Phi Phi, Maya & Bamboo Island Speedboat Tour from Krabi

Three Islands, One Day: Speedboat from Krabi to Phi Phi & Maya Bay

You board a speedboat in the morning and visit four islands (Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Maya Bay, and Bamboo Island) with time to snorkel among coral reefs and tropical fish at Phi Phi Don. Lunch is a buffet served on the island itself. The tour includes all snorkeling equipment, hotel pickup from Ao Nang or Krabi, an English-speaking guide, and the return trip, so you show up at your hotel ready to go and leave the logistics to the operator.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Viking Cave15m · entry included
2. Monkey Beach10m · entry included
3. Maya Bay1h · entry included

Explore Phi Phi and nearby islands

• Visit Pileh Bay lagoon
• See Viking Cave paintings
• Observe monkeys at Monkey Beach
• Relax at Maya Bay beach
• Snorkel at Phi Phi Don
• Enjoy buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don
• Relax on Bamboo Island

The experience

You're going to spend most of the morning on a speedboat, and honestly, that's the whole point. The boat leaves Ao Nang or Krabi City early, and for the next six or seven hours you're moving between three islands (Phi Phi, Maya, and Bamboo) with stops for snorkeling, lunch, and just standing there looking at limestone cliffs that rise straight out of the water. The speedboat cuts the travel time down, which means you get actual time at each place instead of spending the day in transit.

Pileh Lagoon is the first real stop, a cove ringed by those cliffs, and the water is so clear you can see the bottom. Then you pass Monkey Beach. You stay on the boat and watch the monkeys from there, which is fine because it keeps them undisturbed. Viking Cave comes next, where you can see ancient wall paintings if the light's right, though it's more of a photo stop than a deep dive. The guide is English-speaking and will point out what matters, but you're not getting a lecture. It's more like someone showing you where to look.

Maya Bay is the famous one from the movie, and yes, it looks like the pictures. White sand, turquoise water, those dramatic cliffs. You can walk on the beach and take photos, but swimming is off-limits to protect the coral and the ecosystem. After that, you snorkel at Phi Phi Don, where the reef is actually healthy and you'll see parrotfish, clownfish, sea turtles if you're lucky. Lunch is a buffet on Phi Phi Don Island itself, so you're eating on solid ground with a view. Bamboo Island is the last stop, smaller and quieter than the others, with a beach that curves around it and water so clear it almost doesn't look real.

The boat provides snorkeling gear, seasonal fruit, and water throughout the day. Hotel pickup is included from Ao Nang, Klong Muang, and parts of Krabi City, so you don't have to arrange your own way to the pier. Accident insurance is covered. You'll be back by late afternoon, tired and salt-dried, with the kind of photos that don't quite capture how bright the water actually was.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup from Ao Nang, Klong Muang, or Krabi City.
• snorkeling equipment and instruction.
• visits to Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Maya Bay, and Bamboo Island.
• snorkeling time at Phi Phi Don.
• buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don Island.
• seasonal fruits and drinking water on the boat.
• English-speaking guide.
• accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “8:45 a.m. at the yellow "WELCOME HAT NOPPHARAT THARA" sign at the Nopparat Thara Pier https://maps.app.goo.gl/sdgeFfPK7dhRPrrm9?g_st=il”

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Click2GoThailand.com

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the famous islands around Krabi (Phi Phi, Maya Bay, and Bamboo) without renting a boat or figuring out your own schedule. The speedboat gets you to four stops and back in one morning and early afternoon, which is what makes a full island day possible from Krabi without staying overnight.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): 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 24h before the start.

What time does the speedboat tour leave from Krabi?

Pickup times vary by hotel location in Ao Nang, Klong Muang, and Krabi City, with the boat departing early morning. Exact times are confirmed when you book.

Is swimming allowed at Maya Bay?

No. You can walk on the beach and take photos, but entering the water is prohibited to protect the coral and marine environment.

What's included in the lunch?

A buffet lunch served on Phi Phi Don Island. Seasonal fruits and drinking water are also provided throughout the day on the boat.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment is provided and included in the tour.

How long is the tour?

The tour runs 6 to 7 hours total, including travel time between islands.

Will we see monkeys at Monkey Beach?

Yes, but you observe them from the boat. You do not step onto the beach to avoid disturbing the animals.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, round-trip transfer is included from hotels in Ao Nang, Klong Muang, and some areas of Krabi City and Ao Nam Mao.