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Speedboat day trip works from Kata — pickup ~7am, back 5–6pm, rushed but doable for Maya Bay + snorkel stops. Overnight on Phi Phi better for sunrise Maya Bay with fewer boats. Book small-group operator (max 20) not cattle-carrier 50+. Seasick-prone: ask for catamaran or take pill. Maya Bay has timed access rules — confirm current park rules when booking. Rough sea season = cancellations, not heroics.
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Our day trip skipped Maya Bay crowd by going early slot — ask when booking.
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Seasick on speedboat — catamaran slower but smoother if prone.