Travelling the majestic Thai islands is sure to be one of the most delightful vacations that you can experience in Southeast Asia. You will be amused how these islands are true to life because their sight is surreal.

With this, of course, you will not fully experience travelling without knowing the variety of transportation means available to get to the Phi Phi islands.

That being said, stay with us as we gladly share everything you need to know how to get around the magnificent islands of Phi Phi via boat.

Understanding the Phi Phi Islands

Located in Krabi, Thailand, the Phi Phi Islands is made up of different islands that are stunning in their way. These islands are called Koh Phi Phi Don, the largest and most populated island. The next one is Koh Phi Phi Leh, well-known for its towering limestone rock formations that tourists love to visit.

On the other hand, apart from Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Phi Phi Leh, many small islands comprise the Phi Phi Islands that are sure to mesmerize you.

With your desire to take a vacation in Phi Phi Islands, you must know how to get around this enchanting place because getting around will make you connect to nature even more and appreciate the beauty of the environment.

However, the problem is that there are no transport company services available nor taxis to get around the Island. Fortunately, you are still able to get around, but only by means of boat and foot.

Island Hopping in Phi Phi Islands

Since there are only two ways of getting around the Phi Phi Islands, and boat transportation is one of them, we will be focusing only on boat transportation in this article.

That being said, boat transportation is one of the best means to Island hop because it is more convenient. You get to experience the sensation of just Seabreeze, the sky and nature alone altogether.

Get around the Phi Phi islands by boat

As said above, getting around the islands of Phi Phi via boat can be one of the most convenient experiences you can encounter while having your vacation in the Phi Phi Islands.

This section will know more about the details of getting around the Phi Phi islands via boat:

1. Long-tail Boat

If you are coming from the Tonsai Bay village area on Koh Phi Phi Don, water taxis such as long-tail boat is convenient for you to get around. Through the long-tail boat, you will get to room these following attractions:

• North Koh Phi Phi Don consists of Loh Ba Kao Bay, Nui Beach, and Laem Tong Beach.
• West Koh Phi Phi Don, which is comprised of serene beaches like the Monkey Beach.
•  Koh Phi Phi Leh
• Maya Bay
• Moskito Island
• Bamboo Island

Now, how do you get to rent a long-tail boat in Koh Phi Phi?

Being a tourist in the area, you might probably be wondering how do you rent long-tail boats to get you around the Island. Well, there are many rentable long-tail boats available in Phi Phi islands, and they are primarily situated at Tonsai Bay on the beach around the Ao Tonsai Pier. 

i. Tonsai Beach

Around Tonsai Beach, you will get to see many long-tail boats between 6:30 in the morning and 10:00 in the evening.

Price range

The price range of these rentable long-tail boats can vary depending on your drop point, the peak season, and some other variable factors that exist. 

If you do not know, long-tail boats are usually for hire. That means you are paying for the whole vessel, instead of just by seat, for a lump of time. If you wish to hire the entire boat, it will help bargain the fare with the boater.

However, these long-tail boats may cost you about 400-500 baht per hour for estimate purposes or $13.25-$16.5. Pro-tip is that you can maximize your costs by hiring the entire boat the entire day, as this gives higher chances that the boaters will lower your expense. 

Within the rental of the boat, it can get you around to the specific beach of your preference, and the boater will notify you if the beach you like to go to is doable or not. That is why it is essential to verify all the spots you wish to go to before going there.

ii. Tonsai Pier

Another place that you can go to if you wish to get around the Phi Phi Islands via boat is through the Tonsai Pier.

Here, you are free to reserve one-way boat trips if you wish to get from the Ao Tonsai Pier up to the North Koh Phi Phi Don Island and vice versa.

If you are from the northern part of the Phi Phi Island, such as the hotels like Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, Villa 360, Phi Phi Phu Chalet, your hotel usually arranges the long-tail boat booking for your convenience.

However, you can refer to the price range below if they did not.

Price range

Booking one-way boat trips in Tonsai Pier will cost you around 200 baht or $6.7 per head on each trip. 

Important notes:

• The fare for your long-tail boat trips is paid in cash to the boater directly. That is why it is crucial to ensure Thai baht is in your wallet.
• Long-tail boats at Tonsai Pier can be booked online through travel websites such as look and Viator. However, they are not much recommended because it is still cost-effective to book at the boater directly.
• Every long-tail boat can have a capacity of 10 people, but to make it feel less crowded, you may want to have just enough people per boat.

2. Speedboat

Aside from long-tail boats, some tourists also prefer to book speedboats. The critical difference between the two is that speedboats are way more costly than long-tail boats and would cost you about 3,000-4,000 baht per hour or $100-$135.

However, since long-tail boats only have the capacity of 10 people per trip, speedboats can cater to 15-20 people. The significant difference can be advantageous for those who come in large groups; a speedboat may be your go-to transport means. 

To book a speedboat, you can have them at online travel websites like Klook and Viator, or you can opt to book them in person at one of the travel agencies situated in the village around Tonsai Pier.

CONCLUSION

Getting around the Phi Phi Islands is one of the best highlights of your vacation in Krabi, Thailand. That is why it is essential to know the best transportation means to enjoy the majestic views.

You have two options for getting around the Island: boat and foot. If you choose to get around the island via boat, you can enjoy it in either of the two ways as well: by long-tail boats or by speedboats.

All the more, whatever your preference is, the most vital part is that you get to indulge in every inch of your vacation in the Phi Phi Islands.