The Phi Phi Islands sit roughly 2 hours by speedboat from Phuket and are one of the most-booked day trips on the island.
What's typically included
Most day tours combine a stop at Maya Bay (made famous by the film "The Beach"), snorkelling around Bamboo Island or Mosquito Island, and a lunch stop on Phi Phi Don, the only inhabited island in the group.
Speedboat vs big boat tours
Speedboat trips cover more stops in a single day but mean rougher seas and less shade. Larger ferry-style day-trip boats are gentler but slower, with fewer stops — see our full comparison guide for more on choosing between them.
Booking tips
- Maya Bay has visitor number restrictions and set opening hours — confirm your tour actually includes a Maya Bay stop rather than just passing it.
- Green-season sea conditions can cancel or reroute trips at short notice — book with an operator that offers flexible rescheduling, and see our cancellation policies guide for what to expect if that happens.
Staying overnight instead
For travellers wanting more time than a single day allows, see our multi-day island hopping guide — an overnight stay on Phi Phi Don itself gives access to the islands' beaches after the day-tripper crowds leave.