Phi Phi & 4 Islands Early Morning Speed Boat Tour: Snorkeling, Scenic Views & Sea Eagle Crew

Visit the hot spots of 4 Islands and Phi Phi Islands on a sunrise tour leaving Krabi in the early morning. Beat the crowds and experience Maya Bay, Phi Phi Leh, Bamboo Island and Thale Waek (sandbar) less crowded with premium snorkeling, an attentive and friendly Sea Eagle Tour boat crew and a tasty lunch in Phi Phi Arida restaurant.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Krabi Province - A minibus will collect you from the hotel in Krabi, which may mean setting out as early as 6am.
  • Nopparat Thara Pier - Check in with the Sea Eagle crew at Nopparat Thara Pier and depart at 7am with our comfortable speed boat with up to 40 seats.
  • Railay Beach - Cruise over to Railay Beach for a quick stopover to pickup other guests.
  • Poda Island - Enjoy a light breakfast at the still empty beach of Poda Island in the 4 island group.
  • Phi Phi Islands - Head over by speedboat to Phi Phi Leh in less than 45 minutes.
  • Loh Samah Bay - The first stop will be at Loh Samah Bay where you can climb from a floating pier over the rocks to an elevated wooden trail which leads to the beach at Maya Bay.
  • Maya Bay - The highlight is a visit of Maya Bay where you can touch the white sand and dangle your feet into the turquoise water at ‘The Beach’. You will have approximately 50 minutes to enjoy on one of the most stunning locations in Thailand, and if you lucky you can witness black tip reef sharks.

Notable rules at Maya Bay include no swimming, no single-use plastics, using reef-safe sunscreen and no use of drones without permission. Please remember that the Mu Koh Phi Phi Marine Park will be closed every year for 2 months during low season, usually in August and September.

