Maya Bay Tourism

Type of destination: Beach/National Park

Maya Bay is an iconic bay located on the island of Koh Phi Phi Leh in Krabi, Thailand, renowned globally after its scenic beauty was featured in the film 'The Beach' with Leonardo DiCaprio. The bay is enclosed on three sides by towering cliffs, and its waters are crystal clear, displaying various shades of turquoise. The beach itself is around 200 meters long with soft, white sand, which together with the emerald sea, creates a stunning, postcard-perfect sight. Maya Bay is part of a national park and rich in marine life, making it a premier spot for snorkeling and diving. However, it's essential to note that due to environmental concerns from excessive tourism, the bay was closed for rehabilitation in 2018, with periodic assessments to ensure the ecosystem's recovery. Even though direct access to the beach may sometimes be restricted, Maya Bay remains a sought-after view from boat tours that typically run from Krabi and Phuket.

Top 10 Reviews on Maya Bay

manishb952

Wrote on 27th May, 2024

Simply Beautiful

A very famous beach and one of the main attractions of tourists visiting the Thailand. One can reach here via a boat ride of approx. an hour. Very beautiful view and the water is so clean. Excellent b..

Rubens_Albuquerque

Wrote on 7th May, 2024

Maya bay

Amazing view. Worth for pictures, however, be aware that you cannot go to the sea as per local regulations. Still, it should be part of your trip.

arefin_da_hunter

Wrote on 6th May, 2024

Stunning Maya Bay

Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that's sheltered by 100 metre high cliffs on 3 sides. It’s situated within Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands, off the coasts of both Krabi and Phuket on the mainland, a..

nextlinguan

Wrote on 5th May, 2024

Stay away

Not worth it! Nice scenary but far too many people and expensive entry. The police was shouting all the time at unrespectfull tourist to get out of the water. You cannot walk freely. Honestly th..

Robertos-Journey

Wrote on 23rd Apr, 2024

The Thai Beach that I Love to Hate

Maya Bay is another one of those places that you love to hate. I made this a highlight of my round the world trip and wasn’t disappointed. But the crowds – wow. You can no longer approach the beach fr..