Phi Phi Islands Snorkeling Speedboat Tour to Maya Beach

Boat to four islands, snorkel three coral reefs, and walk the beach where The Beach was filmed

A half-day or full-day snorkeling tour of Phi Phi Islands by speedboat from Tonsai pier, with a live English-speaking guide, all snorkeling gear, life jacket and national park fees included. You visit Maya Beach (the filming location from the Leonardo DiCaprio film), Bamboo Island, Viking Cave with its ancient paintings, and snorkel at Pileh Lagoon, Loh Samah Bay and Shark Point. Lunch and fruit are provided on the full-day option only. Children from age 4 are welcome. You meet the group yourself at McDonald's near the pier.

The experience

You meet the group at McDonald's near Tonsai pier and board a speedboat for the run around Phi Phi Islands. The boat stops at four named sites: Maya Beach, a crescent bay ringed by limestone cliffs where you walk the white sand and swim; Bamboo Island for sunbathing; Ao Ling (Monkey Bay), a smaller cove; and Viking Cave, where you see ancient paintings and watch thousands of swallows nest on the high ledges above the water. The guide is with you the whole time and speaks English.

Snorkeling happens at three separate reefs. Pileh Lagoon is a bay surrounded by limestone mountains with only one entrance, and the water is clear enough to see the sand below. Loh Samah Bay is another coral site. Shark Point is one of the most popular snorkeling spots on Phi Phi, known for sharks and other marine life in the reef. You wear a provided life jacket and snorkeling mask. Drinking water and fruit come with you on the boat. On the full-day option, lunch is included. The half-day runs shorter and covers the same stops.

The tour is 9.5 hours on the full-day version. You bring yourself to the meeting point, no hotel pickup, and the national park fee is already paid into the price. Note that Maya Bay closes every year from August 1 to September 30 for environmental recovery. During that window you see the beach from the boat only, not from the sand. Children aged 4 to 10 pay a reduced rate. Younger children can join but are not counted as separate tickets.

What’s included

• Snorkeling mask and life jacket.
• drinking water and fresh fruit.
• tour guide speaking English.
• national park entry fee.
• accident insurance. On the full-day option, lunch is also included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half Day and SunsetGuide in English · 13:30Destinations: Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Loh Samah Bay, Phi Phi Leh Island, Shark Point. Duration: 6 hours. Departure: 1:30 pm. Pickup: between 12:30 pm and 1:20 pm.

Full Day and SunsetGuide in English · 10:30Stops include Maya Bay, Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon and Loh Samah Bay, plus Rantee Bay, Mosquito Island, Hin Klang Island, Nui Bay and Shark Point. Duration: 9 hours. Departure: 10:30 am. Pickup: between 10:00 am and 10:20 am.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 13:30

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AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Choose the full-day option if you want lunch on the boat and time to linger at each stop. The half-day covers the same islands and reefs but moves faster and doesn't include a meal. Either way, you meet at the pier yourself, so you'll need to arrange your own transport from your accommodation to Tonsai: public options run nearby if you don't have a rental.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 2 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's the difference between the half-day and full-day snorkeling tour?

The half-day option covers the same four islands and three snorkeling sites but runs shorter. The full-day option includes lunch and fruit on the boat. The half-day does not. Both depart from the same meeting point and visit Maya Beach, Bamboo Island, Viking Cave and the coral reefs at Pileh Lagoon, Loh Samah Bay and Shark Point.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. The tour provides a snorkeling mask, life jacket, drinking water and fruit. You only need to bring a swimsuit, towel and sun protection. Everything else for the water is supplied.

Is Maya Beach really where The Beach was filmed?

Yes. Maya Beach is the actual filming location from the Leonardo DiCaprio film. It's a small semilunar bay with white sand and clear water, surrounded by limestone mountains. Note that the beach closes annually from August 1 to September 30 for environmental conservation, so during those months you can view and photograph it from the boat but cannot walk on the sand.

How do I get to the meeting point, and is hotel pickup included?

You meet the group yourself at McDonald's near Tonsai pier. Hotel pickup is not included, so you'll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting location. Public transportation options are available nearby.

What marine life will I see while snorkeling?

Snorkeling sites include Pileh Lagoon and Loh Samah Bay, both with coral reefs and abundant marine life. Shark Point is one of the most famous snorkeling spots on Phi Phi Island and is known for sharks and other reef fish. The exact species you encounter depend on the season and conditions on the day you go.