This company is disorganized kaos. We paid 3600 Baht at check in for 2 people and when we left Phuket the tour operation that booked the tickets for Phi Phi island's tried to charge us another 3600 baht when we paid at the counter at sea star. There are lots of scams at each island charging 250 baht to use the toilet and 150 baht to sit on a chair for 1 hour. I would not recommend this company as it's overcrowded and congested. The staff don't listen to the passengers on the boat. I asked if they could go a little slower because it was rough weather and it would have made it more comfortable for the passengers and probably taken an extra 10 minutes. They love there 2 hour lunches and don't care about the passengers and the affect the rough weather was having on some of the people in the boat. Not a good service and very rushed itinerary. Never again.

We were booked on a catamaran day tour with another company but they changed our tour to another day so we cancelled. We booked a tour with Seastar through a local tour desk - AS tours I think. We were picked up at our hotel and taken to the check in location. This was all a little disorganised but Mr B did a safety talk which was funny. When it was time to get on our boat we were lucky enough to get Mr B and his fantastic team. They looked after us all day, they provided drinks and snacks. We stopped for lunch at a restaurant which was nice. Every time we got back to the boat everything had been tidied and neatly put away and our towels were folded. We cannot thank the staff for their personal attention and care. We loved the snorkel and we stopped for a second swim which was so beautiful. I agree with other reviewers there were many boats snd people but Mr B told us they they changing which islands we would go to first to avoid the crowds. There were still lots of boats but we didn’t have an issue. The only issue we had was the rude people who were late back to the boat twice even though the staff tried their hardest to ask people to cone back on time. The service was exceptional and smiling and caring. I wish I could remember all the staff names but - Thank You for a memorable day!!!!

Despite less than ideal weather condition, we had a great time visiting Phi Phi islands with Joker and his team as our guides. The scenery was breathtaking. And the staff were very attentive to our needs. Joker’s witty sense of humour really made a difference. The halal Buffett lunch was amazing. The dishes might have looked unassuming but they packed a punch.

We booked through a local agent and paid 2150 baht per person for the James Bond and Khai Island full day tour. Consider your options to get the best deal! But hopefully this gives you a rough idea. Picked us up at our hotel and dropped us back there. As described, food included, drinks, tour guide and other staff. Canoeing and Snorkelling included. The staff are very very very experienced at taking photos and videos for you, so don't be shy to ask them to assist. They were amazing. Coco's team was very friendly, helpful and a pleasure to tour with and also very honest about the islands, the people on the islands and the tours. Great experience.

Good experience overall with scheduled visits, unlimited cold water, and a good buffet. The chosen locations are great, but generally quite crowded and always a little bit in a rush. We only had one day to spend on going to the islands, so for us it was good getting as much out of it as possible. But don't expect relaxation, comfy seats and nice bathrooms.

What a wonderful experience to the similans. We booked the 2-story catamaran and had a wonderful time. I wanted to say amazingggg thanks to Way! She honestly made our trip memorable! So many laughs. And also the new staff but I can’t remember her name 😭, she took such special care of our whole group. The tour itself is well very organised! Food was great, boat was great. We just had a lovely time.

Best sea tour with the most funny, relaxed and helpful staff. You are the best. Wonderful snorkelling experience with the whole family. The boat had around 25-30 people with plenty of space for everyone. My daughter had a swelling in her feet from an ant bite on the previous day. The tour coordinator and the staff took extremely care of her. Big thanks to you all. 🙏 You made our Thai vacation a memorable one.

On our tour of the Phi Phi islands, we had a terrific experience with Seastar. Everything is well planned, including breakfast, the briefing, the boat ride, lunch, and everything else you could need while on the excursion. The employees are beautiful and welcoming. On the boat and when we stop at sights, there are plenty of snacks and drinks available.

We booked the Tour to Similan Island and enjoyed it so much. It started quite early, but it wasn’t too bad as we got picked up at the Hotel. We were very surprised how well organized everything was from the very beginning with signing in and having breakfast there, till the end of the tour where they also served a free dinner. All of them were very friendly and made us feel very save. Besides all of this, Similan Island was amazing! In sum 4 stops: 2 of them at the beach with white sand and cristal clear water, the other 2 were snorkeling stops where we also saw sea turtles. All in all a picture perfect day. Loved it!

Excellent experience. The scenery and snorkeling are breathtaking. The customer service from my boat crew was exceptional. Katie and the team were amazing A- Z. Helpful,kind, and caring at all times. Had the Phi Phi island tour and I highly recommend this trip.

Brilliant day trip! We set off from our resort in Koh Lahk at 6.30am, arriving a the port about 90 mins later. After registration, a quick briefing and a quick brekkie we set off, taking in Phi Phi islands (both of them), Monkey Beach, Maya bay and another couple of swim / snorkelling stops. Everything from our speedboat to our guide (Mena), from the places we stopped to the meals was excellent. We had free soft drinks all day and good time to explore all areas. Highly recommend. Note: the speedboat option (which we took) can be a bumpy ride, and takes 1hr. If you are not good on water, another couple we spoke to opted for the Seastar Catamaran ... I think that's more expensive but may be more suitable for some.

