Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas is now even more accessible with the launch of a new scheduled speedboat transfer connecting the resort to Krabi’s Thalane Pier.

The new route joins the existing Phuket service, providing guests increased flexibility and faster access to one of Thailand’s last unspoiled island retreats.
According to resort general manager Stuart De San Nicolas: “Anantara Koh Yao Yai sits at the heart of the Andaman, offering a rare balance of seclusion and connectivity. With the new Krabi route, we give guests more freedom to explore the region’s most iconic natural and cultural wonders, all from a serene island base.”

A short but immersive journey

This 30-minute journey through Phang Nga Bay is the beginning of an immersive experience. The route traces the mythical path of the great Naga serpent, as described in local lore to have formed the scattered islands of Phang Nga Bay.
Along the way, guests are treated to dramatic limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, and untouched islets that serve as a cinematic introduction to the region’s natural grandeur.

Where exploration comes first

Anantara Koh Yao Yai serves as the perfect base for cinematic discovery and natural adventure. Guests can explore dramatic seascapes featured in Jurassic World: Rebirth and the upcoming Alien: Earth through the resort’s Scene Unseen yacht experience, which reveals hidden caves, untouched beaches, and secret filming locations only accessible by sea.
Guided by a local expert, aboard the resort’s My SKY luxury yacht blends breathtaking scenery with behind-the-scenes stories and film trivia.
On land, curated excursions take guests to Krabi’s cultural and natural icons, including the Tiger Cave Temple and Emerald Pool, and the region’s revered hot springs and island-hopping escapes to Hong Island, James Bond Island, and other filming locations throughout Phang Nga Bay.

What’s the schedule like?

Shared speedboat transfers operate twice daily between Krabi’s Thalane Pier, a 40-minute drive from Krabi International Airport, and Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas. Departures from the pier to the resort are available at 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm, and return journeys from the resort to the pier at 12:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Guests can also arrange private land transfers from Krabi International Airport to Thalane Pier through the resort with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.

Benefits for those who book direct

Guests who book directly for a minimum of three consecutive nights enjoy exclusive benefits designed to make their journey even more seamless.
All room types receive complimentary roundtrip speedboat transfers from either Phuket’s Leam Sai Pier or Krabi’s Thalane Pier.
For those staying in select premium accommodations, including the Grand Family Sea View Suite, Lagoon Pool Villa, Wellness Lagoon Pool Villa, Beachfront Pool Villa, Sea View Pool Penthouse, Crystal Sea View Penthouse, and Two Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villa, an additional complimentary roundtrip airport transfer is included from Phuket International Airport or Krabi International Airport.