Snorkeling Phi Phi Island from Phuket: Maya Bay & Pi Leh Lagoon

Snorkel three of Thailand's best reef spots in a single speedboat day from Phuket

A full-day snorkeling trip from Phuket to Phi Phi Island by speedboat, with an English-speaking guide, stops at Maya Bay and Pi Leh Lagoon, and visits to Viking Cave and Monkey Beach. You get snorkeling gear, breakfast at the pier, a buffet lunch, and round-trip hotel pickup from Phuket Old Town or Patong. The boat is built for stability and comfort on the Andaman crossing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Maya Bay1h · entry included
2. Viking Cavepassing by

Phi Phi Island day trip by speedboat

• Travel from Phuket to Phi Phi Islands
• Visit Maya Bay beach
• Buffet lunch and swimming
• Snorkel at Pileh Lagoon
• See Viking Cave from outside
• Return to Phuket

The experience

What makes this snorkeling day work is the speedboat itself. A premium speedboat cuts the crossing time and gives you a steadier ride than the standard longtails, which matters when you're covering open water between Phuket and the Phi Phi Islands. The boat leaves early enough that you hit Maya Bay before the afternoon crowds, and the route strings together four stops in five to eight hours: Maya Bay, Pi Leh Lagoon, Monkey Beach and Viking Cave. You're in the water at each one, not watching from a distance.

Pi Leh Lagoon is the centerpiece for snorkeling. The lagoon sits on Koh Phi Phi Leh island, ringed by limestone cliffs, and the water runs green and shallow over some of Thailand's most abundant coral reef systems. You'll have snorkeling equipment, a life jacket and the option to rent clear kayaks or paddleboards if you want to explore the lagoon without diving. Maya Bay, famous from the film The Beach, is a beach stop where you swim and wade. Viking Cave is a limestone cave with wall paintings and a lookout over the islands. Monkey Beach rounds out the day.

The boat picks you up from your hotel in Phuket Old Town or Patong and returns you the same way. Breakfast waits at the pier before departure, and lunch is a buffet served on the island with seasonal fruit and soft drinks. An English-speaking guide travels with the group and can also speak Thai, Russian or Mandarin. Snorkeling gear and life jackets are provided. You bring only a towel and sunscreen. National park fees are paid separately at the pier on the day.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and life jacket.
• clear kayak or paddleboard rental option.
• breakfast at the pier.
• buffet lunch with seasonal fruit and soft drinks.
• English-speaking guide (also available in Thai, Russian or Mandarin).
• round-trip hotel pickup from Phuket Old Town or Patong area.
• travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (5 to 60 years) · Child (3 to 4 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish, Chinese, Russian and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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.

Paid on siteUS$ 12.16

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by R.M.Tour and Travels

Is this one for you?The five to eight hour commitment leaves room for a meal or rest in Phuket before or after, but rules out combining this with another full-day activity. If you're splitting your day between the islands and the city, a half-day snorkeling trip would fit better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian, Thai and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 4 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. No refund if you cancel.

How far is Pi Leh Lagoon from the speedboat, and what's the snorkeling like there?

Pi Leh Lagoon sits on Koh Phi Phi Leh island and is reached by boat from Phuket. It's a shallow natural pool surrounded by limestone mountains where you snorkel over some of Thailand's most abundant coral reef systems, with water that runs more green than blue.

What happens at Maya Bay during the day trip?

Maya Bay is a beach stop where you swim and wade in the water. It's the most famous beach in the Phi Phi Islands, known worldwide after the film The Beach, and the speedboat timing gets you there before the afternoon crowds arrive.

Is the speedboat ride rough, or is it stable enough for someone who gets seasick?

The speedboat is built for stability and comfort, which is why it's called a premium speedboat. It cuts the crossing time and gives a steadier ride than standard longtails on the Andaman crossing between Phuket and Phi Phi Island.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay extra for?

The price covers snorkeling equipment and life jackets, breakfast at the pier, a buffet lunch with seasonal fruit and soft drinks, the guide, and round-trip hotel pickup from Phuket Old Town or Patong. National park fees are paid separately at the pier on the day.

Can I bring my own snorkeling gear, or do I have to use the equipment provided?

Snorkeling equipment and life jackets are provided as part of the package. You're welcome to bring your own if you prefer, though the operator supplies full gear for all guests.