Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands from Phuket: Maya Bay & Monkey Beach

Five snorkeling sites in a single day, from Green Island's limestone walls to Monkey Beach's long-tailed macaques.

A full-day snorkeling tour from Phuket by speedboat to the Phi Phi Islands, with stops at Green Island, Maya Bay, Loh Samah Bay, Viking Cave and Monkey Beach. The boat leaves from Phuket piers with hotel pickup included. You snorkel in turquoise water at each site, eat a Thai buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don, and return by late afternoon. National Park fees (400 THB per adult, 200 THB per child) are paid at departure. The tour runs eight to nine hours and suits all fitness levels. Maya Bay closes August and September to protect baby sharks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Maya Bay40m
2. Viking Cavepassing by
3. Monkey Beach20m

Phi Phi Island full day tour

• Depart from pier to Green Island
• Snorkel at Green Island
• Visit Maya Bay Phi Phi Islands
• Arrive at Phi Phi Don Island
• Buffet lunch at beachside restaurant
• Free time exploring Phi Phi Don
• Snorkel at Loh Samah Bay
• Pass by Viking Cave
• Visit Monkey Beach

The experience

You get picked up from your Phuket hotel in the morning and driven to the departure pier for a speedboat ride to Green Island, where you'll snorkel among tall limestone cliffs rising straight from the water. The boat then heads to Maya Bay, the sheltered cove ringed by 100-metre cliffs on three sides, usually closed in August and September while baby sharks are present. After Maya Bay, you'll land on Phi Phi Don Island for a beachside Thai buffet lunch at a seaside restaurant, with time to walk the beach or rest before the afternoon stops.

The second half of the day takes you to Loh Samah Bay on the opposite side of Koh Phi Phi Leh, one of the most spectacular snorkeling sites in the archipelago, then past Viking Cave, where you'll learn about the local swiftlet bird's nest harvest, prized in Chinese culture for health and skin benefits. The cave entrance is closed to visitors, but you'll see it from the boat. Your final stop is Monkey Beach, where long-tailed macaque troops live freely on the sand. This is the only place on the tour where you'll encounter wildlife on land.

Snorkeling masks and life jackets are provided on board. A professional English-speaking guide leads the group, and the tour includes accidental travel insurance and morning tea or coffee at the pier. The speedboat returns you to your hotel by late afternoon. If you want to add jet ski, banana boat or lagoon boat activities, those cost extra and can be arranged on the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Patong, Karon, Kata, Kamala or Phuket Town.
• snorkeling mask and life jacket.
• English-speaking professional guide.
• Thai buffet lunch at a beachside restaurant on Phi Phi Don.
• morning tea and coffee at the departure pier.
• accidental travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 11.85

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Mam Holidays

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Phuket with a free day and want to see multiple snorkeling sites without renting a boat or hiring a private guide: the speedboat schedule, five stops and lunch timing all fit inside a single afternoon, so you're not building the day yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

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 24 h before the start.

What is snorkeling like at each stop on this Phi Phi Islands tour?

Green Island has snorkeling right at the base of tall limestone cliffs; Maya Bay is a sheltered bay with calm water and high cliff walls on three sides; Loh Samah Bay on the opposite side of Koh Phi Phi Leh is one of the most spectacular snorkeling sites in the archipelago; Viking Cave is a viewing stop by boat, not a snorkeling site. Monkey Beach is the final stop, where you'll see the monkeys on the sand rather than snorkel.

Does the tour include lunch, and what kind of food is served?

Yes, a Thai buffet lunch is included at a beachside restaurant on Phi Phi Don Island. Halal food is available if you need it.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Patong, Karon, Kata, Kamala or Phuket Town; snorkeling mask and life jacket; English-speaking guide; Thai buffet lunch; morning tea or coffee; and accidental travel insurance. National Park fees (400 THB per adult, 200 THB per child) are paid at the departure pier. Jet ski, banana boat and lagoon boat activities cost additional charges and are optional.

Is there a best time to visit Maya Bay, or is it closed during certain months?

Maya Bay is usually closed in August and September to protect baby sharks during breeding season. If you're traveling during those months, the tour will skip this stop and spend more time at other snorkeling sites.

How long is the full day, and what time does the boat return?

The tour runs eight to nine hours total. You'll be picked up from your hotel in the morning and returned by late afternoon, leaving your evening free.