Phuket Marine Travel vs Jolly Travel

Review volume and scores differ sharply, so treat the comparison carefully.

• Phuket Marine Travel currently shows a 2.0/5 rating from just 1 review. That single review is moderately negative and focused mainly on communication problems, so there is no solid basis yet for judging overall reputation. The sample is too small to draw firm conclusions.
• Jolly Travel holds a 4.2/5 average across 417 reviews, with roughly 78% positive (4–5 stars) and only about 9% negative. Ratings stay consistent across High Speed Ferry, standard Ferry, Speedboat and van classes, painting a picture of a generally reliable, fairly-priced operator that “does the job.”

If reviews matter for your decision, Jolly Travel currently has far more data behind it. Compare live options and traveller notes side by side on ThailandBoatTickets.com, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, LINE, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, WeChat Weixin and ChatGPT can help you pick the right departure.

Both companies sell combined sea-and-land transfers, but their listed vehicle classes differ in breadth.

• Phuket Marine Travel vehicle classes include Aonang Princess Ferry, Ferry, Speedboat and Van. One available booking type is described as a Ferry/Speedboat + Van combination.
• Jolly Travel lists a wider menu: Economy, Economy 3pax, Ferry, High Speed Ferry, Regional 14pax, Speedboat, Speedboat 10pax, plus several van sizes (Van, Van 9pax, Van 10pax, Van 12pax / Van 12 pax).

If you want more choice of ferry versus high-speed or different van capacities, Jolly Travel currently shows more options. On ThailandBoatTickets.com you can filter by vehicle class before you book.

The two operators overlap on a focused set of Phi Phi–area crossings that matter to many island hoppers.

Shared routes both operate:

• Koh Phi Phi → Krabi
• Koh Phi Phi → Phuket
• Koh Phi Phi → Railay
• Phuket → Koh Phi Phi

They also share the broader service areas of Ao Nang, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Phuket and Railay. On these overlapping legs you can compare schedules, vessel types and prices directly. Book either operator through ThailandBoatTickets.com so you see real-time availability for the same route pair.

For the classic Andaman island triangle both operators are present, but exclusive routes tip the scale depending on your exact piers.

• Both cover Koh Phi Phi ↔ Phuket, Koh Phi Phi → Krabi and Koh Phi Phi → Railay.
• Only Phuket Marine Travel currently lists Ao Nang → Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phi Phi → Ao Nang, Krabi → Koh Phi Phi and Railay → Koh Phi Phi.
• Jolly Travel does not show those four one-way legs in the data, so if you need Ao Nang or reverse Krabi/Railay departures to Phi Phi, Phuket Marine Travel is the operator that offers them here.

Check the exact pier-to-pier pair on ThailandBoatTickets.com; our VTA can confirm which operator still has seats for your date.

Longer southern and Tarutao-area connections are covered by only one of the two companies in the supplied data.

• Jolly Travel operates an extensive network linking Ao Nang, Krabi, Phuket, Hat Yai, Trang, Koh Lanta and more with Koh Lipe, Pak Bara, Satun, Langkawi, Don Mueang Airport and Surat Thani Town. Examples include Ao Nang/Krabi/Hat Yai/Trang/Phuket to Koh Lipe or Pak Bara, plus reverse legs and overland van links.
• Phuket Marine Travel does not list any of those Koh Lipe, Pak Bara, Satun, Hat Yai, Langkawi or Trang routes in the data provided.

If your itinerary includes the deep south or Tarutao National Park area, Jolly Travel is the operator that serves those corridors. Secure seats early on ThailandBoatTickets.com.

Feedback volume is very unbalanced, so the insights sit at different levels of confidence.

• For Phuket Marine Travel there is only one review (rated 2 stars). The traveller noted that “the boat av transfer was good,” but the main complaint was poor communication. Local restaurant staff—not the operator—helped the traveller contact the company. Treat this as purely anecdotal.
• For Jolly Travel (417 reviews, 4.2 average) travellers repeatedly praise punctuality and the fact that the company gets you there as planned. Recurring caveats include chaotic multi-leg transfers, language barriers, crowded boats and journey times that sometimes run longer than advertised. Still, the overall picture is of a reliable operator that “does the job.” Ratings are similar across High Speed Ferry (4.17), Ferry (4.23), Speedboat (4.26) and Regional Van (4.29).

Read the latest comments when you compare departures on ThailandBoatTickets.com.

Both sell multi-modal packages, but the scale of van options and review evidence differs.

• Phuket Marine Travel offers Van alongside Ferry and Speedboat, and at least one booking type is a combined Ferry/Speedboat + Van service. The single available review said the boat-and-transfer portion itself was good, while communication was the weak point.
• Jolly Travel specialises in combined van + boat transfers and lists many van variants (Van, Van 9pax, Van 10pax, Van 12pax, Regional 14pax) plus ferries and speedboats. Travellers describe it as fairly priced and generally reliable for multi-leg journeys, though pickups and pier handovers can feel chaotic.

If you want more van-size choices and a larger review base for combined transfers, Jolly Travel currently provides more data. Filter by “van + boat” style products on ThailandBoatTickets.com and message the 24/7 VTA if you need help matching luggage or group size.

Both operators serve the same core Andaman hubs, then diverge outside that core.

Shared service areas: Ao Nang, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Phuket and Railay.

• Inside that shared zone, Phuket Marine Travel uniquely lists several direct Ao Nang and reverse Krabi/Railay legs to Koh Phi Phi.
• Jolly Travel adds far more destinations beyond the shared zone—especially Koh Lipe, Pak Bara, Satun, Hat Yai, Trang, Koh Lanta, Langkawi, Surat Thani and even Don Mueang Airport.

If your trip stays inside Phuket–Krabi–Phi Phi–Railay–Ao Nang, either can work depending on the exact pier pair. If you continue south or need airport links, Jolly Travel has the wider net. Map your full itinerary on ThailandBoatTickets.com before choosing.

Not automatically—context matters because the dataset is tiny.

The 2.0/5 score for Phuket Marine Travel rests on only one review. That review was moderately negative about communication, yet still described the actual boat transfer as good. With a sample of one there is simply no reliable way to judge typical performance, punctuality or consistency.

Jolly Travel, by contrast, has hundreds of reviews averaging 4.2, so its strengths (getting you there, fair pricing) and friction points (crowded boats, longer-than-advertised times, chaotic handovers) are better documented.

Practical approach: if Phuket Marine Travel is the only operator offering your exact Ao Nang or reverse Krabi/Railay timing, you can still consider it, but allow extra buffer for communication and confirm details early. For any route both serve, many travellers will lean toward the operator with more feedback. Either way, book and manage the ticket on ThailandBoatTickets.com so you have a single place for schedules, support and the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant.

For side-by-side schedules, vehicle classes and real-time seats, ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book both Phuket Marine Travel and Jolly Travel.

You can filter the shared routes (Koh Phi Phi–Phuket, Koh Phi Phi–Krabi, Koh Phi Phi–Railay) as well as exclusive legs—whether that is Phuket Marine Travel’s Ao Nang and reverse Krabi/Railay options or Jolly Travel’s extensive Koh Lipe, Pak Bara, Hat Yai and Trang network. Our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, LINE, Facebook Messenger, Telegram, WeChat Weixin and ChatGPT if you need help choosing between a ferry, high-speed ferry, speedboat or van combination.

One booking flow, clear operator details, and support when multi-leg transfers get complicated—exactly what island hoppers need.

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