Known as the gondolas of Southeast Asia, traditional Thai long-tail boats (Ruang Hang Yao in Thai) are iconic symbols often photographed lining shores of idyllic island locations. These vessels are used to transport thousands of tourists from island to island every year and are mainly found around Krabi and Phuket. They can be hired for private island-hopping at your own pace which is a really fantastic and fun way to take in these beautiful vast sights.