  • Pileh Bay - In Phileh Lagoon you can take spectacular photos of the 600 m long canyon framed by 100 m tall limestone cliffs or ride by longtail boat available to explore small coves at a small extra fee if you like.
  • Ko Phi Phi Le - Snorkel on the east side of Phi Phi Leh on coral reefs with crystal-clear waters
  • Viking Cave - Cruise slowly past Viking Cave while learning the history behind the place where Phi Phi birds nest soup are harvested.
  • Monkey Beach - As we cruise onward, get ready to be dazzled by Monkey Beach. This 150-meter gem, nestled on the southwestern shore of Tonsai Bay, boasts powdery white sand lapped by emerald waters. Lush vegetation climbs the cliffs behind the beach, creating a haven for a colony of monkeys. Keep your eyes peeled – at low tide, you might spot them playfully foraging for breakfast right on the shore. While we won’t be stopping at the beach itself, this glimpse of paradise is sure to be a highlight.
  • Ao Ton Sai - Make a stop at Ton Sai Pier from where you will walk to the restaurant for lunch.
  • Arida Restaurant 2 - Enjoy a Thai buffet lunch in Phi Phi Arida restaurant on Koh Phi Phi Don. Special preferences like vegetarian food have to be ordered prior to departure.
  • Ko Phi Phi Don - Take some time to enjoy the bustling heart of Phi Phi with Tonsai Bay on the south side and Loh Dalum on the north.
  • Bamboo Island - In the afternoon you can swim and relax at the tranquil and serene beach of Bamboo Island, known as Koh Mai Phai in Thai. The island is almost shaped like a heart and is entirely surrounded by a strip of white sand. It offers great snorkeling opportunities with a shallow line of corals. Its central part is covered with lush vegetation including Casuarinas and Bamboo trees that gave its name to the island.
  • Chicken Island - Continue to the 4 Island group and make some photos of the bizarre rock formation at Chicken Island.
  • Thale Waek - Walk on the sandbar at Thale Waek connecting the offshore islands of Koh Kai, Koh Tup, and Koh Mor.
  • Tup Island - Take a swim at Koh Tup, a unique tiny island topped with vegetation, circled by sand and connected to Chicken Island by a sand bar.
  • Sea Eagle Tour - Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Eagle Tour, the acclaimed speedboat tour operator nestled in the charming town of Krabi.
What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Life jackets
  • Basic accident insurance
  • Thai buffet lunch in Phi Phi Arida restaurant
  • Drinking water and seasonal fruits
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Hotel round trip transfer
What's Not Included
  • National Park entrance fee of 400 THB per adult and 200 THB per child
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • There is a minimum of 6 people required to run this tour!
  • Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will close Maya Bay every year for 2 months in August and September
  • Don’t feed the monkeys as it makes them aggressive and stops them from foraging for food as they would normally do.
  • The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
  • While the monsoon season (roughly May to October) brings increased jellyfish sightings due to water movement, these graceful creatures can appear year-round in the Andaman Sea. To ensure a safe and enjoyable swim, consider asking your tour guide
  • While Monkey Beach isn’t a direct stop, you can still observe the monkeys when the tide is low
  • Ensuring your safety is our top priority. To that end, we strongly recommend wearing a life jacket throughout the entire boat ride to the islands and while snorkeling.
Location
Nopparat Thara Pier
Meet at Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Isabel_c
May 12, 2024
Wonderful trip - Wonderful place 🥰 I lover it I recommend 100% Expectacular The team very kind people All the island beautiful
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Zena_d
Apr 27, 2024
Great experience. Do early bird…Get up early to avoid the influx of crowds! - Get Early bird experience to avoid massive crowds. This was one of our highlights of our Thailand trip. We got to swim in majestic waters, snorkel and see amazing scenery. Tour guides were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful m. Highly recommended!
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Sanjeevtk0
Jan 27, 2024
Wonderful blend of adventure and natural beauty - A must go. Well crafted and coordinated tour with lot of sea swimming and snorkelling. Timely breakfast, lunch and intermittent soft drinks and snacks. A good tour guide and decent staff. Compare price with a few tour operators and don’t pack breakfast from hotel which they tell you to do. Don’t forget Beachwear, cap and sunglasses
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Spsurat
Jan 18, 2024
Enchanted by the serenity of Maya Bay - I took the Early bird Phi Phi/Maya Bay + 4 islands by speedboat from Krabi. The trip was amazing and spent a lovely day with them. The entire tour was nicely coordinated, starting from 6am pick up til the tour ends around 4pm. All the locations are beautiful, the clear waters of Maya Bay and the opportunity to snorkel at bamboo island. Lunch and snacks are included in the tour. Nerisa helped nicely with the tour booking and the tour guide Nadia and other staff were extremely helpful throughout. You are very well taken care of and I highly recommend this tour with Sea Eagle Tour
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Luiza_r
Jan 16, 2024
I recommend this complete tour! - Very nice boat trip, a complete tour with good food. The setup for breakfast was so simple, but wonderful. We traveled with our 2,5 years old baby and it was easy to do it. We stayed at Railey Beach and they picked us up directly from the pier.
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Matthewgz5140ll
Jan 5, 2024
All good - The tour was great, couldn't fault it. Our tour guide was an especially talented person. Stunning scenery!
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Travelwildnorway
Dec 22, 2023
Very organized trip! - Yes, there were "millions" other people, even if we got to the spots early. Yes, this is a mass tourism trip, but if you choose to go, choose Sea Eagle Tours! Great guide, clear information, very well organized. Snorkeling gear worked fine, length of stay on the ten different locations fitted us perfectly and the service on board was great. Breakfast on the beach of Poda Island, always cold drinks available, fruit and salted snack when you needed it and the "mass tourism lunch" on Phi Phi was actually much better than we could hope for. All in all very satisfied with our choice of tour operator.
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Sandraluck2018
Dec 8, 2023
A fantastic day out to Phi Phi Islands and 4 Islands by speed boat - A fabulous excursion well organised and great fun . Our tour guide Far made it a day to remember, very informative and thoughtful. Breakfast on Poda Island was beautiful, and lunch at Phi Phi don was excellent. By speedboat is the best way to see so many beautiful islands, Maya Bay was stunning!. Would thoroughly recommend this excursion and many thanks again to Far for making this day so memorable.
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942judithr
Dec 8, 2023
Go for it! Book it. - It was one of the best tour that I made in Thailand. It was very well organized. The guide, Far, was so nice, always smiling and there for us. It was a pretty big day, but worth it! Such a nice day. Really really recommend it! I was hesitant between this tour and the 4 islands tours, and I'm happy I took this one.
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Benwr5725wk
Dec 22, 2023
Not quite as advertised - Suckered in by the Early Bird avoid the crowds advert and found out very quickly this was not the case at all. 40 of us crammed onto a speed boat. Be prepared to spend most of your day on the boat. We were told less than 30 wpuld be onboard. You get 45 minutes at Maya beach. 1 hour 15 at Phi Phi and you cant get off the boat at 3 of the destinations you can only look out the tiny window of the speed boat at Monkey Beach, the lagoon and the viking cave isnt open to the public at all. No picnic on the beach for lunch its a buffet in phi phi in a local muslim restaurant not on Bamboo island as advertised. The staff on board the boat were very sweet but this trip is not as sold in the brochure. In hindsight youre never going to beat the crowds. Less popular islands would have been much lovelier.
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