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Charter a traditional Thai longtail for six hours around Phi Phi and Bamboo Island. This private trip skips the crowds and lets you tailor stops at Long Beach, Bamboo Island, Loh Lana, Nui Bay, Monkey Beach and Maya Bay.
Charter a traditional Thai longtail for six hours around Phi Phi and Bamboo Island. This private trip skips the crowds and lets you tailor stops at Long Beach, Bamboo Island, Loh Lana, Nui Bay, Monkey Beach and Maya Bay.
You step onto the narrow wooden plank of a longtail boat and feel the engine murmur beneath your feet; the limestone cliffs of the Phi Phi archipelago peel away like pages, and the sea pushes you toward hidden coves. This private six-hour charter runs from Ton Sai Pier on Phi Phi Don and threads a route through Long Beach, Bamboo Island (Ko Pai), Loh Lana Bay, Nui Bay, Monkey Beach and the sheltered amphitheater of Maya Bay.
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Operated by Oh-Hoo · Phi Phi Don, Krabi Province
You step onto the narrow wooden plank of a longtail boat and feel the engine murmur beneath your feet; the limestone cliffs of the Phi Phi archipelago peel away like pages, and the sea pushes you toward hidden coves. This private six-hour charter runs from Ton Sai Pier on Phi Phi Don and threads a route through Long Beach, Bamboo Island (Ko Pai), Loh Lana Bay, Nui Bay, Monkey Beach and the sheltered amphitheater of Maya Bay.
The islands sit on karst limestone formed over millions of years, cliffs rising straight from cobalt water that holds coral gardens and reef passages. Phi Phi's human story includes fishing villages, Malay and sea-nomad communities, and a tourism boom since the 1980s — the longtail boat is both a working craft and a cultural icon here.
Expect white sand beaches, shallow snorkel sites, and occasional macaques on small coves; guides will point out reef patches and currents that shift with the tide. You have flexibility to linger where visibility is best and skip crowded anchorages.
Practicalities: meet at McDonald’s near Ao Ton Sai Pier; boats hold up to 14 people and include life jackets, masks, chilled water and a basic first-aid kit. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag, cash for island snacks and an appetite for variable seas. If you have back or heart issues, this isn't the trip for you; check weather cancellations and arrive 10–15 minutes early to avoid being marked no-show.
A private longtail is a compact, authentic way to read the islands by water — choose your pace, follow tidal rhythms, and let the sea dare you to pause where it’s quietest.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for low to moderate fitness; participants should be able to step on/off a small boat and swim short distances while snorkeling.
No—basic instruction is available; however, being comfortable in shallow water and able to swim short distances is recommended.
Yes, life jackets are supplied for all passengers and must be worn when requested by the skipper.
Yes, this private charter allows you to choose how long to stay at each stop and where to go within the six-hour window.
Access rules vary; skippers typically approach for views and may allow short beach stops when local regulations and tides permit.
Phi Phi has long been a seasonal fishing and trading hub influenced by Malay and Chinese seafarers; tourism expanded rapidly from the 1980s onward.
Local authorities regulate access to sensitive sites like Maya Bay and encourage reef-safe products; avoid touching coral and dispose of waste on the main island.
Oh-Hoo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto the narrow wooden plank of a longtail boat and feel the engine murmur beneath your feet; the limestone cliffs of the Phi Phi archipelago peel away like pages, and the sea pushes you toward hidden coves. This private six-hour charter runs from Ton Sai Pier on Phi Phi Don and threads a route through Long Beach, Bamboo Island (Ko Pai), Loh Lana Bay, Nui Bay, Monkey Beach and the sheltered amphitheater of Maya Bay.
You step onto the narrow wooden plank of a longtail boat and feel the engine murmur beneath your feet; the limestone cliffs of the Phi Phi archipelago peel away like pages, and the sea pushes you toward hidden coves. This private six-hour charter runs from Ton Sai Pier on Phi Phi Don and threads a route through Long Beach, Bamboo Island (Ko Pai), Loh Lana Bay, Nui Bay, Monkey Beach and the sheltered amphitheater of Maya Bay.
The islands sit on karst limestone formed over millions of years, cliffs rising straight from cobalt water that holds coral gardens and reef passages. Phi Phi's human story includes fishing villages, Malay and sea-nomad communities, and a tourism boom since the 1980s — the longtail boat is both a working craft and a cultural icon here.
Expect white sand beaches, shallow snorkel sites, and occasional macaques on small coves; guides will point out reef patches and currents that shift with the tide. You have flexibility to linger where visibility is best and skip crowded anchorages.
Practicalities: meet at McDonald’s near Ao Ton Sai Pier; boats hold up to 14 people and include life jackets, masks, chilled water and a basic first-aid kit. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag, cash for island snacks and an appetite for variable seas. If you have back or heart issues, this isn't the trip for you; check weather cancellations and arrive 10–15 minutes early to avoid being marked no-show.
A private longtail is a compact, authentic way to read the islands by water — choose your pace, follow tidal rhythms, and let the sea dare you to pause where it’s quietest.