So brilliant. I've rarely done such a beautiful tour. I had a lot of fun from the first minute to the last. The crew was great, like a family. Highly recommended. I would book again immediately.
Maya Bay Sleepaboard Spend the night on our purpose built boat in Maya Bay




At a glance
- Duration
- 19 hours
- Price from
- $109 / person
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 47 reviews
- Languages
- TH, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 35
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Meeting point
- It is a 5 minute walk from the pier. Walk off the pier, turn right at the T intersection, and then walk about 300 metres. Take the 4th street on the left, opposite the big green shop called Island Divers. Walk another 50 metres to our travel shop, on the right hand side of the road.
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- Instant
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Description
Our planned itinerary allows us to sleep overnight in Maya Bay. We now have access to the beach in Maya Bay after being closed for 2 years. As we arrive in the bay in the afternoon you will most likely be the last people on the beach for that day. To see the bay without any boats moored and not a single person or footprint in the sand is truly a sight to behold If the weather conditions do not suit mooring in Maya Bay we have several other options that are just as beautiful including Loh Moo Dee Beach, Plieh bay, and Loh Sama bay or Monkey Beach. Each of these locations has an abundance of sparkling bioluminescent plankton so you will get to experience the psychedelic underwater show. Wherever we end up we promise you will have the experience of a lifetime.
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Itinerary
Our planned itinerary allows us to sleep overnight in Maya Bay. We now have access to the beach in Maya Bay after being closed for 2 years. As we arrive in the bay in the afternoon you will most likely be the last people on the beach for that day. To see the bay without any boats moored and not a single person or footprint in the sand is truly a sight to behold If the weather conditions do not suit mooring in Maya Bay we have several other options that are just as beautiful including Loh Moo Dee Beach, Plieh bay, and Loh Sama bay or Monkey Beach. Each of these locations has an abundance of sparkling bioluminescent plankton so you will get to experience the psychedelic underwater show. Wherever we end up we promise you will have the experience of a lifetime.
Check onto our Phi Phi Don office between 2:30 and 2:45 pm (detailed map on the contacts page of our website) Show your voucher on your phone/tablet or print out and store any large luggage for free and pack a smaller bag with things you will need for our trip; swimwear, towel, mosquito spray, camera, and of course, your abundant sense of adventure! We will all walk to the pier at 2:50 pm for a 3:00 pm departure as we set sail on our Phi Phi adventure! Our first stop is Viking Caves for a photo and then onto the stunning Pileh bay for snorkeling and kayaking. We can usually spot some harmless black-tipped reef sharks if you are quiet enough. After a snack of fresh fruit, we then head to Maya Bay entering through the rear entrance. You will have access to the beach. As we arrive the day-trippers will be leaving and we will be left with our own paradise so you are free to explore whilst the sun goes down.
Around 6:30 pm it’s time for a delicious all-you-can-eat Thai feast. Special diets are catered for with individual meals After your meal has settled, put on your life jacket, masks and snorkels and swim with the glowing plankton. Submerge your head in the sea, agitate the water to make the plankton glow to experience a liquid starry night and a truly magical kaleidoscopic light show After you have dried off we then head back to our own private beach and the party kicks off! We listen to music, play games giving you time to connect with your fellow travelers and have a blast. Everyone gets a free bucket (the local drinking habit consisting of either vodka or Thai rum) For those who enjoy a drink, there is a bar with alcoholic drinks for sale 100 THB for a beer and 250 THB for rum or vodka buckets Around 10:00 pm a tasty chicken barbecue is served and the fun continues
Around 11:00 pm we head back to the boat. For those who wish to socialize, we keep the lower deck free for music and the bar. The top floor is for those that want to relax, take in the tranquil beauty of stargazing or go to bed early.
Our crew will wake you bright and early the next morning for an early morning swim or kayak and our traditional group jump shot (so bring your camera) Breakfast is served back on the boat which consists of coffee, tea, eggs and toast. After breakfast it is time to visit Monkey Beach for more snorkeling, kayaking, and if you dare a beach session. Watch out for the monkeys!!! 10 am we arrive back at Phi Phi Don and while most people are tired the majority just can’t stop smiling and raving about their night
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that we may need to change the itinerary depending in wind and wave direction. We have many stunning options we can choose from to make sure you are not disappointed but please remember we are in the hands of mother nature.
- We leave from Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don (a 2 hour ferry ride from Krabi or Phuket) at 3 pm each day and arrive back at PP Don around 10:00 am the next day. If you are coming to Phi Phi on the day you book you will need to catch a morning ferry to make our departure time.
