Unforgettable Maya Bay Sunset & Bioluminescent Night Swim
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Our planned itinerary allows us to snorkel with the Plankton in Maya Bay. We now have access to the beach from the rear entry. To see the bay without any boats moored and not a single person or footprint in the sand is truly a sight to behold As we arrive in the bay in the afternoon you will most likely be the last people on the beach for that day. If the weather conditions do not suit mooring in Maya Bay we have several other options that are just as beautiful including Loh Moo Dee Beach, Plieh bay and Loh Sama bay or Monkey Beach. Each of these locations has an abundance of sparkling bioluminescent plankton so you will get to experience the psychedelic underwater show. Wherever we end up we promise you will have the experience of a life time.
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david_r, 11/29/2024 2:01:24 AM
Great experience - friendly team made sure everyone felt welcome and got involved. Maya bay amazing. Party on way back was a bonus! Thanks to all the team for making it memorable.
Nivedita4v, 5/28/2024 2:54:31 AM
We had the most perfect and memorable experience. Our guide "Cream" & his team went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed every minute of it!! Every stop was unique & beautiful. First we enjoyed the snorkeling & saw some lovely coral and fish. The views of Maya bay was breathtaking. the sunset kayaking was relaxing & it was super exciting to swim with the plankton! Our guide was very informative and always helpful at all the stops. We had unlimited water and cool drinks on board. We are vegetarians and the crew made sure to cook a separate meal for us - the rice, thai curry and vegetables were delicious!! The boat was clean and spacious and the dinner on the upper deck was a unique experience :)
U7796TLsuec, 4/10/2024 9:52:38 PM
The staff was great and so was the food. The beaches were amazing and swimming was so fun. The plankton did not disappoint!
Mark_F, 4/8/2024 12:34:06 AM
The caves really were not worth spending time to see them. Jelly fish everywhere,a few of us got stung. Maya bay was amazing,alot of people there. Was good day though,the guide was amazing.
seoungjongy, 5/3/2023 4:37:50 AM
It was very great experience. My wife and I enjoyed the trip. Snorkling and sun bath in Maya bay was really awesome. And I want the video which my wife and I jumped out the boat. Please send the video via email. My email address is seoungjong@gmail.com. Thank you.
yoobarney, 3/12/2020 8:13:37 AM
This was by far the highlight of my trip in Ko Phi Phi/Phuket. We met at the tour shop at 3PM and left as a group to the pier. We took a smaller boat initially and transferred to the main boat. The boat was very clean and had 3 floors to it. I can't remember the tour guides name but he was very friendly and explained the tour very well. He stopped by a couple key spots and briefly mentioned the history. We stopped in 2 different bays, kayaked and snorkeled. If you have a GoPro, defintiely take it. You can get some beautiful shots. They also allowed us to jump off the 3rd floor of the boat. We got to see the beach where they filmed "The Beach" (although we could not go) but were able to swim on the other side. A home cooked dinner (fresh veggies and green curry) were cooked by several sweet ladies. They took very good care of us. As far as the plankton..I know it's supposed to be the highlight but for me it was not all that great. We also had a hard time seeing the plankton because a full moon was out. But don't let that stop you because I would go on this trip again and again.
katiebO7841KP, 2/10/2020 4:26:01 PM
The Maya Bay sleep aboard was a fantastic experience! The team on board the boat couldnt do enough for us. We made memories to last a lifetime with the views, the plankton snorkelling, the kayaking into the cove and sleeping under the stars. Would definitely recommend.
marleeglasgow, 2/10/2020 2:34:00 AM
Wow what a treat! We loved our experience on the sleepaboard - our small group of six were feeling pretty smug when we got to ride over to the beach (not THE beach, but a smaller one close by) while the day-trippers had to head home. We were truly the only ones in the bay. Jojo, our host, came prepared with fun campfire riddles and drinking games, and when it was time to head back to the boat for the night, we were greeted with some yummy late-night BBQ. Drinks continued, and then we got to pass out on the top deck under the stars. Waking up with the sunrise and the view of the empty beach was glorious. Highly recommended, especially if you are looking for a fun alternative to the party scene.
