Phi Phi and Maya Bay by Yacht from Phuket: Which Luxury Tour Is Worth the Price?
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For most people who want a yacht to Phi Phi, book the yacht cruise with the Thai longtail boat: €119.59, 4.9 stars from 12 reviews. For the largest review base, take the Luxury Yacht Day Tour at €225.89. For a DJ and party deck, the Noah Yacht buffet and DJ party is €182.79. None of them is a bargain, and you should know why before paying.
The five yacht days side by side
| Tour | Duration | From | Stars / reviews | What it adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi Phi Islands Yacht Cruise with Thai Longtail Boat | 8 hours | €119.59 | 4.7 / 6 | Longtail into Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon, buffet lunch and dinner |
| Indigo Luxury Yacht to Phi Phi, Maya & Maithon | 8 hours | €132.88 | 3.9 / 18 | Maiton Island, snorkelling, buffet lunch |
| Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay Luxury Yacht Day Tour | 8 hours | €225.89 | 4.4 / 29 | Welcome drink, music, gourmet lunch |
| Phi Phi Island with Buffet & DJ Party by Noah Yacht | 9h 30m | €186 | 4.6 / 3 | Catamaran, Maiton Island, DJ party |
| Phi Phi Island with Premium Buffet & DJ by Noah Yacht | 9 hours | €231.21 | 4.6 / 7 | Premium buffet, Maiton Island, DJ |
The one with the longtail
Two of these cost exactly €130.58 and they are different days. The Thai longtail version is the only yacht here whose listing says Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon are explored on a traditional Thai longtail boat, so the yacht is the base and the small boat does the close work. It also lists both a buffet lunch and dinner inside its eight hours. Six reviews is a thin record, so read them on the booking page before committing.
Check dates and prices for the yacht cruise with the Thai longtail boat
The cheaper Indigo and its 3.9 stars
The Indigo yacht reaches Phi Phi, Maya Bay and Maiton Island with snorkelling and a buffet lunch on board. It has 18 reviews and the lowest score of the five, 3.9. That does not prove a bad day, but at this price it is the only listing where the ratings argue against paying, not for it. Pick it only if the Thai longtail day is sold out on your date.
The €221.99 day and what the premium buys
The Luxury Yacht Day Tour has by far the most feedback of the group, 29 reviews at 4.4 stars, and the listing promises a free welcome drink, music and a gourmet lunch. It does not mention snorkelling or Maiton Island. You are paying about €91 more than the Thai longtail yacht for the larger record and the lunch, not for extra stops that the summary names.
View prices for the Luxury Yacht Day Tour to Phi Phi and Maya Bay
The two Noah Yacht party days
Both Noah listings add a DJ and Maiton Island and run longer than the others, 9 to 9.5 hours. The Buffet & DJ Party is described as a luxury catamaran journey with “an unforgettable DJ music party” and costs €182.79. The Premium Buffet & DJ at €227.21 stresses a premium lunch buffet and swimming. Their 3 and 8 reviews are too few to rank them. If music at sea would spoil your day, skip both.
Check the Noah Yacht buffet and DJ party
When the yacht is the wrong choice
A yacht does not buy a different Maya Bay. The standard speedboat day from €37.22 has 21,439 reviews and covers the same islands, so you are paying three and a half to six times as much for the boat and the food. That is a good reason if the occasion deserves it and a poor one if you only want to see Maya Bay.
Our recommendation
Book the Thai longtail yacht cruise: it has the best rating, a clear point of difference and the lowest price among the better-rated yachts. Choose the Luxury Yacht Day Tour if you want the biggest record and are happy to pay for it.
