Things to do in Maiton Private Island

Boat condition: Clean and tidy. They provided drinks at every scenic spot, and even watermelon at the end. Scenery from the boat: Mostly ocean and rock formations. Tour guides: Very energetic. I remember there were two guides, the female one was called Sexy (she said our group was the 'Sexy Family'), and the male one was O. It happened to be raining that day, and O was super hyper, dancing on Bamboo Island. O was also very dedicated to helping us take photos. Safety: Snorkeling included life vests, so it wasn't dangerous. Itinerary: During snorkeling, the guide wore flippers and pulled a large floating board. We held onto the board and put our heads down to look at the fish. There was only one snorkeling session, but it was enough. There weren't a huge number of fish, but there were some, along with many sea urchins and even clownfish. I didn't see the clownfish myself, but the guide took my phone underwater and photographed them for me to see. They were very cute swimming around the coral. Additionally, there was one part of the itinerary where some people paid the guide extra to go up onto a wooden boat for photos. We didn't pay extra, so we just jumped into the sea to swim (wearing life vests).

I came to Phuket specifically for a hopping tour, so I put a lot of thought into choosing one. I compared speedboats and catamarans, and ultimately decided that a yacht tour, which included everything, was better than a mediocre catamaran. So, I bit the bullet and booked it. The conclusion is, I'm extremely satisfied! This tour included: 👉breakfast (a simple meal at the terminal), 👉lunch (Halal food, decent taste), 👉fruit dessert after the first snorkeling session, 👉sushi and fruit dessert after the second snorkeling session, 👉National Park entrance fees, 👉snorkeling mask set and towel, 👉longtail boat tour, and 👉unlimited photos sent to us afterward. Fiona (the English-speaking guide) was incredibly kind. Monkey (the Chinese-speaking guide) also took really great photos. There was another guide who walked around with a camera, taking pictures constantly. Honestly, it was worth every penny. If you can communicate a little in English, I highly recommend this tour over a mediocre catamaran (other tours tend to have hidden extra charges). My boyfriend, who has done tours before, also said this one was much better!👍👍

Great tour, for a solo traveler I felt safe and comfortable throughout the day. A bit tiring but it’s worth every second. Thank you a million times to everyone present on the boat for their help and service! boat condition: 10/10 safety: 10/10 guide: 10/10

dive master Ekk is super professional and a very experienced teacher. he made me feel very safe despite it being my first time diving. highly recommend booking 3 dives no matter your level of diving skill. it’s great as a refresher or as an intro to diving. the whole experience is very safe and professionally conducted with delicious food. do pay for underwater photography as the results are amazing!

Racha Noi was the highlight! The crystal clear and emerald colored water was absolutely stunning. No need to go all the way to the Similan Islands. The food kept coming and was surprisingly high quality, and the yacht crew were professional throughout. It’s more expensive than other tours, but definitely worth it.

I booked the tour the day before. There might have been other tours available, but this company seems to be a major player in Thailand, as communication via WhatsApp was smooth even at 10 PM the day before! It's easy to use a translation app, and even if you're worried about the tour being in English, the guide writes down the schedule on paper. If you're hesitant to book in advance due to weather concerns, I highly recommend it, even if the price might be slightly higher. Seriously, Maya Bay was so breathtaking that I think everyone should visit it at least once.