Ao Nang Longtail Boat Service Club
Ao Nang Longtail Boat Service Club
Ao Nang Longtail Boat Service Club
2.5
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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2.5
93 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
23
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13
Poor
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Georgia Smith
Cramlington, UK354 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We’ve had both great and not so great experiences using this service. Firstly, we managed to get to Railay from Ao Nang pretty quickly only paying 100 baht per person. We set off straight away and it was quick service. Also, returning from here was good.
Secondly, we booked a trip to Hong Islands from Ao Nang. We were told it’d be either 3000 baht if the two of us went of 500 baht per person if we waited for 4 more people. We waited about 25 minutes and more people came. The issue with this is it’s not guaranteed there will be more people wanting to go on the same trip as you. It was a smooth ride to the islands. We’re all told to meet at a certain time to get back. On the way back, the boat broke down twice as the steering stopped working. No blame of the driver as he seemed calm and knew what to do. 20 minutes later after pulling out a tool box he seemed to get it working again. This did delay the trip back. There was no communication from his behalf to let us know what was going on.
Secondly, we booked a trip to Hong Islands from Ao Nang. We were told it’d be either 3000 baht if the two of us went of 500 baht per person if we waited for 4 more people. We waited about 25 minutes and more people came. The issue with this is it’s not guaranteed there will be more people wanting to go on the same trip as you. It was a smooth ride to the islands. We’re all told to meet at a certain time to get back. On the way back, the boat broke down twice as the steering stopped working. No blame of the driver as he seemed calm and knew what to do. 20 minutes later after pulling out a tool box he seemed to get it working again. This did delay the trip back. There was no communication from his behalf to let us know what was going on.
Written January 16, 2023
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Nadine P
Fort Salonga, NY13 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
I would give this day trip a 5. But the drop off was scary! The trip out to Railay was wonderful! The swimming and walking was great. Trip back in the longtail was fine until we got to the drop off We pulled up to a slanted rock wall and was told ok off. I couldn’t believe that we had to scale the wall to get up to the walk way. I am pretty strong and agile but really??? This was crazy. Fellow passengers helped each other. I have a scraped knee. My sister’s feet are a mess and she has scrapes all over her legs. I never read about this happening before. Also be aware- the service picks you up and takes you to the pier and the boat takes you to your destination. After a wonderful day you are dropped off and you are on your own to hire a tuk tuk to bring you to your next destination But don’t miss this beach!
Written May 11, 2023
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Gregg F
Prince Edward Island, Canada51 contributions
Jun 2019
Ao Nang is a great town but they have to address the issue of safe access to the beaches...the best beaches require you to use the service of the Longtail Boat Service for access ... we went to Phra Nang Cave Beach at other day and stayed for the morning..when we decided to return we went to the operators of the boats... they asked for an additional 500 bht or wait ..they let us wait 2 hours and we still had no drive.. we had to walk through the pathways in the woods to access Railay beach, Not a short walk, to get a boat to return. EXTORTION should not be tolerated ..beware of N56.N50.N25.N31
Written June 22, 2019
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Melissa
Buckingham, UK55 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
After reading the reviews we were extremely cautious of this journey. We bought a single to Railay from Aonang, and then when we were on Railay and ready to leave, we bought a return ticket - it is 200 baht for a return either way. We only had to wait a short while for 8 people for one boat. Both journeys were about 15 minutes and were pretty smooth. It is my understanding that the ticket office on Railay beach is a different company to this ticket office so they don’t have anything to do with them or recognise the return tickets which is why we didn’t buy one. Overall it was a pretty easy and smooth trip, actually quite fun, and we would recommend doing it this way for sure.
Written April 8, 2023
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Adriana T
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Went around 430pm and tried to get on a boat even though the last boat back from Railay was at 6pm. They mentioned we had to wait for 9 people to go but AFTER we paid. We sat around for 20 minutes for one more person until I asked when we could get a refund (which they said 6pm). They said our boat could go if all 8 of us would pay 100 extra baht. Finally they let us leave after one person bought the 9th ticket and taxied us over to their “pier” where the person with us ditched us and we were left without knowing which boat was ours. At Railay, we encountered multiple people who were told they could return at 6pm rather than 5 which their ticket said and were forced to pay. We also met another family who was almost stranded because their tickets were taken before they got to the boats. Once back to the pier there was NO taxi to take us back. This was not mentioned and we were forced to walk about a mile back when we didn’t expect to.
Overall this was only 6$ but we felt that regardless of the price the people were extremely rude, and inconsiderate. It really ruined a wonderful beach and was such a sharp contrast to the rest of our tourist experience in Thailand.
Overall this was only 6$ but we felt that regardless of the price the people were extremely rude, and inconsiderate. It really ruined a wonderful beach and was such a sharp contrast to the rest of our tourist experience in Thailand.
Written August 26, 2022
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rato73
Figueira da Foz, Portugal29 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
After a nice day at Railay beach a big storm starts and we had to protect ourselves at a restaurant. We wait that the storm pass to return to the beach.
Our ticket for 200Baht includes the return until 18h. At 17h30 the storm calm down and there were 3 boats at the beach. Al of them ask me for an additional 400bath to return, or they will not bring us back.
The 3 boats were coming without anyone and nevertheless I was obliged to pay to take my 2 daughters and wife in panic.
It really shows the worst of the great people from Thailand. Shame on you.
Our ticket for 200Baht includes the return until 18h. At 17h30 the storm calm down and there were 3 boats at the beach. Al of them ask me for an additional 400bath to return, or they will not bring us back.
The 3 boats were coming without anyone and nevertheless I was obliged to pay to take my 2 daughters and wife in panic.
It really shows the worst of the great people from Thailand. Shame on you.
