Phi Phi Sunrise from Phuket by Simba Sea Trips
Overview
The #1 ranked speedboat tour company in Thailand on Trip Advisor, is a highly acclaimed company with 15 years experience, conducting high quality tours that specialise in small tour groups and avoiding crowds of tourists. 95% of our 3300 reviews are 5 star!
We average 15 people per tour and restrict to 18. The smallest group size in Phuket.
Six islands make up this beautiful and world famous location, situated in the southeast Andaman Sea. We concentrate our tour on the two main islands famous for their natural beauty and spectacular underwater scenery. Phi Phi Don, the largest island, and Phi Phi Leh, world famous for Maya Bay where the movie The Beach was filmed. It takes us an hour from Royal Phuket Marina to reach the Phi Phi Islands.
We average 15 people per tour and restrict to 18. The smallest group size in Phuket.
Six islands make up this beautiful and world famous location, situated in the southeast Andaman Sea. We concentrate our tour on the two main islands famous for their natural beauty and spectacular underwater scenery. Phi Phi Don, the largest island, and Phi Phi Leh, world famous for Maya Bay where the movie The Beach was filmed. It takes us an hour from Royal Phuket Marina to reach the Phi Phi Islands.
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Breakfast
- Lunch - Buffet lunch
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Kata-Karon-Patong-Kamala-Surin only)
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
- Entry/Admission - Maya Bay
- Entry/Admission - Pileh Bay
- Entry/Admission - Monkey Beach
- Entry/Admission - Viking Cave
- Entry/Admission - Nui Beach
- Entry/Admission - Phi Phi Holiday Resort
- Entry/Admission - Bamboo Island
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Simba Sea Trips, Thepkasattri Rd Royal Phuket Marina, Koh Kaew, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand
Arrive at our office for a briefing while you enjoy some breakfast snacks, tea and coffee to keep you going until breakfast on the beach.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Royal Phuket Marina, 68 Moo 2 Thepkrasatri Road, Koh Kaew, Phuket Town, Phuket 83200 Thailand
Phukets only 5 star marina. Marvel at the beautiful yachts as we embark on our adventure into the Andaman sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi Lee Thailand
Phi Phi Island Tour’s first glimpse of magic - Maya Bay
Phi Phi Maya Bay has been a "must sightseeing location" for hordes of Thailand tourists for decades and as such, has suffered from its overuse. Thankfully the National Park prohibited from 2018 to the end of 2021, any boat from dropping anchor in the bay and alighting at the beach, to allow the gorgeous coral island treasures, wildlife and environment time to recover. At Simba, you will be one of the first boats to arrive and this awe inspiring bay to enjoy placing the first footprints of the day into it's fine white sand.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pileh Bay, Ko Phi Phi Lee Thailand
The tour’s emerald crown, Pileh Lagoon - Tide Dependent
Our next port of call on our sunrise tour, if tide allows, is Pileh Lagoon before the crowds arrive. It is a spectacular emerald green lagoon surrounded by high limestone cliffs on 3 sides, one of the world's most gorgeous natural swimming pools. Grab your action camera and film or take a photo of the extremely spectacular view of the emerald waters merging with the caves and the blue clear horizon.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Monkey Beach, Ko Phi Phi Don Thailand
Phi Phi Islands have their secrets - Macaque Monkeys and the Viking Cave
During the tour, we will stop by one of the local beaches for a viewing of the monkey troops. For our own safety, we stay on the boat whilst viewing these cute Long-tailed Macaques on the monkey beach. For animal lovers, this is one of the most featured moments of the tour!
The Viking Cave is home to the special Birds’ Nests used to make Birds Nest Soup. It is not possible to enter this enormous cave but we will show you from the outside and you can witness the armed guards guarding the birds' nests from looters!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Viking Cave, Ko Phi Phi Don Thailand
Experience the Phi Phi Islands from underwater - 1st Snorkeling Stop
It is now time to explore the magical underwater world with some swimming and snorkeling during our speedboat tour.
