Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands, Maya Bay & Khai Island

Three islands, two snorkel stops, one boat that leaves before the crowds arrive.

A one-day snorkeling tour of the Phi Phi Islands, Maya Bay and Khai Island by premium speed catamaran, departing from your hotel with a guide, lunch and all snorkeling gear included. The boat runs small groups and departs early, which is what keeps the reef stops from turning into a queue. Maya Bay closes August 1–September 30 each year for ecosystem recovery. During that window the tour includes sightseeing around the bay instead of beach time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Ao Phang Nga National Park1h · entry included
2. Monkey Beach1h · entry included
3. Maya Bay1h

Phi Phi, Maya Bay and Khai Islands tour

• Visit Khai Island for snorkeling
• Explore Monkey Beach and see monkeys
• Have lunch at Phi Phi Don beachside
• Relax and swim at Maya Bay
• Swim in Pileh Lagoon's emerald waters

The experience

Your hotel pickup starts the day before the main beaches fill. The catamaran heads first to Khai Island, where you'll snorkel a coral reef in shallow, clear water and watch the marine life move through it: the stop runs long enough to get comfortable in the mask and fins. From there the boat crosses to Monkey Beach, where the shoreline holds its name: you'll see them in the trees and on the sand, and the beach itself is the kind of quiet that only happens before midday.

Lunch lands on Phi Phi Don Island at a beachside restaurant, where the meal is local and the table sits close enough to the water that you can see straight back to where you came from. After eating, the boat heads to Maya Bay (the location from the film "The Beach"), where you'll swim in the lagoon and walk the sand if the season allows it (the bay closes August 1 through September 30 each year for natural restoration, and during those months the tour circles it by water instead). The final stop is Pileh Lagoon, a narrow inlet walled in by limestone cliffs that rise straight up from the water. You'll swim there before the return to your hotel.

The tour runs eight hours total. You get a snorkeling mask, life jacket, bottled water and an English-speaking guide for the whole day. Insurance is included. If you book without transfers, you'll meet the boat at the pier. With transfers, pickup and drop-off at your hotel are part of the package.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (on the transfer option).
• snorkeling mask, life jacket and fins.
• lunch at a beachside restaurant.
• bottled drinking water throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide for the full eight hours.
• operator insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English08:30

Guide in English07:00

Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 08:30

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 70

Live guideEnglish

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: “Please arrive at the location at 08.00 am, Check-in, receive equipment and enjoy drinks while the guide briefs you on the program details”

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 heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by One Asia

Is this one for you?Book this one if you're arriving with a free day and want the main Phi Phi sights without building an itinerary yourself. The boat leaves early enough that the reef and the beaches stay uncrowded, and everything from transport to lunch to the guide is arranged before you step on board.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: 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 snorkeling actually like at Khai Island and the other stops?

Khai Island holds a coral reef in shallow water where you can see fish and marine life clearly. It's the main snorkel site and the boat gives you time to explore it. Pileh Lagoon is a swimming stop surrounded by tall limestone cliffs rather than a reef dive. Maya Bay is for swimming and beach time when it's open (closed August–September for ecosystem recovery).

Do I need snorkeling experience or my own gear?

No experience is necessary: the tour suits all fitness levels and children from age 4 onward. A snorkeling mask, life jacket and fins are provided, and the guide is there the whole day.

How early does the boat leave, and when do I get back to my hotel?

The tour runs eight hours total. Pickup from your hotel happens in the early morning (exact time depends on your location), and you'll return by late afternoon. If you choose the no-transfer option, you meet the boat at the pier instead.

What happens to the tour when Maya Bay is closed for restoration?

From August 1 through September 30 each year, Maya Bay closes for ecosystem recovery. During that period, the tour includes sightseeing around the bay by water instead of beach time, and the rest of the itinerary (Khai Island, Monkey Beach, lunch and Pileh Lagoon) stays the same.

Is lunch included, and what about drinks and snacks during the day?

Lunch at a beachside restaurant on Phi Phi Don Island is included in the price. Bottled drinking water is provided throughout the day. Other beverages and snacks are your own expense.

What should I bring, and what's not allowed?

Bring sunscreen, a towel, a change of clothes and any personal medications. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. Children are welcome from age 4.