Phuket Luxury Yacht Cruise to the Phi Phi Islands in southern Thailand › Sailing Thailand Yacht Charter, Sailing Courses

Please note: This cruise itinerary is designed for fast motor yachts, NOT sailing yachts. At the bottom of this page you can find the boats suitable to charter for this luxury yacht cruise.

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The Phi Phi Islands are probably the best known and most visited small island group in Thailand. The two main islands, Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Phi Phi Leh, are located approximately 40km south east of Phuket. Their popularity derives from being the place where the movie “The Beach” (adapted from the novel by author Alex Garland) was filmed, exposing the stunning beauty of Maya Bay to the world.
The two giant limestone islands Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh provide a great backdrop to the surrounding white sandy beaches and calm, crystal clear waters offering some excellent snorkeling opportunities for all participants of this luxury yacht cruise. The entire island group consists of 6 islands all together.

Phi Phi Don

Koh Phi Phi Don is the only permanently inhabited island in the group and is as well the biggest. It has many beautiful white sandy beaches which are great for relaxing and snorkeling. Ton Sai Bay stretches for 2km alongside the steep limestone cliff and is home to Phi Phi town, officially named Ton Sai Village. Before the arrival of tourism, it was a small Muslim and Sea-Gypsy fishing village. Now it is a bustling town consisting of hotels, bars, shops and restaurants catering to the needs of the visitors of this island. There is a nice walk to a lookout point with views across both islands. Also on Koh Phi Phi Don is Monkey Beach, which you will visit on your luxury yacht cruise. This particular beach is inhabited by monkeys which the guests can feed.

Phi Phi Leh

Koh Phi Phi Leh is a smaller and more scenic island than Phi Phi Don and is not inhabited. The spectacular cliffs that drop for about 100 meters into the crystal clear waters are covered with green foliage. It is also home to Maya Bay where “The Beach” was filmed which has some excellent snorkeling. On the east coast of Koh Phi Phi Ley is Hong Pileh, a stunning jade green lagoon surrounded by sheer cliffs and many caves which you will pass on your luxury yacht cruise. One of these caves is the well known “Viking Cave” with ancient rock paintings of boats. These paintings were believed to represent Viking boats but scientific research has proven this wrong. Nevertheless, the name prevails.

Trip Highlights Phi Phi Cruise

Phi Phi Leh

• Visit Maya Bay with the option to swim and snorkel
• Cruise past beautiful Hong Pileh
• Cruise past Viking Cave

Phi Phi Don

• Relax on Monkey Beach with time for a swim and snorkel or
• Visit Ton Sai Village (Phi Phi Town) and Ton Sai Bay
• Visit Koh Mai Pai (Bamboo Island) for swimming and snorkeling

Phi Phi Luxury Yacht Cruise Sample Itinerary

9:00	Departure from Ao Chalong
10.30	Arrival at Koh Phi Phi Leh. Spend some time swimming and snorkeling in Maya Bay.
12.30	Departure for Phi Phi Don cruising past Hong Pileh and the Viking Cave. Upon arrival guests will be served lunch at Monkey Beach. After Lunch transfer ashore for relaxing on the beach, swimming and snorkeling
15.00	Departure for Bamboo Island (Koh Mai Pai)
15.30	Enjoy your time swimming and snorkeling at Bamboo Island
16.00	Departure for cruising back to Ao Chalong pier.
18.00	Transfer back to your hotel

Price is inclusive of:

• Return Hotel Transfer	• Preselected lunch on board the yacht
• Soft Drinks	• Fresh Towels
• Snorkeling Equipment	• National Park Fees
• Boat Fuel	• 3 Crew Members (Captain, Deckhand and Guide)
• Insurance	• Port Fees