Island Phuket, located in southern Thailand, is a very popular destination among vacationers from all over the world and also among Israelis who have been flocking to it in droves for many years to enjoy everything it has to offer. It is the largest island in the group of islands south of Thailand, an island that offers lovely beaches, Great resorts and a host of different activities and attractions. Many travelers, who choose to stop there as part of their vacation, usually continue on from there for a visit in coffee shop.
Getting to Kofifi is quite easy. The island group of Phi Phi is only 46 km from Phuket and the same distance Makrabi. Those interested in getting from Phuket to Kopipi (or vice versa) are offered two options: ferries and speedboats. Of the two, the ferry is the most popular method of reaching the islands.
The ferry ride from Phuket to Kopipi usually takes about two hours and from Krabi or Koh Lanta to Kopipi is shorter - 90 minutes.
The main ferry pier is the Klong Jirad pier, which is located a little south of Krabi town. The ferry terminal is about an hour's drive from Phuket airport and the Krabi one is about thirty minutes from Krabi airport itself. In order to get successful seats, it is highly recommended to arrive at the terminal ahead of time or make sure to order a travel ticket in advance. At the peak of the season, between the months of November and March, the demand for this may be high and it is important to make reservations in advance. If you are interested in making the journey in the less touristic seasons, arriving half an hour before departure will be enough for you.
to those who arrive From Bangkok, one of these two piers is the proper way to get to Kopipi. Upon landing at the airport or arriving at the Bokoso bus station, board a taxi or a local bus to reach the ferry terminal. It is highly recommended to check in advance the ferry schedules (both from Phuket and from Krabi) in order to plan your trip accordingly.
Ferry to Kofipi
The ferries from Phuket to Kopipi (or vice versa) are considered very comfortable. Their upper deck is used as a pampering sun terrace and this is a wonderful opportunity to sunbathe a little and catch some color. The lower decks of the ferry have air-conditioned rooms and soft drinks as well as tasty snacks are available there. You can purchase a VIP ticket (green) to enjoy the air-conditioned and more comfortable space on the middle deck. You should know: sometimes these ferries can be a bit crowded. This is especially true during the "hot" seasons (at the height of the tourist season). To "cool down" the atmosphere and make the stay of the guests pleasant, guests are often given free slices of chilled watermelon in the afternoon, which makes the experience pleasant and sweet.
Speedboats to Kofipi
Another way to reach Kofipi is by speed boats. Here we are talking about private operators, who own such boats, and offer their services to vacationers who wish to travel between the islands. The departure and drop-off points are slightly different from those of the ferries and are more flexible. You can get to the front of the resort where you are staying, many times, and get on a speed boat that will take you directly to Kofipi (and back).
Important Information: Most days of the year the water is calm, so the cruise is very pleasant. At the same time, between the months of September and November the water may be rougher, which makes sailing less pleasant and sometimes less safe. In these months it is recommended to avoid such a cruise and choose another arrival option. In any case, it is important to edit Travel insurance to Thailand Even before the trip, so that if God forbid you encounter a less pleasant case, at least you will be covered and will not be required, in addition to the heartache, to additional high expenses. In general, taking out travel insurance is much more than a recommendation before a trip to Thailand, and it is highly not recommended to travel without it.
As for the costs, the cruise by speedboats is more expensive than by ferries, but if a large group of several people goes, the cost is shared among everyone and the price per person goes down.
Phuket - Ko Phi Phi: timetable
As mentioned, the cheapest way to get from Phuket to Kopipi and back is by ferry. The larger (and more comfortable) ferries, the ones that connect the mainland to Kofipi, include indoor and air-conditioned areas as well as outdoor decks with plastic chairs and benches and a stand that sells drinks and snacks.
The cost of traveling on these ferries one way is 500 baht per ticket - for one person. The cruise (each way) takes about two hours.
Schedules:
The ferry that leaves From Phuket to Kofifi Does this at 08:30, 12:20, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:00.
The shuttle that creates From Kopipi to Phuket Does this at: 09:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 14:30.
