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Operator Comparison

Jijie Tour and Travel vs Andaman Wave Master

Compare Jijie Tour and Travel and Andaman Wave Master — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Jijie Tour and Travel vs Operator B Andaman Wave Master
Jijie Tour and Travel 4.1 / 5 2620+ reviews
Andaman Wave Master 4.5 / 5 1070+ reviews

What travellers say: Jijie Tour and Travel vs Andaman Wave Master

Reviewers give Andaman Wave Master notably higher marks for consistency and comfort than Jijie Tour and Travel on shared transfers and ferry routes, with both operators bookable on ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) offers support via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Jijie Tour and Travel

Jijie Tour and Travel earns a 4.08 average from 2,621 reviews with 71.7% positive ratings, praised for punctuality, value, door-to-door service and helpful drivers on Krabi-Koh Lanta routes but frequently criticized for cramped vans with poor luggage space, delays, hot conditions, parcel stops and inconsistent driver quality.

Andaman Wave Master

Andaman Wave Master holds a 4.46 average from 1,075 reviews with 87.3% positive ratings, with travellers highlighting smooth organization, comfortable seating, friendly staff, reliable amenities and strong performance on Phuket-Phi Phi-Krabi routes especially in premium or speedboat classes, though some note occasional delays and luggage handling issues.

Andaman Wave Master receives more consistently positive feedback overall while Jijie suits budget travellers tolerant of variability; ThailandBoatTickets.com provides the best booking experience for either with 24/7 VTA assistance.

Pros & cons

Jijie Tour and Travel

Pros

  • Punctuality with many arrivals early or on time
  • Strong value for money at low prices
  • Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Friendly and helpful drivers when positive
  • Smooth and easy booking experience

Cons

  • Cramped vans with no dedicated luggage space
  • Frequent lateness and long delays
  • Hot vans with poor or inconsistent AC
  • En-route parcel deliveries and personal stops extending trips
  • Reckless driving and communication failures
Andaman Wave Master

Pros

  • Well-organized and smooth check-in/boarding process
  • Comfortable seating and ample space on boats
  • Friendly and helpful staff/crew
  • Onboard amenities like free water, snacks, clean toilets and AC
  • Premium class upgrades with sofas, strong AC and free drinks

Cons

  • Common delays of 20-45 minutes or more
  • Longer-than-advertised journey times
  • Overcrowding and cramped seating in standard class
  • Chaotic and untagged luggage handling
  • Unclear check-in, older boats and inconsistent AC

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Routes & coverage compared

Both Jijie Tour and Travel and Andaman Wave Master operate identical routes connecting Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket, Krabi, and Railay in both directions, such as Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi and Phuket, Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Phuket, and Railay, plus Phuket to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Krabi, and Railay to Koh Phi Phi and Phuket. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these shared routes, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Jijie Tour and Travel runs extensive additional routes from Ao Nang to Bangkok, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Koh Libong, Koh Muk, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phuket, and Trang, plus many connections from Hat Yai, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Libong, Koh Muk, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, Krabi, Railay, and Surat Thani. Andaman Wave Master uniquely operates only Phuket to Railay. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book all these routes, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and 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).

Jijie Tour and Travel tickets usually fall between 680 THB–1,320 THB (median 970 THB), while Andaman Wave Master between 910 THB–1,260 THB (median 1,060 THB). Overall the two operators sit in a similar price range.

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Jijie Tour and Travel — min 230 · median 970 · max 5360 Andaman Wave Master — min 360 · median 1060 · max 1460

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Jijie Tour and Travel — many reviewers highlight great-value trips on its minivan transfers.
Fastest Andaman Wave Master — speedboat operator praised for organized and reliable direct routes.
Most comfortable Jijie Tour and Travel — positive reports of smooth, punctual minivan journeys despite some inconsistency.
Most travel options Andaman Wave Master — multiple ferry and speedboat routes across Phuket, Krabi, Phi Phi and onward legs.

Frequently asked questions

Jijie Tour and Travel vs Andaman Wave Master