Maya Bay Sunset and Plankton Swimming Tour

Posted By : Nivedita4v
We had the most perfect and memorable experience. Our guide "Cream" & his team went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed every minute of it!!

Every stop was unique & beautiful. First we enjoyed the snorkeling & saw some lovely coral and fish. The views of Maya bay was breathtaking. the sunset kayaking was relaxing & it was super exciting to swim with the plankton!

Our guide was very informative and always helpful at all the stops. We had unlimited water and cool drinks on board. We are vegetarians and the crew made sure to cook a separate meal for us - the rice, thai curry and vegetables were delicious!!

The boat was clean and spacious and the dinner on the upper deck was a unique experience :)
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 02:54:31

Posted By : U7796TLsuec
The staff was great and so was the food. The beaches were amazing and swimming was so fun. The plankton did not disappoint!
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Posted On : 2024-04-10 21:52:38

Posted By : Mark_F
The caves really were not worth spending time to see them.
Jelly fish everywhere,a few of us got stung.
Maya bay was amazing,alot of people there.
Was good day though,the guide was amazing.
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Posted On : 2024-04-08 00:34:06

Posted By : Z6581GIbarbarah
Short version: Despite the promising reviews, my experience with Maya Bay Tours' Sunset trip was disappointing. The staff was rude, and the promised itinerary was not followed: we had only a single stop at peak time at Maya Bay.

Long version:
Despite reading glowing reviews, my personal experience with this trip was far from positive. I had booked a Sunset Cruise with Maya Bay Tours, but problems arose even before departure. As the sole participant in the Sunset cruise, I was informed that three others on board would be staying overnight, therefore they will send a longtail boat for my return journey. I expressed my concern, as one of the primary reasons for choosing this trip was to avoid long-tail boats, which had left me soaked on previous occasions. After some negotiation, they agreed to provide a larger boat.

The itinerary included stops at the Viking Cave and Pileh bay, which unfortunately did not happen. No explanation was given for skipping these stops, and when we inquired, the guides attributed it to weather conditions but no substitute stop was made. When we pressed for clarification, the guides suddenly seemed to lose their English proficiency.

The sole stop on this trip was Maya Bay, where we arrived at 16.00, contradicting their claim of arriving after others had left. ("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.") We have been told that we also need to leave as the park closes at 17.00, well before sunset. Expressing my dissatisfaction was met with disregard from the guides. From this point I was ignored, the guides selectively offered snorkels and fruits to others, and in the evening after getting a drink I was immediately urged to return with the other boat in an aggressive manner, without the courtesy of a polite request to finish the drink within a few minutes and then leave.

During the return journey, the tour guide refused to engage with me, not even saying goodbye. Seeking validation, I consulted other agencies on Phi Phi. They confirmed that skipping all stops without substituting another ones was more then unusual. Maya Bay Tours' false advertising, coupled with outrageous customer service, sets a disappointing standard. If you're willing to pay a premium for partial and rude service, this company is for you. You have been warned.
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Posted On : 2024-01-18 23:50:07

Posted By : seoungjongy
It was very great experience. My wife and I enjoyed the trip. Snorkling and sun bath in Maya bay was really awesome.
And I want the video which my wife and I jumped out the boat.
Please send the video via email.
My email address is seoungjong@gmail.com.
Thank you.
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Posted On : 2023-05-03 04:37:50

Posted By : yoobarney
This was by far the highlight of my trip in Ko Phi Phi/Phuket. We met at the tour shop at 3PM and left as a group to the pier. We took a smaller boat initially and transferred to the main boat. The boat was very clean and had 3 floors to it. I can't remember the tour guides name but he was very friendly and explained the tour very well. He stopped by a couple key spots and briefly mentioned the history.
We stopped in 2 different bays, kayaked and snorkeled. If you have a GoPro, defintiely take it. You can get some beautiful shots. They also allowed us to jump off the 3rd floor of the boat.
We got to see the beach where they filmed "The Beach" (although we could not go) but were able to swim on the other side. A home cooked dinner (fresh veggies and green curry) were cooked by several sweet ladies. They took very good care of us.
As far as the plankton..I know it's supposed to be the highlight but for me it was not all that great. We also had a hard time seeing the plankton because a full moon was out. But don't let that stop you because I would go on this trip again and again.
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Posted On : 2020-03-12 08:13:37

