Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands from Phuket: Bamboo Island & Maya Bay

Four snorkel stops, a lagoon swim, monkeys in their habitat, and the beach from The Beach: all in one day from Phuket

A full-day snorkeling tour from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands with hotel pickup, professional guide, lunch buffet and snorkel equipment included. You swim and snorkel at Bamboo Island and Ko Phi Phi Le, watch monkeys at Monkey Beach, jump into an emerald lagoon surrounded by limestone cliffs, visit the Viking Cave to hear its history, and see Maya Bay (made famous by the film "The Beach") by boat. The tour returns to the marina by early evening and includes hotel drop-off. Available as a speed boat, speed catamaran, or early bird small group departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Monkey Beach15m
2. Ko Phi Phi Le45m · entry included
3. Viking Cavepass by
4. Maya Bay1h

Full day Phi Phi Islands snorkeling tour

• Arrive at Royal Phuket Marina office
• Meet tour guide and get briefing
• Swim and snorkel at Bamboo Island
• Sightsee local monkeys at Monkey Beach
• Snorkel at Ko Phi Phi Le coral reefs
• Enjoy lunch buffet with ocean view
• Hear story at Viking Cave
• Swim in emerald green lagoon
• Sightsee and photograph Maya Bay
• Return to marina and hotel drop off

The experience

The day starts at Royal Phuket Marina where you meet your guide and learn what to expect across the islands. From there, the boat heads to Bamboo Island first, where the water is shallow enough to snorkel with your feet still touching sand: colorful fish and coral reefs sit right by the beach. You'll have time to swim and sunbathe on the white sand before moving on.

Next is Monkey Beach, where you watch the local monkeys in their natural habitat as they climb the cliffs and swim in the water. Then you snorkel at Ko Phi Phi Le among diverse fish and coral in the Andaman Sea. A buffet lunch with seasonal fruit, bottled water and beverages happens at an ocean-view restaurant on Phi Phi Don. After eating, you visit the Viking Cave, where your guide explains its significance to the local people, then jump from the boat into the island's emerald green lagoon to swim beneath tall limestone cliffs. The tour finishes at Maya Bay, the beach from Leonardo DiCaprio's film, where you can photograph and sightsee from the boat. The return to the marina takes place by 5:00 to 5:30pm, followed by hotel drop-off.

Snorkel equipment, accident insurance and a restroom on board are included. You can choose between a speed boat, a speed catamaran, or an early bird small group option, each departing at different times. The tour runs about 9.5 hours total.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional guide for the day.
• snorkel equipment.
• accident insurance.
• restroom on board.
• buffet lunch with seasonal fruits, bottled water, beverages and snacks.

Options for this experience

3 options

Option 107:30

Option 207:30

Option 304:30

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:30 and 07:30

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by V. Marine Tour

Is this one for you?Book the speed boat or catamaran option if you want a standard departure time, or choose the early bird small group if you prefer fewer people and an earlier start to beat the crowds at the snorkel sites.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they 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. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What's the water like for snorkeling at Bamboo Island and Ko Phi Phi Le?

Bamboo Island has shallow, bright blue water where you can snorkel with your feet touching the sand and see colorful fish and coral reefs close to the beach. Ko Phi Phi Le offers deeper snorkeling in the Andaman Sea among diverse fish and coral reefs.

Can I see animals on this tour?

Yes, Monkey Beach is one of the stops, where you watch local monkeys in their natural habitat climbing the cliffs and swimming in the water.

Is Maya Bay included in the tour?

Maya Bay is part of the itinerary, though from August 1 to September 30, 2026, the bay will be closed for ecological restoration. During that period, you'll sightsee and photograph it from the boat, with extra time added at other tour stops.

What does the lunch include?

Lunch is a buffet served at an ocean-view restaurant on Phi Phi Don, with seasonal fruits, bottled water, beverages and snacks included.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No, snorkel equipment is provided as part of the tour. You just need to bring a swimsuit and towel.

What time does the tour end and how do I get back to my hotel?

The boat returns to Royal Phuket Marina by 5:00 to 5:30pm, and hotel drop-off is included after the tour finishes.