Krabi: Phi Phi, Bamboo Island & Maya Bay Day Tour by Power Catamaran

This full-day catamaran tour links three of the Andaman coast's best-known island stops in one trip out of Krabi: Phi Phi, Bamboo Island and Maya Bay. Rather than a slower long-tail boat, you'll travel by power catamaran, cutting down transit time between islands and leaving more time to swim, snorkel and explore the bays that made this stretch of coastline famous.

The day includes a seaside lunch and national park entry, so the main costs are covered before you even leave the marina. Departure is from Takola Yacht Port Marina, where an air-conditioned waiting lounge gives you somewhere comfortable to gather before boarding. A light breakfast is served on board, and free WiFi means you can share photos of the turquoise water in real time rather than waiting until you're back on land.

Travel insurance is built into the package, and if you choose the transfer option, hotel pickup and drop-off across Krabi and Railay is included too. It's a straightforward way to see Maya Bay and the surrounding islands without arranging separate boat charters or park tickets yourself.

Your day starts at Takola Yacht Port Marina, where you can wait in an air-conditioned lounge before boarding the power catamaran. A light breakfast is served as the boat sets off, giving you time to settle in before reaching the first island stop. From there, the catamaran moves between Phi Phi, Bamboo Island and Maya Bay, with time at each for swimming, snorkelling and taking in the limestone cliffs and clear water this part of the Andaman coast is known for.

A seaside lunch breaks up the day, giving you a proper stop before continuing on to the remaining islands. Free WiFi on board means you can stay connected throughout. If you've booked the transfer package, a shuttle collects you from your hotel in Krabi or Railay beforehand and returns you at the end of the day, so the trip runs door-to-door rather than starting and ending at the marina alone.