- Check onto our Phi Phi Don office between 2:30 and 2:45 pm
- Please note we need a minimum of 4 customers. If we do not have enough customers we will try to change to another day or offer you a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Maya Bay Sleepaboard Spend the night on our purpose built boat in Maya Bay lasts about 19 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $109 per person for this Ko Phi Phi Don experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is It is a 5 minute walk from the pier. Walk off the pier, turn right at the T intersection, and then walk about 300 metres. Take the 4th street on the left, opposite the big green shop called Island Divers. Walk another 50 metres to our travel shop, on the right hand side of the road.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in TH, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 35 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(47)
We had a great time throughout this trip. We went snorkeling, kayaking, bright plankton, made beautiful encounters, well eaten. The highlight of this adventure is lying on the deck under the stars. We sleep very little but it's magical as an experience. To do absolutely! One of my favorite moments in Thailand.
This is probably the only way to truly enjoy phi phi lee. At the beginning the tour is just as any other, you go with the people that booked the day tour to snorkel in one spot (average snorkeling) then to maya bay around closing time (around 17pm). There is probably less people than midday, but still a lot. Then you go just in front of maya bay you see the sunset and you snorkel again, you can go to a small beach where there are a lot of baby sharks (mind the jellyfish). Then you have dinner (food is ok nothing special) and you swim with the planctons (they look just like white sparks, nothing special), you have a free drink with music (i would really avoid the stupid music, it kills the atmosphere), and you bring the day trippers back to the pier. Now the real fun begins, because just three of us went on this big boat back to maya bay and spent the night there (not on the beach, on the boat just in front of the bay). We were the only boat except a private sailboat, and sleeping there under the full moon and the stars is amazing. We also had a few drinks and played games with our beautiful guide Pai. Sleeping there is certainly not the most comfortable, and I was a bit sick the day after, but it's subjective and still worth it. When you wake up you see the sunrise, and you go again to maya bay. They actually let you choose where to go, we thought there would be less people at opening (7 am), but situation was almost the same, just a bit less. You will NEVER see maya bay without people, forget about it. Then we went to Phi Lee lagoon, that maybe is even better, before all the people came, and I really wish I had more time there. Going back we stopped at a 'monkey' beach (no monkeys there), this is really avoidable and better to spend more time in the lagoon. So overall is really a great tour, the price might seem high but it's really worth it for what you get. Thanks to the staff and to beautiful Pai.
Had a great night entertainment, staff very efficient and friendly especially Jack.....only there is a couple of small negatives 1.poor lightin when having your jealous can't see what your eating 2 people on dance floor with drinks, which spillage could be dangerous but it didn't spoil our night
This was amazing. Our tour guides were so much fun. We got to swim around, kayak, and snorkel during the day. We played cards and socialized in the evening. Sleeping under stars was beautiful.
Great experience! Wonderful staff! Lots of fun with snorkeling, kayaking, night swim with glowing plankton!! I would recommend 10/10. Will be doing again next time we are here in the islands.
Worth the price and the trip. The drinks flow and the Thai food cooked on site is delicious . The crew gives a real family feel. The tour guides are great. Overnight was amazing. If the plankton is out - omg so cool. Don’t forget the snorkeling, kayaking and jumping (😜)
The experience was incredible. The best day in our 2 months in Thailand. Spending the night in the ocean in the island with no one else, was one of the best experiences of my life. Our guides Wit from Thailand and Kapil from India were the best, always looking for us to feel comfortable and enjoy the experience. They were really kind and friendly with us. We are very grateful.
This was by far the best experience of our phi phi island trip. The value and experience was unbeatable. The guides were awesome, and the fact that this is the only tour that allows you to sleepover in maya bay is really cool. Nothing like waking up on site and no crowds. Would 10000% reccomend.
The trip was as expected having read previous reviews. The staff looked after us and sleeping under the stars was an unforgettable experience, likewise swimming with the plankton. The only reason why I haven't given 5 stars was because there was a large tour group that joined us for most of the day and due to their size, they set the tone/atmosphere for the entire day. They left the boat in the evening which we were thankful for. They were backpackers (ranging 19-23yo), even myself (36yo) that loves to party felt out of place with what I can only stereotype as Swifties. This wouldn't have been an issue if we knew to expect them on the tour, which is why I'm mentioning it in my review, as we spoke to a member of staff who told us they had recently collaborated with another tour company and this clientele was pretty standard.
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