Seastar Rainbow Catamaran: Lazy Phi Phi, Maya Bay & Maithon Escape

A Later Start, a Full Day of Island Adventures

Give your Phuket holiday a slower morning and an adventurous afternoon. The Seastar Lazy Phi Phi Trip combines the white-sand scenery of Maya Bay, the towering cliffs of Phi Phi Leh and an offshore stop at Maithon Island aboard a colorful, two-deck Rainbow speed catamaran. Hotel pickup runs from 09:00 to 10:00, with departure from the pier scheduled for 10:45—an appealing choice if a very early start is not your idea of a holiday.

Why Choose This Seastar Lazy Phi Phi Trip?

• Later hotel pickup at 09:00–10:00, followed by a 10:45 boat departure.
• Phi Phi Don, Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon, with sightseeing around Monkey Beach and Viking Cave.
• Two planned snorkeling sessions: one around Phi Phi and one near Maithon Island.
• Water-slide fun, a floating pool, clear-kayak and paddleboard activities, plus a floating mat.
• Upper-deck lounging, over-water photo nets and individual passenger seats.
• Light breakfast, Thai buffet lunch, fruit and drinks, with Chinese-speaking guide service.

A Rainbow Catamaran Made for More Than the Journey

The boat is part of the day’s experience. Settle into individual seats in the covered cabin, then head upstairs for an open-air sea view. The upper deck offers lounge seating and parasols, while the over-water net areas bring you close to the turquoise sea for memorable holiday photographs. Move between sightseeing, relaxing and supervised water activities throughout the day.

Maya Bay & a Lunch Break on Phi Phi Don

Walk toward Maya Bay and take in the contrast of pale sand, clear water and steep limestone walls. It is a highlight for travelers visiting the Phi Phi Islands for the first time and for anyone who enjoys coastal photography. Later, stop on Phi Phi Don for a Thai buffet lunch and beachside photo opportunities. Maya Bay access depends on national park opening arrangements and sea conditions.

Limestone Scenery Around Phi Phi Leh

The afternoon brings more of the landscapes that make Phi Phi so distinctive. Enjoy sightseeing around Monkey Beach and Viking Cave before exploring the waters around Phi Phi Leh. At Pileh Lagoon, known in Chinese as Paradise Bay, the limestone backdrop makes time on the water especially memorable. A local longtail-boat ride is available at an additional charge for guests who want that classic bow-of-the-boat photograph; it is optional.

Two Snorkeling Stops & Plenty of Ways to Play

Look beneath the surface during two planned snorkeling sessions, with the crew selecting suitable locations around Phi Phi and Maithon. Masks, snorkels, disposable mouthpieces and flotation boards are provided. At the water-activity stop, try the boat’s slide, floating pool, clear kayak, paddleboard or floating mat. Jumping opportunities are offered at the designated stop when conditions and crew instructions permit. Activities and equipment deployment depend on sea conditions and the day’s arrangements.

Maithon Island Waters & a Chance to Spot Dolphins

Finish the island route with snorkeling and water activities in the waters around Maithon Island. This is an offshore stop rather than a beach landing. Keep an eye out for wild dolphins during the journey: sightings are a special possibility, but wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed.

Breakfast, a Thai Buffet & Helpful Service

Begin with a light breakfast at Seastar’s AA Marine pier reception area, then enjoy a Thai-style buffet lunch at a restaurant on Phi Phi Don. Fruit and drinks are provided during the day. Round-trip Phuket hotel transfers and Chinese-speaking guide service help keep the day organized from check-in to the return journey.

Who Will Enjoy This Trip?

This tour suits couples, groups of friends, photography lovers and families with children who meet the participation requirements and enjoy being on the water. It combines a later morning with a full schedule of sightseeing and activities; it is still an active boat excursion with a return to the pier around 18:20. Travelers who prefer a shorter day or need special assistance should discuss suitability before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Lazy Phi Phi” mean?

It refers to the later morning schedule: hotel pickup is 09:00–10:00 and the boat is scheduled to depart at 10:45. Pickup is earlier than departure, and you still need to be ready at your confirmed hotel pickup time.

How many snorkeling stops are planned?

Two: one around Phi Phi and one near Maithon Island. Exact sites depend on sea conditions.

Will we land on Maithon Island?

No beach landing is listed. The Maithon stop is for offshore snorkeling and water activities.

Are dolphins guaranteed?

No. Wild dolphins may be seen around Maithon, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Is the longtail-boat ride included?

No. The Pileh Lagoon longtail-boat experience is optional and costs extra.

Does the tour operate during Maya Bay closures?

Maya Bay landing is subject to national park access. Confirm the operating route for your travel date if the bay is closed.

What language is the guide service?

Chinese-speaking guide service is listed. If you require English-language assistance, please confirm availability before booking.

What should I bring?

Bring swimwear, a change of clothes, a towel, sun protection, a waterproof pouch, cash for optional activities and a mobile-phone photo of your passport details.

Booking Attention

• Infants aged 0–3 and elderly travelers are not recommended to participate. A free infant price does not establish eligibility; confirm age requirements before booking.
• Customers over 60 are not covered by insurance under the standard booking policy and must sign a waiver.
• Pregnant travelers and guests with disabilities, asthma, hypertension, heart disease, serious illness, acute illness or other special medical conditions are not recommended to participate. Please disclose relevant conditions before booking.
• Keep a complete photo of your passport information on your mobile phone for emergency use; the original passport is not required.
• If local authorities deem conditions unsafe to sail, the tour will be canceled and guests may reschedule or receive a full refund. A customer’s own cancellation due to weather is not refundable under the standard policy.
• Maya Bay access and all water activities are subject to park rules, sea conditions and crew instructions. Wild-dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.
• Confirm your pickup location, passenger ages and any same-day flight before booking. The scheduled 18:20 return is to the pier, not to the hotel or airport.