Nellie1234567, 1/6/2020 2:08:30 AM
We arrived and got a little boat from the pier to take us on a big boat. The boat itself was okay, it was very clean and was very big. You could help yourself to sprite, cola and water. We started off by kayaking and snorkelling around some of the lagoons (I’m not sure if there names). There was only 2 couples of our trip because apparently not many people are coming since the beach had closed. But this didn’t affect it in anyway. If anything the trip was more personalised. Back to the kayaking, we was allowed to go off by ourselves in our own little kayak and enjoy ourselves. It was fun, and nice to have a little bit of time to yourself. It was lovely. My boyfriend really enjoyed the snorkelling. Back to the boat, we went to Maya Bay to watch the sunset. We didn’t get off the boat but this didn’t affect it. It was absolutely beautiful to watch. And take lots of photos. Amazing!! After the sunset, we had some food and it was amazing. We went back for more! After tea, when it was dark we watched the crew catch squids. It was funny to watch. My boyfriend got involved and he caught his first one. He loved it. A guy that loves fishing caught his first squid, first time aswell. Think of how proud he felt. I tried but caught more people than I did squid. Everyone got involved, even the other couple on the boat and it was fun to watch and take part in. We all then got our life jackets on (wearing them like nappies) which was a lot better and got in the sea to look at the planktons. Just think pitch black getting into an ocean and you couldn’t have a light on. It was nerve wracking but as soon as you got your snorkel on and looked under the water. It was absolutely amazing. It was like glowing little fireflies under water as soon as you started kicking your legs. This was one of my favourite experiences of my whole 3 week holiday. It was just amazing!! I could do this again and again! After this. We got dried and changed and had a bucket of rum (complimentary for everyone). We played some drinking games and it was nice for everyone to get involved. We also had some more delicious food, including the squids we caught. We later went on a little walk around the beach. It was nice. We then came back to the boat, the other couple got their mattresses and went to sleep. Me and my boyfriend went to catch more squids. And watch the stars. When we finally went to bed, we got our mattress, sleeping bag and pillow and just watched the stars. They say you don’t really have a decent sleep but everything else makes up for it. Well I had a fab sleep, I can sleep through anything. And the best part was waking up to a beautiful sunrise. We had some breakfast and coffee/ juice. The food throughout the whole trip was proper homely cooked. It was nice. I really enjoyed it and so did my boyfriend. Before we went back to the Pier, we went to monkey beach and did some more snorkelling. We only seen one monkey at the beach but some gorgeous fish when we went snorkelling. And then we went back to the pier. This experience was once in a lifetime. It was amazing. All the crew on the boat was so nice, kind and a right laugh. Me and my boyfriend both enjoyed ourselves. It wasn’t like a party boat, it was lovely. It’s personalised! I’d definitely recommend this trip over and over again.
Patricia P, 1/5/2020 4:17:18 AM
IT was the first tine for me and my boyfriend when we saw the plancton and IT was amaizing. Maya Bay is a beautiful location which helps You understand much more the nature and the link betwen nature and human
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that we may need to change the itinerary depending in wind and wave direction. We have many stunning options we can choose from to make sure you are not disappointed but please remember we are in the hands of mother nature.
- We leave from Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don (a 2 hour ferry ride from Krabi or Phuket) at 3 pm each day and arrive back at PP Don around 10:00 am the next day. If you are coming to Phi Phi on the day you book you will need to catch a morning ferry to make our departure time.
- Check onto our Phi Phi Don office between 2:30 and 2:45 pm.
- Please note this tour leaves and departs from Tonsai pier on Phi Phi Island. There are no ferries back to Phuket or Krabi after the tour. You will need accommodation for the night on Phi Phi Island
- Please note we need a minimum of 4 customers. If we do not have enough customers we will try to change to another day or offer you a full refund.
Departure point
Our office is a 5-minute walk from the main pier on Phi Phi Don. You can use Google maps (Maya Bay Sleepaboard) for directions.Return details
Our planned itinerary allows us to snorkel with the Plankton in Maya Bay. We now have access to the beach from the rear entry. To see the bay without any boats moored and not a single person or footprint in the sand is truly a sight to behold As we arrive in the bay in the afternoon you will most likely be the last people on the beach for that day. If the weather conditions do not suit mooring in Maya Bay we have several other options that are just as beautiful including Loh Moo Dee Beach, Plieh bay and Loh Sama bay or Monkey Beach. Each of these locations has an abundance of sparkling bioluminescent plankton so you will get to experience the psychedelic underwater show. Wherever we end up we promise you will have the experience of a life time.Redemption
We leave from Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don (a 2 hour ferry ride from Krabi or Phuket) at 3 pm each day and arrive back at PP Don around 9:00 pm. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel due to bad weather we will attempt to reschedule or offer you a full refund. Our office is situated at 139/8 Moo 7 Soi Chao Koh on Phi Phi Don. It is a 5 minute walk from the pier. You can use Google maps (Maya Bay Sleepaboard) for directions. When you arrive on the main pier (Tonsai Pier) Walk off the pier, turn right at the T intersection, and then walk about 300 metres. Take the 4th street on the left, opposite the big green shop called Island Divers. Walk another 50 metres to our travel shop, on the right hand side of the road. It is called Maya Bay Sleepaboard Office and has the Sleepaboard and and Plankton Sunset tour signs out front. Our tour departs and returns from Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don. There are no ferries back to Phuket or Krabi after our tour. You will need accommodation for the night on Phi Phi DonLess than hours before travel date - 0% refund