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Phi Phi Islands

Iconic Limestone Paradise — Best by Private Charter

28+ Vessels

Yachts Available

8 – 12 Hours

Charter Duration

Nov – Apr

Best Season

45 km — 45 min

From Phuket

27 – 30°C

Sea Temperature

Chalong Pier

Depart From

About Phi Phi Islands

The Phi Phi Islands are among the most photographed destinations in all of Southeast Asia — and experiencing them by private charter transforms the visit entirely. While hundreds of day-trip passengers crowd the ferry queues, your private vessel departs Chalong Pier at 7:30am and arrives at Maya Bay before the masses. The silence of that lagoon in the early morning — limestone walls rising on three sides, turquoise water lapping at white sand — is something that only private charter guests regularly experience. Beyond the famous Maya Bay, the Phi Phi archipelago hides snorkeling sites, sea caves, and hidden coves accessible only to those with their own vessel.

Photo Gallery

Top Experiences

Early Morning Maya Bay

Arrive before 9am — experience the lagoon in near solitude

Shark Point Snorkeling

World-class reef with leopard sharks, rays & sea turtles

Viking Cave

Ancient cave paintings & dramatic limestone passage

Loh Samah Bay

Hidden bay on Phi Phi Leh — only reachable by private boat

Drone Photography

Aerial shots of the twin-peaked Phi Phi Don at sunrise

Koh Yung Snorkeling

Mosquito Island's pristine reef — best snorkeling near Phi Phi

Must-Do Experiences

Anchor at Maya Bay before 8:30am — 4 years of recovery shows

Swim through the narrow passage to Loh Samah's inner bay

Snorkel at Anemone Reef — soft coral gardens & clownfish

Visit Monkey Beach at low tide when the reef walks are visible

Watch the sunset from Phi Phi Don viewpoint after anchoring nearby

Explera Charter Tip

The single most important tip for Phi Phi charter: depart Chalong Pier no later than 7:00am. Arriving at Maya Bay by 8:30am puts you there before the first wave of day-trip boats at 9:30am. The difference in experience is extraordinary.

Nearby Islands & Destinations

Island / Location	Distance	Highlights
Maya Bay (Phi Phi Leh)	2 km S	Iconic beach, limestone amphitheater, reopened 2022
Bamboo Island (Koh Mai Phai)	8 km N	Pristine white sand, excellent snorkeling
Shark Point	20 km W	World-class dive site, leopard sharks & soft coral
Racha Yai	30 km W	Pristine coral reefs, sea turtle nesting site
Phuket	45 km W	Main charter departure hub, marinas & airports

Charter Location Map

Getting to Phi Phi Islands

Phi Phi Islands are best accessed by private charter from Phuket (45km, 45–60 min by motor yacht) or Krabi (40km, 40 min). There is no airport on Phi Phi — all access is by sea. Public ferries depart Rassada Pier, Phuket, but private charter avoids the queues entirely.

Recommended Fleet for Phi Phi Islands

Princess V65

65 ft · 12 guests

฿255,000/4hrs

Sunseeker Manhattan 55

55 ft · 10 guests

฿210,000/4hrs

Lagoon 52

52 ft · 12 guests

฿165,000/4hrs

Lagoon 42

42 ft · 8 guests

฿120,000/4hrs

Sea Ray 350 Express

35 ft · 10 guests

฿75,000/4hrs

Best Time to Visit

November – April (Andaman Dry Season)

Phi Phi follows the Andaman monsoon pattern. May–October brings rougher seas. Maya Bay still opens for registered charter vessels year-round, unlike public ferries.

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