An Pao Ocean Safari - Boat Tours

We booked 2 private transfers and 2 private excursions with David, this is by the the best experience we have had over 3 trips in Thailand! David and the team are extremely friendly and accommodating, boats are in very good condition, and we were able to visit some hidden gems around Yao Noi without any tourist. We highly recommend An Pao Ocean Safari and are already thinking of coming back next year.

We were looking for a private boat tour taking in some of the beautiful beaches and caves around Koh Yao Noi avoiding the crowds. An Pao Ocean Safari delivered everything we were looking for. Fabulous boat and great crew. David was super easy to deal with, very responsive. Highly recommended.

My partner and I kayaked for 6 hours total. It was an incredible experience, and the scenery around the top was fantastic. David gave us some great recommendations of places to go and caves to visit. Price was reasonable, super friendly and have already recommended to a couple of other friends and people travelling.

Highly recommended private boat rental company in Phuket. Our trip to the Phi Phi island with Captain Hod was one of the best experiences in Phuket. He demonstrated exceptional driving skills and also introduced us to hidden gems around the island. I really appreciate the team and wish them all the best.

We had an amazing day trip with An Pao Ocean Safari. David’s boat was really cool, and allowed us to go to some unbelievable places. We checked out some famous spots, sure, but also some lesser known ones with few people. Overall, my wife and I had an A+ time and would highly recommend them.

We rented 2 kayaks on Koh Yao noi at the An Pao beach. An unforgettable 6 hour adventure. We went to the north peak of the island, checked out the biggest tree after Kian bay, crossed the water to kudu island and from there to Ko Roi island. Super landscape, caves, small beaches for just us alone. A really blessed part of this world.

Wonderful tour, and crew. The boat was in like-new condition, and spotless. Great value for the money! The main tour guide is from the Island and showed us all the hidden gems (very secluded areas with less tourists). Highly recommend and will be coming back!

It was wonderful trip. Captain and the steersman was very nice and kind. They took us on most beautiful places. Around the chicken islands. And we realy enjoyed the trip and the places we visited.

We had two magical days with the An Pao Ocean Safari team and loved every minute!
We are staying at Yao Noi island and took one day trip to Phi Phi island and one day trip to Koh Hong and the nearby islands. It’s a paradise!!!
We snorkeled in multiple location in a perfect water temperature and walked on the islands.
The entire crew was super nice and very professional and we loved the speed boat as well.

We rented a kayak for 5 hours. David explained what you will see at the sites while paddling to the little island at North of Koh Yao Noi. The view was absolutely amazing and paddling to the uninhabited island was wonderful. The big rocks coming out of the water is absolutely beautiful to watch. Great experience! Would definitely recommend renting a kayak with David!

Great day out with polite and knowledgeable team. They helped us avoid the busiest beaches and took us to more quiet areas. Helped me too when I cut my foot on a shell.

Taking a boat trip with this company should be a must-do when visiting Koh Yao Noi. The price of a private tour is definitely worth it!! We paid more for 2 people for tours with 30 other people... Here we were just the two of us, the guide and the captain.

We did the Hong Island tour and it was amazing! We managed to beat the crowds for the highlight of the tour (Hong Island) and then everything was customized for our needs. The only schedule you have to follow is the one you want!

The crew was also very friendly and will do their everything to make the trip the best for you.

We went on the local island half day speedboat trip on Ocean Safari. They picked us up from Six Senses and we had an amazing day. The local knowledge of the crew enabled us to visit amazing islands without the crowds. We even visited a few extra islands which was great. Captain, crew and boat excellent - local environment amazing (of course).

We were on our honeymoon and came across an Ocean Safari while exploring around Koh Yao Noi island on our scooter, and decided to call and check availability for a tour. Lucky for us, David the owner who normally doesn’t lead tours was available that day. We got a private speedboat tour for the day with tons of information about the surrounding islands to the north of us in Phang Nah Bay including elephant cave (a total treat!) and James Bond Island. The islands we saw were Kudu, Roi, Panak, Hong, & James Bond. Highly recommend spending your day with Ocean Safari, you won’t be disappointed.

On our visits to Koh Yao Noi and went on a private trip to James Home Island and surroundings with An Pao Ocean Safari and I can’t say anything other than perfect! David and the crew where absolutely great and accommodating to all our needs (traveling with two toddlers). Also we combined a private transfer from Koh Yao Noi to Railay Beach with visiting Pak Pia Beach, Lao Landing and Hong Island and what normally would have been a “transfer day” turned out to be one of the best days of our trip! Thank you David and the An Pao Ocean Safari crew!

We went on an amazing boat trip hosted by Rachelle and the lovely crew. Rachelle is a very talented and perceptive host who works out what kind of trip you'd like and makes it happen! If you want a lively time with friends she brings that energy, but is also very knowledgeable and personable if you'd prefer a more quiet and reflective experience.
We saw some beautiful islands, lots of swimming, a nice little hike, complimentary fruit and water, and lots of music and laughs!

We had an awesome day boating around to quiet, off the beaten path places in Phang Nga Bay. Our captains were very friendly and let us explore things at our leisure. After boating around, eating a delicious seafood lunch at a local restaurant, we ended the trip swimming in one of the most beautiful beaches that we luckily had to ourselves for a little bit. The owner of the business, Dave, is very responsive! Would recommend this company if you're looking for a different kind of boating trip.

We did the Hong Island Tour - it was amazing. The boat was great - very clean and well equipped. The crew were very friendly and helpful. The islands visited in the tour were lovely - very picturesque. We had plenty time for swimming and snorkelling at each stop.
Thoroughly recommended

Amazing experience! I booked the Phi Phi island package and couldn't be happier. The guides are English and thai speaking which was great, the boat was super nice and they even picked me up from the pier near where I was staying on Koh Yao Noi. The trip itself was magical, there are islands everywhere and it is very picturesque. We did snorkelling, went to some cool photo places, stopped at Phi Phi for lunch, had a look around the island at our leisure then meandered back to Koh Yao Noi where I was staying. It was a wonderful day that fully met my expectations. On a side note; I did a lot of research before I settled on An Pao Ocean Safari as my choice for private charter... I found the big resorts also offer very similar packages but for at least 10,000 to 15,000 baht more than what An Pao Ocean Safari charges. Best bet is to book straight with the boat operator rather than through the resort as they put a huge amount on top. When I was talking to the owner David he was telling me that 6 Senses (super expensive resort) has their own pier and he often collects guests from there who book direct with him. Handy to know if you're looking to save a few $. Also another way to save some money is to book on their An Pao Ocean Safari Facebook page and use discount code: CAPTAINDAVID-5% to get a 5% discount on all packages.
Anyhow, I hope this helps anyone looking for a private boat charter on Koh Yao Noi and Phang Nga Bay.

Incredible island hoping experience! David and his team were very friendly and fun guides who took us the most beautiful islands off Ko Yao Noi. My family and I enjoyed a beautiful day relaxing in the sun, snorkeled and swimming. Such a lovley and memorable experience and I can't recommend An Pao Ocean Safari enough! My family can't wait to return to do it all again!