Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay yacht cruise with gourmet lunch

Sail to Maya Bay, swim in Pi Lay Lagoon, lunch on deck, watch monkeys from the water

This yacht cruise departs Royal Phuket Marina and sails the Andaman Sea to Maya Bay and Monkey Beach, with a maximum of 18 guests aboard a modern luxury vessel. You swim in Pi Lay Lagoon, snorkel in the bay, eat gourmet lunch on board, and return by sunset. Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Phuket area, welcome cocktail, snorkeling equipment, towels and soft drinks are included; a live guide speaks English and Thai.

Step-by-step itinerary

Yacht tour to Phi Phi Island and Maya Bay

• Enjoy welcome cocktail and fresh towel
• Sail from Royal Phuket Marina to Maya Bay
• Swim in Pi Lay Lagoon
• Have gourmet lunch on board
• Explore and sunbathe at Maya Beach
• View wildlife and swim at Monkey Beach
• Relax and enjoy sunset sailing
• Return to Royal Phuket Marina

The Experience

The day starts at Royal Phuket Marina with a welcome cocktail and fresh towel before the yacht sails toward Maya Bay. The boat carries no more than 18 people, which means you're not jostling for space or waiting for someone else's turn in the water. Your first stop is Pi Lay Lagoon, where you swim in deep blue water before the yacht anchors near Maya Bay itself—the legendary bay you've seen in films, now yours to explore from the deck and the beach.

Gourmet lunch arrives at your table on board while you're anchored in Maya Bay, and the meal comes with soft drinks, fresh fruit and snorkeling equipment. After eating, you have time to sunbathe on the beach or slip back into the water. The yacht then moves to Monkey Beach, where you watch the local monkey tribe from the deck and swim in the clear water offshore. A private DJ plays throughout the day, and the Hype Special Drink is available on board.

As the afternoon fades, the yacht sails back toward Phuket with a drink in hand and the sun dropping toward the horizon. You arrive at Royal Phuket Marina around 7 p.m. The national park fee is included in the price, and hotel pickup and drop-off cover the Phuket area. Alcoholic drinks beyond the welcome cocktail are available to purchase on board.

What’s included

• Welcome cocktail and fresh towel.
• gourmet lunch on board.
• soft drinks and fresh fruit.
• snorkeling equipment and towels.
• private DJ.
• Hype Special Drink.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in the Phuket area.
• national park fee.

Good to know

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

Operated by HYPE Boat Club

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Top questions

What's the difference between swimming in Pi Lay Lagoon and snorkeling in Maya Bay on this tour?

Pi Lay Lagoon is your first water stop—a swim in the deep blue lagoon before the yacht reaches Maya Bay. Maya Bay is where you snorkel, sunbathe on the beach and explore the iconic bay itself after lunch on board.

How many people sail on the Hype Yacht at once?

The yacht carries a maximum of 18 guests, which keeps the experience uncrowded compared to larger tour boats in the area.

Is the gourmet lunch included, and what drinks come with it?

Yes, gourmet lunch is served on board at your table. Soft drinks and fresh fruit are included; alcoholic drinks beyond the welcome cocktail can be purchased separately, and corkage fees apply if you bring your own wine or spirits.

Does the tour include hotel pickup from my Phuket accommodation?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in the Phuket area. The yacht departs from Royal Phuket Marina and returns there around 7 p.m.

What snorkeling equipment do I need to bring?

Snorkeling gear is provided on board, so you don't need to bring your own. Towels are also supplied.

Is there a guide on the yacht, and what language does he or she speak?

A live guide is aboard and speaks both English and Thai throughout the day.