Written August 2, 2022
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Giac
London, UK19 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Me and my PREGNANT girlfriend were held HOSTAGE by the driver that didn’t allow us to jump on the boat from Ao Nang Beach to Railay with other people (6 out of a max capacity of 8 per boat) unless we gave him £1,000 BHT instead of 150.
Ao Nang Travel agency is a huge scam, and soon tourists will turn their back at Thailand. To go from Ao Nang to Railay there are 2 options, either you pay the regular ticket and wait for other people to join (max 8 per boat) or you pay for a private boat which is 10x the price of a regular ticket. The drivers purposely tell you to wait and try to persuade you to pay for the private boat if you are less than 8. Having decided not to pay so much (1,000 BHT for a 10 min boat trip), the driver told me to go away and that he would have not let me and my girlfriend jump on the boat, which was the only way back to Railay. I saw 6 people jump in the boat and 2 seats were left, but they purposely didn’t let us in because they said it was a private boat. After speaking with the other tourists I soon realised that the driver was lying. We were held HOSTAGE there for about 2 hours and a half while seeing other people getting back home. After refusing several times to be scammed, the driver (a Thai teenager) told me to leave, cursing me and my girlfriend. The travel agency refused to mediate or to provide any help. This is a monopoly and they do whatever they want. I highly encourage to pay for a return ticket immediately otherwise they will try to scam you on the way back.
Ao Nang Travel agency is a huge scam, and soon tourists will turn their back at Thailand. To go from Ao Nang to Railay there are 2 options, either you pay the regular ticket and wait for other people to join (max 8 per boat) or you pay for a private boat which is 10x the price of a regular ticket. The drivers purposely tell you to wait and try to persuade you to pay for the private boat if you are less than 8. Having decided not to pay so much (1,000 BHT for a 10 min boat trip), the driver told me to go away and that he would have not let me and my girlfriend jump on the boat, which was the only way back to Railay. I saw 6 people jump in the boat and 2 seats were left, but they purposely didn’t let us in because they said it was a private boat. After speaking with the other tourists I soon realised that the driver was lying. We were held HOSTAGE there for about 2 hours and a half while seeing other people getting back home. After refusing several times to be scammed, the driver (a Thai teenager) told me to leave, cursing me and my girlfriend. The travel agency refused to mediate or to provide any help. This is a monopoly and they do whatever they want. I highly encourage to pay for a return ticket immediately otherwise they will try to scam you on the way back.
Written February 13, 2020
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Jamester
Bangkok, Thailand123 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
Avoid booking your boat at this place at all costs. They don’t care what you want, they just want to sell you at a high price. No one listens to your request and they try to make out your a completely stupid. There are plenty of tour agents along the street who are kind and want to help so I would go check with them. The lady at this place even posed for a picture she was that sarcastic. Avoid at all costs they are just trying to scam everyone their last penny.
Written April 14, 2022
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Matias A
8 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
It'a simple.
1. You go to the stand.
2. You tell them where you want to go and pay either 100 baht oneway or 200 baht roundtrip.
3. You take a few steps and walk across, hand your ticket and tell them where you are going and they tell you to wait till there is enough people (8 I believe). Have a seat and wait until you are told to head down to the boat.
5. Get on the boat and get off at your destination.
THE END.
I have NO idea what people's problem is with these negative reviews. Okay so the people don't really smile.. who cares??? Stop being sensitive. I had zero issues with them. You are paying $3 (US dollars) for a what I considered to be a cool experience. What do you expect? A luxury 10 min cruise with champagne? People are ridiculous.
Having said that, IGNORE the negative reviews.
Follow the easy steps and enjoy your adventure!!!
1. You go to the stand.
2. You tell them where you want to go and pay either 100 baht oneway or 200 baht roundtrip.
3. You take a few steps and walk across, hand your ticket and tell them where you are going and they tell you to wait till there is enough people (8 I believe). Have a seat and wait until you are told to head down to the boat.
5. Get on the boat and get off at your destination.
THE END.
I have NO idea what people's problem is with these negative reviews. Okay so the people don't really smile.. who cares??? Stop being sensitive. I had zero issues with them. You are paying $3 (US dollars) for a what I considered to be a cool experience. What do you expect? A luxury 10 min cruise with champagne? People are ridiculous.
Having said that, IGNORE the negative reviews.
Follow the easy steps and enjoy your adventure!!!
Written March 15, 2020
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Atul G
Talegaon, India3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Travel at your risk is the main takeaway. We book a return ticket from ao nang to railay beach and back. As mentioned by others too you have to wait for 9 people to be present for the drop to Pier and boat ride. The journey is very choppy due to rough sea and no life jackets and poor condition of boats.Reached railay beach after heart stopping 15 min journey. Great beach though. Return longtail boat ride was equally rough and destination drop off was very dangerous. You get off the boat and take a steep incline to reach the road.We were luckily helped by others on the boat to go up.Very badly designed Pier if you can call it that.A BIG no to travel this way as there are no safety standards in place
Written October 4, 2022
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David L
1 contribution
Hello, does anyone know if the long boats from Ao Nang Boat Service club will take you to Centara Grand hotel ? Otherwise it appears you have to catch a speedboat from Noparatthara pier at the other end of Ao Nang beach.
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Kawagoe, Japan71 contributions
Good evening, I’d like to know if I can take a boat from Ao Nang to Railay after sunset. My flight will arrive around 6:00pm at Krabi airport.
Viviane Bis H
Gerpinnes, Belgium10 contributions
Sorry, I don't know. I took it during the day.
Ao Nang Longtail Boat Service Club - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Ao Nang Longtail Boat Service Club
- Ao Nang Longtail Boat Service Club is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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