip in Phuket, look no further and head to 5starmarine. They really are 5 stars!
        Written 26 October 2022
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        Thanks for your kind review and recommendation - Shaun
        Written 27 October 2022
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        Lex
        Phuket Town, Thailand2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2021
        We found 5 STar Marine through a Phuket fundraiser to help thee community. We had such an awesome experience that we booked a birthday family activity to Raya and Mai Ton Islands. We had so much fun snorkeling, fishing, hanging out at the beach, and a terrific lunch at the restaurant in Raya beach. An unexpected treat was riding a carriage pulled by a tractor through the jungle. Great VIP service from the staff and a great personalized tour from K. Phi.
        We highly recommend 5 Star Marine!
        Written 28 September 2021
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        Thanks for the amazing review we appreciate it and your support of our company
        Written 28 September 2021
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        Nithi T
        11 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022 • Family
        I did not join the trip personally but booked for guests whose satisfaction is of most paramount, definitely more than my own. I am happy to report that all of them walked away very happy and this was definitely the highlight of their Phuket trip.

        Thank you to Shaun and his team for pulling all the stops and deliver an astonishing performance. To be honest this is not the easiest crowd to please!
        Written 13 November 2022
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        Thanks for your kind review and recommendation - Shaun
        Written 13 November 2022
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        michelle e
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022 • Family
        Unfortunately the weather turned bad after we had left so we couldn't stay out but we went to Banana Beach to wait out the weather for a while and see if it would change but fortunately didn't. We managed to have a lovely swim before heading back to the marina. The staff were so professional and helpful and the ocean was pretty big and the captain was super safe. We still had a really enjoyable morning and would highly recommend 5 star marine. We will definitely do another trip with them when we come back to Phuket soon.
        Written 6 July 2022
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        Thanks for your kind review - Yes the weather did not turn out as planned but I am glad you still rate us highly :) Shaun
        Written 6 July 2022
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        Benoit L
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2023
        Fantastic company, very professional, great communication and friendly crew.
        Lots of choices and flexibilities to visit the Andaman islands.
        I would definitely recommend 5 Start Marine to anyone who wish to have a great tour.
        Written 16 July 2023
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        Thanks for the kind review and recommendation - Shaun
        Written 16 July 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Diya V
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2021
        We had a very special day with this team. Everything was well organized, and the crew was thoughtful and informational. We went snorkelling twice and also, saw some really beautiful landscapes. Highly recommend this team!
        Written 29 December 2021
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        Thanks for the great review we appreciate it and the support of our company. - Shaun
        Written 29 December 2021
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        Bec A
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2023
        This was one of the best things we could of done on our recent trip to Patong, it was so good we booked 2 tours.
        Raya Islands was our second day out with 5 star marine and it was just as amazing as our first to Phi Phi and Maya Bay

        From the moment we made our first enquiry to the moment we said good bye to our fantastic crew at the end of our second day.... Every moment was amazing!

        The most amazing clean boats, the best service. the greatest views... the best days ever!! I am grateful that we found Sean and his crew at 5 Star Marine!
        If I Could of given more than 5 stars I would of!
        Written 4 April 2023
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        Thanks for your kind review and recommendation - Shaun
        Written 4 April 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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