We supply all your snorkeling equipment including fins and flotation aids such as life jackets and swim noodles. The staff are always there (in and out of the water) ready to help any first timers with encouragement, advice and sometimes just a helping hand throughout the day tour.
In around Phi Phi waters, we are regularly visited by Whale Sharks, Dolphins, Whales and Reef Sharks. If you're lucky we may see these on tour!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Nui Beach, Ko Phi Phi Don 81000 Thailand
Islands and Crystal Waters - 2nd Snorkeling Stop
It's time to say hello to the fishes again with another snorkeling stop on our Phi Phi Island Tour.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Phi Phi Holiday Resort, 54 หมู่ 8 Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand
Lunch at a seaside restaurant with all the flavors of the islands. Many travelers have enjoyed the scrumptious family style lunch. Because Simba leaves early in the morning you’ll reach this beautiful beachside restaurant well before the crowds. The Phi Phi island boat tours enhance your culinary palette thanks to the unique island’s cuisine. Here, Thai Cooking takes its place front and center. The refreshments are provided in one of the most beautiful island settings imaginable and will provide all the nourishment you need after a long day undertaking sea activities. Its then back on the boat as we set sail the short distance back to the Phuket Marina to end a sensational, and memorable tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bamboo Island, RQ8W+P6J, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Tours demand relaxation time - Bamboo Beach
Visit the popular, beautiful and secluded Bamboo beach. After lunch , take a breather in the shade of a palm tree on this beautiful tropical island.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Simba Sea Trips, Thepkasattri Rd Royal Phuket Marina, Koh Kaew, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand
Arrive at our office for a briefing while you enjoy some breakfast snacks, tea and coffee to keep you going until breakfast on the beach.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Royal Phuket Marina, 68 Moo 2 Thepkrasatri Road, Koh Kaew, Phuket Town, Phuket 83200 Thailand
Phukets only 5 star marina. Marvel at the beautiful yachts as we embark on our adventure into the Andaman sea.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi Lee Thailand
Phi Phi Island Tour’s first glimpse of magic - Maya Bay
Phi Phi Maya Bay has been a "must sightseeing location" for hordes of Thailand tourists for decades and as such, has suffered from its overuse. Thankfully the National Park prohibited from 2018 to the end of 2021, any boat from dropping anchor in the bay and alighting at the beach, to allow the gorgeous coral island treasures, wildlife and environment time to recover. At Simba, you will be one of the first boats to arrive and this awe inspiring bay to enjoy placing the first footprints of the day into it's fine white sand.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pileh Bay, Ko Phi Phi Lee Thailand
The tour’s emerald crown, Pileh Lagoon - Tide Dependent
Our next port of call on our sunrise tour, if tide allows, is Pileh Lagoon before the crowds arrive. It is a spectacular emerald green lagoon surrounded by high limestone cliffs on 3 sides, one of the world's most gorgeous natural swimming pools. Grab your action camera and film or take a photo of the extremely spectacular view of the emerald waters merging with the caves and the blue clear horizon.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Monkey Beach, Ko Phi Phi Don Thailand
Phi Phi Islands have their secrets - Macaque Monkeys and the Viking Cave
During the tour, we will stop by one of the local beaches for a viewing of the monkey troops. For our own safety, we stay on the boat whilst viewing these cute Long-tailed Macaques on the monkey beach. For animal lovers, this is one of the most featured moments of the tour!
The Viking Cave is home to the special Birds’ Nests used to make Birds Nest Soup. It is not possible to enter this enormous cave but we will show you from the outside and you can witness the armed guards guarding the birds' nests from looters!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Viking Cave, Ko Phi Phi Don Thailand
Experience the Phi Phi Islands from underwater - 1st Snorkeling Stop
It is now time to explore the magical underwater world with some swimming and snorkeling during our speedboat tour.
We supply all your snorkeling equipment including fins and flotation aids such as life jackets and swim noodles. The staff are always there (in and out of the water) ready to help any first timers with encouragement, advice and sometimes just a helping hand throughout the day tour.
