Phuket to Koh Phi Phi Island Hopping Boat Tour Price in Ringgit
Approaching Phi Phi's limestone cliffs by speedboat
A day trip to Phi Phi from Phuket can cost anywhere from RM150 to well over RM3,000 per person, and the gap comes down almost entirely to boat type and what's actually included. Here's what each tier really costs, converted to ringgit, so you know what you're comparing before you book.
Price by tour type
Using a current exchange rate of roughly RM1 = ฿8.10 (rates fluctuate, so treat this as a guide rather than exact):
| Tour type | Price (THB) | Price (MYR) | What's typically included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared ferry / big boat | ฿1,200–1,800 | RM148–222 | Basic transfer only, rarely includes lunch |
| Standard shared speedboat | ฿2,000–3,500 | RM247–432 | Lunch, snorkelling gear, park fee, hotel transfer |
| Luxury catamaran | ฿3,800–5,500 | RM469–679 | Gourmet meals, premium amenities, more comfort |
| Private speedboat charter (per boat, 6–12 pax) | ฿15,000–29,900 | RM1,852–3,691 | Fully private, split cost among your group |
The standard shared speedboat tour is where most travellers land, it's the sweet spot between price and what you actually get: lunch, gear, park fees, and hotel pickup bundled into one number rather than a string of add-ons.
A typical shared speedboat tour, the most common way to visit Phi Phi
The one fee that trips people up
Maya Bay, where the national park entrance fee is mandatory
The Phi Phi National Park entrance fee, ฿400 per adult and ฿200 per child (roughly RM49 and RM25), is mandatory for stepping onto Maya Bay or Bamboo Island. Some tours bundle this into the headline price, others list it as payable separately at the pier. Always confirm which category your booking falls into before you go, since a "cheap" tour that excludes this fee isn't actually cheaper once you add it back.
What a private charter actually works out to
A private charter, quieter and more flexible than a shared tour
A private speedboat looks expensive at first glance, ฿15,000 to ฿29,900 for the whole boat, but split across a group of 6 to 8, that comes out to roughly RM230 to RM460 per person, closely matching or even undercutting a premium shared tour. If you're travelling as a family or a group of friends, it's worth doing this math before assuming a private boat is out of budget, the per-person cost can land closer to the standard tier than the private label suggests.
Where the savings actually come from
Booking through walk-up piers or local travel agents in Phuket is often slightly cheaper than booking the same tour through a big international platform weeks in advance, though it comes with less certainty about availability, especially in peak season.
Skipping lunch inclusions saves a small amount but rarely much, most tour lunches are simple buffet-style meals, and bringing your own snacks doesn't meaningfully change the total.
Travelling in shoulder or low season (roughly May to October, outside major holidays) brings prices down across every tier, and some operators pause private charters entirely during rough sea conditions in the deep monsoon months, worth checking before you commit to travel dates.
A cheaper, slower alternative
Public ferries run on a fixed schedule at a lower cost than guided tours
Public ferries between Phuket, Krabi, and Phi Phi run on a fixed schedule and cost meaningfully less than any guided tour, though they require earlier departures, offer no guided itinerary, and can't stop directly at spots like Monkey Beach the way a smaller speedboat can. This suits independent travellers happy to explore Phi Phi Don on foot rather than hitting multiple islands in one guided day.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Comparing prices without checking inclusions first. A ฿1,500 tour that excludes lunch, park fees, and hotel transfer can end up costing more than a ฿2,500 tour that includes everything, always compare the full landed cost, not the headline number
- Assuming a private charter is automatically too expensive. Divided across a full group, it often lands in the same range as a premium shared tour, with the added benefit of a flexible, custom itinerary
- Booking a same-day tour on your flight-out day. Sea conditions, traffic, and tour timing don't always cooperate, and several operators explicitly advise against this for exactly that reason
- Forgetting the exchange rate moves. The ringgit figures above are accurate at the current rate, but currency shifts by a few percent over a few months, worth a quick check before finalising a booking close to your travel date
- Choosing based on price alone in monsoon season. Rough seas can mean a cancelled or rerouted trip regardless of what you paid, checking recent conditions and operator reviews matters more than saving an extra RM20 to RM30 at this time of year