Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands from Phuket: Maya Bay & Maiton

Limestone cliffs, coral reefs, and a DJ playing poolside while you float between islands

A 12-hour snorkeling day trip from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands and Maiton Island aboard a traditional long-tail boat, with swimming at Maya Bay, coral reef exploration, a premium buffet lunch and afternoon tea served on board, water slide and paddle board access, and a resident DJ. Hotel pickup from the Phuket area is included, as are snorkeling equipment, a beach kit with towel and flip-flops, and all national park fees. An English-speaking guide leads the group. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Phi Phi Islands and Maiton Island

• Cruise to Phi Phi Islands by long-tail boat
• Swim and snorkel at Maya Bay
• Scenic cruise along limestone cliffs
• Relax and enjoy beach club music on yacht
• Water activities at Maiton Island
• Afternoon tea on board yacht
• Sunset cruise back to Phuket

The experience

The boat leaves from Phuket early and heads toward the Phi Phi Islands under a traditional long-tail setup, gliding through turquoise water framed by dramatic limestone cliffs. You'll stop at Maya Bay first: the iconic beach ringed by rock faces where you swim and snorkel among coral reefs and the fish that live in them. The water is clear enough to see what you're looking at, and the snorkeling gear is provided, so you just put it on and go in.

Lunch happens on board the yacht: a premium buffet spread laid out while you're still wet, followed by afternoon tea in a more refined setup. Between the eating and the swimming, there's time at Maiton Island, where the water activities shift (a water slide, a paddle board, an inflatable pool net), and the pace slows into something closer to floating and soaking in the view. A resident DJ plays throughout the day, so the soundtrack is there whether you're in the water or on deck with a drink.

The return journey catches the sunset, and the boat heads back to your hotel in the Phuket area. Hotel transfers are included both ways, so you don't arrange transport separately. The day runs 12 hours from start to finish, which is long enough to feel like a full escape but structured enough that the timing holds: the boat moves, you swim, you eat, you float, and you're back before dark.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Phuket.
• snorkeling equipment and a beach kit with towel, flip-flops, umbrella, wet bag and shoe bag.
• breakfast at Coco Restaurant.
• premium buffet lunch and afternoon tea on board.
• water slide, paddle board and inflatable pool net access.
• resident DJ entertainment throughout the day.
• all national park fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 80

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Permsook

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full-day family snorkel trip with young children (from age 4) where an English-speaking guide handles all commentary, so you can focus on the experience rather than managing logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 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. No refund if you cancel.

What's the water like for snorkeling at Maya Bay?

Maya Bay's waters are clear and home to coral reefs and marine life visible from the surface. You'll snorkel in the cove itself, surrounded by the limestone cliffs the bay is known for, and the snorkeling equipment is included in the trip.

How long do you actually spend snorkeling versus traveling between islands?

The itinerary includes stops for swimming and snorkeling at both Maya Bay and Maiton Island, with scenic cruising along the limestone cliffs between them. The full day is 12 hours, which includes travel time, meals on board, and water activities at each stop.

Is the lunch included, or do I pay extra for it?

A premium buffet lunch and afternoon tea are both included in the trip price. Meals are served on board the yacht after your morning snorkeling, and breakfast at Coco Restaurant is also part of the package.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

Snorkeling equipment is provided and included. You'll also receive a beach kit with a towel, flip-flops, umbrella, wet bag, and shoe bag, so you don't need to pack those separately.

How does hotel pickup work from Phuket?

Round-trip hotel transfers from the Phuket area are included in the trip. The boat departs early in the morning and returns in the evening, with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.

What happens if I don't want to snorkel the whole time?

You can swim without snorkeling gear at any of the stops. At Maiton Island, there's also a water slide, paddle board access, and an inflatable pool net if you want to stay in the water without exploring the reefs.