Baan Pun Travel vs Kohyao Island Tour

If you need maximum destination flexibility across southern Thailand’s islands and mainland piers, the difference is clear from the available route lists.

• Baan Pun Travel operates a very extensive network. Beyond the shared legs, it alone lists dozens of connections including Ao Nang to Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Koh Jum, Koh Kradan, Koh Muk, Koh Ngai, Koh Yao Yai, Pak Bara and Phuket, plus links from Hat Yai, Satun, Trang, Koh Bulone, Railay and Langkawi.
• Kohyao Island Tour focuses on a much smaller set of exclusive routes: Koh Yao Noi → Koh Phi Phi, Koh Yao Noi → Phuket and Phuket → Koh Yao Noi.

For multi-island itineraries or less common pier pairs, Baan Pun Travel is usually the practical choice. Compare every available departure side by side and book on ThailandBoatTickets.com, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook can help you map the full journey.

Travellers often want a direct comparison on the exact same pier pairs. Both operators currently share only two routes:

• Koh Yao Noi → Ao Nang
• Koh Yao Noi → Railay

On these two legs you can choose either operator. Everywhere else their networks diverge, so check the full schedule for your specific dates on ThailandBoatTickets.com to see live availability from both.

Vehicle type is one of the biggest practical differences when deciding between them.

• Baan Pun Travel lists a wide range: Comfort 3pax, Ferry, Speedboat, Standard, Van and Van 12pax. This mix lets you match group size, comfort preference and whether you need a combined land–sea transfer.
• Kohyao Island Tour specialises in Private Speedboat 17pax only. That means a dedicated boat for your party rather than a shared public ferry or van.

If you prefer options (shared ferry, smaller comfort boat or van transfers), look at Baan Pun Travel. If a private speedboat for up to 17 passengers is the priority, Kohyao Island Tour is purpose-built for that. Book either on ThailandBoatTickets.com and use the VTA on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook if you need help choosing the right class.

Only one of the two currently lists this route.

• Kohyao Island Tour operates both Koh Yao Noi → Phuket and the reverse Phuket → Koh Yao Noi, using its Private Speedboat 17pax.
• Baan Pun Travel does not list a direct Koh Yao Noi–Phuket service in the supplied data, although it does serve Phuket on many other routes (for example from Ao Nang, Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe and Railay).

For a direct private speedboat between Koh Yao Noi and Phuket, Kohyao Island Tour is the operator to book. Secure your seats on ThailandBoatTickets.com so you can confirm the private boat and receive digital tickets instantly.

Yes, they overlap in several popular spots even though their full route lists differ.

Shared service areas for both operators are: Ao Nang, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Yao Noi, Phuket and Railay.

That means you can often start or finish a journey in the same region with either company, but the exact pier-to-pier connections still vary. Always verify the precise route (for example Koh Yao Noi → Ao Nang is shared, while Koh Yao Noi → Phuket is exclusive to Kohyao Island Tour). Filter by pier on ThailandBoatTickets.com to see every option at once.

Group size and privacy requirements point strongly to one operator.

• Kohyao Island Tour offers Private Speedboat 17pax as its listed vehicle class, making it a natural fit when you want the whole boat for your party of up to 17.
• Baan Pun Travel provides Comfort 3pax, Van 12pax, Speedboat, Ferry and Standard options. These can suit smaller private groups or mixed shared transfers, but the data does not list a 17-pax private speedboat.

For a dedicated 17-passenger private speedboat, choose Kohyao Island Tour. For mixed vehicle flexibility or smaller private vans, Baan Pun Travel has more classes. Either way, book through ThailandBoatTickets.com and message the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook if you need help matching group size to vessel.

Only one operator lists this direct connection.

• Kohyao Island Tour operates Koh Yao Noi → Koh Phi Phi (Private Speedboat 17pax).
• Baan Pun Travel does not list a direct Koh Yao Noi–Koh Phi Phi route in the data, although both operators serve the broader Koh Phi Phi and Koh Yao Noi areas and Baan Pun Travel runs many other Phi Phi links (for example from Koh Jum, Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Railay).

If a direct private speedboat from Koh Yao Noi to Koh Phi Phi is what you need, book Kohyao Island Tour on ThailandBoatTickets.com.

When your plan includes multiple Andaman islands or mainland gateways, coverage matters more than any single shared route.

• Baan Pun Travel alone connects Ao Nang, Koh Jum, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Koh Muk, Koh Ngai, Koh Yao Yai, Railay, Phuket, Pak Bara, Hat Yai, Satun, Trang, Langkawi and more. This makes multi-stop itineraries far easier with a single operator.
• Kohyao Island Tour concentrates on the Koh Yao Noi–Phuket–Koh Phi Phi triangle with private speedboats.

For broader island-hopping, start with Baan Pun Travel. For a private speedboat focused on Koh Yao Noi, Phuket or Phi Phi, use Kohyao Island Tour. Compare both on ThailandBoatTickets.com and lean on the 24/7 VTA (WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram, Facebook) to stitch the perfect sequence.

On the two routes both companies run (Koh Yao Noi → Ao Nang and Koh Yao Noi → Railay), the choice comes down to vehicle preference rather than destination.

• Baan Pun Travel can offer Ferry, Speedboat, Standard, Comfort 3pax, Van or Van 12pax depending on the departure, giving shared or smaller-group flexibility.
• Kohyao Island Tour uses Private Speedboat 17pax, so you get a dedicated boat for your party.

If you want a private boat, lean toward Kohyao Island Tour. If you prefer a shared ferry or van option (or need a specific comfort class), check Baan Pun Travel. Live schedules and vessel details for both appear on ThailandBoatTickets.com, and our Virtual Ticket Assistant is available 24/7 on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to answer last-minute questions.

The simplest way to compare Baan Pun Travel and Kohyao Island Tour side by side—routes, vehicle classes and available departures—is on ThailandBoatTickets.com. You can filter the exact pier pairs (including the shared Koh Yao Noi → Ao Nang and Koh Yao Noi → Railay legs as well as each operator’s exclusive routes), select Comfort 3pax, Ferry, Speedboat, Van or Private Speedboat 17pax, and receive your tickets digitally.

If you need help choosing, the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is ready on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook. That way you get clear, up-to-date options grounded in the real schedules of both operators without having to contact them separately.

Use the Virtual Ticket Assistant from ThailandBoatTickets.com and book tickets for Baan Pun Travel and Kohyao Island Tour directly in the chat via WhatsApp, Instagram, LINE, Messenger, Telegram, WeChat Weixin, and ChatGPT — including places like Ao Nang, Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Yao Noi.