Phi Phi Islands Snorkeling: Private Boat Tour
Snorkel four different reefs without waiting for a group to assemble.
A private boat tour of the Phi Phi Islands with a live guide, snorkeling equipment and stops at Maya Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach and Nui Beach. The boat is yours alone, so the guide adjusts the route to the conditions and your pace instead of holding to a fixed schedule. Pickup is included. The national park fee (400 THB per adult, 200 THB per child) is paid in cash to your guide on the day.
Step-by-step itinerary
Private boat tour to Phi Phi Islands
- Arrive, check in, receive briefing
- Board boat, cruise 45 minutes to Maya Bay
- Explore and snorkel at Maya Bay
- Cruise into Blue Lagoon, swim and relax
- Learn about Viking Cave from guide
- Watch monkeys play on Monkey Beach
- Stop at Phi Phi Don, explore and have lunch
- Snorkel at Nui Beach (Camel Rock)
- Relax on Koh Rang Yai beach with refreshments
- Cruise back to pier
- Maya Bay 1h 30m
- Viking Cave passing by
- Monkey Beach Entry included 30m
What’s included
- Private boat for your group.
- live guide in your chosen language.
- snorkeling equipment.
- bottled water, soda and snacks.
- fresh fruit and refreshments at the final stop.
- restroom on board.
- hotel pickup.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by 5 Star Marine
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The experience
The tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on conditions and how long you stay at each stop. You arrive at the office for a briefing, then board the private boat for a 45-minute cruise to Maya Bay: the white-sand beach from the Leonardo DiCaprio film. The water here has clear snorkeling spots where clown fish and rainbow fish move through the shallows. From there the boat moves to a blue lagoon ringed by cliff faces, where you can jump into deep water and watch marine life swim past the boat itself.
The guide takes you to Viking Cave next, explaining why it's also called Birds Nest Cave and why entry is restricted now. Then comes Monkey Beach, where the animals swim out to the boat and play in the trees along the shore. You'll stop at Phi Phi Don, the main island, where you pick a local restaurant for lunch on your own time while looking at the water. Nui Beach, also called Camel Rock, is one of the best snorkeling sites in Phi Phi, with coral and marine life in shallow water and a white-sand beach to rest on afterward.
The day ends at Koh Rang Yai with fresh fruit and cold drinks while you watch the sunset, then a short cruise back to the pier. Snorkeling equipment, bottled water, soda and snacks are included. The boat has a restroom on board. Your guide speaks English, Arabic, Thai or Chinese, and pickup from your hotel is part of the booking.
Is this one for you?Choose this tour if your group speaks English, Arabic, Thai or Chinese and wants to move at your own pace instead of following a fixed group schedule. The private boat means the guide adjusts stops and timing to the conditions and how long you want to stay at each reef.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Arabic, Thai and Chinese.
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's the water like for snorkeling at Phi Phi Islands?
The snorkeling spots at Maya Bay and Nui Beach have clear shallow water where you'll see clown fish, rainbow fish and coral. The blue lagoon has deeper water and marine life swimming around the boat itself, so you can jump in and explore at different depths depending on your comfort.
Can I see monkeys and the Viking Cave on the same tour?
Yes. Monkey Beach is a regular stop where the monkeys swim out to the boat and play on the shore, and Viking Cave is the next stop after the blue lagoon. Your guide explains the cave's history and why it's also called Birds Nest Cave.
How long is the boat ride out to Phi Phi Islands?
The cruise from the office to Maya Bay takes 45 minutes. The full tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on how long you spend at each location and the water conditions that day.
What happens at lunch time?
You stop at Phi Phi Don, the main island, and choose a local restaurant for lunch on your own. You eat while looking at the water, then rejoin the boat for the afternoon stops.
Is the national park fee included in the price?
No. The national park fee is 400 THB per adult and 200 THB per child, paid in cash to your guide on the day of the tour. This is separate from the tour price.
Phi Phi Islands Snorkeling: Private Boat Tour
6h–8h · EN +3 · at your hotel
from US$ 1,036 per group
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