Posted By : katiebO7841KP
The Maya Bay sleep aboard was a fantastic experience! The team on board the boat couldnt do enough for us. We made memories to last a lifetime with the views, the plankton snorkelling, the kayaking into the cove and sleeping under the stars. Would definitely recommend.
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Posted On : 2020-02-10 16:26:01

Posted By : marleeglasgow
Wow what a treat! We loved our experience on the sleepaboard - our small group of six were feeling pretty smug when we got to ride over to the beach (not THE beach, but a smaller one close by) while the day-trippers had to head home. We were truly the only ones in the bay. Jojo, our host, came prepared with fun campfire riddles and drinking games, and when it was time to head back to the boat for the night, we were greeted with some yummy late-night BBQ. Drinks continued, and then we got to pass out on the top deck under the stars. Waking up with the sunrise and the view of the empty beach was glorious. Highly recommended, especially if you are looking for a fun alternative to the party scene.
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Posted On : 2020-02-10 02:34:00

Posted By : Nellie1234567
We arrived and got a little boat from the pier to take us on a big boat. The boat itself was okay, it was very clean and was very big. You could help yourself to sprite, cola and water.

We started off by kayaking and snorkelling around some of the lagoons (I’m not sure if there names). There was only 2 couples of our trip because apparently not many people are coming since the beach had closed. But this didn’t affect it in anyway. If anything the trip was more personalised. Back to the kayaking, we was allowed to go off by ourselves in our own little kayak and enjoy ourselves. It was fun, and nice to have a little bit of time to yourself. It was lovely. My boyfriend really enjoyed the snorkelling.

Back to the boat, we went to Maya Bay to watch the sunset. We didn’t get off the boat but this didn’t affect it. It was absolutely beautiful to watch. And take lots of photos. Amazing!!

After the sunset, we had some food and it was amazing. We went back for more!

After tea, when it was dark we watched the crew catch squids. It was funny to watch. My boyfriend got involved and he caught his first one. He loved it. A guy that loves fishing caught his first squid, first time aswell. Think of how proud he felt. I tried but caught more people than I did squid. Everyone got involved, even the other couple on the boat and it was fun to watch and take part in.

We all then got our life jackets on (wearing them like nappies) which was a lot better and got in the sea to look at the planktons. Just think pitch black getting into an ocean and you couldn’t have a light on. It was nerve wracking but as soon as you got your snorkel on and looked under the water. It was absolutely amazing. It was like glowing little fireflies under water as soon as you started kicking your legs. This was one of my favourite experiences of my whole 3 week holiday. It was just amazing!! I could do this again and again!

After this. We got dried and changed and had a bucket of rum (complimentary for everyone). We played some drinking games and it was nice for everyone to get involved. We also had some more delicious food, including the squids we caught.

We later went on a little walk around the beach. It was nice.

We then came back to the boat, the other couple got their mattresses and went to sleep. Me and my boyfriend went to catch more squids. And watch the stars.

When we finally went to bed, we got our mattress, sleeping bag and pillow and just watched the stars. They say you don’t really have a decent sleep but everything else makes up for it. Well I had a fab sleep, I can sleep through anything. And the best part was waking up to a beautiful sunrise.

We had some breakfast and coffee/ juice. The food throughout the whole trip was proper homely cooked. It was nice. I really enjoyed it and so did my boyfriend.

Before we went back to the Pier, we went to monkey beach and did some more snorkelling. We only seen one monkey at the beach but some gorgeous fish when we went snorkelling. And then we went back to the pier.

This experience was once in a lifetime. It was amazing. All the crew on the boat was so nice, kind and a right laugh. Me and my boyfriend both enjoyed ourselves. It wasn’t like a party boat, it was lovely. It’s personalised! I’d definitely recommend this trip over and over again.
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Posted On : 2020-01-06 02:08:30

Posted By : Patricia P
IT was the first tine for me and my boyfriend when we saw the plancton and IT was amaizing. Maya Bay is a beautiful location which helps You understand much more the nature and the link betwen nature and human
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Posted On : 2020-01-05 04:17:18