Set sail on a luxurious catamaran tour to the Phi Phi Islands and Khai Island, where adventure meets relaxation in Thailand's tropical paradise! Glide across crystal-clear waters, soaking in panoramic views of the Andaman Sea as you explore the famous Phi Phi Islands, including the iconic Maya Bay. Then, head to the serene Khai Island, perfect for snorkeling in vibrant coral reefs or lounging on soft, sandy beaches and feed the large schools of tropical fish swimming around you in the clear shallow waters. With smooth sailing, stunning scenery, and unforgettable stops, this catamaran tour offers the ultimate island-hopping experience!
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Pick-up from your hotel by air-conditioned mini-bus and transfer to the pier.
Introduction of tour program and safety instructions.
Departure from pier.
Arrive at Khai Nok Island. Enjoy swimming and relaxing on the white sandy beach.
Sightseeing at Monkey Beach for photo-taking of wild monkeys.
Lunch at Phi Phi Don Island.
Snorkeling at Phi Phi Don Island.
Sightseeing and photo-taking at Viking Cave.
Swimming at the emerald Pileh Cove surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and caves.
Relaxing on the beach at the world famous Maya Bay, featured in the movie "The Beach".
Arrival at the pier and transfer back to your hotel.
The Sawanu is a premium twin-hull catamaran with maximum 65 passengers, offering a significantly smoother and more stable ride than a speedboat — much less rocking and a much lower risk of seasickness. It features spacious sun decks with sun loungers, onboard WiFi, a light breakfast served at departure, and a more relaxed, social atmosphere. The itinerary also includes more stops and more time at each location than a typical speedboat tour. It is the top-comfort choice for couples, honeymooners, families, and anyone who values the experience of the journey as much as the destinations.
Yes — the Sawanu catamaran has onboard WiFi included in the tour price, allowing you to share photos and videos on social media in real time, stay connected, or handle anything urgent. This is a premium feature not available on standard speedboat tours. Signal quality may vary in open-sea areas.
The tour visits stops in this order: Khai Nok Island first (10:00, swimming and relaxing on the beach), then Monkey Beach (11:50, photo stop for wild macaques), Phi Phi Don Island (12:00, Thai buffet lunch and snorkeling at 13:00), Viking Cave (13:50, viewing ancient wall paintings), Pileh Cove (14:00, swimming in emerald lagoon), and finally Maya Bay (15:00, beach relaxation — the day's highlight). Return to pier at 17:30. Note that this itinerary visits Khai Island before Phi Phi, unlike most speedboat tours.
A light breakfast is served onboard after departure at 09:30, typically including coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and light snacks. This is in addition to the Thai buffet lunch served at Phi Phi Don Island at 12:00, plus soft drinks and fresh fruits available throughout the day. All food and drinks onboard are included in the tour price.
Yes — unlike most other Phi Phi Islands tours, the national park fee is fully included in the Sawanu catamaran price of ฿2,400 per adult and ฿2,100 per child (ages 4–11). Infants aged 6 months to 3 years are free. There are no additional fees to pay on the day other than personal purchases or optional tips. Only a towel is not included.
Pregnant women and children under 6 months old are NOT permitted on this tour due to the operator's insurance policy. Infants aged 6 months to 3 years old are free of charge. Children aged 4–11 years are charged the child price of ฿2,100. There is no upper age restriction — the catamaran's smooth, stable ride makes it well-suited for elderly guests. If you have any medical concerns, please consult your doctor before booking.
Due to the tour operator's insurance policy, a passport copy for each passenger (including children) must be provided by email at the latest by the day before the tour. This is a firm requirement — failure to provide passport copies may result in being unable to board. After booking, you will receive confirmation with the email address to send copies to. A photo of the passport's main page taken on your phone is sufficient.
On this catamaran tour, Maya Bay is the final stop at 15:00 and you will have time to relax on the beach and take photos. Beach landings at Maya Bay are permitted outside the annual closure period. Important: Maya Bay closes every year from 1 August to 30 September for environmental recovery — during this period, viewing from the boat only, no beach landing or swimming. The Sawanu catamaran visits Maya Bay as the last stop of the day, giving you roughly 45–60 minutes before the return journey.
There are three main boat types for Phi Phi Islands tours from Phuket: the Speedboat (฿1,500) is the fastest (45 min each way) with max 35 passengers — best for thrill-seekers and those wanting maximum island time; the Cruise Boat (฿1,250) is the largest (400 passengers) with air-conditioned indoor seating and the smoothest ride — best for families with very young children, seniors, pregnant women and budget-conscious guests; the Sawanu Catamaran (฿2,400) offers premium comfort at a medium pace with max 65 passengers, spacious decks, WiFi, breakfast, and national park fee included — best for couples, honeymooners, and those wanting a luxury experience. The catamaran itinerary includes more stops and more beach time than the cruise boat.
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We had a great long boat tour to James Bond Island via the monkey caves, floating fishing village and canoes! Our guide, Kim, was fantastic. He was really informative, friendly and helpful! I highly recommend the James Bond Island tour and thanks Kim for a great day!
Organised a group of 8 friends and the communication before the tour was excellent. They answered every question quickly. The speedboat tour to Phi Phi and Khai Island was a highlight of our two weeks in Thailand.
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Read moreThe itinerary was organised perfectly, the staff were kind and made you feel included. As a solo traveller, I went out to Phi Phi island and the English speaking tour guide (his name was Guang) and felt very looked after and welcomed.
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Read moreEverything was arranged perfectly. Hotel pickup was on time, the guide was knowledgeable, and Maya Bay was absolutely stunning. Booked the early bird tour and it was worth every baht — barely anyone else there when we arrived.
Read moreWe travelled with two young kids and a grandmother. The cruise boat was the right call — calm, spacious, and the staff were so helpful with the little ones. Will definitely book again on our next trip to Phuket.
Read moreBest tour we did in Thailand. The catamaran was comfortable and stable — no seasickness at all. Pileh Lagoon looked exactly like the photos. Booking was easy and the price was the lowest I found anywhere online.
Read moreIt was the best trip ever, could not recommend a day trip to the Similan Islands highly enough. Fee and his team were impeccable, always going over and above for you. We could not fault anything during the whole trip.
Honest, no-middleman pricing. I compared three other agencies and Phuket Tours Direct was consistently cheaper for the same tours. The James Bond + Phi Phi combo was a full day but incredible value — two iconic locations in one trip.
Read moreReally good experience overall. The guide was funny and spoke excellent English. Phi Phi Don at lunchtime was a bit crowded but that's the same for every tour. Would choose the early bird next time to beat the crowds at Maya Bay.
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