Operator Comparison

Railay Eco Tour vs Green Planet

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Railay Eco Tour holds a 4.65 rating from 186 reviews, while Green Planet holds a 4.55 rating from 534 reviews. Both scores reflect strongly positive traveller feedback on their Ferry Speedboat services.

Q: Which operator covers more routes overall?

Green Planet operates a wider network including multiple routes to Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, and Phuket in addition to the shared Ao Nang, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, and Railay areas. Railay Eco Tour focuses on fewer routes but serves all combinations between Ao Nang, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, and Railay.

Q: Do both operators run the Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi route?

Yes, both Railay Eco Tour and Green Planet operate the Ao Nang ↔ Koh Phi Phi route in both directions as part of their shared service areas.

Q: What routes are available only with Railay Eco Tour?

Railay Eco Tour exclusively operates all direct connections between Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, and Railay in both directions, including Koh Phi Phi ↔ Krabi, Koh Phi Phi ↔ Railay, and Railay ↔ Krabi.

Q: What routes are available only with Green Planet?

Green Planet exclusively serves routes involving Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, and Phuket, such as Ao Nang ↔ Koh Yao Noi, Phuket ↔ Railay, Krabi ↔ Koh Yao Yai, and many others connecting these islands to the shared areas.

Q: What do travellers praise about Railay Eco Tour?

Reviewers highlight Railay Eco Tour's friendly and efficient staff, included hotel drop-off services, and eco-friendly electric boats noted for being fast and quiet. The service is described as well-run and faster than traditional ferries.

Q: What do travellers praise about Green Planet?

Green Planet receives frequent praise for punctuality with departures and arrivals to the minute, strong organisation, and reliable Ferry Speedboat transfers often combined with van or longtail segments plus hotel transfers.

Q: Are there any common complaints for either operator?

Railay Eco Tour has occasional mentions of check-in confusion or crowding on board. Green Planet feedback is mostly positive, with a few low ratings actually relating to the booking platform rather than the operator's service.

Q: Where should I book tickets for either operator?

Book both Railay Eco Tour and Green Planet directly on ThailandBoatTickets.com for the best experience. Our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram, and Facebook to help with any questions.

Q: Which operator might suit travellers needing hotel transfers?

Both operators are noted for hotel transfers: Railay Eco Tour frequently includes free shuttle service, while Green Planet commonly combines speedboat trips with van transfers to and from hotels across its routes.

Compare Railay Eco Tour and Green Planet — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Railay Eco Tour vs

Operator B Green Planet

Railay Eco Tour 4.7 / 5 180+ reviews

Green Planet 4.5 / 5 530+ reviews

What travellers say: Railay Eco Tour vs Green Planet

Travellers rate both Railay Eco Tour and Green Planet highly for speedboat services in southern Thailand, with Railay Eco Tour holding a slight edge in average ratings based on review data. Booking via ThailandBoatTickets.com connects you directly to these operators with support from our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Railay Eco Tour

Reviewers consistently praise Railay Eco Tour for its friendly and efficient staff, fast journeys that beat slower ferries, smooth booking processes, included hotel transfers, and good organisation, though some note issues with confusing check-in points, occasional overcrowding, bumpy rides and minor delays.

Green Planet

Reviewers consistently praise Green Planet for punctual departures, well-organised service, friendly and helpful crew, modern clean boats, complimentary water and seamless transfers, though some report occasional lateness, itinerary mismatches on multi-leg trips, confusion over hotel pickups and rare instances of rude pier staff.

Both operators earn strong positive sentiment overall, with Railay Eco Tour favoured for staff and speed while Green Planet stands out for punctuality and boat quality, making ThailandBoatTickets.com the best place to book based on your travel needs.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 4

Only Railay Eco Tour 0

No areas served exclusively by Railay Eco Tour.

Only Green Planet 4

Routes & coverage compared

Both Railay Eco Tour and Green Planet operate the Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi route and the reverse Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang route. For the best experience booking these shared routes, visit ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Railay Eco Tour uniquely covers all direct connections among Koh Phi Phi, Krabi and Railay in both directions, while Green Planet uniquely covers extensive routes linking Ao Nang, Krabi, Phuket and Railay with Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai, Koh Lanta and Phuket. Book all these operators conveniently at ThailandBoatTickets.com with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) 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).

Railay Eco Tour tickets usually fall between 860 THB–1,270 THB (median 980 THB), while Green Planet between 910 THB–1,360 THB (median 1,160 THB). On the whole, Railay Eco Tour offers the cheaper tickets.

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Railay Eco Tour — min 820 · median 980 · max 1270 Green Planet — min 360 · median 1160 · max 15360

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Green Planet — substantially more reviews (534 vs 186) imply higher booking volume and competitive value

Fastest Railay Eco Tour — electric boats praised as fast/quiet and explicitly beat slow ferries on time

Most comfortable Railay Eco Tour — higher rating (4.65) with stronger positive share (92.5%) than Green Planet

Most travel options Green Planet — three distinct transport classes listed (Ferry Speedboat, Van+Speedboat+Van, Speedboat+Longtail+Van)

Frequently asked questions

Railay Eco Tour vs Green Planet

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Which operator covers more routes overall?

Do both operators run the Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi route?

What routes are available only with Railay Eco Tour?

What routes are available only with Green Planet?

What do travellers praise about Railay Eco Tour?

What do travellers praise about Green Planet?

Are there any common complaints for either operator?

Where should I book tickets for either operator?

Which operator might suit travellers needing hotel transfers?