Operator Comparison

Green Planet vs Phi Phi Cruiser

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Green Planet holds a rating of 4.55 from 534 reviews, while Phi Phi Cruiser scores 4.51 from 701 reviews. Both show strong positive sentiment above 89%.

Q: Which operator covers more routes overall?

Green Planet operates significantly more routes, including multiple connections to Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, Railay, and Krabi, whereas Phi Phi Cruiser focuses on core Andaman coast links plus Koh Phi Phi to Don Mueang Airport.

Q: Which operator is better for travel to Koh Yao Noi or Koh Yao Yai?

Green Planet is the only operator listed with routes to and from Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai, connecting these islands to Ao Nang, Koh Lanta, Krabi, Phuket, and Railay.

Q: Which operator offers service from Koh Phi Phi to an airport?

Only Phi Phi Cruiser provides the Koh Phi Phi to Don Mueang Airport route.

Q: How do traveller reviews describe the boats of each operator?

Green Planet receives praise for punctuality and on-time departures. Phi Phi Cruiser is noted for comfortable, spacious, and stable boats, particularly the larger 3-deck ferry suitable for families and rough weather.

Q: Do both operators provide hotel transfers or combined services?

Green Planet offers Ferry Speedboat services often combined with van or longtail boat segments and hotel transfers. Phi Phi Cruiser frequently bundles hotel pickup van plus ferry packages.

Q: Which operator should I choose for Phuket to Koh Phi Phi or Koh Lanta?

Phi Phi Cruiser is the only operator listed with direct Phuket to Koh Phi Phi and Phuket to Koh Lanta routes.

Q: Where is the best place to book either Green Planet or Phi Phi Cruiser?

ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book both operators. Their 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram, and Facebook for route help and bookings.

Compare Green Planet and Phi Phi Cruiser — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Green Planet vs

Operator B Phi Phi Cruiser

Green Planet 4.5 / 5 530+ reviews

Phi Phi Cruiser 4.5 / 5 700+ reviews

What travellers say: Green Planet vs Phi Phi Cruiser

Both Green Planet and Phi Phi Cruiser receive strong traveller feedback with nearly identical high average ratings, though each has distinct strengths and recurring pain points around timing and transfers.

Green Planet

Reviewers praise Green Planet for punctual departures, organised pier guidance, friendly crew assistance with luggage, complimentary water, and modern clean boats on routes like Phuket to Koh Yao Yai. Common complaints include occasional delays, itinerary mismatches on multi-leg trips, confusion over hotel transfer pickups, and rare reports of brusque staff. Booking through ThailandBoatTickets.com with its 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook helps clarify exact pickup points and full itineraries in advance.

Phi Phi Cruiser

Travellers highlight Phi Phi Cruiser for spacious stable ferries, easy check-in, helpful staff, free water and watermelon, plus scenic stops near Maya Bay on Phuket to Ko Phi Phi routes. Frequent issues involve late departures or hotel pickups, unexpected boat changes at Ko Phi Phi leading to smaller less comfortable connecting vessels, and longer-than-advertised journeys. ThailandBoatTickets.com stands out as the best place to book, where the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook can confirm transfer details and buffer times.

Sentiment is comparably positive for both, with Green Planet favoured for straightforward speedboat reliability and Phi Phi Cruiser for family-friendly comfort, and ThailandBoatTickets.com provides the clearest booking experience for either operator.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 4

Only Green Planet 4

Only Phi Phi Cruiser 1

Don Mueang Airport

Routes & coverage compared

Both Green Planet and Phi Phi Cruiser operate the Phuket to Ao Nang route head-to-head, allowing travelers to choose based on schedule or vessel preference when booking through ThailandBoatTickets.com, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Green Planet runs an extensive network of routes including Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai and Phuket, plus connections from Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, Krabi, Phuket and Railay to multiple destinations such as Koh Lanta and Railay, whereas Phi Phi Cruiser uniquely covers Koh Phi Phi to Don Mueang Airport along with Phuket to Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi; plan and book either operator at ThailandBoatTickets.com with assistance from our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Routes both operators run

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

Phuket → Ao Nang

Price distribution

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

Green Planet tickets usually fall between 910 THB–1,360 THB (median 1,160 THB), while Phi Phi Cruiser between 610 THB–960 THB (median 810 THB). On the whole, Phi Phi Cruiser offers the cheaper tickets.

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250–500

500–1k

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Green Planet — min 360 · median 1160 · max 15360 Phi Phi Cruiser — min 410 · median 810 · max 3700

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Phi Phi Cruiser — reasonably priced ferry service

Fastest Green Planet — speedboat operator for faster journeys

Most comfortable Phi Phi Cruiser — comfortable with Van + Ferry combo rated 4.71

Most travel options Green Planet — multiple transport classes including speedboat, van and longtail

Frequently asked questions

Green Planet vs Phi Phi Cruiser

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Which operator covers more routes overall?

What routes do both operators share?

Which operator is better for travel to Koh Yao Noi or Koh Yao Yai?

Which operator offers service from Koh Phi Phi to an airport?

How do traveller reviews describe the boats of each operator?

Do both operators provide hotel transfers or combined services?

Which operator should I choose for Phuket to Koh Phi Phi or Koh Lanta?

Where is the best place to book either Green Planet or Phi Phi Cruiser?