A full-day speedboat tour from Phuket to Phi Phi delivers dramatic limestone bays, reef snorkeling, and a lunch stop on Phi Phi Don. Ideal for travelers wanting an active, scenic day on the Andaman Sea with managed access to popular sites like Maya Bay.
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A speedboat slices the Andaman Sea before dawn, spray sparking like beads along your forearm as limestone cliffs of Phi Phi rise from turquoise water. By mid-morning the boat drifts into Pileh Bay and a green-walled lagoon opens, daring swimmers to drop into glassy water. Later, Khai’s shallow sandbars flash white and schools of parrotfish edge around coral bommies while monkeys chatter on the shoreline.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic swimming ability recommended for snorkeling stops
Wildlife
History
Maya Bay’s global profile rose after the film The Beach; heavy tourism led to a 2018 closure and phased reopening with conservation controls.
Conservation
Local operators now limit landing times, enforce no-touch rules for coral, and encourage reef-safe sunscreen to reduce ecological impact.
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Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Use sunscreen labeled ‘reef-safe’ to protect coral; reapply after swimming and carry a small towel to dry before applying.
Wear water shoes
Shallow beaches and rocky approaches make water shoes useful for getting on and off the boat and for walking on coral-scarred sand.
Prep for seasickness
If you’re prone to motion sickness, take medication before departure and sit mid-boat where movement is least pronounced.
Don’t touch or feed wildlife
Monkeys and reef life should be observed from a distance—feeding or touching disrupts ecosystems and can be dangerous.
Snorkel mask
Personal masks fit better than rental ones and improve underwater visibility.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin from strong tropical sun while minimizing coral damage.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet during beach landings and on rocky shallows.
Dry bag (small)
Keeps phone, wallet and spare clothes dry during transfers and swims.