What to Pack for a Krabi Island-Hopping Boat Tour

Heading out on a Krabi island-hopping boat tour? Packing right makes the difference between a relaxed day on the water and a scramble for things you forgot. The good news: on a private Krabi Voyager tour, a lot is already taken care of — so you can travel light. Here's exactly what to bring.

Good news: a lot is already included

Every private Krabi Voyager tour comes with drinking water, fresh fruit, a beach picnic, an ice box, snorkeling masks, life jackets, a beach mat and a Bluetooth speaker. That means you don't need to carry food, water or snorkeling gear — just the personal items below.

Your Krabi boat tour packing checklist

• Reef-safe sunscreen (and reapply often — the sea breeze hides how strong the sun is).

• Swimwear, worn under your clothes so you're ready to jump in.

• A hat and sunglasses for shade on the boat.

• A light cover-up or rash guard for extra sun protection.

• A quick-dry towel (a compact travel towel is handy).

• A waterproof phone pouch or a small dry bag for valuables.

• A little cash for national park entrance fees, which aren't included.

• Your phone or camera for the views — they're unreal.

Leave these at the hotel

• Bulky bags or hard-shell luggage — space on a longtail boat is for relaxing.

• Single-use plastics; many marine park areas discourage them.

• Valuables and jewellery you won't need on the water.

A few comfort tips

• Use reef-safe sunscreen out of respect for the coral around snorkeling spots.

• Pack everything inside a dry bag so a splash doesn't reach your phone.

• Wear sandals you can slip off easily for beach landings.

Book your private day on the water

With the essentials packed and the rest provided, all that's left is to choose your trip — the 4 Islands, Hong Island, or Phi Phi tour — and book your private boat with Krabi Voyager.