Phi Phi Yacht Charter from Phuket
Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and Monkey Beach — the Phi Phi Islands have the most dramatic cliff scenery and the clearest water within reach of Phuket as a day charter. They are also the busiest destination in the Andaman, which is precisely why the boat you arrive on matters.
Beating the crowds
Phi Phi rewards an early start more than anywhere else on this coast. A 7:30am departure puts you into Maya Bay close to opening, ahead of the ferry and speedboat fleet, and the difference is not subtle — the same beach that holds hundreds of people by mid-morning can be nearly empty at first light.
Pileh Lagoon, the enclosed emerald channel on Phi Phi Leh, is the other stop worth timing carefully. Both are inside a national park, so park fees apply and vary by nationality.
What the day looks like
Phuket to Phi Phi is a longer run than the Phang Nga or Khai routes, so most charters here are 8 to 11 hours. Faster motor yachts make the crossing comfortably inside a day; catamarans take longer but ride the open-water leg far more gently, which matters if anyone in your group is prone to seasickness. motor yacht charter in Phuket →
Between the headline stops there is genuinely good snorkelling on the eastern side of Phi Phi Don, and quiet anchorages for lunch and swimming away from the main bays.
Best time to go
November to April, without much argument. Phi Phi sits in open water and the crossing is exposed, so the flat seas and 20–30m visibility of high season make a real difference here — more than at the sheltered destinations closer to Phuket.
Yachts running this route
31 vessels in the fleet run this itinerary. Prices are the starting rate for the route shown, and include crew, fuel, soft drinks, snorkelling equipment and insurance.
| Yacht | Size | Guests | Type | Route | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Cat 36 | 36ft | 8 | Power Catamaran | Phi Phi + Maiton (8hr) | ฿39,900 |
| Zoe | 46ft | 18 | Sailing Catamaran | Phi Phi Islands (11hr) | ฿46,000 |
| Ocean Pearl | 42ft | 20 | Sport Cruiser | Phi Phi + Khai (8hr) | ฿49,900 |
| Sanny 38 | 38ft | 15 | Power Catamaran | Phi Phi Islands (11hr) | ฿50,000 |
| Hennessy 40 | 40ft | 15 | Power Catamaran | Phi Phi Islands (11hr) | ฿50,000 |
| Oceanland 45 | 45ft | 15 | Power Catamaran | Phi Phi Islands (11hr) | ฿59,000 |
| Monterey M65 | 28ft | 6 | Sport Cruiser | Phi Phi Island (8hr) | ฿62,000 |
| Prada 50 | 50ft | 20 | Power Catamaran | Phi Phi + Khai Island (8hr) | ฿65,000 |
| Leopard 51 | 51ft | 30 | Power Catamaran | Phi Phi Island (8hr) | ฿89,900 |
| Sacs Strider 11 | 36ft | 8 | Sport Cruiser | Phi Phi Island (8hr) | ฿90,000 |
| Azimut 46 Aqua Mas | 46ft | 12 | Motor Yacht | Phi Phi + Khai Island (8hr) | ฿95,000 |
| Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5 | 36ft | 8 | Sport Cruiser | Phi Phi Island (8hr) | ฿97,000 |
| Princess 58 | 58ft | 10 | Motor Yacht | Phi Phi Island (8hr) | ฿110,000 |
| Azimut 55 After 8 | 55ft | 12 | Motor Yacht | Phi Phi + Khai Island (8hr) | ฿129,000 |
| Sacs Strider 15 | 49ft | 12 | Sport Cruiser | Phi Phi Island (8hr) | ฿130,000 |
| Riva 70 Aria Blue | 70ft | 16 | Motor Yacht | Phi Phi + Khai Island (8hr) | ฿149,000 |
| Princess 42 | 42ft | 9 | Motor Yacht | Phi Phi Island (8hr) | ฿153,000 |
| De Antonio D50 | 50ft | 8 | Sport Cruiser | Phi Phi Island (8hr) | ฿160,000 |
| Ayana 68 | 68ft | 14 | Motor Yacht | Phi Phi Islands (8hr) | ฿195,800 |
| Princess F55 Risa | 55ft | 8 | Motor Yacht | Phi Phi Island (8hr) | ฿200,000 |
| Chowa 74 | 74ft | 45 | Motor Yacht | Phi Phi Islands (8hr) | ฿242,000 |
| Princess 78 W.J. Lip | 78ft | 20 | Motor Yacht | Phi Phi Island (8hr) | ฿300,000 |
| Princess 78 Maritimus | 78ft | 20 | Motor Yacht | Phi Phi Island (8hr) | ฿300,000 |
Also available for this route: Cranchi Scenery 58 · Ferretti 80 · Legacy · Princess 65 Oceana · Seabeat · Technema 89 · Vela · White Marlin.
By the cabin: the Best of Andaman join-in voyage calls at Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh on its six-day route, from €999 per person.
Common questions
How long does it take to get to Phi Phi from Phuket by yacht?
The crossing takes roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours each way depending on the vessel. Most Phi Phi charters are scheduled as 8-hour or 11-hour days to allow proper time at Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and a snorkelling stop.
Is Maya Bay open?
Maya Bay reopened to visitors with restrictions in place, including limits on where boats may anchor and seasonal closures. Your crew will confirm current access when you book, as the rules are reviewed each year.
What does a private Phi Phi charter cost?
Private Phi Phi charters start from ฿39,900 per day on the Power Cat 36 and rise with vessel size and speed. Crew, fuel, soft drinks, snorkelling gear and insurance are included; national park fees are extra on most vessels.
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