First of all, the boats staff were great. They were helpful, looked after our bags when swimming and provided snacks throughout. The main host spoke good English. They well deserved their tips at the end. I’m terms of the experience itself, we found it a little disappointing. We did the James Bond Island tour. We went in phukets low season (September) but it will still good weather and busy. We first went to Khai Nai Island which has a beautiful sandy beach but under the water your feet will get cut up. This includes dead coral which is not talked about. Seastar offer free snorkling gear but unfortunately the water was cloudy with poor visibility and I saw no sealife. The island itself is filled with Hawkers trying to sell you sun beds, souvenirs, water ski rentals and bars which are over priced (for Thailand) for a captive audience. You can’t go five minutes without being disturbed and if you aren’t interested in this, it becomes annoying very quickly and there is little else to do except take photos and wait. Seastar do offer drinks and snacks for free to their customers so you don’t need to pay if you don’t want. We then went onto Panyee which is where they serve lunch. It consisted of rice, fried prawns, noodles, soups, fried chicken and water. We didn’t expect much from the lunch as it’s normal for this type of tour but it was edible and the fried rice was quite good. The meat wasn’t that hot but cooked properly. As for the rest of the island village, there is little to see. There is a mosque but tourists cannot visit it. There is a flouting football “stadium” but it’s underwhelming. The rest of the island is a rabbit Warren of passages with locals trying to sell you souvenirs. It took under 15 minutes to walk around. After walking around, we headed back to the restaurant to wait, and found the rest of the customers on our tour doing the same. We were practically 30-40 mins earlier than we were told to return. They spend over an hour and a half of your day there - less time seeing islands. Afterwards we ended up on James Bond Island. I was personally underwhelmed when I get there but that’s nobody’s fault. Everyone else there seemed very pleased to be there. Again, aside from seeing the rock there is little else to do but be harassed by sellers or wait for your boat. Next was Panak Island where we had a local guide kayak us around the island and show us the caves and scooby doo rock etc. this was a lot of fun and very peaceful and the highlight of the trip. It’s worth putting up with the rest of the tour to experience this alone. Unfortunately we did not see any ancient paintings on rocks but this may be down to the time of year we went. Lastly we sailed to a final island but because of the time of year we couldn’t get closer or into the caves. There wasn’t anything inherently wrong with the tour and I am sure other people will enjoy the bits we did not but I wanted to give a thorough review of what to expect. I was hoping for more interactive time. Seastar staff offered a good service. they could have had a bit more knowledge about history or environmental conservation to protect the area but to be honest we found this is common across Phuket. Take more money than you expect for tips as well as cocktails on the islands are expensive and non alcoholic isn’t much cheaper.

We booked our tour through Phuket Islands Tour Dot Com and they use Seastar to bring you to the islands. The crew was very good with me and my family, especially my wife who needed assistance (on crutches). Thanks Katie, Ham, Man and the rest of the crew. Expect to see a lot of tourists though, it was the only downside of this day trip. You will never be alone and pictures don't show the 100 tail boats behind you 😁. That is however not Seastar's fault but the touristic attractions. They actually decided to push the snorkeling a little further as they were too many people.

Tl;dr: Great choice for visiting Similan Islands. - Got picked up from our hotel in Patong really early ( around 6:15 am). Got to their headquarters at around 8:20 am. Eat some breakfast and left for the islands There is a 1h:20 boat ride to get there. 2 snorkeling areas. A mountain trail. Time on the beach. Lunch. They also provide a dinner when you return to the mainland ( Around 5 pm). Incredible wildlife and scenery, it's surreal. They are also very well organized and the staff is very well trained ( Especially Natascha).

My go-to place if you are looking for a family snorkeling trip. Great and friendly instructors with a decent yacht for around 30 pax. The price is quite reasonable and to enjoy early bird discount if you book in advance.

Incredible experience! The credit goes to the fantastic team of guides and boathands, "Joker Team". We did the Bamboo island tour and spent the day visiting several islands and beaches, with a lunch stop along the way. Yes, it was busy and yes there were a lot of tourists and tour groups, but we never felt crowded. The snorkling was absolutely the highlight and I wish we had more time to do that. Highly recommended!

We had a great time with Seastar on our Phi Phi island tour. They are so organised from the breakfast, briefing, boat ride, lunch and everything you need during the tour. The staff are lovely and very friendly. There’s plenty of snack and drinks on the boat and when we stop at attractions. The snorkelling and the Maya Bay beach was the highlight of our tour. We traveled with young kids and they made sure everyone was happy. Would definitely be back next time we’re in Phuket to do another tour!

We took the Seastar day trip to Koh Phi Phi and had a great time. The company is super organized, from pick up, through check in and the entire day. Great guide and crew who worked hard to keep everyone happy. Only small downside for us was the fact everything was rushed so we can get everywhere and we would have enjoyed a more relaxed pace but that is hard to achieve with a group looking to see as much as possible. Highly recommend this company and tour.