Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands from Phuket: Speedboat and coral reefs

Coral reefs and limestone cliffs in a single speedboat run

A full-day snorkeling tour from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands by speedboat, with hotel pickup, professional guide, lunch and snorkeling gear included. You swim over the coral reefs of Pileh Lagoon, visit Maya Bay (the filming location of "The Beach"), stop at Monkey Beach and snorkel near Phi Phi Don island. Groups run 20 to 35 people. The day lasts 6 to 8 hours and covers national park fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Maya Bay1h · entry included
2. Viking Cave10m · entry included
3. Monkey Beach10m · entry included
4. Ao Phang Nga National Park1h · entry included

Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour

• Hotel pickup in Phuket
• Arrive at pier and check-in
• Welcome tea, snacks, and safety briefing
• Depart to Phi Phi Islands
• Sightseeing Maya Bay from boat
• Swim in Pileh Lagoon
• Visit Viking Cave
• Visit Monkey Beach
• Lunch on Phi Phi Don island
• Snorkeling near Phi Phi Don
• Relax or snorkel at Khai Nok island
• Return to Phuket by minibus

The experience

Hotel pickup by minibus starts the day, then you meet the guide at the pier, receive your group bracelet and get a safety briefing before the speedboat departs. The boat heads to Maya Bay first (the beach where "The Beach" was filmed), where you get time to look and photograph the sand and cliffs from the water. Then the run continues to Pileh Lagoon, where the water turns emerald and still enough to swim over the coral reefs without current. You can rent a long-tail boat here if you want to drift deeper into the lagoon.

The boat passes Viking Cave on the way, then pulls into Monkey Beach in Yong Kasem bay, where you can watch the animals on the rocks. Lunch is a Thai buffet served on Phi Phi Don island, and after eating you get back in the water for a snorkel session near the same island, where the guide points out the fish species moving through the shallows. Depending on which tour option you choose, the day may also include time at Khai Nok island in the Andaman Sea before the minibus brings you back to your Phuket hotel.

Snorkeling gear (life jacket, fins, mask and a brand-new mouthpiece) comes with the tour, along with bottled water, soft drinks and snacks throughout the day. The boat has a restroom on board. National park fees are included in the price.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from any Phuket accommodation.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• speedboat transport between islands.
• snorkeling equipment (life jacket, fins, mask, brand-new mouthpiece).
• Thai buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don.
• bottled water, soft drinks and snacks.
• national park fees.
• accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by EXPLERA DMC - BEST THAILAND DMC

Is this one for you?You're in a shared group of 20 to 35 people on a speedboat, so this suits travelers who want the snorkeling and the sightseeing without renting a private boat or arranging their own transport from Phuket. The fixed itinerary and included lunch mean the day holds together without building it yourself. You show up at your hotel, and the guide handles the rest.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's the snorkeling like at Pileh Lagoon?

Pileh Lagoon has calm emerald water surrounded by tall limestone cliffs, and you swim directly over coral reefs without needing to boat out to a separate site. The water is still and shallow enough that the guide can point out fish species as they move through.

Can I see Maya Bay if I'm visiting in August or September?

Maya Bay closes to boat landings from August 1 to October 1 each year, so during those months the speedboat stops for sightseeing and photos from the water only. You stay on board instead of wading ashore.

How long is the boat ride from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands?

The full tour runs 6 to 8 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including travel time, snorkeling stops, lunch and sightseeing. The speedboat itself covers the distance to the islands and between stops throughout the day.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is a Thai buffet served on Phi Phi Don island. Bottled water, soft drinks and snacks are also provided throughout the day, but alcoholic beverages are not included.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and transportation options including the minibus and boat are equipped for wheelchair users. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

What size is the group?

Groups run between 20 and 35 people per departure, so you'll be sharing the speedboat and snorkeling stops with other travelers.