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Private Phi Phi and Bamboo Islands Snorkel Tour, Phuket

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Private speedboat tour from Phuket to Phi Phi: Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and Viking Cave, then Bamboo Island. Snorkelling, just your group, up to 12.

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    Key conditions

    Type
    Private: the boat is only for your group
    Price
    Per boat (whole boat)
    Group size
    Up to 12 guests
    Duration and times
    7 h 30 min · 09:30

    Full booking terms →Frequently asked questions →

    Overview

    A private speedboat day to the Phi Phi Islands, leaving from Royal Phuket Marina. You cruise around Phi Phi Leh, with its limestone cliffs and hidden coves, visit Maya Bay, the beach made famous by the film The Beach, swim in Pileh Lagoon and pass Viking Cave before snorkelling over coral reefs. At Monkey Beach you can watch the wild macaques from a safe distance.

    You stop for lunch at a beachfront restaurant on Phi Phi Don, with time for a stroll afterwards. The afternoon is spent on Bamboo Island, a white-sand beach fringed with palm trees, with more snorkelling in clear water. In all, the day takes about seven and a half hours.

    The boat is yours alone, for up to 12 people. Snorkelling equipment, fruit, drinks, an English-speaking guide, a seasickness tablet and insurance are included; lunch and national park fees are not. The itinerary and timings are approximate and may change with the tide and the weather. If you choose pick-up, a minivan collects you from your accommodation; otherwise you meet at the marina.

    What is included

    Private pick-up and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan at your hotel or Airbnb in Phuket Province (if you choose the pick-up option)
    Speedboat cruise, just for your group
    English-speaking guide
    Snorkelling equipment
    Fresh fruit, morning tea and coffee, bottled water and light refreshments
    Seasickness tablet
    Insurance and local taxes

    Not included

    National park fees, paid in local currency to the guide at check-in (the operator confirms the amount)
    Lunch
    Tips and gratuities
    Alcoholic drinks (on sale at Royal Phuket Marina)
    Fins (can be rented at Royal Phuket Marina)

    What to bring

    • Swimwear (best worn before departure) and a towel
    • Strong sunscreen, a hat or scarf and sunglasses
    • Flip-flops or comfortable beach footwear and a change of clothes
    • Camera or smartphone and a power bank
    • Cash in local currency for the national park fees (paid to the guide at check-in), tips, personal expenses and, if needed, fin rental
    • A copy of your passport on your phone
    • The itinerary and timings are approximate and may change with the tide and the weather; the trip goes ahead in sun or rain, except in extreme weather such as hurricanes
    • If you choose pick-up, be ready in your hotel lobby or at your pick-up point 5 minutes before the time given in your booking confirmation, which is sent separately
    • Not suitable for children under 3; children must be accompanied by an adult. Not wheelchair or pushchair accessible; no infant seats; no pets
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with back problems or heart conditions
    • A vegetarian or vegan option can be arranged: please tell us when booking

    Departure times

    • 09:30

    Hotel pickup

    Hotel pickup is optional: choose it when you book. The operator confirms the exact time on WhatsApp; wait in the hotel lobby.

    Pickup 90 minutes before departure.

    How pickup works →

    Cancellation

    Free cancellation up to 24 h before departure

    Cancellation policy →

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this trip private? Is the price per person or per boat?

    Yes. The price is per boat, not per person: the boat is only for your group (up to 12 guests).

    What is included in the price?

    What the “Included” list of the trip says. What is not on that list is not included, and the “Not included” list shows the usual extras (fees, tips…). The price you see in the last step is the price you pay, with the taxes that apply unless the page says otherwise. If you need something that is not listed, it can be agreed with the operator after you book.

    What food and drinks are served? Is it an open bar?

    Exactly what the “Included” list of each trip says. “Open bar” means the drinks in that list: we do not guarantee specific brands or types (such as champagne, prosecco, vodka, whisky or rosé) or quantities unless the page names them. Anything else (extra drinks, catering, special menus, allergies or dietary needs) is agreed with the operator after you book and may carry a supplement.

    Can I bring my own food and drinks, decorate the boat or celebrate a birthday?

    The page does not set a general rule, and decorations, outside food and drink or extra services are not included unless the page says so. If it is a special occasion, tell us in the notes of your booking and agree the details with the operator afterwards: restrictions (for example balloons, confetti, candles or anything that could fall into the sea) and any supplement are confirmed there. We cannot guarantee services that are not on the page.

    Which boat will we use? Can it change?

    The photos show the type of experience and may be of the usual boat or of a similar one. We do not guarantee a specific model, layout or facility (indoor seating, cabin, bathroom, shade…) unless the page states it. If the planned boat is not available (breakdown, maintenance), the operator may offer a comparable boat, with similar capacity and category and the essential services you booked. If the change is significant, you will be told and can choose, under the cancellation terms and your legal rights, another date, another solution or a refund.

    Where do we go? Is the route fixed?

    The usual route and highlights are in the description of each trip. The final route depends on the skipper, the weather and the state of the sea, and times may vary. Wildlife sightings or other natural events are not guaranteed unless the page says so.

    Where do we meet? Is there hotel pickup?

    Hotel pickup is optional: you can choose your hotel when you book, or go to the meeting point described in the “Meeting point” section.

    When is my booking confirmed? Is the date I see guaranteed?

    Your booking is confirmed when the payment is accepted and you receive the confirmation email with your reference. Availability is shown in real time, but a date that appears as available is not held for you until you complete the payment. Some experiences are sold through several channels at once and share the operator’s calendar.

    What happens if the weather is bad?

    The skipper or operator decides whether it is safe to sail, and that decision is final. If a trip is postponed, changed or cancelled because of weather, sea state or safety, you can choose another date or a full refund of the cancelled trip, even on non-refundable trips. The deciding factor is the safety of the navigation, not simply that it is cloudy or rainy. We recommend checking the forecast 48–72 hours before and writing to us if you have doubts.

    What if the boat breaks down or the operator cannot run the trip?

    If the trip cannot be run as booked, the operator will propose a comparable boat or another date; if neither suits you, you can choose a refund of the cancelled trip. Write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference and we will coordinate it with the operator. This does not limit your legal rights as a consumer.

    Can I cancel and get a refund?

    Yes: free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, with a full refund. After that, or if you do not show up, the amount is not refunded. To cancel or change, write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference before the deadline.

    How do I pay? Is there a deposit?

    You pay the full amount by card when you book, through a secure payment provider: we never see your card number. The price you see in the last step is the price you pay. There is no option to pay only a deposit online.

    Who runs the trip? What is your role?

    Sailing Beyond Limits, S.L. sells and manages the booking as a travel agency. The trip itself is run by the owner or local operator of that boat, an independent company. The service contract is formed between you and that operator, through us. For any change, question or incident, write to booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your reference and we will coordinate it with the operator.

    What if what I receive is different from what was advertised?

    Tell us as soon as you can at booking@sailingbeyondlimits.com with your booking reference and, if you can, photos: we will ask the operator for a solution (a suitable replacement, a refund or another remedy that applies). Nothing in our conditions limits your legal rights as a consumer.

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