Maya Bay & Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Tour from Phuket

Three islands, four snorkel stops, one speedboat from your Phuket hotel

You board a speedboat at Phuket's marina and visit four snorkel sites across Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Islands, Monkey Beach and Maya Bay. The day includes hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, a buffet lunch at Phi Phi Don, refreshments on the boat, and an English-speaking guide who handles all the timing. You're back at your hotel by late afternoon without arranging transport, park access, or figuring out which islands are worth the trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Monkey Beach30m · entry included
2. Maya Bay1h · entry included

Phi Phi Islands and Bamboo Island trip

• Arrive at Bamboo Island for swimming
• Relax on Bamboo Island beach
• Lunch at Phi Phi Don restaurant
• Sightseeing at Monkey Beach
• Arrive at Maya Bay for swimming
• Relax at Maya Bay beach

The experience

The speedboat is already loading when you arrive at Royal Phuket Marina: staff hand you a life jacket, point you toward the bow, and within minutes you're pulling away from the pier with maybe a dozen other travelers. The boat cuts through the Andaman Sea toward Bamboo Island first, where the water is so clear you can see the reef before you jump in. Snorkeling here feels less crowded than the bigger stops, and the coral and fish are genuinely there, not a marketing promise. You get maybe an hour to swim, float, or just sit on the white sand and let your shoulders dry.

After Bamboo Island, the boat heads to Phi Phi Don for a buffet lunch at a restaurant right on the island. Nothing fancy, but the food is hot and there's enough of it. Then comes Monkey Beach, where the monkeys actually show up, though they're more interested in stealing snacks than posing for photos. The real draw is Pileh Bay, where the snorkeling is the best of the day. The reef here is healthier and the fish more abundant. By the time you reach Maya Bay, the beach from "The Beach", you've already been in the water twice and seen more of the islands than most day-trippers manage. The bay itself is photogenic from the boat, and you'll have time to swim and take pictures before heading back to Phuket around late afternoon.

The whole day runs about eight hours including pickup and drop-off from your hotel. Your guide speaks English and handles the logistics, so you're not figuring out tides, boat schedules, or which reef is worth the swim. Lunch and a couple of small refreshments are built in, which saves you from hunting for food between stops. The speedboat is faster and smaller than the big ferries, so the ride is quicker but also bouncier. It's not uncomfortable, just something to know if you're sensitive to motion.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Phuket accommodation.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• life jackets and snorkeling access at all four islands.
• buffet lunch at Phi Phi Don.
• small refreshments at the marina and on the boat.
• travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see multiple islands and snorkel without arranging your own transport, boat tickets, or timing between stops: the speedboat and guide handle all three, leaving you free to swim and take photos.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What time does the tour start and finish?

Pickup from your Phuket hotel is in the early morning. The full tour including pickup and drop-off runs about eight hours. Exact times depend on your hotel location.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes. Life jackets are provided on the boat. Snorkeling gear is included for all four stops.

What's included in lunch?

A buffet lunch at a restaurant on Phi Phi Don, plus small refreshments on the boat and at the marina before departure.

Is the speedboat ride rough?

Speedboats are faster than ferries but do bounce more in choppy water. The ride is generally smooth in calm conditions. Motion-sensitive travelers should take precautions.

When is Maya Bay closed?

Maya Bay is closed annually from August 1 to September 30 for environmental conservation. During this period, you can view and photograph the bay from the boat but cannot land on the beach.

How many people are on the boat?

Groups are kept small, typically around a dozen travelers per boat.

What if the tour is cancelled?

In rare cases of cancellation, the operator offers an alternative tour date, a different tour, or a full refund.