Hi…..everybody there….!!! It’s our pleasure time to talk to you again. How’s life ? We hope you are doing great. Today we’d like to introduce you this wonderful topic, “Maya Bay” in Thailand. Maya Bay is located on Phi Phi Lay Island, the second largest island in the Phi Phi Islands and the one of Krabi’s major landmarks. Due to the erosion and collapse of natural cliffs, the area is a crescent-shaped bay, surrounded by limestone mountains, combined with bright green waters that overlook the sand and having clean & white sandy beach. It is fine sand caused by prolonged deposition of coral carcasses. It is very popular with both Thai & foreign tourists. It has also been the location of world-famous films. Therefore, there are many foreigners and tourists who come to take commemorative photos massively throughout the day.
Maya Bay is in the custody and preservation area of Nopparat Thara National Park-Phi Phi Islands. The island is open to tourists from every 1 st October to 31 st July, and it will be closed for nature to heal and restore for 2 months from August 1 st to 30 th September of every year. Incidentally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Maya Bay has become more naturally rich & fully restored. There are many small & big fish, including the highlight “Black Creepy Sharks” that circled around for us to see in the largest number of years. Until this year 2023, Thai tourism is becoming more relaxed and lively, and…the tourists are influx in large numbers. For this reason, the black creepy sharks used to live in Maya Bay, began to gradually disappear after the return of tourists.
Therefore…Nopparat Thara National Park-Phi Phi Islands realize the importance of ecotourism. There must be more rules, conditions and regulations for tourists who want to travel to Maya Bay during this peak season. In order to help preserve the natural environment and habitat animals, it is also the preservation of tourist area, which is the important highlight of Thailand, to remain known as “The Paradise of the Andaman” for a long time….!!!
Good news…for tourists who love the sea. Nopparat Thara National Park-Phi Phi Islands has announced that Maya Bay is now open for visiting by starting on October 1 st, 2023 after its closure. There is no tourism during the rainy season in order to allow the nature to recover for more than 2 months. So…whoever is waiting for experiencing the magnificent beauty of Maya Bay , which is like “A World-Class Dream Destination” should pack your bags and go….!!!
How to get to Maya Bay : 45 minutes by longtail boat or speedboat from Krabi, or 30 minutes from Ao Nang with the boarding point at Losama Bay, and should book tours or boat tickets in advance.
Recommended Activity : Sunbathing, Beautiful scenery, Photograph-stalagmites and stalactites. If you want to swim or snorkel, the beach behind Maya Bay will be required. The amount of time spent on the premises is 1-2 hours.
Suggestion : It is recommended to arrive before 9 am. It is the best time because the tourist tours have not yet arrived. So…there will not be many people there and you will have time to take beautiful pictures as well.
Practice : 1. Do not swim in front of the beach. 2. Do not throw garbage into the sea. 3. Follow the instructions of the staff. Lastly, we’d like to say, “Thank you…very much for your time here.” Have a wonderful day & enjoy your weekend with your friends & loved ones. Bye-bye for now….!!! :))
Author: Mayberry