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Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai Ferry & Speedboat

Key facts
  • Crossing time 1h–1h 40m
  • Operators 3
  • Departures a day 4
Sailing season This route sails all year round.

1,200+ THB

How to get from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai

Blue floating plastic pontoon pier with moored longtail boats on calm turquoise water under bright cumulus clouds

Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai

Traveling from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai links two very different sides of the Andaman Sea: Koh Phi Phi's cliffs and beach bars, and Koh Yao Yai's quiet fishing villages, rubber plantations and mangrove coastline set between Phuket and Krabi. The direct crossing takes the scheduled journey time by speed boat, run by several operators.

Departure and arrival piers

Boats leave from Tonsai Pier on Koh Phi Phi, the island's main harbor and the arrival point for most services from Phuket and Krabi, and dock at Chong Lard Pier on Koh Yao Yai. Both piers connect directly to accommodation and taxi services on shore, so no extra transfer is needed on arrival.

Schedule, frequency and route options

7 departures a day are currently scheduled on this route, operating all year round. Koh Yao Yai sits between the larger transport hubs of Phuket and Krabi, and close to its sister island Koh Yao Noi, so some itineraries route through one of these ports rather than sailing direct. The direct speedboat is the fastest way to cover this leg; if you don't see a direct sailing at a convenient time, connecting via Koh Phi Phi to Phuket or Koh Phi Phi to Krabi and onward to Koh Yao Yai is the usual alternative. Exact departure times are shown at booking and can shift with sea conditions, so always confirm the sailing time before heading to the pier.

Fares and what's included

Fares on this route start from ฿1,200 per person for the direct speedboat. A conventional slow ferry is not currently scheduled as a fixed direct service between these two islands; where a slower or lower-cost alternative exists, it typically runs via Phuket or Krabi rather than point-to-point. On board, you'll find onboard facilities, along with life jackets and crew assistance for luggage.

Good to know before you book

  • Journey time is the scheduled journey time, weather and sea conditions permitting.
  • Seats are limited on smaller speedboats, so booking ahead is worthwhile in high season.
  • If you're also visiting Koh Yao Noi, boats between the two Yao islands run separately from this Koh Phi Phi service.
  • Return sailings are covered on the Koh Yao Yai to Koh Phi Phi route page.

Book your crossing

Check live times and seat availability above and book your speed boat ticket from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai directly online. For more on each island before you travel, see the Koh Phi Phi travel guide and the Koh Yao Yai travel guide.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?

You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.

If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.

What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?

We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.

If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.

If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.

Why is my account locked?

We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.

You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?

What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?

Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.

Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.

If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.

How do I unlock my account now?

Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.

If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.

My account locked but I never tried to sign in

Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.

Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.

We would still recommend two things:

  • Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
  • Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.

If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.

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