Cruise from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands aboard a large cruiser for scenic sightseeing, beach time on Phi Phi Don and snorkeling over coral gardens. This day trip blends limestone vistas, lunch on the sand and accessible snorkeling for most fitness levels.
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You step onto the teak deck as Phuket recedes: salt air lifts, limestone cliffs slice the horizon and the boat points east toward the Phi Phi archipelago.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic swimming ability and mobility for boarding a large boat and shore transfers.
Wildlife
History
Phi Phi’s limestone islands were shaped over millennia and lie within a national park; the area’s tourism intensified after the 1980s and was significantly impacted by the 2004 tsunami, prompting stricter management and periodic beach closures for recovery.
Conservation
Visitors pay a park fee that supports management and patrols; avoid touching coral, take all litter back to the boat and use reef-safe products to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Phi Phi Island Day Tour by Big Boat: Snorkeling & Scenic Day Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Coral in the marine park is sensitive—use reef-safe sunscreen to protect reefs and avoid applying right before entering the water.
Pack water shoes
Beaches can have coral rubble and boat ramps can be slippery; lightweight water shoes make entries and beach walks safer.
Budget for national park fee
The national park entry (around 400 THB) is often not included in the tour price—have cash ready at the pier.
Choose the right sea day
If you’re prone to motion sickness, sit mid-ship and bring medication; monsoon months produce rougher open-water conditions.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects coral and reduces skin damage under tropical sun.
summer
Lightweight water shoes
Protects feet from coral rubble and provides traction on wet surfaces.
summer
Dry bag (small)
Keeps phone, cash and a light layer dry during transfers and swim breaks.
Light wind/rain layer
Useful on the return cruise when temperatures dip or sea spray increases.
winter