In around Phi Phi waters, we are regularly visited by Whale Sharks, Dolphins, Whales and Reef Sharks. If you're lucky we may see these on tour!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Nui Beach, Ko Phi Phi Don 81000 Thailand
Islands and Crystal Waters - 2nd Snorkeling Stop
It's time to say hello to the fishes again with another snorkeling stop on our Phi Phi Island Tour.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Phi Phi Holiday Resort, 54 หมู่ 8 Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand
Lunch at a seaside restaurant with all the flavors of the islands. Many travelers have enjoyed the scrumptious family style lunch. Because Simba leaves early in the morning you’ll reach this beautiful beachside restaurant well before the crowds. The Phi Phi island boat tours enhance your culinary palette thanks to the unique island’s cuisine. Here, Thai Cooking takes its place front and center. The refreshments are provided in one of the most beautiful island settings imaginable and will provide all the nourishment you need after a long day undertaking sea activities. Its then back on the boat as we set sail the short distance back to the Phuket Marina to end a sensational, and memorable tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bamboo Island, RQ8W+P6J, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Tours demand relaxation time - Bamboo Beach
Visit the popular, beautiful and secluded Bamboo beach. After lunch , take a breather in the shade of a palm tree on this beautiful tropical island.
Duration: 1 hour
Time of tour
6:00 AM
Meeting point
Traveler pickup is offered
We provide complimentary Hotel Transfers to most of the popular areas around Phuket.
If your pickup location is outside the complimentary mini-van route of Kata, Karon and Patong, Kamala, Surin, Bangtao we need to hire a private car to make the return transfer. Please check this link to view a map of the free transfer zone.
The cost for car is 500 THB baht each way (per car - not per person) and we will organise this for you. For locations outside of Phuket higher charges apply and we will advise you soon after receiving your booking.
We will send through an exact pick-up time the day before the tour.
Ports
We provide complimentary Hotel Transfers to most of the popular areas around Phuket.
If your pickup location is outside the complimentary mini-van route of Kata, Karon and Patong, Kamala, Surin, Bangtao we need to hire a private car to make the return transfer. Please check this link to view a map of the free transfer zone.
The cost for car is 500 THB baht each way (per car - not per person) and we will organise this for you. For locations outside of Phuket higher charges apply and we will advise you soon after receiving your booking.
We will send through an exact pick-up time the day before the tour.
Ports
- Phuket Deep Sea Port
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Cancellation Policy - 100% refund payable if 5 days cancellation notice provided
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum Passenger Numbers - Simba reserves the right to re-schedule a tour that does contain a minimum of 6 seats booked
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Safety briefings conducted before each tour departure.
Exclusions
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
HannahFK
May 2022
Great tour with many stops. Highlights were Maya Beach and Pileh Lagoon - I believe a lot quieter than usual so a great time to come, not at all crowded. Good food during the trip & lovely staff.
Great tour with many stops. Highlights were Maya Beach and Pileh Lagoon - I believe a lot quieter than usual so a great time to come, not at all crowded. Good food during the trip & lovely staff.ceciliabO599BY
May 2022
This was the highlight of my Thailand trip - maybe even of all trips that I’ve taken! The early start may be daunting for some, but it’s definitely worth it as you’re one of the first to arrive to the famous Maya Beach (now open again for tourists after several years of closures due to beach repa...
