Passeios por Maiton Private Island

Boat condition: Clean and tidy, they provide drinks at every scenic spot, and even watermelon at the end. Onboard scenery: Mostly ocean/rock views. Tour guides: Very energetic. I remember 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 watch the fish. There was only one snorkeling session, but it was enough. There weren't a huge number of fish, but there were some, and lots of sea urchins, and even clownfish. I didn't see the clownfish myself, but the guide took my phone down to photograph them for me to see. They were swimming around the coral, very cute. Additionally, there was one part of the itinerary where some people paid the guide extra to go up to a wooden boat for photos. We didn't pay extra, so we 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 concluded that a yacht tour, which includes 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 (simple breakfast at the terminal), 👉lunch (Halal food, average taste), 👉fruit dessert after the first snorkeling session, 👉sushi and fruit dessert after the second snorkeling session, 👉national park entrance fee, 👉snorkeling mask set and towel, 👉longtail boat tour, 👉unlimited photo taking and delivery of photos. Fiona (the English guide) was incredibly kind. Monkey (the Chinese guide) also took really great photos. There was another guide who walked around with a camera, taking pictures. They truly kept taking photos continuously. Honestly, it was worth every penny. If you can communicate a little in English, I highly recommend this over a mediocre catamaran (other tours tend to have hidden extra charges that add up). 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

Racha Noi foi o ponto alto! A água cristalina e verde-esmeralda era absolutamente deslumbrante. Não há necessidade de ir até as Ilhas Similan. A comida não parava de chegar e era surpreendentemente de alta qualidade, e a tripulação do iate foi profissional do início ao fim. É mais caro do que outros passeios, mas definitivamente vale a pena.

I booked the tour the day before. There might have been other tours, but this one seems to be a major operator in Thailand, as communication via WhatsApp was smooth until 10 PM, even on the day before. It's easy to use a translation app, and even if you're worried about the tour explanation being in English, they provide a written schedule. If you're hesitant about booking in advance due to weather concerns, I highly recommend it, even if the price might be slightly higher. Seriously, Maya Bay was so impressive that I think everyone should visit it at least once.