Ao Nang Sunset Cruise: Pickup, Check-In & What to Expect
Bamboo leaves from Ao Nang every afternoon and returns at approximately 8:00 PM. This is the practical guide to pickup, check-in and getting your day on the Andaman started without stress.
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Free pickup in Ao Nang
Complimentary pickup is available from hotels within Ao Nang between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Your exact pickup time depends on the hotel and is confirmed with your booking, so be ready in the lobby a few minutes early with swimwear and anything you need for the afternoon.
Staying outside Ao Nang? Meet the crew directly at Bamboo Beach Club. Check-in is at 12:30 PM and the boat departs at 1:00 PM. The departure cannot wait for late arrivals once the crew begins moving guests to the boat.
A full afternoon, not a quick loop
This is a seven-hour experience rather than a rapid checklist of photo stops. After leaving Ao Nang, the captain reads the wind, tide and water clarity before choosing the strongest route through the limestone islands.
That flexibility matters. Conditions change daily, and chasing the clearest water is a better way to snorkel than following the same crowded sequence regardless of the sea.
What the ticket includes
Admission includes National Park fees, taxes, insurance, snorkeling equipment, paddleboards, kayaks, water, soft drinks, fruit, the all-afternoon snack bar and a Thai buffet dinner at sunset. Vegetarian and vegan food can be requested while booking.
The onboard bar sells cocktails, beer and wine. Guests aged 18 and over can also add the All Day Free Flow upgrade during checkout.
- Free Ao Nang hotel pickup
- Maximum 30 guests
- Thai sunset dinner
- 24-hour free cancellation
Returning to Ao Nang
After the sunset dinner and final after-dark swim, the cruise returns at approximately 8:00 PM. Weather, tides and safe operating conditions can shift the exact timing slightly.
Bring dry clothes if you prefer to change after swimming. The boat has a hot freshwater shower and a Western-style bathroom.