Koh Yao Sun Smile vs Supaporn Speedboat
Compare Koh Yao Sun Smile and Supaporn Speedboat — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.
Operator A Koh Yao Sun Smile vs 
Operator B Supaporn Speedboat What travellers say: Koh Yao Sun Smile vs Supaporn Speedboat
Traveller reviews highlight both operators as reliable choices for Phang Nga Bay routes, with strong praise for organisation and service when booked through ThailandBoatTickets.com and supported by its 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Reviewers rate Koh Yao Sun Smile 4.62/5 across 1,340 reviews, praising its smooth and well-organised process, punctuality, helpful staff, responsive communication and good value, though some note issues with overcrowding, undisclosed stops and occasional delays on multi-leg journeys.
Supaporn Speedboat
Supaporn Speedboat earns 4.74/5 from 233 reviews, with travellers highlighting its punctuality, fast efficient service, friendly crew and easy boarding, alongside minor complaints about rough seas in bad weather or unclear transfer details.
Both operators receive highly positive feedback for reliability and staff helpfulness, with Supaporn Speedboat edging slightly higher in average rating while Koh Yao Sun Smile benefits from far more review volume.
Pros & cons
Koh Yao Sun Smile Pros
- Smooth, easy and well-organised booking and boarding process with strong punctuality
- Responsive communication via WhatsApp and helpful, friendly staff/crew who assist with luggage
- Fast journeys, good value pricing, free water on board and flexibility for changes or last-minute bookings
- Scenic rides with van-inclusive options rating slightly higher for door-to-door convenience
- Repeat bookings common due to reliable overall service
Cons
- Overcrowding on boats with passengers without seats and capacity often exceeded
- Undisclosed stops, boat changes and longer-than-advertised journeys common
- Delays, late arrivals and waiting at piers with poor information or signage
- Pickup issues including drivers arriving early/late or missing passengers
- Safety concerns over limited life jackets and occasional engine fumes or bumpy rides
Supaporn Speedboat Pros
- Excellent punctuality with frequent on-time or early departures and arrivals
- Fast, efficient speedboat service with smooth easy booking and boarding
- Friendly, professional and helpful staff/crew providing luggage assistance and clear instructions
- Good value, comfortable seating and life vests available on every seat
- Clean boats and strong overall recommendation rate
Cons
- Unexpected auto-added insurance charges during booking
- Transfers sometimes not clearly explained, leading to extra time or additional legs
- Rough or bumpy rides in choppy seas with water splashing into cabin
- Occasional waiting, delays or boat type mismatches between booked and actual vessel
- Awkward disembarkation requiring climbing across other boats in some cases
Service areas at a glance
Based on currently active routes for each operator.
Both operators 6
Only Koh Yao Sun Smile 3
Only Supaporn Speedboat 0
No areas served exclusively by Supaporn Speedboat.
Routes & coverage compared
Both operators run the same routes connecting Ao Nang with Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai and Phuket; Koh Yao Noi with Ao Nang, Phuket and Railay; Koh Yao Yai with Ao Nang and Railay; Krabi with Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai and Phuket; Phuket with Ao Nang, Koh Yao Noi and Railay; plus Railay with Phuket. Book these shared routes at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.
Koh Yao Sun Smile alone serves all routes involving Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi, such as Ao Nang to Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi, connections from Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, Phuket and Railay, plus Krabi and Phuket links to those islands. Supaporn Speedboat alone operates Railay to Koh Yao Noi and Railay to Koh Yao Yai. Compare every option and book at ThailandBoatTickets.com with help from our VTA.
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).
Koh Yao Sun Smile tickets usually fall between 610 THB–1,060 THB (median 1,010 THB), while Supaporn Speedboat between 600 THB–900 THB (median 600 THB). On the whole, Supaporn Speedboat offers the cheaper tickets.
Which should you pick?
Frequently asked questions
Koh Yao Sun Smile vs Supaporn Speedboat