This was the highlight of my Thailand trip - maybe even of all trips that I’ve taken! The early start may be daunting for some, but it’s definitely worth it as you’re one of the first to arrive to the famous Maya Beach (now open again for tourists after several years of closures due to beach repairs). We visited in May 2022 and visitors are not allowed to go into the actual water to swim, as there are a breed of sharks that have begun to come back and take over the water (as I understood it). We saw the baby sharks so close to the shoreline as they were feasting on a giant school of fish! Really incredible experience. Each stop is absolutely stunning. I have never seen anything so beautiful in my entire life! The water out here is fantastically clear - and shimmering emerald green. Beautiful white sand beaches which are clear of debris and other trash you may see in other beaches throughout Thailand. The water is so warm too - you won’t feel cold at all. It’s the perfect temperature. The variety of locations and activities kept me and my husband entertained the entire time - we had our first snorkeling experience during this excursion and couldn’t get enough of it. You’ll see plenty of wildlife - in the water and out. Our main tour guide, Jane, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly - along with the other crew staff! They all made sure you had everything you needed. Their hospitality was an added highlight to the tour. We had about 8-10 other individuals in our own speed boat, with the full group being split into two boats. It never felt like we were crowded or didn’t have enough space - believe me, the beaches and water are large enough for all :) Going from their office location in Phuket to Maya Bay was about 1 hour on speed boat. I had a nice nap on that trip lollll. They provide you with most equipment you need for snorkeling - goggles, fins (if desired). Just bring a towel! You may also want to bring your own toilet paper - there’s a small bathroom on the boat, but TP can be sparse and there was none at the bathrooms at Maya Bay. They also offer a light breakfast at the office and at Maya, with a delicious lunch stop of Thai food around 12/1pm. If you need, they also have various first aid items - sea sickness meds, bug spray, etc. Definitely recommend using bug spray liberally AND sunscreen. You will get toasted. All in all - I would do this excursion over and over again if I could. We had the best experience and easily saw this as our favorite day in Thailand. Thank you Simba Sea Trips! We loved it!!richardmI173TM
April 2022
An absolutely fantastic experience all around, from the hotel transfers to the breathtaking scenery and activities. The early start is immediately justified as you cruise out of the impressive Royal Phuket Marina to view the sun rising over the outline of the Thai Mainland and archipelago, before...
An absolutely fantastic experience all around, from the hotel transfers to the breathtaking scenery and activities. The early start is immediately justified as you cruise out of the impressive Royal Phuket Marina to view the sun rising over the outline of the Thai Mainland and archipelago, before speeding off to Maya Bay. The pre-dawn wake up call is made even more worthwhile as you take in the crowd-free awe-inspiring view of the white sands and turquoise waters set to the magnificent limestone cliff background. From here you get plenty of chances to swim and snorkel with some of the most beautiful tropical sea life while taking in the breathtaking scenery. There is plenty of food and drink on offer to keep you satisfied and hydrated throughout, and a nice Thai style lunch feels well deserved after the morning activities. Head off to another island to sit back and relax, or take in a bit more snorkelling before setting off for home. For us the pacing and timing of activities was exactly on-point and being back at our hotel for 3pm topped off a perfect day. Last, and definitely not least, the tour guide and captains were terrific. Informative, fun, friendly, and attentive. They took care of all of our needs (they even made me a make-shift hat as I insisted on sitting at the front of the boat in the strong sun), and were clearly very conscious of the environment, making sure we left no rubbish or damaged our surroundings. A 10/10 experience that I highly recommend.David_G
April 2022
Amazing trip with premium service from start to finish. The whole trip was fantastic - beautiful, stunning locations at a good pace and with a great crew and guide. Would highly recommend and the early start is definitely worth it to experience some of the stops with far less crowds.
Amazing trip with premium service from start to finish. The whole trip was fantastic - beautiful, stunning locations at a good pace and with a great crew and guide. Would highly recommend and the early start is definitely worth it to experience some of the stops with far less crowds.Kevin_W
April 2022
This was a fantastic trip. Every part of the trip is beautiful and going early is one of the most important aspects. You get to see the popular spots before the crowds show up. Our guides were also very friendly and helped us spot interesting fish while snorkeling. Highly recommended.
This was a fantastic trip. Every part of the trip is beautiful and going early is one of the most important aspects. You get to see the popular spots before the crowds show up. Our guides were also very friendly and helped us spot interesting fish while snorkeling. Highly recommended.TraceyUKUK
April 2022
Was actually in March 2020 just as the pandemic started. We were the last outing before they closed. Seeing the fish so close was outstanding.
Was actually in March 2020 just as the pandemic started. We were the last outing before they closed. Seeing the fish so close was outstanding.