Planning the Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay by Speedboat? Pickup in Phuket is between about 7:00 and 8:30 am depending on your hotel, the speedboat leaves Royal Phuket Marina at about 9:30, and you are back at the marina at about 5:30-6 pm before the transfer to your hotel. Below is the sequence of the day, the packing list and what to send to confirm.
By SB Excursions · Published 24 October 2026 · Updated 24 October 2026
Tour on this route: Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay by Speedboat — From $75 per person, about 8.5 hours.
Who should not take this tour?
Pregnant women, infants under 1 year and guests over 70 are not allowed on the speedboat. Guests with back problems should consider a bigger boat.
This guide also answers:
- How many people are on the speedboat?
At a glance
- Duration: About 8.5 hours
- Format: Shared speedboat tour
- Area: Phi Phi Islands, Krabi Province
- Pickup: Hotel pickup in Phuket in an air-conditioned minibus, about 7:00-8:30 am
- Best for: first-time visitors, families and swimmers who want the classic Phi Phi day in one go
- Price: From $75 per person
- Payment: Book on WhatsApp
The day in order
The standard sequence of the Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay by Speedboat; timing shifts with your hotel area, traffic, weather and group size. What happens at each stage is described in the travel guide.
| Step | Stage |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel pickup |
| 2 | Royal Phuket Marina |
| 3 | Bamboo Island |
| 4 | Monkey Beach and Phi Phi Don |
| 5 | Phi Phi Leh |
| 6 | Back to Phuket |
What to bring and how to prepare
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a dry bag for your phone, and cash for the national park fee.
- Phi Phi national park fee: 400 baht per adult and 200 per child, paid in cash on the tour.
- Maya Bay is closed every year from 1 August to 30 September; on those dates it is seen from the boat only.
- Swimming in Maya Bay is not allowed: the bay is protected and you visit the beach on foot.
- Not suitable for pregnant women, infants under 1 year or guests over 70.
- The speedboat ride can be bumpy in the open sea; take seasickness tablets if you need them.
- Bring a towel, swimwear, sunscreen and a dry bag; towels are not included.
- If the sea is unsafe, the operator moves the trip to another date or refunds it.
- We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
What shifts by season
Phuket, Krabi and the islands of the Andaman Sea have two seasons: the dry season from about November to April, with calm seas and the clearest water, and the south-west monsoon from about May to October, when the sea is rougher, some boat trips are cancelled for weather and parks close for part of the year. Showers in the wet season are often short; what changes is the sea.
Booking and confirmation — what to send
To confirm the Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay by Speedboat, send the date, your hotel name and area, and the group size on WhatsApp — that is what sets the pickup time, the vehicle and the slot. We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
What the price covers is in why book it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should not take this tour?
Pregnant women, infants under 1 year and guests over 70 are not allowed on the speedboat. Guests with back problems should consider a bigger boat.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, a dry bag for your phone and cash for the national park fee. Towels are not included.
How many people are on the speedboat?
Up to 35 guests per speedboat, with an English-speaking guide on board.