Phi Phi and Bamboo – Maya Bay and snorkeling (comfort)

A family of two adults and two children, ages 9 and 13, really enjoyed the excursion! We were in a group with only our guide, Jamila, and no other Russians. We departed from the new port, which was a plus when choosing a tour package, especially in the rain. The organization was quick. The meeting area was crowded at breakfast, and two boats departed at once, heading in different directions. Departure was on time, and by 9:30 a.m., the boat had already left the pier. The boat has five rows of two-person seats in the middle, with benches around the perimeter. Capacity is approximately 40-43 people plus crew. The first stop was Bamboo Island. In our opinion, this is the worst spot. There's no real beauty to be found, and the swimming area is demarcated by U-shaped buoys. Swimming is strictly life jackets. There's simply nothing to see there with masks. The water is clear and slightly murky, with sand and driftwood at the bottom. We splashed around in the water for an hour, struggling with our uncomfortable life jackets, and then headed back to the boat. The next stop was at Don Island, the main island of the Phi Phi archipelago, not right on the shore but slightly deeper, perfect for snorkeling. Only here could we see fish, shells, moray eels, and the like. The water was clear, and swimming was pleasant, but the stop was less than an hour, about 40 minutes. After that, the boat moved to the shore, to the so-called pier near the hotel. Everyone went to lunch at the restaurant, where a small buffet was set, but it was enough for a snack. I personally didn't stay there long; I went for a swim to the right of the boat parking lot near the hotel bungalows stretched along the beach. The water was pleasant, with sand on the bottom. There was no need for a mask, but it was a pleasure to swim. We were given an hour for lunch, then moved to Maya Bay, where the film "The Beach" with DiCaprio was filmed. The stop was 50 minutes, but swimming was prohibited. There were plenty of people for photos. You can take a photo without people on the far right side of the beach, where the least crowds go. We saw three baby sharks swimming in the bay; the beach caretaker pointed them out. You can only get your feet wet up to your ankles. And the last stop is in the lagoon, where they offer, for an extra fee, transfers to wooden boats for a ride around the lagoon. We didn't buy this idea, as the main boat is parked in the lagoon, where you can and should swim freely. Personally, I liked this spot the most. After leaving the lagoon, we looked at a Viking cave where swallows collect drool. 🤪 Somewhere along the way, they also show monkeys perched on the coastal rocks from the shore. You can't get out or approach them. In conclusion, a visit to Bamboo Island was unnecessary; you won't enjoy swimming or taking photos here; it would have been better to stay longer at other locations. The trip was long, departing at 9:30 AM, and we returned to the Marina at 5:20 PM. We can't comment on the transfer, as we drove ourselves. Good luck to everyone and enjoy P(h)uket!

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We were thrilled! We got to see the islands in all their colors, swim in the lagoon, and see the fish underwater. We also had a delicious lunch, water, and light snacks on board the boat. The transfer was scheduled. We want to see more and more. Thank you so much.

A wonderful excursion. Especially DiCaprio Beach. Our guide on the boat was Kan, a very cheerful Thai. Vitaly met us and accompanied us: he explained the locations expertly. While snorkeling, he fed the fish, and most of them swam towards us. The fish weren't like those in Egypt, but they were beautiful. I imagine the Simelane Islands are even better, but that's for another time.

Yesterday, October 2nd, we went on the Phi Phi + Bamboo excursion. We loved it! Especially Maya Bay. It's absolutely beautiful! Magical! A must-see! I'd also like to point out that we traveled between the islands on a speedboat, where we were treated to refreshments, fresh fruit, and other goodies throughout the day. It was a pleasure. Our guide, Yuri, was attentive, knowledgeable, and cheerful, and he knew his stuff. Thank you!

Yuri, the Maestro guide, was a delight! The tour was wonderful, we visited so many interesting places. Maya Bay is a gorgeous spot for photos and enjoyment. It's a joy to behold such beauty. I highly recommend this tour!

New good catamaran, even in big waves and rain it was comfortable!

I really enjoyed the excursion. I especially remember the visit to Pele Lagoon. And in general, the whole trip was very beautiful, bright and eventful. Many thanks to the guide Victor!

Great excursion, we were with my son on 13.09, excellent guide Victor, departure from the favorite port of Royal Phuket Marina, a very beautiful port, lunch on Phi Phi Don - everyone will find something to eat, both spicy and not. And of course the islands themselves here without further ado - this is PARADISE, everything went very comfortably, we were very pleased and with a bunch of cool photos. Also the whole time there was a photographer with us who took pictures and filmed us during snorkeling. Thank you, Treasure Island ♥️

Beautiful views, interesting islands!

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The excursion was fun. We went on it on August 30. We really enjoyed sitting in the front of the boat, bouncing around and shouting for an hour — I’ll definitely remember that more than Ostrava)) We had a great guide with us!
About the program description on the website — it really needs to be updated. For example: “Monkey Rock, photos with wild monkeys.” That never happens in the program, since you’re concerned about tourists’ safety. So why write it — unclear. The monkeys are small, far away, and even then you can’t really take pictures of them, let alone with them.
Then: “Lunch with a view of Ton Sai Bay and free time on Phi Phi Don.” In reality, we had lunch at a hotel with a view of the dining hall — no bay in sight. And free time was also at the same hotel, with not much of the wild island atmosphere. Please make the program honest for future tourists.
We weren’t too upset, though — we swam here and there, were fed delicious food, and even got fruit and drinks throughout the trip. For me, the highlights were the Pi Leh Lagoon and Bamboo Island. I’d love to repeat this trip again, but next time with a visit to Ton Sai Bay and Maya Bay.