Phuket: Phi Phi, Bamboo & Maiton Catamaran Tour with Lunch

Speed catamaran to Phi Phi and Bamboo with lunch and snorkeling

You’ll race across blue water by speed catamaran from Phuket to Bamboo Island’s soft sands before snorkeling at Phi Phi and Maiton Islands. Enjoy a Thai buffet lunch with new friends and try paddleboarding or glide down the sea slide at Honeymoon Island—all with hotel pickup included. By sunset you’ll still feel salt on your skin and laughter in your memory.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full-day island speed catamaran tour

• Hotel pickup by driver
• Arrive at pier lounge
• Depart from Chalong Pier
• Arrive at Bamboo Island
• Stroll and take photos on Bamboo Island
• Buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don Island
• Snorkel around Phi Phi Islands
• Pass Viking Cave by boat
• Arrive at Maya Bay for beach time
• Head to Honeymoon Island
• Snorkel and enjoy water activities
• Boat return journey with snacks
• Return to pier

The Experience

We were already barefoot on Bamboo Island before I’d even realized how fast the DREAM VOYAGER got us there from Phuket. The sand was so soft it almost squeaked underfoot, and our guide—Nok, who had this easy laugh—pointed out where the water turned that wild turquoise you always see in photos. I tried to take one but my lens fogged up; maybe from the sea air or just my hands being sweaty from excitement, who knows. The boat itself felt more like a lounge than anything else—leather seats, wide decks, no one getting seasick (at least not that I saw). There was this faint smell of sunscreen mixed with saltwater everywhere.

Lunch on Phi Phi Don was a proper Thai buffet—spicy curry, fried rice, watermelon slices so cold they made my teeth ache. We sat near a family from Chiang Mai who shared their tips for snorkeling spots (“Go left at the rocks!”). After eating way too much, we headed out for our first snorkeling session; I remember seeing these tiny electric-blue fish darting around and thinking how unreal it all felt. Nok handed me a life jacket and grinned when I fumbled with the straps—“First time?” she asked. Not my proudest moment but hey, everyone’s got to start somewhere.

The boat cruised past Viking Cave and then Maya Bay—the famous one from that movie—which honestly looked smaller than I expected but somehow more peaceful too. The wind picked up just enough to ruffle everyone’s hair and carry bits of laughter across the deck. When Maya Bay is closed (which Nok said happens every year for conservation), they just give you more time at other islands. It didn’t feel like missing out; if anything, it gave us longer to mess around on paddleboards or try the water slide off Honeymoon Island. My friend dared me to say “Maya Bay” in Thai—Li laughed so hard when I butchered it that even Nok joined in.

On the way back as sunset started to smudge everything gold, we lounged on deck with plates of pineapple and little cups of sweet tea. The whole day blurred together in a good way—salt still on my skin, hair tangled from the wind—and I kept thinking about those fish under the glass-bottom kayak. It’s funny what sticks with you after a day trip like this.

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included in this Phuket catamaran tour?

Yes, island-wide hotel pickup in Phuket is included in your booking.

What islands do you visit on this speed catamaran tour?

You’ll visit Bamboo Island, Phi Phi Islands (including Maya Bay), Maiton Island, and Honeymoon Island.

Is lunch provided during the day trip?

Yes, a Thai-style buffet lunch is served at a restaurant on Phi Phi Don Island.

Are snorkeling equipment and life jackets included?

Yes, all snorkeling gear and life jackets are provided along with disposable mouthpieces.

Can I join if Maya Bay is closed?

Yes, if Maya Bay is closed (August 1–September 30), extra time will be spent at other destinations instead.

What activities are available besides snorkeling?

You can enjoy paddleboarding, glass-bottom kayaking, water slides, swimming, and beach time.

Are guides available in English?

Yes, both English-speaking and Chinese-speaking guides are available throughout the tour.

What time does the tour return to Phuket?

The boat returns to Chalong Pier between 18:10–18:30 in the evening.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from any Phuket hotel, all transfers by double-deck speed catamaran with wide open decks for comfort (and fewer seasick faces), two guided snorkeling sessions with full equipment provided—including towels and mats—a Thai buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don plus snacks and fruit onboard later. You’ll also get access to paddleboards, glass-bottom kayaks, water slides at Honeymoon Island, accident insurance coverage throughout the trip, and friendly local guides who actually make you laugh along the way.