Phi Phi Islands Snorkeling Tour: Speedboat to Maya Bay

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Duration7h 30m

GroupUp to 45

LanguagesEN · TH

PickupAt your hotel

Speedboat, four islands, coral reefs and a limestone lagoon framed by 100-meter cliffs

A full-day speedboat snorkeling tour from Krabi visits Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and Bamboo Island with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, snorkeling equipment and buffet lunch included. The boat holds 45 passengers and departs from Nopparat Thara Pier after morning pickup from Ao Nang, Krabi Town or nearby beaches. Maya Bay allows no swimming to protect the ecosystem, but you snorkel on the east side of Phi Phi Leh on coral reefs; a longtail boat ride to secluded coves costs extra. The tour runs 7.5 hours and suits families with children from age 4.

7h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour

Hotel pickup in Krabi area
Check in at Nopparat Thara Pier
Receive briefing from tour guide
Stop at Railay Beach to pick up guests
Cruise to Koh Phi Phi Leh by speedboat
Visit Loh Samah Bay and walk to Maya Bay
Relax and enjoy scenery at Maya Bay
Explore Pileh Lagoon and optional boat ride
Snorkel on east side of Phi Phi Leh
Pass Viking Cave and view Monkey Beach
Free time at Ton Sai island path
Lunch at Phi Phi Arida Restaurant
Final stop at Koh Pai (Bamboo Island)

The Experience

You get picked up from your hotel in Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang or Tubkaek Beach in the morning, then meet the Sea Eagle Tour crew at Nopparat Thara Pier for a short briefing before boarding a speedboat built for 45 passengers. The boat stops at Railay Beach to collect other guests, then heads out to Koh Phi Phi Leh. Your first stop is Loh Samah Bay, where you climb from a floating pier over rocks to an elevated wooden trail that leads to Maya Bay—the soft white sand and turquoise water are real, and if the tide and light align you might spot blacktip reef sharks in the shallows. You get around 50 minutes there, though swimming is not allowed to protect the fragile ecosystem; only reef-safe sunscreen is permitted, and single-use plastics are prohibited.

From Maya Bay the boat moves to Pileh Lagoon, a 600-meter stretch of water framed by limestone cliffs that rise 100 meters straight up—you can take an optional longtail boat ride into secluded coves for an extra charge. The main snorkeling happens on the east side of Phi Phi Leh, where the water is clear and the coral reefs hold exquisite detail. You pass Viking Cave, where the birds that make nest soup are harvested, and cruise past Monkey Beach on the southwestern shore of Tonsai Bay—a 150-meter arc of soft sand and emerald water where monkeys forage at low tide, though the boat does not stop there. Then you have free time to walk the island paths of Ton Sai and explore the curved bays of Ton Sai and Loh Dalum Bay.

Lunch is a Thai-style buffet at Phi Phi Arida Restaurant on Phi Phi Don; tell the operator ahead of time if you need vegetarian, no seafood or have allergies and they will prepare it. Your final stop is Bamboo Island (Koh Pai), a small flat island 5 km north of Phi Phi Don draped in lush greenery with soft white sand and a reef that extends up to 500 meters from shore. The water feels like a natural aquarium—you swim among colorful fish, relax on the beach, take photos or browse a small souvenir shop and stalls selling local snacks and refreshments before the boat returns to Krabi.

What’s included

Hotel round-trip transfer from Ao Nang, Krabi Town or nearby beaches.
snorkeling equipment for all stops.
Thai buffet lunch at Phi Phi Arida Restaurant on Phi Phi Don with dietary accommodation on request.
bottled water throughout the day.
seasonal fresh fruit.
professional English-speaking guide.
basic accident insurance.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sea Eagle Tour Co., Ltd

Is this one for you?The boat holds 45 passengers and the day moves at a steady pace across four islands with snorkeling, beach time and lunch built in—suited to families and mixed-fitness groups who want the main Phi Phi sights without arranging transport or equipment themselves. If you prefer a smaller group or a private boat, look for alternative operators; if you want to explore only one or two islands in depth rather than see the highlights, a half-day snorkeling charter might fit better.