Phuket Phi Phi

Phuket Phi Phi Take a day trip to one of the world's most glamorous islands...! If you are staying in Phuket, a trip out to Phi Phi is a must. Chances are that if you are in Phuket you will see the famous scenery of Phi Phi everywhere you look. Maya Bay on Phi Phi Ley is perhaps the most iconic picture of the southern Thailand as it was the backdrop for the Leonardo Di Caprio movie, 'The Beach'. A day out on a boat is a lovely way to experience the views of the Phang Nga Bay with their limestone cliff scenery and the Phi Phi.

Phi Phi Island is 48km from Phuket and makes a great island hopping destination full of fun or adventure or a great one day tour destination to see the best of the islands.

It can be busy out on the bays off Phi Phi Ley especially in high seasons, so it worth reading up on these few suggestions to make sure you get the tour you plan for.

Phuket Phi Phi Speedboat Tours

This tour appeals to those who love the speed and glamour of the sea as well as getting to see a lot of the islands.  Those who love the roar of the engines, and the wind rushing through their hair will love this tour.

The public speedboat tours of Phi Phi from  Phuket, vary greatly depending on the size of the speedboat. Boats range from 6-30 people. The larger boats are ideal when there are some waves and the smaller ones can be more intimate. I always suggest finding boats that are nearer your party size as that way you dominate the boat!!


The speedboats let you see more of the islands than the cruise ships and get you more time at the bays and at lunch. They also stop off at a cute little snorkeling beach island on the way back to the Boat Lagoon, where many of the tours start.

Phuket Phi Phi Cruises and ferry crossings

Phuket Phi Phi Cruises Boats give you the region from a different perspective. These larger, more seaworthy boats appeal to those who enjoy taking their time, taking in the sights at a more leisurely pace. These large ferries are comfortable and you can walk around the decks and buy nic nacs at a kiosk suite those who are perhaps more sight seers than snorkelers, swimmers rather than speed merchants. These boats however do get full and the rows and rows of chairs in the aircon decks can be taken up by large European and Asian groups. On these tours you are moving with crowds so be prepared to wait getting on and off the boats.

The Sea Angel Cruise (image above) is one of the largest cruise boats and one of the most comfortable. The full list of ferries details can be found at ferry tickets if you are inclined to stay overnight on Phi Phi.