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Ferry & speedboat to Koh Phi Phi
📍 Koh Phi Phi Location & Dive Center Location
Koh Phi Phi is ideally located in the heart of the Andaman Sea:
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From Koh Lanta: approximately 30 km.
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From Krabi and Ao Nang/Railay: approximately 40 km.
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From Phuket: approximately 45 km.
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From Koh Yao: approximately 50 km.
The dive center is ideally located just 150 meters from Tonsai Pier (Koh Phi Phi). You can easily walk to our center as soon as you get off the boat or from anywhere in the center of the island.
✈️ Arriving from International Airports
Two international airports serve the region:
1. Krabi International Airport (Recommended)
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Advantage: Smaller and closer to the pier. Compared with Phuket, you will save time leaving the airport and getting to the pier.
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Journey: Krabi Airport ➔ minimum 25-minute journey (18 km) ➔ Klong Jilad Ferry Pier ➔ Koh Phi Phi.
2. Phuket International Airport
2. Phuket International Airport
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Journey: Phuket Airport, located in the north of the island ➔ minimum 1-hour journey (34 km) ➔ Rassada Pier Terminal ➔ Koh Phi Phi.
🚤 Boats & Transfers to Koh Phi Phi
There are two main options for getting to Koh Phi Phi:
Ferry (Large Boat)
~2 hours crossing
Departures from 8:30–9:00 am until 2:30–3:00 pm.
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Comfortable and economical option.
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Please note: There is no ferry service between Koh Yao and Koh Phi Phi.
Speedboat
~1 hour crossing (may take longer in rough seas)
Departures start in the early morning and continue until 4:00–5:00 pm, depending on the season and destination.
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Faster option with regular departures.
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From Koh Yao Noi: Departure at 11:10 AM (Travel time: 1h 30m)
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From Koh Yao Yai: Departure at 11:00 AM (Travel time: 1h 40m)
🤿 Diving Reservation & Organization
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Booking: Simply contact us in advance to arrange an appointment for the necessary formalities.
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Payment: Payment is made directly on site.
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Most comfortable option: Arrive during the day, meet us at the dive center in the late afternoon to complete the preparations and try on the equipment, then go diving the following morning.
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1. Arriving in the Morning and Diving the Same Afternoon?
To dive on the afternoon of your arrival, you must arrive at the dive center between 10:00 and 11:00 am to complete the preparations and make the payment.
From Phuket, Krabi or Ao Nang/Railay
Even though some ferries show theoretical arrival times around 10:30 am, the time required to dock, disembark, collect your luggage and walk to the dive center makes arriving before 11:00 am very uncertain.
It is rarely possible to reach the dive center before 11:30 am.
A speedboat is therefore strongly recommended if you want to arrive on time.
From Koh Lanta
The ferry generally arrives around 9:00 or 10:00 am, which gives you plenty of time to reach the dive center on time.
2. Diving in the Morning and Leaving the Same Afternoon?
Morning dives generally finish with a return to the dive center around 11:30 am or 12:00 pm.
Return connections
You can easily take a ferry or speedboat later in the day, with departures generally between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm, or later depending on the operator.
💡 Luggage tip
Check out of your hotel before your morning dive and leave your luggage directly at our dive center.
We will keep it safely until your departure from the island.
⚠️ Mandatory air travel safety reminder
If you dive in the morning and leave Koh Phi Phi the same afternoon, you must respect the required waiting period after diving.
Do not schedule any flight before 6:00 am the following morning.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I go diving in the morning and leave Koh Phi Phi in the afternoon?
Yes! Our morning trips return to the center around 11:30 AM–12:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to catch an afternoon boat (plenty of departures between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM).
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Bags & Luggage: Check out in the morning and leave your luggage at the club—we’ll keep it safe while you dive.
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Safety Rule: No flying before 7:00 AM the following morning.
Book a Discover Scuba Diving experience
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Can I arrive in the morning and go diving the same afternoon?
It depends on your boat's actual arrival time, weather conditions, and how long it takes to reach our meeting point.
Since our dive center is located just 150 meters from Tonsai Pier, getting here from the port or island center is very easy.
Equipment fitting and payment must be completed at the center between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Ferries from Phuket, Krabi, or Ao Nang often run behind once you factor in disembarkation and collecting luggage (bringing arrivals to the club around 11:30 AM).
To stay on schedule, take a speedboat or the ferry from Koh Lanta (which arrives around 9:00 AM).
The easiest approach is to send us your travel itinerary before booking.
Explore our fun diving offers.
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Can I go scuba diving if I am only visiting Koh Phi Phi for the day and not staying overnight?
No, for scheduling reasons, ferry/speedboat timetables and diving schedules do not match, so you need to stay at least one night on Koh Phi Phi to go scuba diving with a dive center on the island.
The departure and arrival times of the dive boats are determined by the Koh Phi Phi port.
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Can I go snorkeling if I am only visiting Koh Phi Phi for the day and not staying overnight?
Yes, depending on your arrival and departure times and the program you choose.
Our captain offers private longtail boat snorkeling trips lasting 3, 4 or 6 hours, with snorkeling spots around the Koh Phi Phi archipelago.
Only the 3-hour and 4-hour tours are suitable for this type of schedule.
However, it is more comfortable to spend one night on Koh Phi Phi.
Check out our private longtail boat snorkeling tours
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What is the easiest time of year to organize a diving trip to Koh Phi Phi?
From November to May, the sea is generally calmer. However, we dive year-round in Koh Phi Phi, choosing dive sites based on swell and wind. The Marine National Park remains accessible all year, with visibility varying depending on the season and location.
If sea conditions are rough, ferries are a better option.