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    Small Group Boat Tours in Phuket

    Join a maximum of 18 adults on a premium Phuket speedboat day tour — hand-picked itineraries, the best beaches and snorkel sites in the Andaman Sea, and lunch waiting for you back at Soho Pool Club. Every trip all-inclusive. Every guest personally looked after.

    • 4.9 from 5,916 reviews — TripAdvisor · Google · GetYourGuide
    • Viator Experience Award Winner 2024 & 2025
    • Trusted since 2005 — 20+ years on the Andaman Sea
    • TAT Licence No. 34/02111
    Viator Experience Award Winner 2025
    Viator Winner 2024
    THA Boat Tour of the Year 2022
    World Luxury Travel Awards Nominee 2025
    Why Join-In

    Why choose a Simba Sea Trips join-in tour

    Maximum 18 adults per boat, all-inclusive pricing, and the same crew looking after you from pickup to drop-off.

    Maximum 18 adults per boat

    No crowds, no queuing, no "which group are you with?". Every guest matters — and every guest gets looked after by name.

    All-inclusive from ฿4,500

    Hotel transfer, breakfast, buffet lunch at Soho Pool Club, soft drinks, coffee, fruit, snacks, snorkelling gear, life jackets and national park fees — all in the price you see. No surprise extras.

    Fast, purpose-built speedboats

    ~1hr 10min to Phi Phi, a fraction of the time on a big cruiser. More time on the beach, less time bouncing across open water.

    Base of operations: Soho Pool Club

    Our departure point is also a proper pool club, restaurant and bar at Boat Lagoon Marina. Lunch is waiting when you come back — and you're welcome to stay as long as you like.

    The Format

    What is a join-in tour?

    Phi Phi Sunrise Tour

    Every Simba Sea Trips join-in tour runs on the same principle: a maximum of 18 adults per boat, on a hand-picked itinerary, with the same crew who look after every guest personally from pickup to drop-off.

    Unlike the big-cruiser operators — where you're one of 80, 150 or even 200 people queuing for a photo at Maya Bay — small-group means your captain slows the boat when someone spots a turtle, your guide remembers your name, and there's no scramble at the snorkel stops.

    Our tours depart year-round, leave from Soho Pool Club, Boat Lagoon Marina, and return in time for a proper buffet lunch on dry land.

    All-Inclusive

    What's included on every join-in tour

    One price, everything covered. Here's exactly what you get on every Simba Sea Trips join-in tour.

    Included in the all-inclusive price

    • Hotel transfer from most areas of Phuket
    • Light breakfast on arrival
    • Buffet lunch at Soho Pool Club on return
    • Soft drinks, coffee, tea, water, fresh fruit & snacks on the boat
    • Snorkelling equipment & life jackets
    • National park fees (where applicable)
    • Tour insurance for eligible passengers (ages 3 months–75 years)
    • English-speaking guide & professional crew
    • Thai VAT & all booking processing fees

    Not included

    • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on board and at Soho Pool Club)
    • Gratuities (discretionary)
    • Personal travel insurance (we strongly recommend bringing your own)
    Your Day

    How a day with us looks

    1. 1

      Hotel pickup

      Your driver collects you from your hotel approximately one hour before tour departure.

    2. 2

      Soho Pool Club, Boat Lagoon Marina

      Quick check-in, light breakfast, safety briefing, meet your captain and guide. Board the speedboat.

    3. 3

      On the water

      Your itinerary: snorkel stops, beach stops, photo stops, swim stops. Your captain reads the sea conditions and adjusts the day to give you the best of each site.

    4. 4

      Return to Soho Pool Club

      Proper buffet lunch waiting for you, a cold drink, and you’re welcome to stay at the pool club as long as you like before heading back to your hotel.

    Who It's For

    Who join-in tours are for

    Couples & honeymooners

    Share a classic Phuket day out without the big-cruiser crowds. Private charter energy at a fraction of the price.

    Families with kids

    Friendly crew, calm routes, full safety kit, and the buffet lunch at Soho is a winner with teenagers. Infants and children are welcome (max 18 adults on board; total passengers up to 19 with kids).

    Friend groups (4–10)

    Still want to meet other travellers? Join-in is perfect. Want the boat to yourselves? Look at our Private Charters page instead.

