About This Experience

The title says private, but the default option on this listing is a shared group tour. At $89 per person on the dates we checked in early November 2026, you join other guests on an Anda Krabi Seatour speedboat. Private boats are separate options on the same page and cost a lot more: on those dates they ran from about $280 to $395 per person for two adults, depending on whether you take the boat only, a guided Phi Phi day, or a private day combined with the 4 Islands or Hong Island. Check which option is selected before you pay.

Pickup starts at 08:00 for hotels in Krabi Town, Klong Muang and Tubkaek and at 08:30 in Ao Nang, and the boat leaves the operator’s pier at 09:00. The day runs Monkey Beach, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, a pass by Viking Cave, a buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don and an afternoon on Bamboo Island, leaving Bamboo at about 15:00 for the ride back. Allow 7 to 8 hours door to door. At Maya Bay you walk in from the Loh Samah side and can wade, but swimming at the front beach is not allowed, so Pileh Lagoon and Bamboo Island are where you get in the water.

The listing has 4.3 stars from 69 reviews, which is lower than most of the Phi Phi day tours we cover, and the complaints are specific. One reviewer felt the private title was misleading once they found themselves on a shared boat, another sat through a long pickup run collecting other guests, and one found the guide was also the boat driver and spoke little English. Several reviewers had a good day, though, and say the crew timed the stops to reach each place when fewer people were there.

Lunch and a guide are only included on the options that list them, so the boat-only charter comes without either. The national park fee of 400 THB per adult and 200 THB per child (3 to 11) is not included and is paid in cash on the day. If you want a shared speedboat day, the Phi Phi Speedboat Tour with Lunch and the Phi Phi Small Group Speedboat Tour have stronger review records. If you want a boat to yourselves, compare the private options here with the Private Phi Phi Speedboat Charter, which is priced per boat.

Highlights

  • Monkey Beach first thing, before the run to Maya Bay
  • Walk into Maya Bay from the Loh Samah side
  • Swim and snorkel in Pileh Lagoon
  • Pass Viking Cave and hear about the bird's-nest collectors
  • Free time to stroll or swim on Phi Phi Don after lunch
  • An afternoon on Bamboo Island's white sand before heading back at about 15:00

What's Included

  • ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off (08:00 Krabi Town, Klong Muang, Tubkaek; 08:30 Ao Nang)
  • ✓ Speedboat day trip, shared or private depending on the option you book
  • ✓ Buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don, on options that include lunch
  • ✓ Licensed guide, on options that include a guide
  • ✓ Snorkeling equipment and life jacket
  • ✓ Drinking water and insurance

Not Included

  • National park fee: 400 THB per adult, 200 THB per child aged 3 to 11, paid in cash
  • Private use of the boat on the default Shared Group Tour option
  • Lunch and a guide on the boat-only charter option
  • Soft drinks and snacks (only drinking water is listed)
  • Tips for the crew

What to Bring

  • Swimwear
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen without oxybenzone, octinoxate, 4-MBC or butylparaben
  • Towel
  • Cash for the national park fee
  • Any personal medication

Good to Know & Caveats

  • The default option is a shared group tour; the private options are separate and priced higher on the same listing.
  • Maya Bay and Loh Samah Bay close every year from 1 August to 30 September, and the route changes during that time.
  • Swimming is not allowed at Maya Bay's front beach; you can walk and wade.
  • Some reviewers report pickup runs of over an hour while the van collects other hotels.
  • Ask for vegetarian meals in advance.
  • Drones are not allowed.
  • Thai marine parks ban sunscreens containing oxybenzone, octinoxate, 4-MBC and butylparaben.

Not Suitable For

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with back problems (the speedboat ride can be bumpy)

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup at 08:00 in Krabi Town, Klong Muang and Tubkaek or 08:30 in Ao Nang, then the speedboat leaves the Anda Krabi Seatour pier at 09:00.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.3/5 by 69 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Fantastic trip! Beat the crowds everywhere. Great communication and adaptable planning. Highly recommend

— , 2026-05

Guide (same as boat driver) was not able to speak English so not explaining anything. Except that, day was good thanks to efficient transport, customer service.

— , 2026-04

Very good experience in phi phi islands , the guide and the captain was so young but they very helpful in all the things, the tour is well organised, the lunch was good at the restaurant. The stop at the monkey beach is only for 2/3 minutes, i think it was better stop more time because there are a lot boats and you need more time for looking for monkeys. Maya bay was amazing..

— , 2025-12

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Phi Phi speedboat tour actually private?

Not on the default option. The $89 option (on the dates we checked in early November 2026) is a shared group tour. Private full-day and boat-only options are on the same listing at a higher price, so check the option name before you pay.

How much is a private Phi Phi tour from Krabi on this listing?

On the dates we checked in early November 2026, the private options ran from about $280 to $395 per person for two adults. For a price per boat, compare the Private Phi Phi Speedboat Charter, which takes up to 12 people.

Is the national park fee included?

No. You pay 400 THB per adult and 200 THB per child aged 3 to 11 in cash on the day.

Can you swim at Maya Bay on this tour?

No. Swimming is banned at Maya Bay’s front beach; you can walk on the sand and wade. The swimming stops are Pileh Lagoon and Bamboo Island.

What time does the tour start and finish?

Pickup is at 08:00 from Krabi Town, Klong Muang and Tubkaek or 08:30 from Ao Nang. The boat leaves Bamboo Island at about 15:00, and the whole day takes 7 to 8 hours.