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Jenny JI don’t usually leave negative reviews but I believe it’s important to let people know who might want to take this trip.
The experience was like from a horror movie. No loo paper, no sink, people vomiting left right and centre. Sea water coming in the gaffa-taped windows, pushy taxi sales man and not enough leg room- I’m 5ft 3 and most people had to sit sideways because their legs wouldn’t fit.
We left on time, which was great as I’ve been on another ferry that left about 45 minutes late.
However, while on board, an operator from the company pretty pushy about trying to get people to book a taxi at about double the price of a grab to get to Ao nang.
Then I went to use the toilet. I got there and there was no toilet paper left and no sink to wash your hands. There was a flushing loo (woo) but only a bin, sprayer, and big bucket of water with a scoop to flush with. So I went back upstairs and asked the lady behind the stall selling food if there was any more toilet paper. I got a very blunt reply saying ‘no’ and that it was finished. There was a pretty rude vibe. Thankfully I had wetwipes and tissues in my bag.
Afterwards, I went to where my rucksack was being stored to put my tissues away. I briefly sat down on the bench to have a drink with no intention of staying there long. The taxi man sales man ordered me pretty aggressively to go back to my seat. He then told me that many people had died that day (felt like an exaggeration as no news heard about this/maybe a translation issue?). I told him I was just having a drink. He continued telling me off.
I went downstairs and found a seat.
The sea was really rocky (no fault of the boat operators) but really concerningly many windows were leaking so when we rolled about, sea water was splashing on people’s heads. This kind of felt like part and parcel of the trip so not a major moan but it did add to the overall feeling of not being safe.
Then, it got extremely rocky. I took two travel sickness pills yet had to go out of the main seating area and sit on luggage because I felt so ill. When I got there it appeared I’d reached the sick bay. There was sick on a nearby seat. A lady was huddled in the fetal position while another lady splashed water on her face. A man threw up above us into a bag on the stairs. People had put on lifejackets. People were clinging to railings and looking very scared.
Thanks to the kindness of strangers, when I was sick I had a plastic bag and some wet wipes. But the tour operators were no where to be seen. We were basically left to deal with it ourselves. I wish that they had at least come downstairs to hand out bags or see if people needed water. I would have paid for the water and bag if needs be.
I’m so grateful to the kind ladies who nursed me and one another. And the other strangers who looked out for me.
I totally get that sea sickness or rocky seas aren’t anyone’s fault but I really wish there had been more compassion.
I was on the boat with a lot of really young backpackers. Some looked very scared.
And, the ferry arrived 45 minutes after scheduled so my grab driver had to wait a long time.
Please, tour guide if you are reading this, do better.
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Ferry Standard Class, Urip Travel, May 17, 2026
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Tessa EThe boat from Phi Phi to Jilad pier left on time and was spacious. The taxi service from the pier to the airport was below my expectation. The company messaged the day before asking me to send a selfie to help the driver recognise me. At the pier, many ppl asked if I needed a taxi. The driver from Zest, did not show me my selfie, did not have my name, instead insisted I show my ticket. If he had simply said are you xxx? Or are you waiting for a taxi from Zest? It would have been fine. I felt uncomfortable around this driver.
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Ferry Ferry, Zest Go, May 12, 2026
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Richard DVery cramped an uncomfortable.
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Ferry Standard Class, Urip Travel, May 7, 2026
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Eimantas LOld ferry, be aware of cockroaches
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Ferry Standard Class, Andaman Wave Master (อันดามัน เวฟ มาสเตอร์), May 5, 2026
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Olivier GExcellent! We strongly recommend this company; they are extremely professional and reliable.
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Ferry Speedboat + Van, Ramon Transport (รมณ ทรานสปอร์ต), Apr 24, 2026
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Mary FThe boat is good for Krabi airport and town but is old, slow and very hot.
Be aware of the taxi transfer scam that they're pushing when you're on the boat. It's easy to get a grab from the port
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Ferry Standard Class, Urip Travel, Apr 22, 2026
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David The ride on the speed boat wast very uncomfortable, and had the potential to cause injury.
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Ferry Speedboat, Railay Eco Tour, Mar 18, 2026
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Barbara CThe boat was clearly too small to welcome all of the passengers!! We were all very tight.
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Ferry Speedboat, Railay Eco Tour, Mar 12, 2026
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Emma JThe air conditioning was way too cold and the seats super small, at the lower deck you couldn't hear yourself speak bc of all the noises
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Ferry Standard Class, Urip Travel, Mar 11, 2026
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Philippe MGood: On time, fast and the boat is in good condition and clean
Bad: extremely uncomfortable, had to wear the life jacket all the ride, nothing to see, stay sit all the ride, very noisy, too crowded
Option: Take the ferry
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Ferry Speedboat, Railay Eco Tour, Mar 7, 2026
