From most Phuket piers the run to Phi Phi takes around 45 minutes to an hour, depending on sea state and your departure point. That is roughly half the time of a large cruiser and well under a public ferry. The speed means you arrive early, beat the busiest hours at Maya Bay and keep the afternoon free for more stops.

On a full-day private charter, three to four stops is comfortable. A Phi Phi day might combine Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island and a snorkelling reef, while a southern route links Coral Island and the Racha pair. Because the boat is yours, your skipper adjusts the order to the tide, the weather and how long you linger at each stop.

Yes. Speedboats suit families short on time because the shorter crossings mean less waiting and less chance of restless children. Larger boats offer shade, soft seating and a marine toilet, which matter on a full day. Tell us your children's ages and we will match a boat with the right deck space and suggest calmer, shorter routes if needed.

Pricing is per boat rather than per person and varies with the size of the boat, the route and the season. As an indicative guide, a private speedboat day sits within a broad range that rises for larger boats and longer runs such as Phi Phi or Phang Nga. Send your dates, group size and preferred islands and we will quote a clear all-in figure.

Most private speedboat charters include the boat, fuel, a skipper and boat host, snorkelling equipment, drinking water and fresh fruit. National park entry fees and a Thai lunch are often included too, though this differs by boat, so we confirm the exact list on your quote. Towels, extra drinks and hotel transfers can usually be arranged on request.