    Trust & Safety

    Why Simba Sea Trips

    Australian-founded, owner-operated since 2005 — over 20 years and 5,916 reviews at a 4.9 average.

    Phi Phi Sunrise Tour

    Simba Sea Trips has been Australian-founded, owner-operated since 2005 — over 20 years of speedboat tours on the Andaman Sea, with over 5,916 reviews across TripAdvisor, Google and GetYourGuide at a 4.9-star average rating.

    Our fleet departs from Soho Pool Club, Boat Lagoon Marina — our own base of operations, which doubles as a pool club, restaurant and bar so your day doesn't end the moment you step off the boat.

    Owner-operator Paul Chappell brings a 23-year professional aviation background — Lead Captain on a Boeing Business Jet, Qualified Flight Instructor, thousands of hours in full-motion simulators — combined with a lifetime on the water and commercial marine operations in Phuket since 2015.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Book Now

    Ready for the best day of your Phuket trip?

    Pick the join-in tour that suits you, lock in your dates, and we’ll take it from there. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure, all-inclusive pricing, and the smallest group sizes on the Andaman.

    What Our Guests Say

    TripAdvisor★★★★★

    Simba Sea Trips Phuket delivers one of the most polished and memorable island experiences you can have in Phuket. The "Luxury Small Group Sunrise Phi Phi Island and Maya Bay boat trip" feels carefully designed from start to finish, with every detail handled before the crowds arrive, so the day begins in calm, comfort, and style. The breakfast at the SOHO Club is a lovely way to start the morning at 6 am, and the hospitality only gets better from there. On board, the food and drinks are well thought out, and the final buffet lunch at the beach club is a fitting finish, with good vegetarian options as well. What sets this trip apart is the attention to guests. With no boat carrying more than 18 people, the experience never feels crowded or rushed, and there is a real sense that everyone is being looked after individually. That extra care makes a huge difference, especially on a premium trip like this. A special mention to our guide Noi Noi, whose witty commentary, deep knowledge, and genuinely personal attention made the journey even better. He had a wonderful way of making everyone feel included, and it was impressive to see first-time snorkelers, including guests who did not know how to swim, confidently enjoying the Phi Phi Don waters under his guidance. Our speedboat captain Dan Dan was amazing and how he guided through the choppy waters still keeping the boat steady and stable. Simba is a highly professional, luxury experience that is absolutely worth every penny.

    Maneck K

    3 days ago

    TripAdvisor★★★★★

    The entire trip was wonderful - the boat ride, the scenery, the stops for swimming and snorkel - everything was perfect. A dream come true, and still on my bucket list.

    poppylander

    5 days ago

    TripAdvisor★★★★★

    Dear Simba Tours Team, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for another fantastic experience following my recent Sunrise Phi Phi & Maya Bay tour. I have been travelling with Simba Tours since 2013, back when the company was under its previous ownership. Over the years, I’ve experienced tours under both the original and current owners, and what continues to impress me is the consistency of the experience and the standards you maintain. A few things have always stood out to me: • Professionalism from start to finish • A genuine customer-first approach • A team that clearly cares about creating memorable experiences rather than simply moving tourists from one location to another On this particular trip, Noi and his crew were exceptional. Their energy, charisma, humour, and ability to engage with guests made the day even more enjoyable. What impressed me most was the care shown towards guests who were nervous about the sea or snorkelling. I watched Noi personally enter the water with guests to help them overcome their anxieties and ensure they felt safe and comfortable. That level of care is rare and speaks volumes about the culture of your company. From time to time, I hear people comment that Simba Tours is more expensive than some other operators. Having travelled with many tour companies over the years, my response is always the same: there is a reason for the difference. With Simba, you are paying for professionalism, safety, organisation, quality, and an experience where guests genuinely matter. You’re not simply another number on a crowded boat. The attention to detail and customer care consistently justify the premium. After more than a decade of travelling with Simba Tours, it’s wonderful to see that the values that made me choose you in the first place are still very much alive today. Please pass my thanks on to Noi and the entire crew. They did a fantastic job and made what was already a beautiful day even more memorable.

    DesertRogue15k

    6 days ago

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