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River Rovers

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 58 attractions in Phuket
Traveler Description: River Rovers have a unusual and exciting experience available to the traveller to Thailand, one gets to see unusual sights and scenery from the... more »
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Attraction type: Tour
Address: 1/16 Moo 9, Soi Ao Chalong
Chaofa Rd Phuket 83100
Thailand

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

Reviews of River Rovers

( 1-10 of 16 )
Aug 31, 2008

My husband always wanted a boat so for his 40th birthday, I got him two nights on River Rovers. It came with all the pleasure and none of the work or responsibility. Capt. Gordon was exceptional and we were psyched to discover how comfortable and easy-going this flat bottom boat trip was. Two nights afloat gave us enough time to... more

Management response from
hotsoxyPhuket, Owner/Captain

Thanks for the great review, Porn and Ring say Happy Birthday to you. Birthdays are always good for a party and I think we really did celebrate in style, that was a great fun trip even for myself and Uan. Hope you come again for your 41st. Thanks again.

Aug 27, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

We recently did a trip with River Rovers and it can honestly be said that this was the highlight of the Thailand trip. The trip was a day excursion around the Chalong Bay area which included stops along a number of islands and their beaches, and also down the local river. We specifically wanted to avoid the heavy tourist-populated areas... more

Management response from
hotsoxyPhuket, owner/Captain

Thanks for the lovely review, I think River Rovers is now putting the fishfarm on the map, everybody enjoys the hospitality and the cooking of Porn and Ring and the experience of being a part of real Thailand and seeing how the people really do live in this part of the world, we call it sustainable tourism, it helps the...

Aug 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We did a day trip with Gordon as captain and crew together with another couple and their 2 children. It was a relaxing and interesting journey through around the tributaries and some small islands. During the trip we had an opportunity to kayak around, snorkle, visit an active fish farm and their family and see some local monkeys who came... more

Management response from
hotsoxyPhuket, Owner/Captain

Thank you very much for your great review, glad you both enjoyed your gentle cruise with River Rovers in Chalong Bay and Klong Mudong( the river where the monkeys live ) and to the deserted islands in the bay, I have done many trips in the bay since yours which is now the rainy season, but it's always calm in...

5 of 5 stars
Norfolk, UK.
Jun 30, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

My thanks to Capt. Gordon and his crew for a most enjoyable cruise up the river on board Pita, the flat-bottom river boat., where a friendly band of monkeys came on board for a banana feast! We had a delicious lunch of Masaman Curry cooked by Uan, his Thai cook, and were entertained by the boat boy. I absolutely recommend... more

Management response from
hotsoxyPhuket, Owner/Captain Gordon

Hi Freer, What can I say, a great trip had by all, including the monkeys, the Scotish monkeys send their regards and say please come back soon,thanks for the great review and look forward to you coming again. I hope your leg operation goes well for you. Captain Gordon

5 of 5 stars
EvaAfrique
Jun 16, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

While visiting my in-laws in Phuket, Captain Gordon, Uan and Margot took us out on River Rover. We had an excellent Thai lunch served on board. Swam and canoed in the river and basically saw a part of Phuket that is difficult to access unless you have the River Rover. Everything was absolutely perfect. A must do when in Phuket. more

Management response from
hotsoxyPhuket, Owner/Captain

"Fine food and canoes too"that's catchy, I might like to use it some time for marketing if it's ok with you,thanks for the great review and glad you enjoyed the trip, when are you coming back? we miss you. Captain Gordon

Jun 13, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Like most people (I think) - knock off time on a Friday can not come soon enough. Last week I decided to go to Phuket (a 5 hour trip for me) and chill out. Having lived by the ocean all my life (until now) I decided to go sailing with Captain Gordon of River Rovers on the Saturday. It was... more

Management response from
hotsoxyPhuket, Owner/Captain

Hi Samrad, Well I'm glad you guys had a great trip, the sailing was wonderful 10/15 knots just what the doctor ordered, I've been to Freedom Beach many times recently and it's a great place to realy chill out, always clear water for snorkeling and very romantic in the low season, pitty you didn't take the short walk up to...

5 of 5 stars
Phuket, Thailand
Jun 12, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Gordon is great, the boat is very spacious with lot's of room to party...and what a party we had. Loved the river, plenty of fun and laughs visiting the monkeys and being towed on the canoes. We had an absolutely delicious Thai food lunch prepared by the Thai hostess. The island stop was fantastic, had a great time snorkeling in... more

Management response from
hotsoxyPhuket, Owner/Captain

Hi SimonKing88,What a surprise,thank you for the wonderful review,you must definately come again,we have all sorts of different trips now,including a trip to The Floating Restaurants at Kho Maphrao,that's an all day trip. Khaap Khoen Kraap Captain Gordon

5 of 5 stars
Singapore
Jun 9, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

RiverRovers is the bomb! Thanks for the most wonderful and relaxing day in Phuket. All 15 of us from Singapore enjoyed the trip big time! Really recommend this for those who are traveling in small groups- you can have the boat to yourselves; Gordan brought us through the rivers to feed the monkeys and we anchored near an island and... more

Management response from
hotsoxyPhuket, Owner/Captain

Thanks for the great review, I think we all had a great day out, when are you coming to do that fishing bit. Best of luck. Captain Gordon

5 of 5 stars
Singapore
Jun 7, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

Gordon is a very nice and friendly guy. He went the extra mile for us on our trip, and we enjoyed a relaxing day out at sea. Two thumbs up from me! more

Management response from
hotsoxyPhuket, Owner/Captain

Thanks for the Two thumbs up, glad all 15 of you had a wonderful day with River Rovers, you must all come back including the kids and do it again. Kind regards, Captain Gordon

5 of 5 stars
Brisbane
Jun 5, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

We were lucky enough to meet up with a couple from the States while we were staying at our hotel and during our conversations we found out that the four of us wanted to spend a day on the water but didn’t want to do the fast paced touristy thing. Our new friends suggested that we all try River Rovers... more

Management response from
hotsoxyPhuket, Owner/Captain

What a wonderful review, thank you very much, I hope you are keeping in touch with your new found friends and did you recieve the pictures of your trip I sent. Thanks again. Captain Gordon

Reviews of River Rovers

( 1-10 of 16 )
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1/16 Moo 9, Soi Ao Chalong | Chaofa Rd, Phuket 83100, Thailand