🏝️ Krabi Province, Andaman Sea, Thailand
Things to do in Phi Phi Islands
Turquoise bays and limestone cliffs in the Andaman Sea
A favourite for honeymoons
The Phi Phi Islands are a cluster of limestone-cliffed islands in the Andaman Sea between Phuket and Krabi — postcard turquoise water, snorkelling reefs and the famous Maya Bay (of “The Beach”). Most visitors come on a speedboat day trip from Phuket; staying overnight on Phi Phi Don lets you enjoy the bays once the day boats leave.
Turquoise lagoons and quiet bays once the day-trippers leave — an Andaman classic.
Time needed
1 day (day trip) or 1–2 nights to stay over
Best time
November–April (dry season) for calm, clear seas — the best time
Region
Krabi Province, Andaman Sea, Thailand
Don’t miss
Island-hopping speedboat day trip
The classic day out from Phuket: Maya Bay, snorkelling at Pileh Lagoon and Bamboo Island, and Monkey Beach, by speedboat or a slower (calmer) ferry. Maya Bay has visitor caps and seasonal closures, so check before you book.
Check availability on GetYourGuideTop things to do in Phi Phi Islands
- Maya Bay — the cliff-ringed cove made famous by “The Beach”.Find tours
- Snorkel the coral at Pileh Lagoon and Bamboo Island.Find tours
- The viewpoint hike on Phi Phi Don for the twin-bay panorama.Find tours
- A sunset and plankton tour if you stay overnight.Find tours
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How to get to Phi Phi Islands
From Phuket, ferries take ~1.5–2 hours and speedboats ~45–60 minutes to Phi Phi Don; day tours include the transfer. Maya Bay is on uninhabited Phi Phi Leh, reached by boat only.
Best time to visit
November–April (dry season) for calm, clear seas — the best time. The May–October monsoon brings rough water and some tour and Maya Bay closures.
Phi Phi Islands tips
- Check Maya Bay’s status before booking — it has visitor caps and seasonal closures to protect the reef.
- Book a reputable operator, and choose a slower ferry over a speedboat if you’re prone to seasickness.
- Stay overnight on Phi Phi Don to have the bays to yourself before the day boats arrive.
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