James Bond Island Entrance Fee
The James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan) entrance fee: who pays the Ao Phang Nga National Park fee, which tours include it, and how to pay on the day.
The James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan) entrance fee is the Ao Phang Nga National Park fee, reported at 300 THB (about $9) per foreign adult and 150 THB per child, or 60 and 30 THB for Thai nationals (checked November 2026). It is not 400 THB. Some tours include it; others collect cash on the day, so check before you book a Phang Nga Bay day trip.
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How much is the fee?
There is no separate ticket for the island. Khao Phing Kan and Ko Ta Pu, the nail-shaped limestone pillar offshore, sit inside Ao Phang Nga National Park, and the park fee is what you pay. The rates below are reported by several travel sources that cite the Department of National Parks schedule; we could not open the department’s own fee page.
| Visitor | Fee (reported) | In US dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign adult | 300 THB | about $9 |
| Foreign child (aged 3 to 14, or 140 cm or shorter) | 150 THB | about $4.50 |
| Child under 3 | Free | — |
| Thai adult | 60 THB | about $2 |
| Thai child | 30 THB | about $1 |
We found no change to these rates for 2025 or 2026, but park fees can change without notice. Dollar amounts are approximate and move with the exchange rate.
Why some sites say 400 THB
The 400 THB rate belongs to other national parks, including Phi Phi and Ko Lanta. Ao Phang Nga sits in a lower band, reported at 300 THB per foreign adult. If a tour seller or a blog quotes 400 THB for James Bond Island, it has probably mixed up the two. If you are deciding between the two trips, our James Bond Island or Phi Phi guide compares them.
Which tours include the park fee
Read the includes and excludes lists on your own booking, because two tours on the same route can differ. Here is what each listing we review says (checked November 2026).
| Tour | Boat | Park fee, per the listing | How you pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Boat with Hong Island | Big boat or speed boat | Excluded: 300 THB adult, 150 THB child | At the pier |
| Oh-Hoo Big Boat & Canoe | Big boat | Excluded: 300 THB adult, 150 THB child | Cash on the day |
| Longtail & Monkey Cave | Longtail | Excluded: 300 THB adult, 150 THB child | Cash on the spot |
| Oh-Hoo Speed Boat | Speed boat | Excluded: 300 THB adult, 100 THB child | At the park or at check-in |
| Krabi Premium Speed Boat | Speed boat | Excluded: 300 THB adult, 150 THB child | Cash on the day |
| Amazing Canoeing | Big boat | Excludes “entrance fees” | Cash on the day |
| 5 Star Marine Private Boat | Private boat | Excluded: 300 THB adult, 150 THB child | Cash to your guide |
| 7 Wonders 6-Island Tour | Speed boat | Included | Nothing to pay |
| Speed Boat Sea Canoe + 2 Meals | Speed boat | Included | Nothing to pay |
| Early Bird | Speed boat | Included | Nothing to pay |
| Plankton & Sea Canoes | Speed boat | Included | Nothing to pay |
| Luxury Sunset Cruise | Cruise boat | Included | Nothing to pay |
| Twilight Sea Canoe | Escort boat + canoe | Included | Nothing to pay |
| Khao Lak Canoe Trip | Longtail | Included | Nothing to pay |
| Krabi Longtail | Longtail | Included | Nothing to pay |
| Khao Lak Longtail | Longtail | Not mentioned | Ask the operator |
| Khao Lak Longtail Sightseeing | Longtail | Not mentioned | Ask the operator |
Two details stand out. The featured Big Boat with Hong Island tour, from $48 per person, lists the fee under exclusions, payable at the pier, although its long description mentions the fee among the inclusions “according to the selected package”, so confirm with the operator. And the Oh-Hoo speed boat listing gives the child rate as 100 THB, while other sources report 150 THB, so the listings differ; carry enough for the higher figure.
A cheaper tour plus 300 THB can still undercut a dearer one that includes the fee. The Oh-Hoo big boat at from $45 plus about $9 still costs less than most fee-included tours, while the Krabi longtail at from $66 already has it built in.
Paying on the day
When the fee is not included, plan on paying in Thai baht cash. The listings above name the pier, the check-in desk, the boat or your guide as the place to pay,. Keep small notes so you are not relying on change. Some listings, such as the Oh-Hoo speed boat and the Plankton & Sea Canoes tour, ask you to bring a passport or ID card, and a copy is accepted on several, so carry one.
You may read about an electronic ticket for Thailand’s marine parks. The tourism authority says six marine parks have used e-tickets since October 2025, but other reports say the rollout has stalled at some parks, and travelers still describe paying cash to rangers or through their operator. Do not count on a QR code or an app at the pier; your tour will tell you if one is needed.
What the fee covers
The fee is a park entry, not a charge per island. One source says a single ticket covers the visit, valid for up to five days if you stay overnight, but we found only that one source, so ask your guide if your day includes several stops. The park, set up in 1981 according to its published history, covers about 400 km² (154 square miles) of Phang Nga Bay and, per its Ramsar wetland listing, 42 islands.
Some stops outside the park charge their own small fees. The Wat Suwan Khuha cave temple charges about 20 THB, if anything; the Khao Lak longtail and canoe tours list the temple fee as included. The Samet Nangshe viewpoint on the Early Bird tour charges about 30 to 90 THB, depending on whether you take the shuttle. If you pay these yourself, keep some extra baht for them. Our what to wear guide covers the rest of your day bag.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the James Bond Island entrance fee?
The Ao Phang Nga National Park fee is reported at 300 THB (about $9) per foreign adult and 150 THB per child, and 60 and 30 THB for Thai nationals. Children under 3 are free. It is not 400 THB.
Do you have to pay to go to James Bond Island?
Yes. Every visitor to Khao Phing Kan pays the national park fee, either inside the tour price or in cash on the day. Your listing says which.
Is the national park fee included in the tour price?
It depends on the tour. The 7 Wonders, Early Bird, Twilight Sea Canoe, Plankton & Sea Canoes and Krabi longtail listings include it. The Oh-Hoo big boat, Big Boat with Hong Island and Amazing Canoeing listings exclude it.
Is James Bond Island a national park?
Yes. Khao Phing Kan and Ko Ta Pu are part of Ao Phang Nga National Park, run by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Do children pay the national park fee?
Yes, a child rate is reported at 150 THB for children aged 3 to 14 or 140 cm and under. Under-3s are free. One listing, the Oh-Hoo speed boat, gives 100 THB, so listings differ.
Do you pay the fee in cash on the day?
If your tour excludes it, yes: bring Thai baht cash for the pier, the check-in desk or your guide. Do not rely on an e-ticket or QR code.
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The Big Boat with Hong Island review explains the featured tour’s fee terms. To pick a tour by fee, boat and town, read which James Bond Island tour to book, or check dates on the homepage.
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A slow, stable two-deck boat from Ao Po Pier, a crew paddler in the canoe at Ko Panak and Ko Hong, and lunch on board, from $45 per person (checked November 2026). Rated 4.7 from 4,190+ reviews on GetYourGuide. Bring 300 THB in cash for the park fee.
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