Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Tour with Buffet Lunch
About This Experience
Explore the fabulous Phi Phi Islands on a speedboat tour. See the picturesque Loh Samah Bay, walk across the sands to relax on the famous Maya Bay, and enjoy clear …
Who It Suits and What to Know
Srisawat’s speedboat day is the classic Phi Phi islands tour from Krabi: hotel pickup, about 45 minutes across with two snorkelling stops on the way, Maya Bay on foot from the Loh Samah jetty, Pileh Lagoon and Viking Cave, an international buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don and free time on Bamboo Island. Rated 4.6 from 1,048 reviews. It takes about 7.5 hours.
Who it suits: first-timers staying in Krabi, Ao Nang or Railay who want the famous stops in one day at a low price from Krabi. Who should look elsewhere: children under 2, anyone over 60, pregnant travellers and people with heart or breathing problems (the day is not suitable for them), anyone who has had surgery in the previous 12 months, and anyone flying out the same day.
What to know before you book:
- Pickup. From your hotel in Krabi, with the time confirmed after booking; on Railay, wait at the floating pier on Railay East.
- The boat. A shared speedboat, about 45 minutes to the islands; the seats at the nose are not recommended.
- The stops. Two snorkelling stops, Loh Samah Bay and Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, lunch on Phi Phi Don, a snorkel on the reef, then Bamboo Island. The schedule changes with traffic and weather.
- Included. Hotel pickup and drop-off, an international buffet lunch (halal food too; no pork or beef), soft drinks, fruit, a guide, mask and snorkel, seasickness pills on request and accident insurance.
- Extra. The national park fee, 400 baht an adult and 200 baht a child (checked November 2026), in cash at the check-in point; a towel; alcoholic drinks; tips.
- Leave behind pushchairs, luggage and large bags.
The price is from US$47 a person (checked November 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The Krabi guide compares it with the early-bird, sunset and small-group days.
Highlights
- Take a speedboat from Krabi to the beautiful Phi Phi Islands
- Swim and snorkel among colorful tropical fish and coral reefs
- Dangle your feet into the water at "The Beach" Maya Bay
- Experience the powdery white sand beaches of Bamboo Island
- Enjoy an international buffet at Phi Phi Don
What's Included
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓ International buffet lunch at Phi Phi Don Island (Halal food is also provided)
- ✓ Accident insurance
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Seasonal fruits
- ✓ Tour guide
- ✓ Seasickness pills (on request)
- ✓ Mask and snorkel
Not Included
- National park entrance fees 400 Thb per adult (paid by cash at the check-in point)
- National park entrance fees 200 Thb per child (paid by cash at the check-in point)
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Towel
- Tips
Good to Know
- The accident insurance cover is only valid 24 hours after the activity starts
- It is not recommended to sit at the nose of the speedboat
- This speedboat trip is not recommended for people who have had surgery in the previous 12 months
- Children under 2 years of age must be accompanied by their parents at all time
- There is no pork or beef at lunch
- The schedule is subject to change depending on traffic and weather conditions on your activity date
- If you have a flight scheduled on the same day as your activity to avoid any unexpected delays.
- Maya Bay will be closed for ecosystem recovery from 1 August 2027 to 30 September 2027. The tour will include sightseeing around the bay only (no beach landing). All other itinerary items remain unchanged.
- Not allow pregnant women to join the trip
- Railay beach hotel please wait at meeting point floating railay east for pick up and drop off
