Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands by speedboat from Ko Lanta

Maya Bay, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach and four snorkeling stops in one speedboat day

A full-day snorkeling trip from Ko Lanta to the Phi Phi Islands by speedboat, with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and lunch. You visit Maya Bay and the Viking Cave, explore the emerald waters of Pileh Lagoon, watch monkeys on Monkey Island, and snorkel at Shark Point and other reef sites where tropical fish and coral fill the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ko Phi Phi Le2h · entry included
2. Maya Bay1h · entry included
3. Monkey Beach30m

Island hopping and snorkeling tour

• Travel by speedboat to Maya Bay
• Sightseeing at Maya Bay beach
• Swim and take pictures at Maya Bay
• Visit Viking Cave
• Explore emerald lagoon of Pileh Bay
• View sculpted cliffs of Nui Bay
• Visit Monkey Island and observe monkeys
• Snorkel and swim at Shark Point
• Snorkeling and sightseeing at final location

The experience

The speedboat leaves Ko Lanta in the morning and runs seven to eight hours, stopping at five named sites across the Phi Phi Islands. You'll spend time swimming and taking pictures at Maya Bay, the beach from the film "The Beach," then move on to the Viking Cave and the sculpted limestone cliffs of Nui Bay. Pileh Lagoon sits in emerald water you can swim through, and Monkey Island lets you watch the resident monkeys, though the operator warns they steal unguarded belongings. Between the sightseeing stops, you snorkel at Shark Point and one other reef site where the tropical reefs hold the fish and coral the description names.

The boat carries snorkeling masks and life jackets for everyone, and a guide speaks English throughout the day. Lunch is a buffet served on the boat, with drinking water and fruit included. Hotel pickup from Ko Lanta is part of the booking, so you don't arrange transport to the pier. The national park fee (400 Thai baht per adult, 200 per child) is paid at the entry point, not in advance.

What’s included

• Life jacket and snorkeling mask for each passenger.
• buffet lunch on the boat.
• drinking water and fresh fruit.
• English-speaking guide.
• hotel transfer from Ko Lanta.
• first aid kit and accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?At seven to eight hours, this day fills most of a schedule in Ko Lanta and leaves little room for other activities. Book it when you want to spend the full morning and afternoon on the water and islands, not when you need a half-day option or time for town exploration.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): 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. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Maya Bay like when we get there?

Maya Bay is the white-sand beach featured in the film "The Beach," and you'll have time to swim and take pictures there. It's one of five stops the speedboat makes across the Phi Phi Islands during the day.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. The boat provides snorkeling masks and life jackets for all passengers. You snorkel at Shark Point and another reef site where the tropical reefs hold the marine life.

What happens at Monkey Island?

Monkey Island is home to roaming monkeys you'll see and watch, but the operator warns they often snatch unguarded belongings, so keep your things close.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes. Hotel transfer from Ko Lanta is included in the booking, so you don't need to arrange your own way to the speedboat pier.

How long is the full day on the water?

The trip runs seven to eight hours from Ko Lanta, with time split between the five island stops and the snorkeling sites.