Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour vs Phantip 1970
Compare Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour and Phantip 1970 — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.
Operator A Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour vs 
Operator B Phantip 1970 What travellers say: Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour vs Phantip 1970
Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour holds a higher average rating than Phantip 1970, though from a much smaller number of reviews. Both operators can be booked on ThailandBoatTickets.com with support from our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook.
Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour
With an average of 4.54 from 13 reviews and no negative feedback, travellers report a consistently satisfactory experience on Krabi to Phi Phi Don routes, though specifics are limited due to the small sample size.
Phantip 1970
Phantip 1970 earns 4.27 across over 7,000 reviews, with praise for organised transfers, punctuality and value, but complaints about driver behaviour, cramped vehicles and communication at transfers are common.
While Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour shows stronger ratings on limited data, Phantip 1970 offers extensive feedback highlighting both reliable service and areas for improvement.
Pros & cons
Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour Pros
- Strong average rating of 4.54/5 with 92.3% positive (4-5 stars) reviews and zero negative reviews
- 61.5% five-star and 30.8% four-star ratings indicate majority of travellers had satisfactory-to-excellent experiences
- Favourable reputation with no recorded serious or widespread dissatisfaction
- Reasonable choice for the Krabi–Phi Phi Don ferry connection based on available feedback
Cons
- Very small sample of only 13 reviews means rating could shift with additional feedback
- One 3-star review (7.7%) suggests some travellers had minor reservations or average experiences
- No review text available so specific praise themes or complaints cannot be identified
- Limited evidence base restricts detailed claims about punctuality, staff, comfort or routes
Phantip 1970 Pros
- Solid 4.27/5 average across 7,405 reviews with 79.6% positive feedback
- Frequent praise for smooth, well-organised coordinated transfers and on-time or early arrivals
- Good value for money on multi-leg routes and flexibility to take earlier departures at no extra cost
- Helpful and friendly staff often noted, plus comfortable Seatran ferry legs with AC and clean facilities
- Recovery/problem-solving by staff after missed connections or issues is commonly highlighted
Cons
- Driver issues including speeding, reckless driving, phone use and running errands/package deliveries
- Poor communication at transfer points leading to confusion, chaos and long unexplained waits
- Cramped and overcrowded minivans with limited legroom and luggage surcharges of 100–300 baht
- Some journeys longer than advertised due to extra stops; heat/weak AC on older vehicles
- Variable ferry quality with Raja boats criticised as old, dirty and smoky versus preferred Seatran
Service areas at a glance
Based on currently active routes for each operator.
Both operators 2
Only Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour 0
No areas served exclusively by Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour.
Only Phantip 1970 16
Routes & coverage compared
Both Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour and Phantip 1970 operate the routes Koh Phi Phi to Krabi and Krabi to Koh Phi Phi. For these shared connections between Koh Phi Phi and Krabi, ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book either operator, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to help trip planners.
Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour lists no unique routes, while Phantip 1970 exclusively covers dozens of additional routes including Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Surat Thani; multiple connections from Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Phuket and Surat Thani to destinations such as Bangkok, Don Mueang Airport, Koh Tao, Phuket, Trang and various train stations or airports. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book Phantip 1970 services, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook supports trip planners.
Routes both operators run
Same departure and destination — true head-to-head options.
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Frequently asked questions
Krabi Phi Phi Don Tour vs Phantip 1970