Speed Boats to Ko Phi Phi from Phuket or Krabi

Speed Boat Transfer to Ko Phi Phi from Phuket

Speedboats from Phuket depart from Rassada Pier.

There is a range of departure times to Ko Phi Phi; the first boat departs Phuket at 8.30 am, with the last boat departing at 3.00 pm.

For a hassle-free speed boat transfer, the best option is to include a transfer from your hotel.

In Phuket, transfers are optional from hotels in the following areas:

• Patong
• Kata
• Karon
• Rawai
• Naiharn
• Chalong
• Phuket Town

Transfers to Ko Phi Phi from Krabi by Speedboat

From Krabi, you have a couple of options, depending on where you are staying.

If you're staying around Ao Nang, there are speedboat transfers available from Ao Nam Mao Pier, at 10.30 am or 3.00 pm.

If your hotel is in Ao Nang, transfers are included.

If your hotel is at Klong Mueng Beach, Tub Kaek Bech or you need a transfer from Krabi airport, transfers can be arranged for an additional fee. 

From Ao Nang, the boat will first stop at Railay before departing for Ko Phi Phi.

If you're staying at Railay, you can book your speedboat transfer to depart from Railay. The boat departs from the floating pier at East Railay Beach at 11.00 am and 3.30 pm. 

There are no hotel transfers available within the Railay Peninsula.

Speedboat Day Trips & Tours 

Speedboats are more than just a means of getting to the islands. They are geared for tours and include transfers to and from your hotel, lunch at Phi Phi Don and snorkelling gear.

These boat tours will take you to all the best sights, like Maya Bay and other beaches along the way.

The speedboats can carry up to 20 or 30 passengers, depending on the boat and, at times, can be a little crowded.

To book a speedboat day trip to the islands, you can visit one of the travel agents or tour booking agencies in Phuket or Krabi, or at your hotel.

You will also find many speed boat vendors working the beaches in Phuket and Krabi, who will be more than willing to take you and your group. The price for these boats will depend on how many people are in your group, and how good your negotiating skills are.

If you want a hassle free trip, you can pre book your speed boat tours before arriving in Phuket or Krabi.

See all Speedboat tours and daytrips

• Daytrips and tours from Phuket 
  
• Tours and Day Trips from Krabi

Private Speed Boats

If you are travelling with your own group of friends or family, there are safe and comfortable private speedboats available for charter that are worth looking into.

These speedboats are much more comfortable, and you get to pick where you want to spend extra time.

If you are staying overnight at Ko Phi Phi, there are speedboats or longtail boats available for day trips to the nearby beaches and Islands.

Naturally, speedboats are quicker, but for a real Thai experience, ensure you take at least one trip in a longtail boat while in Thailand.

Just make sure that the long tail boats are equipped with life jackets and snorkelling gear.

Travel Tips

If you are worried about sea sickness, ensure you get some sea sickness tablets from the pharmacy before you depart.

Speedboats are not advisable for pregnant women; a ferry would be the best choice.

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