Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay: Sunset Speedboat Tour + Plankton Snorkel

About this experience

Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay Sunset Speedboat Tour This ticket grants you a place on a full-day guided speedboat tour to Thailand's most celebrated islands, led by your host through the Andaman Sea to the legendary Maya Bay, made famous by the film "The Beach". Along the way, the guide takes the group through Pileh Lagoon's emerald waters, across the white sands of Bamboo Island, and into Monkey Bay, where macaque monkeys can be spotted along the shoreline. The tour's centrepiece arrives after sunset, when guests snorkel among bioluminescent plankton that illuminate the water with a blue-green glow at every movement. The speedboat, operated by your host for the duration of the tour, crosses the Andaman Sea to reach these protected waters, where limestone cliffs rise above crystal-clear lagoons. At Maya Bay, conservation guidelines determine whether guests may swim or view the bay from the vessel. Pileh Lagoon offers calm, shallow swimming enclosed by towering rock walls, while Bamboo Island provides a relaxed setting for sunbathing and a swim. The evening plankton snorkelling creates an otherworldly experience as microscopic organisms glow around you in the water. This natural light show occurs only under specific conditions, making it a rare treat during a visit to these waters. What is Included Snorkelling equipment Small breakfast (Thai donuts) Lunch Fruits and water Life jacket National park admission Bioluminescent plankton swim Good to Know The tour lasts approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and a waterproof bag for personal items. All snorkelling gear and life jackets are provided by your host. The day begins with Thai donuts for breakfast, lunch is served during the tour, and fruits and water are available throughout. Access to Maya Bay may be restricted depending on conservation measures in place at the time of the visit. The bioluminescent plankton display varies with natural conditions but typically provides an excellent show during the evening snorkelling portion of the tour. If you are exploring more of Thailand's remarkable marine scenery, consider the James Bond Island tour by speedboat for another perspective on the region's dramatic limestone formations. For those spending longer in the area, the Phuket temples and city tour offers a cultural complement to your island adventures. Vehicles are not sold through this listing. Any vehicle used during the experience is supplied by the operator and returned at the end.

Highlights

• Full-day speedboat tour across the Andaman Sea to Phi Phi Islands
• Visit Maya Bay, the iconic location from the film The Beach
• Snorkel with bioluminescent plankton after sunset at night
• Explore Pileh Lagoon surrounded by towering limestone cliffs
• Relax on Bamboo Island's white sand beach during the tour
• Spot wild macaque monkeys at Monkey Bay on Phi Phi

Before you go

Hotel pickup and drop off are not included Check-in time and location details will be confirmed after booking Wear swimwear and bring a towel, sunscreen and waterproof bag All snorkeling equipment is provided Wheelchair access is not available on this tour

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.