Phi Phi & Bamboo Island by Premium Speed Catamaran (Sawanu Travel)
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Full day ~8hSpeedboatHotel pickupMeal includedFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip. Cancellations less than 24 hours before departure and no-shows are charged in full. If the operator cancels for weather or safety reasons, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
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Departs
~09:00
Returns
~16:30
What you'll do
Phi Phi with the island-hopper's favourite add-on: Sawanu Travel's premium speed catamaran links the Phi Phi Leh highlights — sightseeing around Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and Monkey Bay — with a snorkelling stop off Phi Phi Don, lunch ashore, and a long lazy stop on Bamboo Island's powder-white beach. Welcome drinks at check-in and a stable catamaran ride make it an easy full day on the water.
Highlights
- Bamboo Island beach and snorkelling
- Pileh Lagoon swim
- Viking Cave and Monkey Bay sightseeing
- Lunch on Phi Phi Don
- Sightseeing around Maya Bay (open season)
Itinerary
Times are approximate and may change with weather, traffic, or sea conditions.
- ≈ 07:00–08:00
Hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel (window confirmed with your booking).
Selected Phuket areas - ≈ 08:30
Check-in and welcome drinks
Register at the lounge, meet your guide and grab a welcome drink.
Sawanu Lounge - ≈ 09:00
Depart by speed catamaran
Head south across the Andaman with restroom, WiFi and snacks on board.
Phuket → Phi Phi - ≈ 10:00
Maya Bay (sightseeing)
Beach access at Maya Bay is closed for natural recovery from 1 Aug to 30 Sep 2026 under the national-park order; in that period the tour sightsees around the bay and resumes the beach visit when the park reopens it.
Phi Phi Leh - ≈ 11:00
Pileh Lagoon
Swim inside the emerald lagoon, conditions permitting.
Phi Phi Leh - ≈ 11:50
Viking Cave & Monkey Bay
Sightseeing past the bird's-nest cave and the macaque bay.
Phi Phi Leh → Don - ≈ 12:15
Phi Phi Don snorkelling
A snorkelling stop in the bay before lunch.
Phi Phi Don - ≈ 13:00
Lunch on Phi Phi Don
Lunch at a local restaurant with free time in the village.
Tonsai area - ≈ 14:30
Bamboo Island
The signature stop — a long beach and snorkelling session on Bamboo's powder-white sand.
Koh Pai - ≈ 16:30
Arrive back at the pier
Transfer back to your hotel.
Royal Phuket Marina area
What’s included
Round-trip shared boat transport
Hotel transfer from selected Phuket areas
Lunch at a local restaurant
Drinks and snacks on board
National park ticket
Snorkelling equipment and life jackets
Certified tour guide
Life and travel insurance
Not included
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Optional activities not listed in the program
Transfer surcharges outside the included pickup areas (if any)
Tips for the crew
Requirements
Adult price applies from 12 years; child price 4–11 years (the operator's current published band — we re-confirm the contractual band when you book).
Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour.
Not allowed for safety
infants under 1 year, guests over 60, and travellers with high blood pressure, heart disease, pregnancy, asthma or bone disease.
The program can change without prior notice due to weather and tide conditions.
Hotel pickup
Pickup included: Hotel pickup (selected Phuket areas)
Exact pickup time confirmed after booking
Hotel transfer is included from selected Phuket areas; your exact pickup window and any out-of-area surcharge are confirmed when booking.
| Area | Pickup | Extra charge | Approx. pickup time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel pickup (selected Phuket areas) | Available | Free | Confirmed at booking |
Your exact pickup time is confirmed after booking, based on your hotel area.
What to bring
- Swimwear, towel and reef-safe sunscreen
- Hat, sunglasses and a light cover-up
- Cash or card for souvenirs and extras
- A dry bag for phones and cameras
Good to know
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip. Cancellations less than 24 hours before departure and no-shows are charged in full. If the operator cancels for weather or safety reasons, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
- Late cancellation100%
- No-show100%
- Changing your date: Date changes are possible subject to trip availability — contact our team as early as you can.
- If we have to cancel because of bad weather, you choose: a free new date or a 100% refund.
Weather & conditions
If we have to cancel because of bad weather, you choose: a free new date or a 100% refund.
Not recommended for
- Infants under 1 year (operator safety rule)
- Guests over 60 or with heart/back/neck conditions, asthma, high blood pressure or bone disease
- Pregnant travellers
Operated & supported by
Kanlaya W.
Guest Experience Coordinator
Sawasdee! I'm part of Golda Trip's Phuket-based guest experience team. From your first question to the moment your tour ends, I'm here to keep everything smooth — clear answers, honest local advice, and a friend on the island you can reach any day.
TH · EN5+ years in Phuket tourism
Local Phuket support before and after booking
Tour operated by Sawanu Travel Co., Ltd.
Product details
8h
Duration
1+
Capacity
per person
Pricing
English
Languages
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Phi Phi & Bamboo Island by Premium Speed Catamaran (Sawanu Travel)
Sawanu Lounge, Royal Phuket Marina, Koh Kaew, Phuket (hotel transfer available)
Frequently asked questions
It swaps the Khai islands for Bamboo Island (Koh Pai) — a larger, powder-white sandbar island north of Phi Phi with one of the region's best swimming beaches, and a longer stop there.
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