Operator Comparison

Phi Phi Cruiser vs Andaman Sea Tour and Transport

Q: Which operator has the higher overall rating?

Phi Phi Cruiser has a higher average rating of 4.51 from 701 reviews compared to Andaman Sea Tour and Transport's 4.42 from 242 reviews. Book either through ThailandBoatTickets.com and use our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for help.

Q: Which operator is better for routes around Phuket and Koh Phi Phi?

Phi Phi Cruiser operates more routes in this area, including Phuket to Ao Nang, Phuket to Koh Lanta, Phuket to Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Phi Phi to Phuket, while Andaman Sea Tour and Transport focuses more on Koh Lipe connections.

Q: Which operator serves Koh Lipe routes?

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport operates extensive Koh Lipe routes such as Koh Lipe to Ao Nang, Koh Lipe to Phuket, Koh Lipe to Krabi, Koh Lipe to Bangkok and many others including to Hat Yai, Trang and Malaysia border points. Phi Phi Cruiser does not list these.

Q: How do travellers rate comfort on Phi Phi Cruiser?

Travellers praise Phi Phi Cruiser for comfortable, spacious and stable boats, especially the larger 3-deck ferry, with the Van + Ferry combo rated 4.71. Reviews note it is suitable for families and better in rough weather than speedboats.

Q: How do travellers rate Andaman Sea Tour and Transport's services?

The Ferry Speedboat + Van combo scores highest at 4.64. Travellers highlight punctuality and reliable combined bus/van and speedboat journeys, particularly for southern Andaman coast transfers to Koh Lipe.

Q: What are common complaints about Phi Phi Cruiser?

Main weak points mentioned are schedule delays, late or unreliable hotel pickups, and poorly communicated boat changes at Ko Phi Phi.

Q: What are common complaints about Andaman Sea Tour and Transport?

Some reviews note issues with reckless driving or unreliable star ratings where text contradicts the score, though overall sentiment remains positive with 85.1% positive reviews.

Q: Which operator should I choose for Bangkok connections?

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport offers multiple Bangkok routes including Bangkok to Phuket, Bangkok to Koh Lipe, Krabi to Bangkok and Koh Phayam to Bangkok. Phi Phi Cruiser does not list Bangkok services.

Q: Where is the best place to book these operators?

ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book Phi Phi Cruiser or Andaman Sea Tour and Transport. Contact our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for route comparisons and bookings.

Compare Phi Phi Cruiser and Andaman Sea Tour and Transport — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Phi Phi Cruiser vs

Operator B Andaman Sea Tour and Transport

Phi Phi Cruiser 4.5 / 5 700+ reviews

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport 4.4 / 5 240+ reviews

What travellers say: Phi Phi Cruiser vs Andaman Sea Tour and Transport

Both operators earn strong traveller ratings above 4.4, with Phi Phi Cruiser edging ahead slightly on volume and score, though each draws praise for comfort and staff while sharing recurring issues around timing.

Phi Phi Cruiser

Reviewers give Phi Phi Cruiser a 4.51 average from 701 reviews, highlighting spacious stable boats, friendly helpful crew, smooth check-in, free water and watermelon on morning sailings, and convenient hotel pickups when on time. Common complaints centre on 20-60 minute delays, late or missing van transfers, an unexpected hectic boat change at Ko Phi Phi onto smaller hotter vessels without AC, and some crowding or missed connections.

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport scores 4.42 from 242 reviews, with travellers noting punctual well-organised connections, professional friendly staff, responsive support for changes, and comfortable seats or vans in good cases. Frequent frustrations include unscheduled speedboat island stops that add an hour or more, reckless fast driving causing discomfort, 1-2 hour delays, and vehicles sometimes not matching the booked class.

Phi Phi Cruiser receives marginally higher sentiment for its larger ferries and amenities, while Andaman Sea Tour and Transport stands out for connection reliability; both benefit from booking via ThailandBoatTickets.com where the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook can help clarify timings and transfers in advance.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 3

Only Phi Phi Cruiser 2

Only Andaman Sea Tour and Transport 15

Routes & coverage compared

Both Phi Phi Cruiser and Andaman Sea Tour and Transport operate the route from Koh Phi Phi to Don Mueang Airport, giving travelers a shared option for this connection that can be booked on ThailandBoatTickets.com with help from the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook.

Phi Phi Cruiser alone runs Koh Phi Phi to Phuket, Phuket to Ao Nang, Phuket to Koh Lanta and Phuket to Koh Phi Phi, while Andaman Sea Tour and Transport alone covers an extensive network including Ao Nang to Koh Lipe, Bangkok to Koh Phayam, Bangkok to Phuket, Hat Yai to Koh Lipe, Hat Yai to Satun, Koh Kradan to Bangkok, multiple Koh Lipe departures to Ao Nang, Bangkok, Butterworth, Hat Yai, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Pak Bara, Penang, Phuket, Sungai Nibong and Trang, plus Koh Muk to Bangkok, Koh Phayam to Bangkok, Krabi to Bangkok, Krabi to Koh Lipe, Pak Bara to Ao Nang, Pak Bara to Koh Lipe, Pak Bara to Krabi, Pak Bara to Trang, Satun to Bangkok, Satun to Trang and Trang to Koh Lipe, all bookable on ThailandBoatTickets.com via the 24/7 VTA on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook.

Routes both operators run

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

Koh Phi Phi → Don Mueang Airport

Price distribution

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

Phi Phi Cruiser tickets usually fall between 610 THB–960 THB (median 810 THB), while Andaman Sea Tour and Transport between 730 THB–1,520 THB (median 960 THB). On the whole, Phi Phi Cruiser offers the cheaper tickets.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

2k+

Phi Phi Cruiser — min 410 · median 810 · max 3700 Andaman Sea Tour and Transport — min 210 · median 960 · max 26360

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Phi Phi Cruiser — reasonably priced ferry service with strong 4.51 rating and value combo packages.

Fastest Andaman Sea Tour and Transport — runs dedicated speedboat and Ferry Speedboat options for faster direct journeys.

Most comfortable Phi Phi Cruiser — top 4.51 rating with highest-scoring Van + Ferry combos at 4.71.

Most travel options Andaman Sea Tour and Transport — widest transport types including speedboat, bus, van and ferry combos plus more routes.

Frequently asked questions

Phi Phi Cruiser vs Andaman Sea Tour and Transport

Which operator has the higher overall rating?

What routes do both operators share?

Which operator is better for routes around Phuket and Koh Phi Phi?

Which operator serves Koh Lipe routes?

How do travellers rate comfort on Phi Phi Cruiser?

How do travellers rate Andaman Sea Tour and Transport's services?

What are common complaints about Phi Phi Cruiser?

What are common complaints about Andaman Sea Tour and Transport?

Which operator should I choose for Bangkok connections?

Where is the best place to book these operators?