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Kanichta Speedboat vs Jijie Tour and Travel

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

Operator A Kanichta Speedboat vs Operator B Jijie Tour and Travel
Kanichta Speedboat 4.7 / 5 180+ reviews
Jijie Tour and Travel 4.1 / 5 2620+ reviews

What travellers say: Kanichta Speedboat vs Jijie Tour and Travel

Travellers rate Kanichta Speedboat higher on average than Jijie Tour and Travel, with both operators available to book on ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is ready on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to assist.

Kanichta Speedboat

Reviewers consistently praise Kanichta Speedboat for fast crossings, punctual departures, easy check-in, friendly crew, spacious and stable boats, and small extras like water bottles, though a small share note occasional departure delays, journeys longer than advertised, boarding disorganization, overcrowding and rough seas.

Jijie Tour and Travel

Reviewers consistently describe Jijie Tour and Travel as a budget door-to-door shared minivan service offering good value and helpful drivers when it works, while noting frequent issues with cramped vans, weak air conditioning, long delays, parcel-delivery stops, inconsistent communication and variable driver quality.

Kanichta Speedboat earns stronger and more consistent praise for speed and reliability on sea routes, whereas Jijie Tour and Travel delivers mixed experiences suited mainly to flexible budget travellers.

Pros & cons

Kanichta Speedboat

Pros

  • Fast crossings often quicker than scheduled
  • Punctual on-time departures
  • Easy booking and check-in process
  • Friendly and competent crew
  • Comfortable spacious and stable boats

Cons

  • Journey times sometimes longer than advertised
  • Occasional 10-20 minute departure delays
  • Disorganized boarding and unclear signage
  • Overcrowding leading to discomfort and heat
  • Rough seas causing seasickness
Jijie Tour and Travel

Pros

  • Often punctual or arriving early
  • Strong value for money and low price
  • Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Helpful friendly drivers when positive
  • Smooth easy experience reported by many

Cons

  • Cramped vans with no dedicated luggage space
  • Frequent lateness and long delays
  • Hot vans with weak or absent air conditioning
  • Multiple parcel delivery stops extending journeys
  • Reckless driving and inconsistent service

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Routes & coverage compared

Both Kanichta Speedboat and Jijie Tour and Travel operate the same core routes connecting Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Phuket and Railay, plus the return legs from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi and Phuket to Koh Phi Phi. 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 to help plan your journey.

Kanichta Speedboat lists no routes beyond the shared ones, while Jijie Tour and Travel runs an extensive additional network including Ao Nang to Bangkok, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Koh Libong, Koh Muk, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phuket and Trang, plus many further connections from Krabi, Koh Lanta, Phuket and other points to islands and towns across southern Thailand. Book these Jijie-only routes on ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook can assist with your trip planning.

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).

Kanichta Speedboat tickets usually fall between 710 THB–860 THB (median 810 THB), while Jijie Tour and Travel between 680 THB–1,320 THB (median 970 THB). On the whole, Kanichta Speedboat offers the cheaper tickets.

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Kanichta Speedboat — min 660 · median 810 · max 960 Jijie Tour and Travel — min 230 · median 970 · max 5360

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Jijie Tour and Travel — many reviewers report great-value trips on its minivan and ferry routes.
Fastest Kanichta Speedboat — travellers frequently praise its fast crossings and punctual on-time departures.
Most comfortable Kanichta Speedboat — highest rating of 4.65 with 94.5% positive reviews for reliable service.
Most travel options Jijie Tour and Travel — operates minivans plus ferry/speedboat legs across more routes including Krabi to Koh Lanta and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

Kanichta Speedboat vs Jijie Tour and Travel