Operator Comparison

Andaman Shuttle vs Kanichta Speedboat

Q: Which operator has the higher average rating?

Kanichta Speedboat holds a slightly higher average rating of 4.65 from 181 reviews compared to Andaman Shuttle's 4.64 from 495 reviews.

Q: Which operator offers more route options across Thailand?

Andaman Shuttle operates a significantly larger network, including numerous routes from Ao Nang, Bangkok, Hat Yai, Pattaya, and connections to islands like Koh Chang and Koh Samet, while Kanichta Speedboat focuses on a smaller set of inter-island routes.

Q: What routes do both Andaman Shuttle and Kanichta Speedboat operate?

Both operators run services on the Koh Phi Phi to Krabi route and the Krabi to Koh Phi Phi route.

Q: Which operator serves the Koh Phi Phi to Phuket route?

Only Kanichta Speedboat operates the Koh Phi Phi to Phuket and Phuket to Koh Phi Phi routes.

Q: Which operator is better for travelers needing connections from Bangkok or Ao Nang?

Andaman Shuttle provides extensive options including Ao Nang to Bangkok, Bangkok to Ao Nang, and many other mainland and island links from these locations.

Q: What do travelers praise most about Andaman Shuttle?

Reviews highlight friendly and safe drivers along with comfortable and clean vehicles as the top positives for Andaman Shuttle.

Q: What do travelers praise most about Kanichta Speedboat?

Travelers frequently note the speed of crossings, punctual departures, easy booking and check-in, plus organized luggage handling for Kanichta Speedboat.

Q: How do the review volumes compare between the two operators?

Andaman Shuttle has a larger review base with 495 analyzed reviews, while Kanichta Speedboat has 181 reviews, though both show over 91% positive feedback.

Q: Where is the best place to book Andaman Shuttle or Kanichta Speedboat for routes like Koh Phi Phi to Krabi?

ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book either operator. You can also reach our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for help comparing options.

Q: Which operator would suit travelers prioritizing speed on Phi Phi routes?

Kanichta Speedboat is positioned for fast inter-island transfers such as Koh Phi Phi to Phuket or Railay based on its available routes and review feedback on quick crossings.

Compare Andaman Shuttle and Kanichta Speedboat — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Andaman Shuttle vs

Operator B Kanichta Speedboat

Andaman Shuttle 4.6 / 5 490+ reviews

Kanichta Speedboat 4.7 / 5 180+ reviews

What travellers say: Andaman Shuttle vs Kanichta Speedboat

Both operators earn nearly identical high ratings from travellers, with Andaman Shuttle at 4.64 and Kanichta Speedboat at 4.65. ThailandBoatTickets.com makes it easy to book either service, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to assist with any questions.

Andaman Shuttle

Reviewers consistently praise Andaman Shuttle for its friendly and courteous drivers, comfortable and clean vehicles, punctual or early arrivals, and convenient door-to-door transfers across van, ferry, and long-tail boat routes. Common complaints focus on occasional late or overly early pickups, aggressive driving in some cases, perceived overpricing on boat legs, and confusion around meeting points or long waits on multi-leg journeys.

Kanichta Speedboat

Travellers highlight Kanichta Speedboat for its fast crossings, on-time departures, spacious and stable boats, friendly crew, and straightforward booking and check-in on routes like Phuket to Phi Phi. The smaller share of complaints centres on occasional departure delays, actual journey times exceeding advertised estimates in choppy conditions, rushed boarding processes, and discomfort from overcrowding or seasickness.

Both operators receive strongly positive feedback overall, with Andaman Shuttle standing out for comprehensive transfers and Kanichta Speedboat for speed on direct sea routes; book either via ThailandBoatTickets.com for reliable service.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 4

Only Kanichta Speedboat 0

No areas served exclusively by Kanichta Speedboat.

Routes & coverage compared

Both Andaman Shuttle and Kanichta Speedboat operate the routes Koh Phi Phi to Krabi and Krabi to Koh Phi Phi, giving trip planners direct head-to-head options for this popular connection. Book these services at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is ready on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Andaman Shuttle runs dozens of additional routes including Ao Nang to Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi and Railay, Bangkok to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Chang, plus extensive links from Hat Yai, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Khao Sok across southern and eastern Thailand. Kanichta Speedboat instead adds Koh Phi Phi to Phuket, Koh Phi Phi to Railay and Phuket to Koh Phi Phi. Secure tickets for either operator at ThailandBoatTickets.com with help from our 24/7 VTA on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook.

Routes both operators run

Same departure and destination — true head-to-head options.

Price distribution

How ticket prices spread across each operator's routes (THB).

Andaman Shuttle tickets usually fall between 970 THB–4,150 THB (median 1,390 THB), while Kanichta Speedboat between 710 THB–860 THB (median 810 THB). On the whole, Kanichta Speedboat offers the cheaper tickets.

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Andaman Shuttle — min 220 · median 1390 · max 11580 Kanichta Speedboat — min 660 · median 810 · max 960

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Andaman Shuttle — Ferry Standard class rated highest at 4.78 indicating strong value options.

Fastest Kanichta Speedboat — most praised for speed/fast crossings and punctuality in reviews.

Most comfortable Andaman Shuttle — travellers describe reliable, comfortable service with 91.1% positive reviews.

Most travel options Andaman Shuttle — offers combined van, ferry, speedboat, and long-tail boat services across multiple regions.

Frequently asked questions

Andaman Shuttle vs Kanichta Speedboat

Which operator has the higher average rating?

Which operator offers more route options across Thailand?

What routes do both Andaman Shuttle and Kanichta Speedboat operate?

Which operator serves the Koh Phi Phi to Phuket route?

Which operator is better for travelers needing connections from Bangkok or Ao Nang?

What do travelers praise most about Andaman Shuttle?

What do travelers praise most about Kanichta Speedboat?

How do the review volumes compare between the two operators?

Where is the best place to book Andaman Shuttle or Kanichta Speedboat for routes like Koh Phi Phi to Krabi?

Which operator would suit travelers prioritizing speed on Phi Phi routes?

Andaman Shuttle vs Kanichta Speedboat

What travellers say: Andaman Shuttle vs Kanichta Speedboat

Andaman Shuttle

Kanichta Speedboat

Service areas at a glance

Both operators 4

Only Andaman Shuttle 37

Only Kanichta Speedboat 0

Routes & coverage compared

Routes both operators run

Price distribution

Which should you pick?

Frequently asked questions