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Sailing Area: Ko Phi Phi Lee, Maya bay, Ko Phraya Nak, Thailand






Ko Phraya Nak (Maya Bay): A Sailor’s Guide to Thailand’s Famous Beach



Ko Phraya Nak: Home to the Famous Maya Bay

Location and Identification

Coordinates: 7° 40.781N 98° 45.675E

Known as Ko Phraya Nak on Thai chart 308, this island is home to the world-renowned Maya Bay, made famous by the film “The Beach”[1].

Maya Bay: A Popular Destination

Located on the west coast, Maya Bay attracts numerous visitors due to its stunning beauty and cinematic fame[2].

Anchoring and Mooring Information

  • A large shallow reef covers the southern half of the bay
  • Stay close to the north side where mooring buoys are available
  • If mooring is unavailable, anchor outside the bay entrance in no less than 20 meters depth
  • Important: Anchoring and overnight stays within Maya Bay are strictly prohibited[3]

Visitor Information

A national park fee is charged for going ashore. Be prepared to pay this fee upon arrival[4].

Nearby Attractions

Loh Samah Bay

  • Suitable for day stops
  • Can be very busy with tourist boats
  • Features a cave and tunnel leading to Maya Bay[5]

Hong Pileh

  • Located in the middle of the east side of Phi Phi Lee
  • Not accessible by yacht
  • Difficult anchoring outside the lagoon[6]

Safety and Conservation Reminders

  • Always check current regulations before visiting, as they may change to protect the environment
  • Respect local marine life and practice responsible tourism
  • Be aware of currents and underwater obstacles when swimming or snorkeling
  • Follow all instructions from park rangers and local authorities

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Sailors tips

Visit Maya bay

it is only worth being there in the late afternoon or early morning, due to the many tourist boats. Even then, recent times have seen a surge of late-in-the-day longtail boat trips and ‘party boats’ shattering the tranquillity.

 

Maya Bay:

Not suitable in South West season

Seasons in Thailand

From the meteorological point of view, the climate of Thailand may be divided into 

three seasons as follows :

 

 Rainy or southwest monsoon season (mid-May to mid-October). The southwest monsoon prevails over Thailand, and abundant rain occurs over the country. The wettest period of the year is August to September. The exception is found in the Southern Thailand East Coast where abundant rainfall remains until the end of the year that is the beginning period of the northeast monsoon and November is the wettest month. 

 Winter or northeast monsoon season (mid-October to mid-February). is the mild period of the year with quite cold in December and January in upper Thailand. Still, there is a significant amount of rainfall in Southern Thailand East Coast, especially during October to November.  

 Summer or pre-monsoon season, mid-February to mid-May. This is the transitional period from the northeast to southwest monsoons. The weather becomes warmer, especially in upper Thailand. April is the hottest month. 

 

Suggested Itinerary

Windy

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