Phi Phi Islands
Island Escapes from PhuketKrabi · Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi · province — outside PhuketBoat-only destination in Krabi province — visit as part of a tour, ferry trip or private charter departing from Phuket.
A limestone archipelago in Krabi province, reached from Phuket by sea — famous for Maya Bay, snorkeling bays and dramatic cliffs.
Ways to get there
Real routes and departures — what is included depends on the option you pick
Island Hopping by Speedboat
Yacht & Catamaran Cruises
Private Boat Charter
Ferries & transfers
Transport to the island — not a guided excursion
Packages that include this place
Bundles whose itinerary includes a verified stop here — package contents, dates and pricing live on the package page
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Common questions
Is Phi Phi part of Phuket?
No — the Phi Phi Islands belong to Krabi province. They are grouped under 'Island Escapes from Phuket' because that is where trips depart from.
Is Maya Bay open?
Access to Maya Bay is controlled by national-park decisions that have changed several times in recent years (closures, reopening with limits, seasonal rules). Whether a visit is possible on your date is confirmed by the operator for that trip — no travel page should promise it in advance.
Ferry, group speedboat or private charter — what's the difference?
Ferries are scheduled transport; speedboat tours are guided day trips with stops; private charters rent a whole boat with selectable routes. They are different product types on GoldaTrip and each shows its own inclusions — compare before choosing.
Good to know
A limestone archipelago in Krabi province, reached from Phuket by sea — famous for Maya Bay, snorkeling bays and dramatic cliffs.
The Phi Phi Islands belong to Krabi province — they are reached by boat from Phuket, not located on it. The group's two main islands are Phi Phi Don, the larger island with villages, hotels and viewpoints, and Phi Phi Leh, the uninhabited limestone island whose Maya Bay became world-famous through film.
Day trips from Phuket typically pair snorkeling stops, beach time and sightseeing around the islands; private charters and scheduled ferries also serve the group, and some routes extend to the nearby Khai islands. What any single trip includes — landing points, park fees, snorkeling gear, the order of stops — is defined by that specific offer and, on some routes, by the day's weather and park rules rather than a fixed promise. Phi Phi sits in a national-park framework, and access rules to individual spots (Maya Bay in particular) have been tightened, closed and reopened by official decisions in recent years, so current conditions always come from the operator and park notices, not from a travel page.
Highlights
- Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh — access governed by official park rules that change over time
- Phi Phi Don — villages, beaches and a famous twin-bay viewpoint
- Snorkeling stops around limestone cliffs (route-dependent)
- Some routes add the nearby Khai islands or Bamboo Island (route-dependent)
Good for
Travelers wanting the classic Andaman island-scenery daySnorkelers and swimmers (conditions and stop lists vary by trip)Visitors deciding between group tours, scheduled ferries and private charters
Getting there
Phi Phi is reached by sea from Phuket — typically from piers in the Phuket Town area by scheduled ferry, or faster by speedboat tour or charter. Departure pier and travel time depend on the specific operator, vessel and season; no single schedule applies to all trips.
- Check what your specific trip includes: landing points, park fees, gear and stop order differ between offers.
- Access rules for sensitive spots (notably Maya Bay) are set by the national park and can change — follow your crew's instructions on the day.
- Sea state varies by season; rough days can change or shorten some stops in the interest of safety.
- Midday crowds at famous spots are heavy — early departures generally mean calmer stops.
- Maya Bay and other park-managed spots operate under official rules (limits, closures, seasonal windows) that the national park revises. Trips follow the rules in force on the travel date.
- During the southwest monsoon (roughly May–October) trips can face rough seas; operators may reroute or shorten stop lists on the day for safety.
Planning several days?
The trip planner builds a day-by-day Phuket plan: trip details → day plan → review & pay. You pick every activity yourself — nothing is added automatically.
- 1Trip details
- 2Day plan
- 3Review & pay