Price
4,800 THB / 2 pax
Time
2pm – 7pm
Group Size
2-8 people
Meeting
Phi Phi Pier
Maya Beach Sunset Plankton – An amazing experience!
Maya Beach Sunset Plankton – 5 hour private longtail tour is a really magical way to experience Phi Phi. You can arrive on the same day, check in then hop onto your private longtail tour around Phi Phi Leh with a local captain. End your day with a scenic sunset cruise, and a glowing night swim in waters lit by bioluminescent plankton. This trip is ideal for families, couples, and friends looking for something truly unique.
Hightlights: Visit Maya Beach & Swim with Glow Plankton
- Cost:
5,400 THBNow 4,800 THB (2 persons) - Additional Person: +600 THB
- Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Pickup/Drop off: Phi Phi Don Pier / Tonsai Pier
- Staying at Long Beach or Northern Beaches? Let us know and we can let you know the additional cost for pickup/drop off.
What to Expect on the Sunset Plankton Phi Phi Tour:
The afternoon begins with snorkeling at iconic locations like Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Pileh Lagoon. When conditions allow, we’ll also visit Maya Bay. As the sun begins to set, we cruise through the warm ocean waters before ending the day with a night swim in a glowing bay surrounded by bioluminescent plankton.
Why Join the Maya Beach Sunset Plankton?
Unwind with friends and family, stop as long as you like and the places you find the most relaxing! choose the 5 hour trip to allow time to visit the iconic Maya Beach on foot.
You need to account for queues to enter and pay a National Park Fee, but your longtail captain will wait for your return in Loh Samah Bay just before sunset.
You’ll spot marine life while snorkeling, unwind on the boat at sunset, and finish the day with a one-of-a-kind underwater light show.
Trip Highlights:
- Visit Maya Beach National Park area on foot (closes at 5pm)
- Snorkeling around Phi Phi Leh
- Swim in the beautiful Pileh Lagoon
- Sunset at sea
- Night swim with glow plankton
- Chance to spot turtles and other marine life
Maya Beach Sunset Plankton ~ Itinerary:
- 10 mins before departure – Meet your captain at our Meeting Point at the main pier
- Stop 1 – Drive by Monkey Beach
- Stop 2 – Viking Cave
- Stop 3 – Pileh Lagoon
- Stop 4 – Drive to Loh Samah Bay
- Stop 5 – Enter Maya Beach on foot (pay 400 THB per person) *Optional
- Or- Drive to Maya Bay to snorkel, take photos and Fresh Fruit
- 1 hour before sunset – Start your drive back
- 6pm – 6.30pm – Golden hour sunset at sea
- 6.30pm – 7pm – Night swim with glowing plankton and back to shore
*All our tours include our FREE PDF Information Pack including eco-friendly tips, wildlife information, maps and safety reminders.
Itinerary can change according to weather, wind and tides. Your captain will choose a suitable snorkel spot along the route.
Seasonal Information:
- High Season Nov – May: Wind/Waves come from the east, Maya Bay is mostly sheltered
- Green Season June – Oct: Wind/Waves from the west, Maya Bay may be inaccessible some days.
- Maya Bay Closes for 2 months each year *August – September 2025*
Book Your Adventure
This trip is perfect for beginners and families with children aged 6+. Want more island experiences? Explore our Koh Phi Phi Snorkeling Tours. Ready to join? Contact us to reserve your Sunset Plankton Phi Phi tour today.
See the Glow Before You Go
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Guests often say this is the highlight of their time in Phi Phi. After all, how often do you get to float in glowing water under a sky full of stars? This peaceful, surreal experience stays with you long after the tour ends.
Included/Excluded
- Mask + Snorkel
- Private Boat
- Life Jackets
- Water + Fresh Fruit
- Ice Box
- Free PDF Trip info pack
- Zero Waste Lunchbox +300 THB
- Snorkel Guide with GoPro from 2,000 THB
- Fins Rental +200 THB
Tour Details
⚠️ Trip Notes
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Trips are subject to weather and sea conditions. Your safety is our top priority. In case of rough seas or rain, the trip may be delayed, adjusted or cancelled at the captain’s discretion.
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The route may be changed depending on tides, waves, and seasonal marine conditions. We always aim to visit the best and safest spots.
⛵ Captain & Safety
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Our longtail boat captains are licensed, experienced locals who know the waters and weather patterns around Phi Phi.
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Life jackets are available and mandatory while snorkeling
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No fish-feeding or fishing is allowed on board.
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The captain’s decision is final regarding weather safety or route changes.
- You must read the information pack with safety information which will be sent to you prior to the trip
Please click to see our Cancellation Policies
National Park Fees are not included in any of our trip prices.
This itinerary allows for a stop at Maya Beach where you must pay to enter.
Please bring 400 THB cash per person in case you wish to change your itinerary on board and visit the National Park Area.
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Contact Info
- 107 Moo 7, Phi Phi Island Ao Nang, Amphur Muang, Krabi, 81000
- +66 (0) 925 12 5584
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